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MMAHelsinki - 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tarek Bouazzizi (ranked 8165 p4p, 439 weight class) and Quinn Hopkins (ranked 7814 p4p, 428 weight class). Tarek Bouazzizi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quinn Hopkins's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarek Bouazzizi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinn Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouazzizi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bouazzizi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bouazzizi off to one side.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bouazzizi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Bouazzizi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Bouazzizi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bouazzizi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bouazzizi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bouazzizi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bouazzizi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouazzizi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Bouazzizi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouazzizi's elbow.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouazzizi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
Bouazzizi stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bouazzizi.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bouazzizi blocks an uppercut.
Bouazzizi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Bouazzizi avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Bouazzizi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Bouazzizi blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bouazzizi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bouazzizi misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouazzizi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bouazzizi.
It looks like Tarek Bouazzizi has been cut.
Bouazzizi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouazzizi forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Bouazzizi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouazzizi's elbow.
Bouazzizi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Bouazzizi darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Bouazzizi into the cage.
Bouazzizi shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouazzizi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Bouazzizi is breathing heavily.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Bouazzizi tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Bouazzizi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins gets caught napping as Bouazzizi dives in and scores a takedown. Hopkins manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouazzizi pushing down on Hopkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bouazzizi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bouazzizi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but Bouazzizi is very close to passing his half guard.
Bouazzizi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bouazzizi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarek Bouazzizi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bouazzizi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Bouazzizi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bouazzizi dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Bouazzizi's head and hops out.
Bouazzizi clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Bouazzizi fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Bouazzizi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bouazzizi blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouazzizi effectively controlling the action here.
Bouazzizi jumps into guard, dragging Hopkins to the mat.
Bouazzizi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bouazzizi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouazzizi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Bouazzizi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bouazzizi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopkins's guard.
Bouazzizi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
Bouazzizi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bouazzizi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bouazzizi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hopkins for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bouazzizi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Bouazzizi's belly button to the back.
Bouazzizi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Bouazzizi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a hook but Bouazzizi avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Bouazzizi with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Bouazzizi seems unphased.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Bouazzizi is rocked!
Tarek Bouazzizi's cut is getting worse.
Bouazzizi moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi pulls Hopkins into guard.
Bouazzizi is pulling down on Hopkins's head to control his posture.
Bouazzizi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouazzizi jumps guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bouazzizi prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Bouazzizi manages to break the clinch.
Bouazzizi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarek Bouazzizi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Bouazzizi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Bouazzizi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Bouazzizi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hopkins lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bouazzizi. Hopkins pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinn Hopkins!
Quinn Hopkins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John C Reilly (ranked 7933 p4p, 708 weight class) and Nig Nig (ranked 7285 p4p, 687 weight class). Reilly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is John C. Reilly Funniest Moments. John C Reilly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John C Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body.
Nig shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nig was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reilly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reilly is trying to control Nig's posture but Nig avoids it.
Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nig wants to control but Reilly is keeping him busy.
Reilly tries to bench press Nig off him but Nig keeps the position.
Nig misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Reilly's face as Nig controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nig is taking a breather. Reilly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Reilly wants to control the action here but instead Nig manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly is desperately trying to improve his position but Nig has a good base and remains in mount.
Reilly blocking the ground and pound.
Nig controlling the pace for now.
Nig lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nig has control of Reilly's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reilly regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nig looking to control but Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reilly blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Nig's attempts to control the action.
Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Nig's attempts to control the action.
Reilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reilly tries to get out of the position.
Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nig manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reilly to take his back!
Reilly turns into Nig and is now in his guard.
Nig thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reilly defends it easily.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reilly postures up in Nig's guard and throws a big left but Nig blocks it.
Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reilly postures up in Nig's guard and throws a big left but Nig blocks it.
Reilly throws a strike but Nig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reilly is working an open guard so Nig takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Nig from controlling successfully.
Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reilly is on top in guard.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reilly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nig trying to strike off his back.
Nig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reilly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly is really struggling to control Nig but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nig drives through and clinches with Reilly against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Nig is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Nig has wrist control.
Nig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nig keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nig has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reilly passes Nig's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reilly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nig wants to get back to full guard.
Nig trying to control but Reilly postures up.
Reilly trying to control from half guard but Nig is working away.
Reilly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reilly is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reilly is just content to waste time from the top position. Nig takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Reilly landing with the ground and pound.
Nig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nig wants to get back to his feet but Reilly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Nig has wrist control.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A cross from Reilly lands.
Nig defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
As Reilly backs off Nig throws a huge counter combo but Reilly manages to avoid it all.
Reilly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nig.
A low kick from Reilly misses
and Nig counters with a shoot takedown. Reilly fights it but they end up in guard.
Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nig's guard.
Nig is looking to stand up but Reilly isn't so interested in that idea.
Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Nig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nig controls Reilly momentarily but Reilly frees himself.
Reilly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nig has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reilly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Nig keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Reilly misses
and Nig counters with a single leg into guard. Reilly didn't expect that.
Nig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reilly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reilly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nig controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly trying to control the position here.
Nig wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Reilly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nig manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nig postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Reilly gets caught flat footed, as Nig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reilly trying to control the position.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Nig from controlling successfully.
Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nig wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Nig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nig passes into half guard.
Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nig pulls his head out easily.
Nig thows a huge punch but Reilly dodges it nicely.
Reilly keeping hold of Nig's head, controlling as best he can.
Reilly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reilly tries to roll over but Nig keeps him under control.
Reilly trying to hold on to Nig's head to control him but Nig postures up.
Reilly tries to get to full guard but Nig has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nig wants to control but Reilly is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Nig lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nig lands a nice short elbow.
Reilly wants to improve his position but Nig is controlling well.
Nig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nig prevents Reilly from improving his position.
Nig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nig has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!
Nig Nig bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ana Conda (ranked 5079 p4p, 431 weight class) and Bob Bobs (ranked 6273 p4p, 478 weight class). Ana Conda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ana Conda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bobs!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conda avoids the body shot from Bobs.
Conda throws a solid leg kick but Bobs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conda.
Bobs misses with a body shot
and Conda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bobs!
Bobs tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Conda working for the choke.
Conda is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bobs with him. Bobs is trying to defend but Conda has an arm under the chin now! Bobs grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ana Conda!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Iceman (ranked 3517 p4p, 291 weight class) and Kenzeyo Termei (ranked 6318 p4p, 396 weight class). Kenzeyo Termei struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Iceman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenzeyo Termei !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iceman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iceman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Kenzeyo Termei has been cut.
Iceman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iceman staying out of range there.
Iceman throws a low kick but Termei moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Termei 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Termei misses with the combination.
Iceman misses with a kick to the body.
Jake Iceman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Iceman , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Termei misses with a head kick.
Termei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iceman .
Termei misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iceman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Iceman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iceman misses with a lunging right hand
and Iceman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Iceman 's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Iceman .
Iceman cracks Termei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Termei checks a low kick from Iceman .
Iceman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Termei has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No joy there for Iceman , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Termei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iceman misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Termei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iceman connects with a solid leg kick.
Iceman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Termei counters with a three punch combo that has Iceman backing up. Iceman nods at Termei to acknowledge the strikes.
Termei throws a nice looking combination but Iceman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Termei closes the distance and pushes Iceman back into the cage.
Termei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Termei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Termei is trying to maintain a safe position but Iceman gets an underhook and turns Termei into the cage.
Iceman pushes off an throws an elbow but Termei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Iceman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iceman dodges the punch combination from Termei .
As Termei looks to move away, Iceman throws a big counter combo but Termei just gets out of the way.
Iceman throws a nice looking combination but Termei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Termei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Termei clinches with his opponent.
Iceman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Termei looks to land a left hand but Iceman moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Termei throws out a loose jab but Iceman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iceman misses with a few strikes there.
Iceman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iceman misses with a series of wild punches.
Iceman misses with a double jab.
Termei looks to land a combination. Iceman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Iceman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Termei .
Nice defenses there by Iceman .
Iceman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iceman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Termei .
Iceman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Termei .
Iceman lands a jab to Termei 's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Termei throws the left hand but Iceman avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iceman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Termei throws a looping overhand right but Iceman ducks down to avoid it.
Iceman throws a right and a left that Termei avoids nicely.
Iceman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Iceman coming out on top.
Iceman avoids the head kick by Termei .
Termei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iceman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Iceman lands a jab-cross combination.
Termei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Termei looks winded!
Termei dodges the punch combination from Iceman .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iceman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Termei forces Iceman back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Termei .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Iceman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenzeyo Termei 's cut.
That's time! Iceman 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Iceman throws a series of punches but Termei moves out of range.
Iceman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Termei can do to turn this around?
Termei scores with a head kick. Iceman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab, jab by Iceman - just one landing.
Iceman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Iceman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Termei .
Iceman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iceman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jake Iceman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Termei misses with a series of wild punches.
Iceman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iceman blocks a jab.
Jake Iceman is winning the standup battle so far.
Iceman tests Termei 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iceman swings for the body but Termei moves out of range.
Iceman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iceman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iceman throws a right hand that Termei ducks under and follows up with a left that Termei also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Termei !
Iceman connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Iceman does no damage.
Termei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iceman has time to react.
Termei might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Iceman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Termei is out of range.
Iceman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iceman .
Termei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Iceman . Those never looked like landing.
As Iceman backs off Termei throws a huge counter combo but Iceman manages to avoid it all.
Termei throws a body shot but no joy.
Iceman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Iceman . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iceman .
Iceman misses with a series of wild punches.
Termei raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Termei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iceman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Termei is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iceman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Termei is out of range and Iceman settles back down.
Iceman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Termei circles away quickly and effectively.
Termei misses with a lunging right hand
and Iceman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iceman misses with a two punch combination.
Iceman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iceman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Termei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iceman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iceman avoids the head kick by Termei .
Termei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iceman tries to bum rush Termei with a series of wild strikes but Termei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iceman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Termei counter with a right hand.
Termei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iceman 's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iceman throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Iceman misses.
Iceman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Iceman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Iceman lands with a straight right. Termei didn't see that one coming.
Iceman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Termei throws a counter combo.
Iceman connects with a crisp jab.
Iceman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Termei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Termei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iceman throws a series of punches but Termei avoids them all with ease.
Iceman misses with a two punch combination.
Termei misses with an uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Iceman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iceman .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iceman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Termei stalls.
Termei has had enough of the clinch but Iceman keeps him there for the moment.
Iceman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Iceman wants to take the fight to the mat but Termei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Iceman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Iceman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Iceman .
A low kick from Iceman is predictable there
and Termei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iceman fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Termei throws a series of punches but Iceman avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Iceman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenzeyo Termei 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Iceman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Termei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Termei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iceman .
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Termei is trying to maintain a safe position but Iceman gets an underhook and turns Termei into the cage.
Iceman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Termei is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Termei 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Termei struggles to land a body shot inside as Iceman controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Termei .
Iceman jumps guard but Termei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Iceman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Termei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Termei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iceman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Termei circles away quickly and effectively.
Iceman misses with a wild combination.
Termei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Termei has closed the distance and engaged Iceman in a clinch.
Iceman is trying to break the clinch but Termei has him pressed against the cage.
Iceman has had enough of the clinch but Termei keeps him there for the moment.
Termei stalling.
Iceman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Termei to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Iceman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Termei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Iceman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iceman is trying to break the clinch but Termei has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Termei to work.
Iceman wants to take the fight to the mat but Termei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Termei breaks the clinch.
Termei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iceman lands a nice shot to the body.
Iceman feints a jab promting Termei to slip. Iceman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Termei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Iceman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Termei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iceman scores with a jab. Termei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Termei is rocked!
Danga de danga de dang - Iceman scores with a four punch combination!
Termei is still on wobbly legs! Can Iceman finish him?
Iceman knocks out Termei with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Iceman before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Iceman picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Iceman !
Jake Iceman got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 5218 p4p, 214 weight class) and Nate Griffin (ranked 3615 p4p, 164 weight class). Nate Griffin struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Addition BySubtraction could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nate Griffin's chin.
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142 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from BySubtraction.
Griffin blocks a body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws an elbow that misses.
BySubtraction ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. BySubtraction no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
BySubtraction looking for a guillotine here but Griffin defends easily.
BySubtraction had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Griffin defends it easily.
BySubtraction has Griffin pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
BySubtraction has Griffin pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
BySubtraction controlling the position well.
Griffin is trying to control. BySubtraction wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
BySubtraction preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
BySubtraction is staying active underneath Griffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
BySubtraction definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BySubtraction moves into full guard.
BySubtraction had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Griffin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction is pulling down on Griffin's head to control his posture.
BySubtraction manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.
BySubtraction not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
BySubtraction pushes down on Griffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
BySubtraction is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Griffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. BySubtraction eventually gives up the hold.
Griffin looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
BySubtraction performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by BySubtraction.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
BySubtraction lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by BySubtraction as he connects with a hook.
BySubtraction bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BySubtraction thumps Griffin with a low kick.
BySubtraction scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
BySubtraction is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
BySubtraction staying calm.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
BySubtraction continues to hold on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffin is defending well.
BySubtraction content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
BySubtraction tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no BySubtraction has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griffin being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
BySubtraction is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffin is defending well.
BySubtraction is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
BySubtraction has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. BySubtraction locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Griffin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Addition BySubtraction!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suan Parades (ranked 3537 p4p, 134 weight class) and Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 3985 p4p, 146 weight class). The key to victory for Suan Parades has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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319 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suan Parades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsugu Takeishi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parades swings widly with a right hand
and Takeishi moves into the clinch.
Parades tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
Parades is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeishi is defending well for now.
Parades trying to land knees to the body.
Takeishi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paradess head.
Takeishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Parades.
Parades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeishi misses with a wild body shot.
Takeishi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parades's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parades slips under a jab from Takeishi.
Takeishi swats away the attempt to clinch by Parades.
Takeishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parades throws out the jab.
Parades tries to clinch there but Takeishi circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi lands with a cross.
Parades on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeishi looks to land a right hand but Parades moved out of range.
Takeishi misses with a body shot.
Takeishi looks to land a left hand but Parades moved out of range nicely.
Parades lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeishi circles away quickly and effectively.
Takeishi wants to counter the offense by Parades and move into the clinch position.
We've been told by Parades's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Parades throws a right and a left that Takeishi avoids nicely.
Takeishi connects with the punch.
Takeishi slips under a jab.
Parades misses with a wild body shot.
Takeishi's coach down at Arcalimon Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takeishi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parades tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takeishi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parades tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parades, pushing him back against the cage.
Parades has had enough of the clinch but Takeishi keeps him there for the moment.
Parades wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takeishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parades could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Parades tries to circle away but Takeishi has him pinned against the cage.
Takeishi drops Parades onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Parades is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Parades is rocked!
Parades is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeishi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Parades! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Takeishi is unloading with more strikes now! Parades drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
In his post fight interview, Mitsugu Takeishi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Fitch (ranked 3368 p4p, 351 weight class) and Marcelo Umali (ranked 4487 p4p, 431 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcelo Umali!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Umali was covering up waiting for the punch and Fitch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Umali is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fitch dives into side control.
Fitch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fitch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Fitch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Umali avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fitch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Fitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umali takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Umali takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fitch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Fitch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fitch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Umali, who protects the arm well.
Fitch misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fitch cracks Umali with a big elbow.
Fitch throwing strikes but Umali manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fitch is pushing Umali's head away, looking to escape. Umali manages to hold on to the position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Fitch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fitch bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Umali cracks Fitch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitch shoots and misses
and Umali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Umali!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umali tests Fitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitch misses with a takedown
letting Umali counter with a right hand.
Fitch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Umali counters with a huge left! Fitch is in big trouble! He's backing up but Umali isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fitch from any more damage. A dominating finish by Umali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Umali!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Williams (ranked 2813 p4p, 303 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 3480 p4p, 349 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Williams gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Williams works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Williams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz ducks straight into an uppercut from Williams and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Diaz manages to regain guard straight away.
Diaz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been hearing good reports from Williams's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diaz wants to control but Williams postures up.
Diaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Williams dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz prevents Williams from improving position.
Diaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Williams dominates the positioning.
Further stalling from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Williams and Diaz goes tumbling to the canvas! Williams follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Williams.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams misses with a looping left.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
That has opened up Nick Diaz's cut even more.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams is working Diaz over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robin Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williams tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Williams is working Diaz over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Williams throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Diaz tumbling to the canvas!
Williams stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Williams digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Williams is working Diaz over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Williams.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams taking a breather.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!
Robin Williams decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Nick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'He punches like a 3yrs old girl.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ground Day (ranked 2987 p4p, 276 weight class) and Quentin Fer Campsonver (ranked 3409 p4p, 313 weight class). Ground Day is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ground Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin Fer Campsonver!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fer Campsonver!
Fer Campsonver throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Danga de danga de dang - Fer Campsonver scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Ground Day has been cut.
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fer Campsonver throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fer Campsonver checks it well.
Fer Campsonver lands with a straight right. Day didn't see that one coming.
Day goes for a double leg but Fer Campsonver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fer Campsonver continues to drive forward.
Fer Campsonver unleashes a big counter combination but Day bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fer Campsonver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fer Campsonver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Day counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fer Campsonver!
Day tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Day has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fer Campsonver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Day really is a fat lump.
Day looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fer Campsonver wants to control but Day postures up.
Fer Campsonver is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Day crashes against the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fer Campsonver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fer Campsonver struggling a bit here.
Day is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fer Campsonver's shoulder. That is not cool.
Day working away.
Day wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fer Campsonver, who protects the arm well.
Fer Campsonver keeps Day under control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day works to advance to full mount. Fer Campsonver defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fer Campsonver is trying to escape the mount.
Day controlling from mount.
Fer Campsonver tries to hold on but Day pushes him away.
Day is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fer Campsonver to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fer Campsonver shrugs it off.
Day throwing strikes here but Fer Campsonver is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Day throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Day avoids the attempt from Fer Campsonver to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Day prevents Fer Campsonver from getting the reversal.
Day controlling the position easily from mount.
Day is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fer Campsonver can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fer Campsonver wants to hold on but Day pushes him away.
Day sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Day throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fer Campsonver has his hands clasped together but Day breaks the hold and Fer Campsonver is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ground Day!
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