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iFight.10: Freedom Fighters PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eino Nappi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha Faarao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, O Fortuna. Faarao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Volbeat - The Human Instrument kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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134 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Nappi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha Faarao!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faarao misses with a body kick.
Nappi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faarao defends it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Faarao.
Nappi misses with a takedown attempt - Faarao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faarao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faarao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nappi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faarao.
Faarao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Nappi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faarao is fending him off so far but Nappi persists. Nope, Faarao circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Nappi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nappi looks for a takedown but Faarao sprawls well.
Faarao throws a push kick but Nappi slaps the foot to one side.
Nappi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nappi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faarao has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nappi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nappi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nappi working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Nappi crashes against the mat.
Faarao is trying to improve his position.
Nappi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Faarao can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Faarao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paha Faarao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Faarao as Nappi shoots in.
Nappi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faarao is fending him off so far but Nappi persists. Nope, Faarao circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Faarao.
Nappi closes the distance and clinches up with Faarao, looking for a takedown. Nappi pushes Faarao against the cage but Faarao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Faarao looks for the body kick but Nappi saw that one coming.
Nappi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Faarao.
Nappi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faarao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faarao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Faarao throws a wild body kick that Nappi sees coming a mile off.
Nappi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faarao tries to avoid it but Nappi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faarao to the ground. Faarao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Faarao leaves Nappi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faarao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nappi is defended easily by Faarao.
Nappi moves out of range of the body kick from Faarao.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nappi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faarao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eino Nappi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nappi moves out of range of the body kick.
Faarao throws the kick towards the body but Nappi avoids it.
Nappi moves out of range of the body kick from Faarao.
Nappi blocks the body kick.
Faarao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nappi shoots in looking for a takedown. Faarao tries to sprawl out of it but Nappi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faarao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Faarao as Nappi shoots in.
Faarao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nappi moves out of range as Faarao throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faarao throws a body kick that misses.
Nappi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Faarao did well to prevent Nappi getting side control.
Faarao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Faarao tries to get to full guard but Nappi has control of the leg.
Nappi 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.
Faarao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Faarao is looking to control Nappi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faarao avoid being mounted?
Nappi wants to pass the guard but Faarao is defending well.
Nappi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Faarao actively working from the bottom here.
Nappi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Faarao throws a body kick that misses.
Nappi moves out of range of the body kick from Faarao.
A slow jab from Nappi misses its intended target.
Nappi throws a front kick that sends Faarao stumbling back into the cage.
Nappi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Nappi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nappi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faarao circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faarao looks to throw a body kick
and Nappi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Faarao is staying active underneath Nappi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nappi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faarao has his hands clasped together around Nappi's back. He's all about the action.
Nappi is keen to just control but Faarao is a slippery customer.
Nappi is trying to work for a kimura but Faarao is defending well.
Nappi passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faarao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nappi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Faarao is avoiding damage well.
Faarao tries to bench press Nappi off him but Nappi keeps the position.
Nappi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faarao regains half guard.
Faarao wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Nappi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Faarao looks to land a body kick but Nappi moved away.
Nappi shoots in looking for a takedown. Faarao tries to sprawl out of it but Nappi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faarao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nappi.
Faarao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faarao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nappi avoids a kick to the body.
Nappi moves out of range of the body kick from Faarao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faarao throws the kick towards the body but Nappi avoids it.
Faarao throws a body kick the misses
and Nappi counters with a nice leg kick.
Nappi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Faarao wants to control but Nappi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nappi works his way into full mount!
Nappi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nappi working Faarao over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappi looking to control but Faarao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nappi unloads with some shots from mount but Faarao bucks and avoids them well.
Faarao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Faarao stays in close to Nappi's body and controls the position.
Nappi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nappi looking to ground and pound but Faarao is blocking nicely.
Nappi controlling the pace for now.
Nappi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Faarao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Faarao holds of for dear life.
Faarao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nappi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Faarao because Nappi loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nappi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nappi prevents Faarao from getting the reversal.
Nappi wants to control the pace but Faarao is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Nappi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Eino Nappi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nappi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faarao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Faarao is squirming around, avoiding Nappi's attempts to control the action.
Nappi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faarao tries to hold on but Nappi postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eino Nappi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nappi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eino Nappi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beat You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joaquim Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beat You !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joaquim Williams!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Joaquim Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
You checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Williams.
You bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You staying calm.
Williams looks to move to half guard but instead You has passed into mount! Damn!
Williams tries to hold on but You postures up.
You trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Williams wants to control but You is having none of it.
Williams is trying to stand.
You wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Williams wants to hold on but You pushes him away.
You 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.
You scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. You locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Williams is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beat You !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Hollistan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngve yngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Hollistan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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184 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Hollistan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yngve yngo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollistan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollistan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hollistan blocks a head kick by yngo.
yngo misses with a straight right.
Hollistan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
yngo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
yngo prevents the takedown attempt.
yngo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
yngo taking a breather.
yngo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
yngo landing knees to the body.
Hollistan 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!
yngo working Hollistan over with knees to the body.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hollistan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
yngo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hollistan's face.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hollistan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by yngo.
Hollistan takes a knee right on the jaw!
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hollistan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
yngo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
yngo closes the distance and clinches.
yngo connects with a knee to the head.
yngo landing knees to the head.
Hollistan takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from yngo.
yngo landing knees to the body.
yngo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hollistan avoids the head kick by yngo.
yngo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
yngo throws a head kick but Hollistan moves out of range.
Hollistan blocks a head kick by yngo.
Yngve yngo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollistan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
yngo takes the fight into the clinch.
yngo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hollistan's face.
yngo'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.
Hollistan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Hollistan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
yngo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
yngo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hollistan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for yngo to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on yngo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hollistan tries for a takedown. No joy.
yngo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
yngo closes the distance and clinches.
yngo working Hollistan over with knees to the body.
yngo leaning against his opponent.
yngo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hollistan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by yngo.
Hollistan can't get the takedown.
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!
yngo stops a takedown attempt from Hollistan.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hollistan tries for a takedown but yngo manages to get underhooks.
yngo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hollistan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. yngo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hollistan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. yngo smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from yngo.
yngo lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yngo scores with a push kick.
yngo has closed the distance and engaged Hollistan in a clinch.
yngo lands a knee to the body.
yngo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hollistan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hollistan tries for a takedown. No joy.
yngo tries a knee to the head but Hollistan blocks it.
Nice elbow from yngo.
yngo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hollistan jumps guard but yngo stands there with Hollistan around his waist. Hollistan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. yngo obliges.
yngo stalling against the cage.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hollistan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hollistan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
yngo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hollistan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
yngo scores with a knee to the head.
yngo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hollistan managing to block the knees to the body from yngo.
Hollistan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but yngo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
yngo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
yngo stuffs the takedown.
yngo clinches.
yngo slowing the pace effectively.
Hollistan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. yngo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
yngo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
yngo with a knee to the head.
yngo lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
yngo prevents the takedown attempt.
yngo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
yngo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hollistan.
yngo stops a takedown attempt from Hollistan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve yngo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
yngo throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollistan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
yngo misses with a body kick.
Hollistan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? yngo is fending him off so far but Hollistan persists. Nope, yngo circles away and we're back to standing.
yngo is looking to land body kicks.
Hollistan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. yngo is trying to defend but Hollistan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hollistan seems to be looking for submissions.
Hollistan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but yngo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, yngo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollistan prevents yngo from improving position.
yngo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollistan keeps working.
yngo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hollistan manages to get back to half guard.
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.
yngo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hollistan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hollistan wants to improve his position but yngo is controlling well.
yngo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yngo is looking to stall here but Hollistan recovers full guard.
Hollistan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
yngo wants to control from the top but Hollistan keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yngve yngo.
A head kick from yngo lands but Hollistan takes it in his stride.
Hollistan fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hollistan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from yngo - the referee stops the clock and Hollistan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says yngo. Hollistan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
yngo lands a nice looking body kick.
Hollistan ducks under a wild hook from yngo.
Hollistan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Hollistan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollistan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by yngo. yngo obviously looking to wear him down.
Yngve yngo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollistan blocks a head kick by yngo.
yngo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollistan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
yngo connects with a high kick.
yngo loads up on a big right hand but Hollistan slips the punch.
A big left from yngo misses.
yngo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve yngo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hollistan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from yngo - the referee stops the clock and Hollistan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says yngo. Hollistan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
yngo throws a head kick but Hollistan moves out of range.
yngo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
yngo has taken the fight to the clinch.
yngo breaks the clinch.
yngo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
yngo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollistan moves out of range of the body kick from yngo.
yngo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
yngo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hollistan. Hollistan gets slowly back to his feet.
yngo closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
yngo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
yngo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
yngo prevents the takedown attempt.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Hollistan's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yngo lands a knee to the head.
yngo lands a nice knee to the body.
Hollistan takes a knee right on the jaw!
yngo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
yngo landing knees to the head.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Hollistan's ribcage.
Hollistan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hollistan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. yngo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Hollistan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
yngo takes the fight into the clinch.
yngo trying to land knees to the body.
Hollistan letting yngo take a breather here.
yngo gets underhooks to prevent Hollistan's takedown attempt.
yngo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
yngo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
yngo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hollistan has yngo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. yngo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hollistan takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
yngo pressing his opponent against the cage.
yngo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
yngo lands a knee to the head.
Hollistan is trying to drag yngo to the mat but yngo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
yngo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hollistan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yngve yngo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
yngo is pressed up against the cage. Hollistan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag yngo down to the mat. yngo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hollistan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
yngo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
yngo throws a front kick that sends Hollistan stumbling back into the cage.
Hollistan tries to keep at a distance but yngo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hollistan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hollistan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but yngo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
yngo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
yngo lands an elbow just above Hollistan 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yngo landing knees to the head.
yngo manages to break the clinch.
yngo throws a head kick but Hollistan moves out of range.
Yngve yngo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollistan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and yngo counters by clinching up.
Hollistan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics yngo uses from the top position.
Hollistan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
yngo trying to control but Hollistan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
yngo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hollistan keeping full guard, as yngo tries to pass.
Hollistan wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yngve yngo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got yngo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngve yngo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Tronko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lippencot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hans Lippencot enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Tronko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Lippencot!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lippencot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lippencot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tronko did well to prevent Lippencot getting side control.
Tronko wants to stand back up but Lippencot manages to pass into side control.
Tronko is trying to get back to half guard.
Lippencot works to advance to full mount. Tronko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lippencot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tronko is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tronko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippencot controlling from the full mount.
Tronko wants to control but Lippencot is having none of it.
Tronko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lippencot avoids the attempt from Tronko to control.
Tronko is desperately trying to improve his position but Lippencot has a good base and remains in mount.
Tronko regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lippencot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tronko is trying to stand up.
Tronko working to try and regain half guard.
Lippencot controlling the pace for now.
Tronko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronko is looking to get to half guard.
Tronko is working hard here to advance position.
Lippencot won't let Tronko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lippencot controlling from mount.
Tronko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Tronko tries to hold on but Lippencot postures up.
Lippencot controlling the position easily from mount.
Tronko is desperately trying to improve his position but Lippencot has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lippencot controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Lippencot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lippencot loads up on a big right hand but Tronko slips the punch.
Tronko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lippencot.
Tronko misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lippencot.
Tronko misses with a few strikes there.
Hans Lippencot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tronko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lippencot scores with a jab.
Lippencot throws a hook but Tronko blocks it.
Lippencot moves out of range as Tronko strikes.
Tronko scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Hans Lippencot has been cut.
Mikael Tronko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Lippencot as he checks the leg kick.
Tronko thows a body shot but no joy.
Lippencot looks to score with a jab to the body but Tronko is just out of range.
Lippencot misses with a looping right.
Tronko lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronko defending well as Lippencot loads up on a big left hand.
Tronko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lippencot.
Tronko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tronko.
Mikael Tronko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tronko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lippencot is breathing heavily.
Tronko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lippencot.
Lippencot rushes Tronko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tronko wants to get back to striking at distance but Lippencot won't allow it.
Tronko has had enough of the clinch but Lippencot keeps him there for the moment.
Tronko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lippencot digs a right hand underneath Tronko's ribcage. Tronko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tronko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lippencot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tronko moves out of range as Lippencot strikes.
Lippencot avoids a kick to the body.
Tronko takes a swing at Lippencot's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Tronko there.
Lippencot has closed the distance and engaged Tronko in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tronko or not.
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!
Lippencot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lippencot moves out of range of the strikes.
Tronko misses with a jab to the body
and Lippencot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tronko actively working from the bottom here.
Tronko is looking for a sweep. Lippencot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lippencot stalling.
Tronko trying to control but Lippencot postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronko looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lippencot pushes past his half guard into mount!
Tronko regains half guard.
Tronko looking for submissions off his back.
Lippencot controlling the action here.
Tronko moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lippencot passes into half guard.
Tronko tries to get to full guard but Lippencot has control of the leg.
Tronko is looking to escape.
Tronko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tronko is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hans Lippencot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hans Lippencot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lippencot ducks under a wild hook from Tronko.
Lippencot misses with a body punch
and Tronko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lippencot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tronko dodges the punch combination from Lippencot.
Tronko misses with an uppercut. Lippencot saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Tronko. No joy for Lippencot on that attempt.
Tronko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tronko throws a series of punches but Lippencot avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Tronko does no damage.
Tronko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lippencot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Lippencot.
Lippencot misses with a combination
and Tronko counters with a nice body shot.
Lippencot needs to keep his hands up - Tronko had a free shot at his head there.
Lippencot lands a jab to the head.
Lippencot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronko looks to score with a jab to the body but Lippencot is just out of range.
Lippencot tries to close the distance and clinch but Tronko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lippencot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tronko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tronko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lippencot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tronko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tronko tests Lippencot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tronko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lippencot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lippencot looks for a takedown but Tronko sprawls well.
Tronko fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Tronko. Beautiful body shot.
Lippencot dodges the punch combination from Tronko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot takes one to the side of the head.
Lippencot ducks under a wild hook from Tronko.
Lippencot lands with a hook. Tronko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tronko blocks a jab.
Tronko is looking to wear down Lippencot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tronko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tronko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tronko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tronko lands a nice hook to Lippencot's body. Lippencot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lippencot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tronko.
A punch lands to the side of Lippencot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tronko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lippencot.
Lippencot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tronko avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronko cracks Lippencot with a good jab.
Lippencot shoots in and drives through. Tronko sprawls well.
Mikael Tronko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lippencot.
Tronko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tronko lands a jab to Lippencot's midsection.
Lippencot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tronko tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Tronko.
Tronko dips to his left and cracks Lippencot with an uppercut!
Lippencot connects with a crisp jab.
Tronko misses with a wild combination.
Lippencot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tronko misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tronko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lippencot throws a hook to the side of Tronko's head but Tronko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tronko throws the left hand but Lippencot avoids the punch easily.
Tronko throws a shot from downtown. Lippencot moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Tronko misses.
Lippencot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tronko tries to kick Lippencot off but Lippencot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tronko trying to control here.
Lippencot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hans Lippencot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Tronko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lippencot 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 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hans Lippencot!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Roberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roberto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunderstruck - ACDC. Cliff Richards will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Roberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cliff Richards!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberto clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards pulls Roberto into guard.
Richards wants to sweep but no luck.
Richards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roberto tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberto is posturing up here but Richards has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Roberto tries to roll out but it's too tight and Roberto has to tap! Slick submission there by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cliff Richards!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Metz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daan Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metz comes to the cage accompanied by Jivan G.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Metz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daan Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overeem lands with a right to the head.
Metz really is a fat lump.
Metz gets underhooks to prevent Overeem's takedown attempt.
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like David Metz has been cut.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem rushes Metz and presses him up against the cage.
Overeem stalls.
Overeem lands a damaging elbow.
Overeem is working for takedown but Metz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metz misses with a few strikes there.
Overeem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Overeem - that will leave a mark!
Metz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overeem misses with a wild body shot.
Overeem moves into range and clinches up with Metz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Overeem ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Overeem no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Overeem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metz defends well.
Metz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Overeem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metz defends well.
Metz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Metz is breathing heavily.
Metz trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem 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.
Metz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Metz wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Overeem looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Metz has picked Overeem up and slammed him! Overeem can't keep hold of the triangle and Metz manages to pass to side control!
Metz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overeem, who protects the arm well.
Metz working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Metz is controlling him well.
Metz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Metz tries for a kimura but Overeem is defending well.
Overeem is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to control Metz's posture but Metz avoids it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Overeem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Overeem slips nicely into half guard.
Metz wants to get back to full guard.
Overeem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Overeem is keen to just control but Metz is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Overeem.
Overeem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Overeem is trying to control the action in half guard but Metz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Overeem controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Overeem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metz shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daan Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Metz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Overeem throws out a powerful jab.
Metz with a hook.
Overeem moves into the clinch successfully.
Overeem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Metz blocks it with crossed arms.
Overeem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Metz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Overeem prevents it.
Metz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Metz is trying to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling him.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Metz tries to land a knee to the head but Overeem blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Overeem.
Metz stops a takedown attempt from Overeem.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Metz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Metz fails with the takedown.
Metz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overeem's waist but Overeem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Metz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Metz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem takes the fight into the clinch.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem takes the fight into the clinch.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David Metz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Overeem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Metz pinned against the cage. Metz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Overeem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metz.
Overeem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Metz is trying to defend but Overeem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Overeem wants to take a breather but Metz is having none of it.
Metz moves into full guard.
Overeem throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Metz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Metz fails with a takedown attempt.
Metz shoots in for a double leg but Overeem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Overeem has Metz up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Overeem just leaning against Metz, taking a breather.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Metz throws a looping overhand right but Overeem ducks down to avoid it.
Metz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overeem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Overeem lands a nice knee to the body.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem moves into the clinch successfully.
Overeem lands a damaging elbow.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metz misses with a two punch combination.
Daan Overeem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overeem rushes Metz and presses him up against the cage.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overeem rushes Metz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daan Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Metz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Metz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Metz.
Overeem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Metz does no damage.
A head kick from Overeem lands but Metz takes it in his stride.
Overeem pushes Metz up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Metz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David Metz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem has Metz up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overeem pushes Metz up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem keeps control of Metz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Overeem.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Overeem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Overeem instigates a clinch.
Overeem leaning against his opponent.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem gets the takedown into side control.
Metz wants to control but Overeem postures up.
Overeem is looking to take a break and control but Metz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metz gets back to half guard.
Overeem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to take a breather but Metz is having none of it.
Metz tries to roll over but Overeem keeps him under control.
Overeem stands up and beckons Metz to join him on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Metz won't allow it.
Overeem looking for a takedown.
David Metz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daan Overeem.
Metz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Metz's efforts to push away.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Metz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Metz tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.
Metz takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Overeem.
Overeem wants a takedown.
Metz is looking to break free of the clinch but Overeem has double underhooks.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Metz holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.
Metz is looking to break free of the clinch but Overeem has double underhooks.
Metz looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice elbow from Overeem.
Overeem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metz fails to land the takedown.
Overeem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Metz in a clinch.
Overeem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Metz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
David Metz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overeem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Metz.
Overeem stops a takedown attempt from Metz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Metz misses with the combination.
Overeem clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daan Overeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Overeem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daan Overeem!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malig Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu comes to the cage accompanied by Sabrina, Boys. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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242 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malig Puska!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puska moves away from the strike by Stigu.
Puska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stigu looks to throw the jab but Puska is out of range.
Stigu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Stigu misses.
Stigu lands a hook that stumbles Puska back into the cage. Stigu follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Puska to the canvas! Stigu pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Puska has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mr Stigu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markku Oramo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zai Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goro has chosen Good night my little friends. as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markku Oramo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zai Goro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Oramo there.
It looks like Zai Goro has been cut.
Oramo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oramo wants it to stay on the feet.
Goro tries to keep at a distance but Oramo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oramo is stalling here.
Oramo pushes Goro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oramo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oramo lunges at Goro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goro's hand.
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!
Oramo connects with a right hand. Goro shakes it off.
Oramo lands a nice hook to Goro's body. Goro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goro looks gassed!
Goro moves forwards but Oramo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oramo scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Zai Goro's cut even more.
Oramo lands with a right and another and another! Goro is in big trouble! Oramo lands again and this time it's lights out for Goro! A quality knockout there for Oramo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Markku Oramo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paquito del Pilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cesar Romero acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paquito del Pilar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Romero!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. del Pilar tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag del Pilar to the ground. del Pilar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. del Pilar is trying to defend but Romero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. del Pilar defending well though.
Romero throws a strike but del Pilar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero looking to improve position, pressing down on del Pilar's thigh with his hand. del Pilar seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Romero paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Romero's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! del Pilar picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paquito del Pilar!
Paquito del Pilar retains his heavyweight title!
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