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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petyr Kruchevski (ranked 3870 p4p, 372 weight class) and Caspian Tennessen (ranked 5864 p4p, 466 weight class). Kruchevski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Way by Limp Bizkit. Tennessen has chosen Manowar - Warriors of the World as his entrance music. Petyr Kruchevski had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Caspian Tennessen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petyr Kruchevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caspian Tennessen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennessen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kruchevski on his heels. He'll look to pass Kruchevski's guard now, I'm sure.
Tennessen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kruchevski can't keep his opponent in guard - Tennessen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tennessen content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruchevski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tennessen is pushing down on Kruchevski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruchevski is fighting to maintain full guard but Tennessen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kruchevski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennessen not doing much here.
Kruchevski trying to control but Tennessen postures up.
Tennessen stops Kruchevski from getting back to his feet.
Tennessen stalling.
It looks like Tennessen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tennessen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruchevski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Tennessen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tennessen trying to mount his opponent but Kruchevski defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tennessen content to control rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tennessen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruchevski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tennessen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruchevski or perhaps it was just good defense by Tennessen, which made it look bad.
Tennessen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kruchevski defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tennessen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tennessen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruchevski to the ground. Tennessen is now in Kruchevski's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caspian Tennessen dominated that round.
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.
Tennessen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kruchevski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tennessen somewhat.
Kruchevski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tennessen.
Kruchevski shoots in looking for a takedown. Tennessen tries to sprawl out of it but Kruchevski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tennessen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruchevski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tennessen on his heels. He'll look to pass Tennessen's guard now, I'm sure.
Tennessen is looking to stand back up but Kruchevski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tennessen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruchevski wants to control but Tennessen is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennessen is looking for a sweep. Kruchevski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tennessen is trying to maintain the position but Kruchevski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kruchevski is looking to take a break and control but Tennessen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tennessen tries to kick Kruchevski off but Kruchevski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kruchevski throwing shots but Tennessen is blocking nicely.
Tennessen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kruchevski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kruchevski not doing much here.
That's two 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.
Tennessen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kruchevski is pushing down on Tennessen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tennessen is fighting to maintain full guard but Kruchevski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kruchevski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tennessen's head.
Kruchevski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tennessen's head.
Kruchevski trying to control the action but Tennessen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruchevski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruchevski wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Tennessen uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petyr Kruchevski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tennessen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kruchevski is looking to counter the offense by Tennessen and move into the clinch.
Tennessen shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruchevski sprawls well. He's pushed Tennessen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Tennessen looks to move away, Kruchevski throws a big counter combo but Tennessen just gets out of the way.
Kruchevski throws a jab when Tennessen was well out of range.
Tennessen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kruchevski!
Tennessen is looking to take a break and control but Kruchevski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tennessen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kruchevski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tennessen but great work by Kruchevski.
Tennessen is trying to control Kruchevski's posture but Kruchevski avoids it.
Tennessen is looking to regain half guard here but Kruchevski keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennessen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tennessen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tennessen is controlling Kruchevski's trapped leg to prevent Kruchevski from advancing to side control.
Kruchevski passes to side control.
Kruchevski is looking to take a break and control but Tennessen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tennessen manages to get one leg in to regain 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.
Tennessen is not content to let Kruchevski control the position.
Tennessen moves into full guard.
Kruchevski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tennessen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruchevski has managed to get both his arms back between Tennessen's legs - danger averted.
Tennessen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tennessen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petyr Kruchevski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruchevski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petyr Kruchevski!
After the fight, Petyr Kruchevski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlin Scars (ranked 23855 p4p, 561 weight class) and Simo Ahvenus (ranked 6398 p4p, 511 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlin Scars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Ahvenus!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahvenus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Scars!
Ahvenus is looking to take a break and control but Scars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahvenus taking a breather here.
Ahvenus cracks Scars with a big elbow.
Ahvenus lands a nice forearm strike.
Ahvenus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ahvenus is looking to take a break and control but Scars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scars is trying to improve his position.
Ahvenus working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahvenus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ahvenus landing a few strikes.
Scars tries to buck Ahvenus off but Ahvenus is having none of it.
Ahvenus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ahvenus scoring with punches and elbows.
Ahvenus trying to control the action but Scars is working from the bottom.
Ahvenus cracks Scars with a big elbow.
Scars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A lull in the action here as Ahvenus stalls from top position.
Scars is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scars taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ahvenus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Scars is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Ahvenus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ahvenus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scars tries to buck Ahvenus off but Ahvenus is having none of it.
Ahvenus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahvenus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ahvenus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scars circles away.
Scars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahvenus sprawls and moves away.
Scars closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ahvenus to the mat! Ahvenus manages to get full guard.
Ahvenus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scars is one step ahead there.
Simo Ahvenus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scars trying to control but Ahvenus is working from the bottom.
Scars drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scars jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahvenus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scars's guard.
Ahvenus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scars has momentary wrist control but Ahvenus slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahvenus throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahvenus landing some decent shots from guard.
Scars has momentary wrist control but Ahvenus slips an elbow through the middle.
Scars is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahvenus landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Scars is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
My spies in K.O Heaven inform me that Ahvenus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ahvenus postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Scars covers up, he's hurt! Ahvenus keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ahvenus and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ahvenus can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Ahvenus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodtang Jaotalaytong (ranked 3201 p4p, 339 weight class) and Matthew Roy (ranked 2953 p4p, 322 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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159 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodtang Jaotalaytong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Roy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaotalaytong manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jaotalaytong.
Roy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Roy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jaotalaytong was covering up waiting for the punch and Roy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jaotalaytong wants to stand but Roy is controlling the position.
Roy is looking to stand up but Jaotalaytong won't let him.
Roy is standing up over Jaotalaytong. Jaotalaytong looks to escape but Roy dives into side control.
Roy prevents Jaotalaytong from escaping the position.
Jaotalaytong is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy stands up.
A combination from Jaotalaytong does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaotalaytong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jaotalaytong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Roy trying to mount his opponent but Jaotalaytong defends it.
Roy works his way into full mount!
Roy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jaotalaytong is trying to stand.
Roy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jaotalaytong trying desperately to get to his feet.
Roy controlling the position easily from mount.
Jaotalaytong taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy controlling from the full mount.
Jaotalaytong wants to get back to his feet.
Roy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Roy raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy unloading with bombs!
Roy working for a submission but Jaotalaytong is keeping him at bay.
Jaotalaytong squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Roy controlling the position easily from mount.
Jaotalaytong is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Roy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick lands from Jaotalaytong that sends Roy to the canvas. Roy tries to scramble back to his feet but Jaotalaytong brings him back down into side control.
Roy is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Jaotalaytong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Roy is still in real trouble! Can Jaotalaytong finish him?
Jaotalaytong decides to stand back up. Jaotalaytong steps back and let's Roy get back to his feet.
Roy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaotalaytong defends well and Roy ends up having to push Jaotalaytong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jaotalaytong misses with a head kick.
Roy tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy avoids the head kick by Jaotalaytong.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaotalaytong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roy is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Jaotalaytong Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Roy is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodtang Jaotalaytong!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McMonster (ranked 3361 p4p, 313 weight class) and Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 1305 p4p, 173 weight class). Fothergill comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jimmy Fothergill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike McMonster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fothergill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.
McMonster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that McMonster has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oooooh!!! Fothergill has knocked McMonster down with a huge combo! Fothergill steps away and waves a wobbly McMonster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McMonster is rocked!
Fothergill drops McMonster with a naaaaasty hook - McMonster is in real trouble here! Fothergill dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Fothergill!
Post fight, an emotional Jimmy Fothergill said 'Monsters don't phase me! Now enough of the cannon fodder and easy pickings, bring me that title! Al sithee!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Samsonov (ranked 1516 p4p, 192 weight class) and Teddy Bear (ranked 2031 p4p, 223 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Bear!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.
Samsonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bear throws a series of punches but Samsonov avoids them all with ease.
Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
Samsonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Bear misses.
Teddy Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bear is looking to take a break and control but Samsonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samsonov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Samsonov 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.
Samsonov trying to control the position.
Samsonov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bear rolls with it to try and escape but Samsonov cranks on the arm and Bear is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Teddy Bear had this to say: 'Tonight wasn't my night, but i'll learn and come back stronger.'.
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