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SFC: Hel in The Cell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Broncko Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Tronkolovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Tronkolovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Inexperienced |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Broncko Dentalplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Tronkolovic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronkolovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Tronkolovic.
Tronkolovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dentalplan blocks a head kick by Tronkolovic.
Tronkolovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dentalplan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tronkolovic swivels and escapes.
Dentalplan connects with a jab.
Dentalplan fails to land the takedown.
Dentalplan shoots in and drives through. Tronkolovic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broncko Dentalplan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronkolovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tronkolovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dentalplan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tronkolovic misses with a head kick.
Tronkolovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick but Dentalplan moves out of range.
Dentalplan closes the distance and clinches.
Tronkolovic tries to break free but Dentalplan pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentalplan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tronkolovic goes for a takedown attempt but Dentalplan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dentalplan misses with a two punch combination.
Tronkolovic misses with a combination
and Dentalplan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tronkolovic won't be happy with that.
Dentalplan is breathing heavily.
Tronkolovic pushes Dentalplan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dentalplan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dentalplan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tronkolovic keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronkolovic is trying to buck Dentalplan off.
Dentalplan throws an elbow but Tronkolovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tronkolovic is being controlled here.
Tronkolovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dentalplan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick that misses
and Dentalplan counters with a series of strikes. Tronkolovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tronkolovic misses with a straight left.
Dentalplan rushes Tronkolovic and presses him up against the cage.
Dentalplan jumps into guard, dragging Tronkolovic to the mat.
Dentalplan trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronkolovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dentalplan is proving hard to escape from.
Tronkolovic wants to stand and escape but instead Dentalplan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tronkolovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dentalplan is controlling him.
Dentalplan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four 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.
Dentalplan trying to control but Tronkolovic is working from the bottom.
Tronkolovic wants to get back to his feet but Dentalplan passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dentalplan prevents Tronkolovic from standing back up.
Dentalplan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tronkolovic pushes Dentalplan off looking to stand but Dentalplan dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Broncko Dentalplan 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.
Tronkolovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dentalplan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tronkolovic is trying to break the clinch but Dentalplan has him pressed against the cage.
Dentalplan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tronkolovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dentalplan.
Dentalplan pulls guard successfully.
Tronkolovic tries to stand but Dentalplan is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dentalplan controls Tronkolovic momentarily but Tronkolovic frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronkolovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dentalplan is proving hard to escape from.
Dentalplan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tronkolovic wants to get up but he can't break Dentalplan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick that misses.
Tronkolovic is breathing heavily.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tronkolovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broncko Dentalplan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dentalplan throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tronkolovic scores with a nice body kick.
Dentalplan avoids the head kick by Tronkolovic.
Tronkolovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Tronkolovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tronkolovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tronkolovic throws a sloppy head kick and Dentalplan moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dentalplan.
Broncko Dentalplan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronkolovic scores with a head kick.
Tronkolovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick that misses.
Mikael Tronkolovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dentalplan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tronkolovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dentalplan moves into the clinch.
Tronkolovic is trying to break free.
Tronkolovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dentalplan manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dentalplan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tronkolovic is controlling him.
Tronkolovic wants to stand but Dentalplan is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronkolovic being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Tronkolovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tronkolovic misses the body punch
and Dentalplan moves into the clinch.
Dentalplan has picked Tronkolovic up - he's going for a ride! Dentalplan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tronkolovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dentalplan not doing much here.
Tronkolovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dentalplan is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronkolovic is staying active underneath Dentalplan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dentalplan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dentalplan has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Tronkolovic works to full guard.
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.
Tronkolovic wants to stand but Dentalplan is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tronkolovic stuffs the takedown.
Tronkolovic misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Tronkolovic misses
and Dentalplan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dentalplan.
Dentalplan drags the fight down to the ground.
Tronkolovic wants to stand but Dentalplan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dentalplan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tronkolovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dentalplan's guard.
Dentalplan pushes Tronkolovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tronkolovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dentalplan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dentalplan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broncko Dentalplan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronkolovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Dentalplan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dentalplan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tronkolovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dentalplan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broncko Dentalplan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dentalplan 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broncko Dentalplan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rosco Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddius Brrapington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thaddius Brrapington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rosco Dentalplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thaddius Brrapington!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brrapington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brrapington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dentalplan's half guard.
Brrapington is looking to take a break and control but Dentalplan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brrapington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dentalplan's head.
Dentalplan wants to get back to full guard.
Dentalplan looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brrapington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brrapington wants to take a breather but Dentalplan is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick from Brrapington lands but Dentalplan takes it in his stride.
Dentalplan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brrapington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentalplan fails with a takedown attempt.
Brrapington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brrapington throws a head kick but Dentalplan moves out of range.
Good work by Brrapington as he checks the leg kick.
Dentalplan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dentalplan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dentalplan tries to clinch but Brrapington is having none of it.
Dentalplan forces Brrapington back against the cage and clinches.
Brrapington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dentalplan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dentalplan manages to end up in side control.
Dentalplan stands up and beckons Brrapington to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brrapington. Dentalplan shrugs it off though.
Brrapington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dentalplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brrapington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brrapington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dentalplan is trying to stand back up but Brrapington is controlling him
Brrapington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dentalplan's head.
Brrapington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brrapington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dentalplan is defending against the submission attempts here by Brrapington.
Brrapington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dentalplan wants to control but Brrapington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan won't allow Brrapington to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brrapington scores with a jab. Dentalplan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brrapington tries a head kick but it misses.
Brrapington doesn't manage to clinch there - Dentalplan circles away.
A head kick misses from Brrapington.
A head kick misses from Brrapington.
Thaddius Brrapington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dentalplan shoots in for a takedown but Brrapington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dentalplan is breathing heavily.
Brrapington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brrapington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dentalplan.
Dentalplan gets caught flat footed, as Brrapington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brrapington trying to control but Dentalplan is working from the bottom.
Brrapington pushing down on Dentalplan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brrapington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brrapington trying to control the action but Dentalplan is working from the bottom.
Brrapington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dentalplan is looking to escape.
Brrapington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dentalplan defends it well.
Brrapington wants to control but Dentalplan is keeping him busy.
Dentalplan is defending against the submission attempts here by Brrapington.
Brrapington prevents Dentalplan from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddius Brrapington 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brrapington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brrapington tries to land a knee to the head but Dentalplan blocks with his arms.
Brrapington misses with a knee to the head.
Brrapington prevents the takedown attempt.
Brrapington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brrapington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dentalplan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brrapington smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosco Dentalplan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brrapington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dentalplan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brrapington misses with a head kick.
Brrapington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brrapington is breathing heavily.
Dentalplan throws a series of punches but Brrapington avoids them all with ease.
Dentalplan avoids the head kick by Brrapington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brrapington tries to clinch there but Dentalplan circles away.
Brrapington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dentalplan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brrapington lands a head kick!
Dentalplan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brrapington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brrapington throws a head kick but Dentalplan moves out of range.
Dentalplan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dentalplan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brrapington throws a head kick but Dentalplan moves out of range.
Brrapington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dentalplan sprawls well. Dentalplan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brrapington gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brrapington. That's going to slow Dentalplan down.
Brrapington throws a lazy right hand but Dentalplan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
A head kick misses from Brrapington.
Brrapington throws a sloppy head kick and Dentalplan moves out of range easily.
Brrapington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brrapington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dentalplan.
Dentalplan fails with the takedown.
Dentalplan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brrapington misses with a takedown attempt - Dentalplan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Brrapington.
Dentalplan tries to clinch up.
Brrapington lands a head kick. Dentalplan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Brrapington.
Brrapington lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dentalplan misses.
Dentalplan fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brrapington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brrapington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dentalplan avoids the head kick by Brrapington.
Brrapington moves into range and clinches up with Dentalplan.
Brrapington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dentalplan is keeping busy.
Brrapington wants to break free but Dentalplan has control.
Dentalplan prevents Brrapington from breaking the clinch.
Brrapington misses with a knee strike.
Dentalplan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brrapington up against the cage.
Dentalplan digs a right hand into Brrapington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brrapington's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brrapington walks away with a smile on his face. Dentalplan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brrapington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brrapington throws a head kick that half lands.
Dentalplan slaps away a takedown attempt from Brrapington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brrapington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dentalplan looks for a takedown but Brrapington sprawls well.
Brrapington tries to clinch there but Dentalplan circles away.
Brrapington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brrapington misses with a series of wild punches.
Brrapington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dentalplan.
Dentalplan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brrapington circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddius Brrapington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dentalplan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brrapington connects with a high kick.
Brrapington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dentalplan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brrapington somewhat.
Brrapington throws a sloppy head kick and Dentalplan moves out of range easily.
Brrapington throws a head kick that Dentalplan semi-blocks.
Brrapington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dentalplan if he has to take too many more of those.
Brrapington throws a right and a left that Dentalplan avoids nicely.
Rosco Dentalplan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dentalplan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dentalplan stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dentalplan thows a leg kick but Brrapington checks it
and Brrapington counters with a head kick. That will keep Dentalplan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Brrapington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Brrapington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brrapington.
A head kick misses from Brrapington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brrapington shoots and misses
and Dentalplan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dentalplan.
Rosco Dentalplan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaddius Brrapington.
Brrapington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brrapington tries for a takedown but Dentalplan manages to get underhooks.
Dentalplan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brrapington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brrapington tries to land a knee to the head but Dentalplan blocks with his arms.
Dentalplan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dentalplan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brrapington is fending him off so far but Dentalplan persists. Nope, Brrapington circles away and we're back to standing.
Brrapington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice cross by Brrapington.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brrapington.
Brrapington shoots for a takedown but Dentalplan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dentalplan has managed to clinch.
Brrapington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dentalplan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brrapington has had enough of the clinch but Dentalplan keeps him there for the moment.
Brrapington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dentalplan pulls guard effortlessly.
Brrapington trying to control the position from guard on top but Dentalplan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brrapington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brrapington stops Dentalplan from standing up.
Brrapington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brrapington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brrapington throws a sloppy head kick and Dentalplan moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dentalplan.
No luck for Dentalplan with that takedown attempt.
Brrapington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brrapington misses with a head kick.
Dentalplan tries to clinch there but Brrapington circles away.
Dentalplan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dentalplan misses with a takedown
and Brrapington counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brrapington throws a nice head kick!
Brrapington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brrapington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Brrapington slams his shin into Dentalplan's torso.
Brrapington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dentalplan tried to score with a low kick but Brrapington checks it.
Brrapington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brrapington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dentalplan has a takedown stuffed.
Brrapington throws a head kick but Dentalplan moves out of range.
Rosco Dentalplan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thaddius Brrapington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brrapington throws a head kick that misses.
Brrapington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab, jab by Brrapington - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddius Brrapington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brrapington 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddius Brrapington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Korpela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Booker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Korpela!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booker swats away the attempt to clinch by Korpela.
Booker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Korpela tries to clinch up but Booker circles away and keeps his distance.
Korpela wants to clinch up but Booker keeps it at a distance.
Korpela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korpela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Booker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korpela tries to clinch but Booker moves out of range.
Booker scores a takedown into full mount!
Korpela is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Booker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Korpela is looking to escape.
Booker controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korpela tries to buck Booker off but he can't manage it.
Booker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Korpela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Korpela shrugs it off.
Booker avoids the attempt from Korpela to control.
Booker swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Booker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taktarov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mind Shift. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fyodor Taktarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taktarov has Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Taktarov tightens his grip and picks Phillips up, before dumping him to the ground. Phillips manages to land in guard.
Taktarov postures up in Phillips's guard and throws a big left but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Taktarov tries to pass.
Phillips wants to stand but Taktarov is controlling the position.
Taktarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phillips has a closed guard, preventing Taktarov from standing up.
Taktarov trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Taktarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov wants to get up but he can't break Phillips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from Phillips both land. Nice combination.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Taktarov.
Phillips thuds a left hand into Taktarov's body.
Phil Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taktarov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fyodor Taktarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taktarov tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips moves out of range of the body kick.
Taktarov is breathing heavily.
Phillips tries to bum rush Taktarov with a series of wild strikes but Taktarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Taktarov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands a jab to Taktarov's midsection.
Phillips lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Phillips both land. Nice combination.
Phillips scores with a three punch combo!
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Phillips.
Phillips stalks Taktarov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taktarov's face. Taktarov staggers backwards, shaken.
A left and a right from Phillips both land. Nice combination.
Taktarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phillips moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phillips!
Taktarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
A right-left combo lands from Phillips.
Taktarov is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Phillips jabs at Taktarov's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Phillips swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taktarov.
Taktarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taktarov off to one side.
Taktarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Taktarov persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Phillips finds it's way through Taktarov's defenses.
Taktarov tries to land a front kick but Phillips steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phillips scores with a three punch combo!
Phillips connects with a single shot there.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Taktarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taktarov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taktarov has a takedown stuffed.
Taktarov wants to clinch.
Phillips is working the combinations to good effect here.
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.
Phillips lands a nice looking body shot.
Taktarov shoots in but Phillips avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Taktarov.
Phillips throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taktarov on the side of the head.
Phillips lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phillips misses with the combination.
Taktarov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Phillips sprawls well. He's pushed Taktarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taktarov dives in and grabs Phillips's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes down on Taktarov's head and hops out.
Phillips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taktarov backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Phillips dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taktarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Taktarov throws a combination that misses
and Phillips counters with a two punch combo.
Taktarov closes the distance and clinches up with Phillips, looking for a takedown. Taktarov pushes Phillips against the cage but Phillips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phillips throws a series of strikes that have Taktarov backpedaling.
Taktarov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phillips is trying to defend but Taktarov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taktarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taktarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taktarov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.
Taktarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taktarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taktarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taktarov showed some decent athleticism there.
Taktarov trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taktarov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Phillips still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Phillips has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Taktarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taktarov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Taktarov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taktarov.
Taktarov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taktarov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Taktarov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fyodor Taktarov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Taktarov darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Taktarov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phillips gets underhooks to prevent Taktarov's takedown attempt.
Taktarov goes for a takedown attempt but Phillips pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Taktarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taktarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phillips circles away.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Phillips connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phillips lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Taktarov.
Taktarov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phillips closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phillips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taktarov backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phillips wants it to stay on the feet.
Taktarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips lands a two punch combo.
Phillips lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taktarov at a distance.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Taktarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillips lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Taktarov.
No luck for Taktarov with that takedown attempt.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
Taktarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.
Taktarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phillips as he avoids it easily.
Phillips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taktarov.
Taktarov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phillips throws a body punch but Taktarov moves out of range.
Phil Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taktarov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taktarov shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense.
Phillips jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taktarov tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it.
Taktarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
Taktarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phillips works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taktarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Taktarov seems content to control.
Taktarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phillips pushes Taktarov off and gets back to his feet.
Phillips stuffs the takedown attempt from Taktarov. Taktarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips throws a combination that misses
and Taktarov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taktarov.
Taktarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taktarov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taktarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taktarov dives in and grabs Phillips's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes down on Taktarov's head and hops out.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Taktarov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taktarov is trying to drag Phillips to the mat but Phillips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taktarov keeps control of Phillips as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taktarov pulls Phillips into guard.
Taktarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taktarov kicks Phillips off and gets to his feet.
Taktarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phillips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taktarov somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phillips 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Phillips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Rock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Rock is proving a slippery customer.
Rock preventing the sweep.
Rock is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva is looking to stand up but Rock isn't so interested in that idea.
Rock wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva tries to control but Rock wriggling away.
Rock tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Rock manages to avoid easily.
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.
Rock tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Rock is looking to get to half guard.
Silva avoids the attempt from Rock to control.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva punching from mount but Rock doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rock has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rock!
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy.
Rock has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rock avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Rock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Rock wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Rock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Rock keeps him under control.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rock throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Rock is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Rock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rock if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Rock blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva lands a head kick. Rock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Rock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva tries to roll over but Rock keeps him under control.
Rock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Rock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Rock postures up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rock trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva lands a head kick. Rock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Rock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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.
Silva lands a head kick!
Lance Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva misses with a head kick.
Rock shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rock thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Rock shrugs it off.
Rock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Rock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock 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!
Rock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Rock 's knee.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Rock forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Rock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rock.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Rock in the body.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock throwing strikes but missing.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Rock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Rock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva 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.
Rock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Lance Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rock throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Rock defends easily.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rock, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sol Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Notkea Rotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sol Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Notkea Rotta!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rotta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rotta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos misses with a looping left.
Rotta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rotta is trying to control the action in half guard but Dos Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rotta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rotta is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.
Rotta stalling away here and it's allowed Dos Santos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dos Santos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dos Santos has escaped and now he's on top!
Dos Santos postures up.
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.
Dos Santos stops Rotta from standing up.
Rotta trying to control the position.
Dos Santos won't allow Rotta to get back to his feet.
Rotta is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotta wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos advances to half guard.
That's four 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.
It looks like Dos Santos is going to stand back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rotta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Rotta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rotta wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Notkea Rotta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Rotta moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rotta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Rotta circles away.
Rotta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dos Santos pushes Rotta off looking to stand but Rotta dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotta is working for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Rotta is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotta works his way into full mount!
Rotta is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rotta is breathing heavily.
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.
Rotta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rotta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dos Santos. That one must have hurt.
Dos Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rotta counters with a shoot takedown. Dos Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Rotta stops Dos Santos from standing up.
Rotta trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Rotta stops Dos Santos from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotta stops Dos Santos from standing up.
Rotta wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Rotta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dos Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rotta has Dos Santos in his guard.
Dos Santos pushes down on Rotta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Rotta is working away.
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 Sol Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dos Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rotta moves out of range as Dos Santos strikes.
Rotta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dos Santos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rotta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dos Santos works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dos Santos is trying to stand up here but Rotta is controlling him well.
Rotta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dos Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos Santos is trying to stand.
Rotta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Rotta seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Rotta stuffs the takedown.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Rotta is having none of it.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rotta.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Rotta moves out of range.
Dos Santos feints and then cracks Rotta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rotta down.
Dos Santos lands a head kick!
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Rotta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rotta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Rotta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Rotta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rotta gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Rotta counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Santos didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotta wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Rotta trying to move into half guard but instead Dos Santos has managed to sweep!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos 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 Tarja Halkonen 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... Sol Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pope Benedict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Beast's choice of entrance music: RPS - Pokonując granice feat DJ Teak. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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139 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pope Benedict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Beast!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedict.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beast!
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedict.
Benedict looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.
Benedict misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Benedict.
Benedict misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Beast blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Benedict throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast defending well as Benedict loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Benedict misses its intended target.
Benedict is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Beast's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Benedict throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
Benedict showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beast.
Beast moves away from the strike by Benedict.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedict throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Beast misses with the combination.
Benedict throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beast throws a series of punches but Benedict avoids them all with ease.
Pope Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beast slips under a jab from Benedict.
Benedict looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedict.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedict throws out the jab.
A big left from Benedict misses.
Benedict throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Benedict loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
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.
Benedict misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Benedict misses the jab.
Benedict throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Benedict misses the jab.
Beast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beast slips under a jab from Benedict.
Benedict waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
A big right from Benedict misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Benedict throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast misses with the combination.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedict throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedict throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedict throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
Benedict misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedict.
Beast slips a straight right by Benedict.
Benedict throws a big shot that misses.
Benedict is breathing heavily.
Beast lands a two punch combo.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedict.
A swing and a miss from Benedict.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benedict misses with a straight right.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedict.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target.
A combination from Beast does no damage.
Beast throws a one two combo.
Beast misses with a series of wild punches.
Beast throws a one two combo.
Beast looks to land a combination. Benedict sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast slips a straight right by Benedict.
Benedict misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Benedict misses.
Beast staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Beast dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Benedict throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
Shane Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benedict misses with a straight right.
A big left from Benedict misses.
Benedict misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedict.
Benedict waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benedict.
Benedict is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
Benedict waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beast is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Benedict throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beast throws a nice looking combination but Benedict bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Benedict throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beast!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast scores with a one two! Benedict had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beast misses with the combination.
Beast slips a jab from Benedict.
Benedict throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
Benedict dodges the punch combination from Beast.
Beast tries to bum rush Benedict with a series of wild strikes but Benedict uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target.
Benedict avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beast slips a jab from Benedict.
Benedict is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedict throws out the jab.
Benedict misses with a looping left.
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.
Beast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benedict throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beast scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Benedict throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedict throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Beast throws a right and a left that Benedict avoids nicely.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beast defending well as Benedict loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benedict throws a big shot that misses.
Beast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benedict circles away quickly and effectively.
Benedict swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Beast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Benedict throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Beast misses.
Beast misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedict looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.
Benedict missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Benedict misses.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beast defending well as Benedict loads up on a big left hand.
Beast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benedict throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Benedict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Benedict throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beast moves away from the strike by Benedict.
A big right from Benedict misses.
Benedict throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Beast.
Beast moves out of range as Benedict strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beast slips under a jab from Benedict.
Beast slips a jab from Benedict.
Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedict is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
Benedict throws a big shot that misses.
Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beast throws a series of punches but Benedict avoids them all with ease.
Beast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beast misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benedict misses with a hook.
Beast lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beast stalks Benedict and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benedict's face. Benedict staggers backwards, shaken.
Beast moves away from the strike by Benedict.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Beast lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Beast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benedict throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Benedict misses.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedict.
A slow jab from Benedict misses its intended target.
Benedict loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
Benedict throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beast slips a straight right by Benedict.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast tries to bum rush Benedict with a series of wild strikes but Benedict uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Benedict throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedict throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Beast slips under a jab.
Benedict looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedict looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
A slow jab from Benedict misses its intended target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benedict misses with an uppercut.
Beast's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Beast duly obliges.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
Benedict dodges the punch combination from Beast.
Benedict throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Benedict throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Beast moves away from the strike by Benedict.
Benedict misses with a straight right.
Beast staying out of range there.
Beast lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benedict jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pope Benedict has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
Beast slips under a jab.
Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedict throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Benedict lands with a hook. Beast tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beast slips under a jab from Benedict.
Benedict thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedict throws out the jab.
Beast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benedict takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beast looks to land a combination but Benedict avoids it well.
Benedict thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast throws a right hand that Benedict ducks under and follows up with a left that Benedict also avoids with ease.
A big left from Benedict misses.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedict.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedict missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target.
Benedict missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beast moves out of range as Benedict strikes.
Beast moves away from the strike by Benedict.
Benedict throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedict throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Benedict misses with a straight right.
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Benedict throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
No joy there for Beast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benedict throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedict slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
That's four 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.
Beast throws a combination. Benedict tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benedict misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Beast slips a jab from Benedict.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedict.
Beast works over Benedict's head and body with a nice combination.
Benedict throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedict showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beast.
Beast lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Beast staying out of range there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedict throws out the jab.
Beast slips a straight right by Benedict.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beast 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Beast!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Random (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammund Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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21
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light 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, Tommy Random!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grammund Rider!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider tries to clinch up but Random circles away and keeps his distance.
Rider is looking to clinch but Random is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Random avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rider doesn't manage to clinch there - Random circles away.
Rider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Random swats away the attempt to clinch by Rider.
Random fails to land with a series of punches.
Grammund Rider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Random circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rider is looking to clinch.
Rider darts in and clinches Random up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rider.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
Random tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rider avoids it.
A body shot lands from Rider.
Rider lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rider - that landed with a thud.
Random is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Random being controlled against the cage.
Rider pulls guard successfully.
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.
Rider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Random's guard.
Rider seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rider landing some decent shots from guard.
Rider is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Random will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rider is pushing down on Random's leg trying to pass to half guard. Random is fighting to maintain full guard but Rider has managed to sneak the leg through.
Random on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Random tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rider in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Grammund Rider.
A punch combination from Random misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Random throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Random paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Random takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rider moves in looking to clinch but Random pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rider'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.
Rider has Random pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rider pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Random tumbling to the mat - Rider dives into Random's guard.
Random preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rider looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rider keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Random's head.
Rider slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rider dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Random misses.
Rider pushes Random up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Rider.
A right handed body shot lands from Rider.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rider in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Random.
Rider'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.
Rider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rider taking a breather.
Rider avoiding damage as Random throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Rider.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rider is leaning against Random and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Random tries to stall but Rider uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rider lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rider avoiding damage as Random throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Rider.
Grammund Rider seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider cracks Random with a nice body shot.
Rider is working Random over against the cage.
Rider controlling the action here for a moment.
Rider pulls guard.
Rider is adopting a defensive guard.
Rider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Random's guard.
Rider sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Random really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Random swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider content to stall in guard here.
Rider's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider slips nicely into half guard.
Rider performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rider is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rider controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rider landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rider content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rider 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!
Rider pushes Random up against the cage in a clinch.
Random tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rider avoids it.
Random is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rider is defending well for now.
Rider is struggling to control the position.
Random wants to stall.
Rider presses Random against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rider digs a right hand into Random's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Random's gas tank.
Rider digs a right hand into Random's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Random's gas tank.
Random misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rider.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Random's ribcage. Random let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Random's ribcage. Random let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Random.
Rider jumps into guard, dragging Random to the mat.
Rider is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Random preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Random!
Rider content just to control the position here.
Random knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rider on the ground.
Rider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rider cracks Random with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rider controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Grammund Rider just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rider wants to clinch up but Random keeps it at a distance.
Rider is looking to clinch but Random is avoiding it.
Rider is looking to clinch.
Rider pushes Random up against the cage in a clinch.
Rider pulls Random into guard.
Rider pulls Random in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rider slows the pace down in half guard.
Rider passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rider really dominated that round.
That's time! Random's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rider is looking to clinch.
Rider has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rider there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rider has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Grammund Rider has been cut.
Rider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Random paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rider tries to clinch up.
Random throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Random swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Random keeps the fight on the outside.
Rider slips a jab and a cross from Random.
Random swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Random avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rider doesn't manage to clinch there - Random circles away.
Random keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Random, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Random swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Random misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rider.
Random lands a two punch combo.
Rider slips a jab from Random.
Rider clinches up with Random and pushes him back against the cage.
Rider avoiding damage as Random throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rider.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rider presses Random against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rider lands a nice shot to the body.
Random letting Rider take a breather here.
Rider scores with a hook to the body.
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Random.
Rider jumps guard and drags Random to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rider looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Random's guard.
Rider slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Random gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rider controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four 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.
Rider controlling the pace for now.
Rider pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rider controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rider dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Grammund Rider's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Random avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rider fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Random, pushing him back against the cage.
Random prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rider cracks Random with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Random prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Random's ribcage. Random let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Rider.
Rider is working Random over against the cage.
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Random.
Rider gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rider content to control rather than advance.
Rider is trying for a kimura here. Random looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rider wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grammund Rider!
Grammund Rider is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdula Mikropopovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre comes into the arena with Till I Collapse blaring out of the sound system. Mikropopovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beat it. Abdula Mikropopovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jermaine Andre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdula Mikropopovic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Mikropopovic.
Mikropopovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andre thows a huge punch but Mikropopovic dodges it nicely.
Andre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andre trying to mount his opponent but Mikropopovic defends it.
Andre 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.
Andre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andre looks to land a strike but Mikropopovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Andre wants to pass the guard but Mikropopovic is keeping the position.
Andre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andre lands a couple of elbows.
Andre trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikropopovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikropopovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andre.
Andre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andre tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikropopovic is retaining full guard.
Andre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andre with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andre looking to pass the guard.
Andre trying to control but Mikropopovic is working from the bottom.
Mikropopovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mikropopovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andre throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two 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.
Andre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mikropopovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andre.
Andre is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mikropopovic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jermaine Andre!
Jermaine Andre retains his middleweight title!
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