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Openweight MMA 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Brendan (ranked 6098 p4p, 157 weight class) and Dand Prem (ranked 24180 p4p, 184 weight class). Mohamed Brendan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dand Prem's chin.
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188 lbs
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Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed Brendan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dand Prem!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prem takes a swing at Brendan's ribcage but misses.
Brendan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brendan moves into the clinch.
Brendan is trying to push Prem away but Prem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Prem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prem stuffs the takedown.
Prem is looking to slow Brendan down with leg kicks.
Prem leaves Brendan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prem misses with a body kick.
Brendan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brendan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prem is trying to control the position but Brendan postures up.
Prem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brendan is aware though and is defending well.
Brendan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brendan shoots in for a double leg but Prem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Brendan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brendan gets tackled into the cage by Prem. Prem maintains the clinch.
Prem tries to circle away but Brendan has him pinned against the cage.
Prem lands a nice knee to the body.
Prem breaks from the clinch.
Brendan fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prem.
Prem misses with a takedown
and Brendan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brendan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brendan stays in close to Prem's body and controls the position.
Prem is trying to keep Brendan in close.
Brendan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prem looking for a sweep. Not yet Prem, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prem looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brendan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brendan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prem!
Brendan controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prem is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mohamed Brendan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Prem moves into the clinch.
Brendan fails to pull guard.
Brendan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prem walks away with a smile on his face. Brendan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mohamed Brendan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brendan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brendan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brendan swats away the attempt to clinch by Prem.
Prem moves into the clinch successfully.
Prem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem tries to stall but Brendan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brendan pulls guard.
Brendan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brendan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prem sees it coming and defends easily.
Prem is trying to control but can't.
Brendan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brendan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Prem moves into full guard.
Brendan distracts Prem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brendan advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brendan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Brendan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brendan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prem can do to turn this around?
Prem is looking for a sweep.
Brendan wants to control but Prem is keeping him busy.
Brendan happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brendan is looking to take a break and control but Prem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brendan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Prem!
Brendan controlling his opponent.
Brendan with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brendan controlling the pace for now.
Brendan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Prem's face.
Brendan raining down shots from the mount!
Prem is rocked!
Brendan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Prem in real trouble here! The ref calls for Prem to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohamed Brendan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lehel Bartasz (ranked 6336 p4p, 159 weight class) and Ewart Soso (ranked 6102 p4p, 156 weight class). Bartasz comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar.... Ewart Soso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lehel Bartasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ewart Soso!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soso throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Lehel Bartasz has been cut.
Soso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartasz.
Bartasz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soso manages to circle out of the way.
Soso closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Soso is thwarting Bartasz's attempts to control the position.
Bartasz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bartasz trying to control from the bottom.
Soso controlling the action here.
Soso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bartasz!
Bartasz tries to hold on but Soso pushes him away.
Soso looking to ground and pound but Bartasz is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartasz is working to get back to half guard.
Bartasz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Soso looking to finish with strikes here!
Soso wants to control the pace but Bartasz is squirming around nicely.
Bartasz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soso tries to control but Bartasz wriggling away.
Bartasz tries to hold on but Soso postures up.
Bartasz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half 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.
Soso looking to ground and pound but Bartasz is blocking nicely.
Soso throws some wild stikes that Bartasz manages to avoid easily.
Bartasz blocking the ground and pound.
Soso controlling the pace for now.
Bartasz has given up his back here.
Soso is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soso biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bartasz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bartasz trying to control the position but Soso manages to sink in the hooks.
Bartasz is trying to get back to his feet but Soso has full control of the position and if anything, Bartasz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Soso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Soso controlling from the back.
Bartasz is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soso is looking to control Bartasz but Bartasz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bartasz trying to control the action but Soso just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Bartasz right now.
Soso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Soso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bartasz.
Bartasz trying to control the hands but Soso breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Bartasz right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewart Soso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lehel Bartasz's cut.
That's time! Bartasz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Soso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bartasz sneaks out the side door and pushes Soso away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Soso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartasz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Soso has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bartasz prevents Soso from improving position.
Bartasz tries to buck Soso off but Soso is having none of it.
An elbow from Soso crashes against the mat.
Soso trying to control the position but Bartasz is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soso is trying to ground and pound but Bartasz uses the momentary lack of control by Soso to regain half guard.
Ewart Soso has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso wants to advance to full mount but Bartasz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Soso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bartasz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soso has managed to get both his arms back between Bartasz's legs - danger averted.
Bartasz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soso throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Bartasz wants to control but Soso passes easily into half guard.
Soso is keen to just control but Bartasz is a slippery customer.
Bartasz wants to control but Soso is keeping busy.
Soso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bartasz trying to hold on to Soso's head to control him but Soso postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soso pushes Bartasz away with a front kick.
Bartasz misses with a takedown
and Soso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soso stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartasz. Bartasz gets slowly back to his feet.
Soso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Soso showed some decent athleticism there.
Bartasz has one foot on Soso's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Soso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soso - that will leave a mark!
Soso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartasz tries to clinch up.
Soso scores with a three punch combo!
Soso gets the takedown into side control.
Bartasz is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soso wants to control but Bartasz is keeping him busy.
Soso stands up and beckons Bartasz to his feet.
Bartasz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soso as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lehel Bartasz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bartasz back to the cage. Soso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewart Soso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lehel Bartasz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Soso scores with a punch to the head.
Ewart Soso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Soso.
Bartasz looks for a takedown but Soso sprawls well.
Soso wants to counter with a clinch but Bartasz pushes him away.
Soso throws a leg kick which misses Bartasz's front leg but catches the back leg as Bartasz tries to avoid it.
Soso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartasz.
Soso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bartasz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Soso to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lehel Bartasz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soso.
Oooooh!!! Soso has knocked Bartasz down with a huge combo! Soso steps away and waves a wobbly Bartasz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Bartasz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehel Bartasz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soso dives in and scores a takedown into Bartasz's guard.
Bartasz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Soso manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartasz is looking to improve his position.
Bartasz seems to have got his legs back now.
Soso wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is defending well.
Soso is looking to take a break and control but Bartasz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bartasz tries to roll over but Soso keeps him under control.
Bartasz actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartasz is looking to improve his position.
Soso slows the pace down in half guard.
Soso wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is defending well.
Soso thows a huge punch but Bartasz dodges it nicely.
Bartasz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soso is working away from the top position though.
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.
Bartasz wants to control the action here but instead Soso manages to pass to full mount!
Soso is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bartasz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bartasz!
Soso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bartasz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bartasz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bartasz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ewart Soso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soso 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewart Soso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ittai Amram (ranked 6097 p4p, 153 weight class) and Snorri Aquila (ranked 3915 p4p, 102 weight class). The key to victory for Ittai Amram has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ittai Amram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snorri Aquila!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aquila dives in for a single leg takedown but Amram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amram dives in for a single leg takedown but Aquila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aquila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aquila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amram enables Aquila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amram wants to control but Aquila passes easily into half guard.
Aquila wants to free his trapped foot but Amram is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila controlling the action here.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amram is trying to maintain the position but Aquila is very close to passing his half guard.
Aquila is trying to control. Amram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aquila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aquila.
Aquila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amram sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Amram tries to kick Aquila off but Aquila keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aquila thows a huge punch but Amram dodges it nicely.
Amram knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquila on the ground.
Aquila is nestled in close to Amram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Amram is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aquila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amram is not content to let Aquila control the position.
Aquila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aquila is working away from the top position though.
Aquila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amram defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amram is looking to improve his position.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Amram shoots for a takedown but Aquila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ittai Amram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquila shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amram lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aquila looking for a triangle here. Amram is fighting it but it looks tight! Aquila pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Amram is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Snorri Aquila!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Agus (ranked 24179 p4p, 174 weight class) and Jessie Alejandro (ranked 24181 p4p, 165 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Agus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jessie Alejandro !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agus misses with a wild combination.
Agus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agus working aggressively here.
Agus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Agus jumps guard and drags Alejandro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alejandro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus is trying to control the position but Alejandro postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro throws a big elbow that misses.
Alejandro wants to pass the guard but Agus is keeping the position.
Alejandro trying to control but Agus is working from the bottom.
Agus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alejandro passes into half guard.
Agus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alejandro is working away from the top position though.
Agus wants to get back to full guard.
Agus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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.
Agus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Alejandro trying to control the action but Agus is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Agus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Agus tries to clinch up
and Alejandro counters with a straight right hand.
Alejandro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alejandro misses with a low kick.
Alejandro fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro looks to land a right hand but Agus moved out of range.
Agus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alejandro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alejandro clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Agus fails to land.
Agus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alejandro to keep the fight standing.
Alejandro jumps guard but Agus stands there with Alejandro around his waist. Alejandro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alejandro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Agus jumps guard but Alejandro stands there with Agus around his waist. Agus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Agus on the inside.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agus just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Agus to work.
Alejandro pulls Agus into guard.
Agus stands up and waves to Alejandro to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Agus. No joy for Alejandro on that attempt.
Agus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alejandro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Agus somewhat.
Alejandro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agus's waist but Agus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejandro off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alejandro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agus.
Alejandro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agus's waist but Agus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejandro off to one side.
Agus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Agus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roman Agus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Agus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Agus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alejandro defends it nicely.
Agus lands a head kick. Alejandro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Agus fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Alejandro .
Alejandro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Agus at a distance.
No luck for Alejandro with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Agus misses its target.
Alejandro stuffs the takedown attempt from Agus. Agus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Agus or perhaps it was just good defense by Alejandro , which made it look bad.
Alejandro is looking for the big counter here.
No luck for Alejandro with that takedown attempt.
Alejandro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agus swivels and escapes.
Alejandro with a poor takedown
and Agus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Agus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agus clinches with his opponent.
Agus slowing the pace effectively.
Agus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Agus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alejandro wants to pass the guard but Agus is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agus wants to sweep but no luck.
Agus keeping moving, preventing Alejandro from controlling successfully.
Agus 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.
Alejandro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Agus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Agus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Agus's back!
Agus tries to escape the position.
Alejandro working for the choke.
Alejandro looking for the choke but no joy.
Alejandro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Agus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agus trying to control the hands but Alejandro breaks the grip.
What can Agus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Agus right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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 Roman Agus will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Agus throws a body punch but Alejandro moves out of range.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Agus as he avoids it easily.
Agus fails with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Agus as he avoids it easily.
Agus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alejandro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alejandro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agus tries to avoid it but Alejandro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agus to the ground. Agus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roman Agus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Alejandro .
Agus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agus dives in for a single leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus instigates a clinch.
Alejandro tries to break free but Agus pushes him back against the cage.
Alejandro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agus prevents it.
Agus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alejandro prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agus tries to work over Alejandro 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agus avoids the head kick by Alejandro .
Agus tries to counter by clinching up but Alejandro breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick from Agus lands but Alejandro takes it in his stride.
Alejandro slips a jab and a cross from Agus.
Roman Agus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Agus wants it to stay on the feet.
Agus wants to clinch
and Alejandro counters with a left and a right that stings Agus.
Agus shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alejandro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agus clinches with his opponent.
Alejandro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agus prevents it.
Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agus tries to clinch up.
Roman Agus is winning the standup battle so far.
Agus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alejandro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Agus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Agus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Agus has closed the distance and engaged Alejandro in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alejandro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alejandro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alejandro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro postures up.
Agus wants to sweep but no luck.
Agus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alejandro throwing strikes but missing.
Agus keeping full guard, as Alejandro tries to pass.
Alejandro postures up.
Agus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Agus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alejandro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alejandro .
Alejandro controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alejandro pushes Agus up against the cage in a clinch.
Jessie Alejandro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Agus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agus stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jessie Alejandro .
I think Agus 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Agus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suman Giovanni (ranked 6099 p4p, 155 weight class) and Aleksi Takala (ranked 5493 p4p, 138 weight class). Takala has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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133 lbs
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Suman Giovanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Takala!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giovanni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Giovanni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Giovanni stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Takala goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Takala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giovanni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Giovanni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala swings widly with a right hand
and Giovanni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takala's guard.
Takala looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Giovanni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Giovanni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovanni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovanni seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takala for as long as he can get away with.
Giovanni looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Giovanni counters with a three punch combo that has Takala backing up. Takala nods at Giovanni to acknowledge the strikes.
Giovanni darts in and clinches Takala up against the cage.
Takala lands a left hand.
Takala stalling in the clinch but Giovanni improves position.
Takala tries a body shot but Giovanni blocks it.
Takala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Giovanni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takala uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni wants to sweep but no luck.
Giovanni will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Giovanni throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Giovanni striking off his back but it's not causing Takala any problems.
Giovanni trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takala wants to control from the top but Giovanni keeps moving.
Takala wanted to stand there but Giovanni had control of the position.
Giovanni could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Giovanni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni managing to control the position.
Takala wants to stand but Giovanni has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Giovanni wants to sweep here but Takala controlling him for the moment.
Giovanni looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Takala is defending well. Giovanni quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Takala has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Giovanni celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Suman Giovanni!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sudarshan Yaakov (ranked 4107 p4p, 108 weight class) and Zeru Subramaniam (ranked 6101 p4p, 152 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sudarshan Yaakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeru Subramaniam!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subramaniam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yaakov looking for submissions off his back.
Yaakov tries to roll over but Subramaniam keeps him under control.
Yaakov gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yaakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Subramaniam defends well.
Yaakov pulls Subramaniam in close to his closed guard and prevents Subramaniam from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subramaniam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Subramaniam stops Yaakov from standing up.
Yaakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Subramaniam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Subramaniam controlling from the top position.
Subramaniam trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Yaakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Subramaniam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yaakov has Subramaniam pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yaakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subramaniam is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Subramaniam closes the distance and clinches.
Subramaniam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yaakov is one step ahead there.
Subramaniam looking to control.
Subramaniam has Yaakov pulled in close to control his posture.
Yaakov 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.
Yaakov wants to control from the top but Subramaniam keeps moving.
Subramaniam keeping full guard, as Yaakov tries to pass.
Yaakov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Subramaniam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yaakov tries to keep at a distance but Subramaniam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Subramaniam stops a takedown attempt from Yaakov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam has Yaakov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Subramaniam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yaakov tumbling to the mat - Subramaniam dives into Yaakov's guard.
Yaakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeru Subramaniam dominated that round.
That's time! Yaakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yaakov misses with a takedown
and Subramaniam counters with a two punch combo.
Subramaniam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yaakov defends well and Subramaniam ends up having to push Yaakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yaakov misses with a takedown attempt - Subramaniam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yaakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Subramaniam as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sudarshan Yaakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Subramaniam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yaakov as he avoids it easily.
Subramaniam has managed to clinch.
Yaakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaakov gets control of Subramaniam's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yaakov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subramaniam wants to stand but Yaakov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yaakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaakov tries to get out of the position.
Subramaniam passes Yaakov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yaakov.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yaakov is on top in guard.
Subramaniam is trying to keep Yaakov in close.
Subramaniam has a closed guard, preventing Yaakov from standing up.
Yaakov won't allow Subramaniam to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Subramaniam has control of Yaakov's left arm, preventing Yaakov from doing any damage.
Subramaniam keeping full guard, as Yaakov tries to pass.
Yaakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yaakov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam is not content to let Yaakov control the position.
You can see the frustration on Subramaniam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Subramaniam is looking for a sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Subramaniam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Subramaniam showed some decent athleticism there.
Subramaniam wants to control but Yaakov is keeping him busy.
Yaakov actively working from the bottom here.
Yaakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam tries to stand but Yaakov is controlling from the bottom.
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 Sudarshan Yaakov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yaakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yaakov throws a lazy body kick
so Subramaniam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Subramaniam trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subramaniam postures up in Yaakov's guard and throws a big left but Yaakov blocks it.
Zeru Subramaniam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Subramaniam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Subramaniam wants to stand and escape but instead Yaakov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam is trying to control the position but Yaakov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subramaniam keeping moving, preventing Yaakov from controlling successfully.
Subramaniam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yaakov defends it easily.
Subramaniam keeping full guard, as Yaakov tries to pass.
Yaakov 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.
Yaakov wants to control from the top but Subramaniam keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Subramaniam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yaakov trying to control but Subramaniam is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yaakov misses with a leg kick
and Subramaniam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yaakov trying to control from the bottom.
Subramaniam is controlling the pace.
Yaakov is staying active underneath Subramaniam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Subramaniam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yaakov trying to hold on to Subramaniam's head to control him but Subramaniam postures up.
Subramaniam lands with a punch from half guard.
Yaakov is not content to let Subramaniam control the position.
Yaakov trying to control here.
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.
Yaakov manages to get to full guard.
Subramaniam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yaakov is keeping the position for now.
Subramaniam wants to control from the top but Yaakov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeru Subramaniam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Subramaniam 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeru Subramaniam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Surge (ranked 4629 p4p, 136 weight class) and Meso Horne (ranked 5289 p4p, 132 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Surge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meso Horne!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surge moves into the clinch.
Surge wants to break free but Horne has control.
Horne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Surge.
Horne breaks from the clinch.
Surge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Meso Horne has been cut.
Horne closes the distance and clinches.
Horne is trying to maintain a safe position but Surge gets an underhook and turns Horne into the cage.
Surge manages to break the clinch.
Horne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Surge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Surge wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horne in side control lands a decent elbow.
Horne wants to control but Surge is keeping him busy.
Surge wants to control but Horne postures up.
Horne decides to stand back up.
Surge tries to clinch there but Horne circles away.
Surge tries to clinch but Horne moves out of range.
Surge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horne's waist but Horne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Surge off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surge rushes Horne and presses him up against the cage.
Horne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Surge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Surge digs a right hand into Horne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Horne's gas tank.
Horne manages to break the clinch.
Horne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Surge.
Surge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Surge closes the distance and clinches.
Surge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Horne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Surge tries to score a body lock takedown but Horne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Surge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horne leaning against his opponent.
Horne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Surge circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Surge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horne slaps away a takedown attempt from Surge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Surge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horne.
Surge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Surge clinches up against the cage.
Surge avoiding damage.
Surge fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Horne tries to break free but Surge pushes him back against the cage.
Horne can't break the clinch.
Surge tries to land knees in the clinch but Horne avoids the damage to the body.
Horne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Surge as Horne shoots in.
Horne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Surge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Surge throws a sloppy head kick and Horne moves out of range easily.
Surge misses with a double jab
and Horne counters with a nice uppercut.
Surge fails to land the takedown.
Horne shoots in looking for a takedown. Surge tries to sprawl out of it but Horne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Surge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Surge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Meso Horne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meso Horne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Surge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Horne circles away.
Horne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Surge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meso Horne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Surge tries to clinch but Horne is having none of it.
Surge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Surge avoids the head kick by Horne.
Surge throws a quick counter head kick but Horne was just out of range.
Surge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horne swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Surge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Surge lands.
Horne clinches up with Surge and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Surge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Horne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horne tried to score with a low kick but Surge checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surge is looking to clinch.
Horne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horne.
Surge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Horne sprawls and moves away.
Surge keeps the fight on the outside.
Surge keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrew Surge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Surge moves out of range as Horne strikes.
Horne closes the distance and pushes Surge back into the cage.
Surge just leaning against Horne, taking a breather.
Horne just leaning against Surge, taking a breather.
Meso Horne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Horne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Surge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horne dives in for a single leg takedown but Surge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horne or perhaps it was just good defense by Surge, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surge throws a leg kick
and Horne counters with a one-two to the body.
Horne swats away the attempt to clinch by Surge.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Horne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Surge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Surge trying to control but Horne flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Horne has got his arm under Surge's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Surge has spun round into Horne's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Surge trying to control the position from guard on top but Horne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Surge throwing strikes from guard but Horne blocks nicely.
Horne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horne keeping moving, preventing Surge from controlling successfully.
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.
Surge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Horne pushes Surge off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck for Surge with that takedown attempt.
Horne with the counter takedown but Surge avoids it easily.
Horne fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horne checks a leg kick.
Horne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horne somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meso Horne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Meso Horne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Surge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horne defends well and Surge ends up having to push Horne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Surge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Surge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horne wants to stand but Surge is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surge has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Horne is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surge tries to score a body lock takedown but Horne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Surge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Surge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horne leaves Surge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Surge kicks Horne off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surge darts in and clinches Horne up against the cage.
Horne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horne dives in for a single leg takedown but Surge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horne avoids the head kick by Surge.
Surge pushes Horne up against the cage in a clinch.
Horne misses with a punch on the inside.
Horne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horne wants to clinch.
Surge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horne.
Horne clinches up with Surge and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surge breaks the clinch.
Surge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horne as he avoids it easily.
Surge wants to clinch up but Horne keeps it at a distance.
Horne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Surge avoids it really well and circles away.
Surge looks for a takedown but Horne sprawls well.
Horne throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Andrew Surge has been cut.
Surge shoots in for a takedown but Horne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surge tries to clinch but Horne is having none of it.
Horne tries for a takedown but Surge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horne tries for a takedown but Surge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Surge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Surge rushes Horne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Surge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Surge has Horne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Horne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Surge tries to pull guard but Horne forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Horne breaks the clinch.
Andrew Surge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meso Horne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Surge.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrew Surge.
I think Horne 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Meso Horne!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathon Harel (ranked 4160 p4p, 110 weight class) and Jamal Jameson (ranked 4656 p4p, 119 weight class). Jonathon Harel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathon Harel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamal Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jameson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jameson throws a head kick but Harel moves out of range.
Harel tries to clinch but Jameson moves out of range.
Jameson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jameson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jameson on the ground.
Jameson wants to sweep here but Harel controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harel is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jameson controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jameson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harel manages to avoid it.
Jameson gets a clinch.
Harel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harel.
Harel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jameson keeps control of Harel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jameson pulls guard effortlessly.
Harel trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom.
Jameson punching from the bottom.
Harel trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harel is working Jameson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jameson is keeping the position for now.
Jameson working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jameson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harel wants to clinch up but Jameson keeps it at a distance.
Harel tries to clinch up.
Harel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jameson sprawls well initially but Harel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jameson is trying to control but Harel passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamal Jameson will probably get the nod.
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.
Harel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jameson swivels and escapes.
Harel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jameson misses with a wild combination.
Harel shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameson tries to sprawl out of it but Harel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jameson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harel shoots in but Jameson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathon Harel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jameson sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson punching from the bottom.
Jameson manages to get to full guard.
Jameson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jameson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harel is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harel won't allow Jameson to sweep him here.
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.
Jameson has a closed guard, preventing Harel from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harel wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harel.
Jameson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jameson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harel to the mat! Harel manages to get full guard.
Jameson is looking to stand up but Harel won't let him.
Harel is trying to keep Jameson in close.
Jameson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harel keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jameson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameson trying to control but Harel is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jonathon Harel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jameson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is pressing down on Harel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jameson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Harel from controlling successfully.
Jameson keeping full guard, as Harel tries to pass.
Harel wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jameson, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jamal Jameson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Harel scores with a jab to the body.
Harel drives through and clinches with Jameson against the cage.
Jameson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Harel can't fight it off and eventually Jameson manages to take the fight to the floor. Harel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harel looking for subs off his back but Jameson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jameson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harel trying to control but Jameson postures up.
Jameson trying to control the pace.
Jameson is looking to advance position but Harel won't allow it.
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.
Jameson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harel trying to control here.
Harel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jameson throwing shots but Harel is blocking nicely.
Harel is trying is best to control the position here.
Jameson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harel keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harel manages to get to full guard.
Harel working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jameson gets the takedown into side control.
Harel is trying to control Jameson's posture but Jameson avoids it.
Harel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jameson is working away from the top position though.
Harel is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jameson slips a nice elbow through Harel's hands, connecting with Harel's forehead.
Jameson not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Jameson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jameson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Jameson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Havoc (ranked 3731 p4p, 94 weight class) and Kingston Wall (ranked 3738 p4p, 118 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tor Havoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingston Wall!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall stuffs the takedown attempt from Havoc. Havoc gets slowly back to his feet.
Wall staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Havoc.
It looks like Kingston Wall has been cut.
Wall lands with a shot to the body.
Havoc misses with a combination
and Wall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Havoc thinking.
Wall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Havoc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wall counters with a crisp one two that drops Havoc! Wall thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Havoc to his feet! Havoc is in big trouble!
Havoc is rocked!
Havoc is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havoc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Havoc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wall connects with a body shot.
Wall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Havoc throws a big counter combination but Wall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Havoc walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Wall swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kingston Wall!
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