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VALIANT Fc II - Glory PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pain's choice of entrance music: "Bodies" Drowning Pool. Chris Pain is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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274 lbs
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230 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Pain!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt shoots in and bounces Pain off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Pain looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Pain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pain manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Pain's guard.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt 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.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunt throws a strike but Pain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pain landing with the ground and pound.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Hunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunt manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Hunt's guard.
Hunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.
Hunt pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard.
Hunt stops Pain from standing up.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Pain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pain manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Pain's guard.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt postures up in Pain's guard and throws a big left but Pain blocks it.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hunt working the ground and pound but Pain is defending the strikes.
Pain dodges the ground and pound from Hunt.
Hunt has hold of Pain's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pain tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hunt cranks the arm and Pain screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pain, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paul Hunt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Zoliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Zoliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Holland!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoliev stuffs the takedown.
Holland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zoliev defends it nicely.
Holland tries to clinch but Zoliev moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holland.
Holland is looking to take a break and control but Zoliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoliev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Holland.
Zoliev struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoliev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Holland decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zoliev to his feet.
Holland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holland scores with a kick to the midsection.
Holland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zoliev swivels and escapes.
Nikolai Zoliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Holland.
Zoliev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zoliev trying to control the position but Holland is working away.
Holland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Holland won't allow Zoliev to pass to mount.
Holland looking for submissions off his back.
Holland looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland wants to improve his position but Zoliev is controlling well.
Zoliev escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoliev wants to clinch up but Holland keeps it at a distance.
Holland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zoliev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holland 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoliev wants to control from the top but Holland keeps moving.
Zoliev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Holland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zoliev is able to avoid easily.
Holland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zoliev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zoliev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holland.
A shot in the inside from Zoliev.
Zoliev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holland as Zoliev tries to tie him up.
Holland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zoliev has Holland pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Holland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zoliev smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoliev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zoliev postures up.
Holland being controlled here, momentarily.
Holland wants to sweep here but Zoliev controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holland is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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 Nikolai Zoliev 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.
Zoliev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zoliev trying to control from half guard but Holland is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holland trying to control here.
Zoliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holland on the ground.
Holland is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoliev controlling the action here.
Holland tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Holland gets back to full guard.
Zoliev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zoliev is in close to Holland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Zoliev wants to control from the top but Holland keeps moving.
Zoliev is pushing down on Holland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holland is fighting to maintain full guard but Zoliev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zoliev.
Holland is looking to improve his position.
Zoliev wants to stand but Holland has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zoliev wants to free his trapped foot but Holland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Zoliev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoliev is keen to just control but Holland is a slippery customer.
Zoliev thows a huge punch but Holland dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zoliev tries to clinch up.
Zoliev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoliev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holland is trying to defend but Zoliev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holland is looking for a sweep. Zoliev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland has one foot on Zoliev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Holland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zoliev is looking to reverse the position.
Holland laying and praying for a moment but Zoliev takes advantage and regains half guard.
Zoliev trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Zoliev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zoliev feints and as Holland raises his hands in defense, Zoliev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zoliev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zoliev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zoliev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holland controls Zoliev momentarily but Zoliev frees himself.
Holland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holland has control of Zoliev's left arm, preventing Zoliev from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoliev trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zoliev manages to get himself to full guard.
Zoliev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holland advances position into side control!
Holland wants to control but Zoliev is keeping him busy.
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.
Zoliev is trying to get back to half guard.
Holland is looking to take a break and control but Zoliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holland wants to stand but Zoliev has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zoliev is trying to control Holland's posture but Holland avoids it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zoliev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holland wants to get back to his feet.
Holland tries to improve position but can't.
Chris Holland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoliev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolai Zoliev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holland wants to control but Zoliev postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holland is looking to regain half guard here but Zoliev keeps moving and retains side control.
Nikolai Zoliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zoliev controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Zoliev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zoliev, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Zoliev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerhard Rihmakallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soda Popinkski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rihmakallo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blood For Blood-Living In Exile. Gerhard Rihmakallo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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245 lbs
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225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerhard Rihmakallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soda Popinkski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rihmakallo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popinkski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rihmakallo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rihmakallo misses with a knee strike.
Popinkski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rihmakallo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Soda Popinkski has been cut.
Rihmakallo tries to land knees in the clinch but Popinkski avoids the damage to the body.
Popinkski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rihmakallo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rihmakallo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rihmakallo lands a good knee to the midsection. Popinkski won't want to take too many of those.
Rihmakallo tries a knee to the head but Popinkski blocks it.
Popinkski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rihmakallo has him pressed against the ropes.
Popinkski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rihmakallo scores a nice knee to the body.
Popinkski looks gassed!
Popinkski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rihmakallo is keeping busy.
Popinkski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popinkski tries to stand but Rihmakallo is controlling his head.
Rihmakallo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Popinkski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rihmakallo trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rihmakallo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rihmakallo.
Rihmakallo has his foot on Popinkski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Popinkski works his way back into a safe position though.
Rihmakallo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rihmakallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Popinkski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Popinkski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Popinkski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rihmakallo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popinkski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rihmakallo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Rihmakallo keeping moving, preventing Popinkski from controlling successfully.
Popinkski advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Popinkski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rihmakallo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rihmakallo strikes from the bottom but Popinkski uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Popinkski lands a few punches from side control.
Popinkski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Popinkski tries to score with some ground and pound. Rihmakallo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popinkski trying to control the action but Rihmakallo is working from the bottom.
Rihmakallo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rihmakallo is trying to get back to half guard.
Popinkski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rihmakallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rihmakallo tries a head kick but it misses.
Popinkski blocks a head kick by Rihmakallo.
Popinkski throws a low kick but Rihmakallo avoids it.
Rihmakallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popinkski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Popinkski lands a left and a right that send Rihmakallo crashing to the mat, dazed. Popinkski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rihmakallo is rocked!
It looks like Gerhard Rihmakallo has been cut.
Popinkski shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Rihmakallo is unconscious as Popinkski celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Soda Popinkski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kurpinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kuyrpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuyrpa has chosen Armi Ja Danny - I Want To Love You Tender as his entrance music. Michal Kurpinski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Kurpinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kuyrpa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuyrpa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurpinski.
Kuyrpa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kurpinski to the mat! Kurpinski manages to get full guard.
Kuyrpa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kuyrpa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kurpinski screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kuyrpa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jorma Kuyrpa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vonatletzin Askiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignas Panavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vonatletzin Askiban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ignas Panavas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askiban shoots in for a double leg but Panavas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panavas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Askiban.
Panavas throws a sloppy head kick and Askiban moves out of range easily.
Panavas with a nice cross.
Askiban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Panavas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askiban blocks it with crossed arms.
Askiban throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panavas blocks it with crossed arms.
Askiban has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Panavas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Panavas stops a takedown attempt from Askiban.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vonatletzin Askiban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askiban has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Panavas is trying to keep an underhook but Askiban manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Panavas pushes Askiban off looking to stand but Askiban dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Askiban is keen to just control but Panavas is a slippery customer.
Panavas is looking to escape.
Panavas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Askiban seems to be working for a kimura but Panavas defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askiban thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Askiban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askiban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Panavas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Askiban backs up against the ropes.
Askiban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askiban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Askiban is breathing heavily.
Panavas has closed the distance and engaged Askiban in a clinch.
Panavas blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Askiban managing to block the knees to the body from Panavas.
Panavas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panavas stalks Askiban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Askiban's face. Askiban staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panavas stuffs the takedown.
Panavas stalks Askiban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Askiban's face. Askiban staggers backwards, shaken.
Askiban is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Panavas.
Askiban changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panavas tries to avoid it but Askiban manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panavas to the ground. Panavas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panavas looks to land a combination. Askiban sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Panavas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Panavas misses with a wild combination.
Askiban bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Panavas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Askiban asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askiban has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Askiban landing punches.
Askiban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Panavas taking shots to the head.
Askiban looking to secure an arm triangle but Panavas defends it well.
Askiban swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Panavas is now in Askiban's guard. A big mistake from Askiban there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panavas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Askiban is proving hard to escape from.
Askiban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Askiban wants to get back to his feet but Panavas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Askiban keeping moving, preventing Panavas from controlling successfully.
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 Vonatletzin Askiban will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Askiban wants to clinch but Panavas slips to the side
and Panavas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Askiban tries to close the distance and clinch but Panavas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Askiban shoots in but no luck this time.
Panavas swats away the attempt to clinch by Askiban.
Ignas Panavas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askiban darts in trying to clinch
and Panavas counters with a big head kick but Askiban shrugs it off.
Panavas throws a nice head kick!
Panavas throws a nice head kick!
Askiban tries to clinch up.
Panavas tries to bum rush Askiban with a series of wild strikes but Askiban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Askiban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panavas.
Panavas instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Askiban just misses with a elbow thrown towards Panavas's brow.
Askiban pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Panavas tries a knee to the head but Askiban blocks it.
Panavas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Panavas.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Askiban gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Askiban tries to score a body lock takedown but Panavas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Askiban scores with a knee to the head.
Askiban lands an elbow inside that Panavas shrugs off.
Panavas prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vonatletzin Askiban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askiban tries to pull guard but Panavas holds him up against the ropes and eventually Askiban drops back down to his feet.
Askiban fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Askiban is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Panavas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Panavas tries a knee to the head but Askiban blocks it.
Panavas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Panavas tries a knee to the head but Askiban blocks it.
Panavas gets underhooks to prevent Askiban's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Panavas.
Panavas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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.
Panavas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Panavas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Askiban backwards.
Askiban successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Askiban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panavas trying to control the position from guard on top but Askiban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askiban is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askiban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panavas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panavas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askiban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panavas has managed to get both his arms back between Askiban's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panavas passes Askiban's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Askiban is looking to improve his position.
Askiban is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Askiban is looking to improve his position.
Askiban tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panavas is keen to just control but Askiban is a slippery customer.
Askiban looking for a kimura from the bottom but Panavas passes into side control!
Panavas wants to stand but Askiban is controlling his arm.
Askiban can't do much from the bottom here.
Askiban is looking for a sweep.
Askiban struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Panavas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panavas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Askiban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panavas as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignas Panavas 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice body kick from Panavas.
Askiban tries to clinch up but Panavas circles away and keeps his distance.
Panavas stuffs the takedown attempt from Askiban. Askiban gets slowly back to his feet.
Askiban looks for a takedown but Panavas sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Panavas scores with a four punch combination!
Askiban blocks a head kick by Panavas.
Panavas throws a right hand that Askiban ducks under and follows up with a left that Askiban also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Panavas.
Askiban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panavas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panavas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panavas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Panavas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panavas lands with a kick to the temple. Askiban shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Panavas clinches up against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askiban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panavas lands a good knee to the midsection. Askiban won't want to take too many of those.
Askiban wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vonatletzin Askiban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askiban misses with a punch on the inside.
Panavas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Askiban swings wildly with an uppercut but Panavas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panavas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Askiban swings wildly with an uppercut but Panavas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panavas trying to stall but Askiban improves his position.
Panavas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askiban backwards.
Askiban throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panavas blocks it with crossed arms.
Panavas lands a nice shot to the body.
Panavas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Askiban's defenses.
Panavas breaks the clinch.
Askiban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Askiban sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Panavas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ignas Panavas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Panavas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Panavas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Panavas.
Panavas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Askiban clinches but Panavas breaks the clinch
and Panavas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Askiban's knee momentarily.
Askiban takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Panavas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Askiban closes the distance looking to clinch
and Panavas counters with a three punch combo that has Askiban backing up. Askiban nods at Panavas to acknowledge the strikes.
Panavas throws a series of punches but Askiban avoids them all with ease.
Panavas stuffs the takedown.
Panavas lands with a nice combination. Askiban backs away looking to recover.
Panavas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Askiban blocks the body kick.
Panavas leaves Askiban with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Askiban wants to clinch
and Askiban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panavas works over Askiban's head and body with a nice combination.
Askiban gets a clinch.
Askiban tries to land a knee to the head but Panavas blocks with his arms.
Askiban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askiban missing with knees to the body.
Panavas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askiban blocks it with crossed arms.
Askiban gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Panavas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panavas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panavas swats away the attempt to clinch by Askiban.
Askiban tries to clinch up but Panavas circles away and keeps his distance.
Panavas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askiban looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Panavas. No joy for Askiban on that attempt.
Panavas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Askiban's head.
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.
Askiban feints and as Panavas raises his hands in defense, Askiban changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Askiban postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Panavas wants to stand up but Askiban is controlling him.
Askiban 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askiban accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panavas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askiban.
Askiban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askiban tries to free his leg and advance position but Panavas is retaining full guard.
Askiban drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Panavas dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignas Panavas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Panavas 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignas Panavas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragoslav comes to the ring accompanied by Disturbed - Indestructible. The crowd seem to be enjoying Turner's choice of entrance music: I'd Love To Knock The Hell Out Of You. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Dragoslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clyde Turner!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragoslav looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Turner!
Turner is in a horrible position here. Dragoslav smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dragoslav 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.
Dragoslav lands with some strikes.
It looks like Clyde Turner has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turner working to try and regain half guard.
Dragoslav is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Turner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragoslav looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dragoslav prevents Turner from getting the reversal.
Turner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dragoslav looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragoslav pulls his head out easily.
Dragoslav trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dragoslav.
Turner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dragoslav has picked Turner up and slammed him! Turner can't keep hold of the triangle and Dragoslav manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to get back to half guard.
Dragoslav prevents Turner from escaping the position.
Dragoslav tries to move to mount but Turner blocks the move with his legs.
Turner gets back to half guard.
Turner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dragoslav's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dragoslav's back!
Turner tries to get the hooks in deep but Dragoslav pushed the leg off.
Turner biding his time, controlling Dragoslav.
A lull in the action here.
Dragoslav is trying to get back to his feet but Turner has full control of the position and if anything, Dragoslav has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dragoslav's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dragoslav controlling Turner 's hands.
Turner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dragoslav.
Turner trying to control momentarily.
Dragoslav has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dragoslav looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.
Dragoslav trying to control the action but Turner just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Dragoslav tries to roll but Turner sticks to his back.
Dragoslav just trying to survive but Turner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Turner controlling the position well here. Dragoslav rolled but Turner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Dragoslav dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clyde Turner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Dragoslav ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Dragoslav fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragoslav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner throws a series of strikes that have Dragoslav backpedaling.
Nikola Dragoslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner connects with a right hand. Dragoslav shakes it off.
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dragoslav motions for Turner to come forward. Dragoslav throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragoslav drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner drives through and clinches with Dragoslav against the ropes.
Turner tries to break the clinch but Dragoslav is controlling the position.
Dragoslav is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dragoslav tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Dragoslav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Turner.
Dragoslav fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragoslav on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragoslav has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dragoslav there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice cross by Turner.
Dragoslav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner wants to clinch up but Dragoslav keeps it at a distance.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner is looking to clinch but Dragoslav is avoiding it.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Dragoslav closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turner did well to prevent Dragoslav getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dragoslav has passed into half guard!
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Dragoslav wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Nikola Dragoslav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turner is looking to escape.
Turner looking for submissions off his back.
Dragoslav working the head and body with strikes.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Dragoslav has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turner looks to clinch
so Dragoslav counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragoslav trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dragoslav escapes and throws Turner's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dragoslav wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
Dragoslav controls the position.
Turner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dragoslav in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Turner stops Dragoslav from passing to mount.
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.
Turner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dragoslav working over Turner with some ground and pound. Turner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dragoslav takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turner is refusing to be controlled, as Dragoslav sits in half guard.
Dragoslav winds up and cracks Turner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dragoslav sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragoslav prevents Turner from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clyde Turner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Turner swinging wildly here.
Dragoslav changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Dragoslav manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragoslav throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dragoslav off to one side.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner stalks Dragoslav and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dragoslav's face. Dragoslav staggers backwards, shaken.
Turner tries to clinch up
so Dragoslav counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turner has an active guard here but Dragoslav has managed to pass into half guard.
Dragoslav wants to pass to mount but Turner is defending the position.
Dragoslav prevents Turner from improving his position.
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dragoslav lands with a punch from half guard.
Turner is looking to get back to full guard here but Dragoslav has managed to pass to side control instead.
Turner is trying desperately to improve position.
Dragoslav working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dragoslav tries to control but Turner wriggling away.
Dragoslav pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav working Turner over with strikes here.
Dragoslav looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The cut above Clyde Turner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dragoslav lands a nice shot to the head.
Turner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dragoslav is looking to advance position but Turner won't allow it.
Turner is trying to stand up here but Dragoslav is controlling him well.
Turner is refusing to be controlled, as Dragoslav sits in half guard.
Turner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dragoslav gets a takedown into half guard.
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dragoslav moves nicely into side control.
Dragoslav trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
Turner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dragoslav presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dragoslav raining down shots from the mount!
Clyde Turner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clyde Turner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nikola Dragoslav!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hits From The Bong. The Bong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terry Lowe's chin.
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24
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong darts in and clinches Lowe up against the ropes.
Bong keeps control of Lowe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lowe wants to get back to striking at distance but Bong won't allow it.
Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Bong misses with a low kick.
Bong takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like The Bong has been cut.
Bong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe throws a series of punches but Bong moves out of range.
Bong fails to land the takedown.
Lowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lowe!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lowe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lowe is controlling an arm, preventing Bong from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lowe can't escape the position.
Lowe throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Bong wants to finish this one by submission but Lowe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bong.
Bong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lowe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lowe shrugs it off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe is looking to improve his position but Bong isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lowe wants to hold on but Bong pushes him away.
Bong looking to control but Lowe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lowe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lowe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lowe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lowe really wants to buck Bong off and get back to his feet.
Bong is working for a guillotine from mount but Lowe frees his head quite easily.
Lowe working to try and regain half guard.
Bong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lowe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe wants to get back to his feet.
Bong looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lowe squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lowe looks gassed!
Bong is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bong extends the arm and Lowe is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Bong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Leaking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, kung fu fighting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Matthew Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rufus Leaking!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaking closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Leaking.
Leaking is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jones is trying to escape and Leaking transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jones is forced to tap! Nice work there by Leaking! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rufus Leaking!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kodarc Beastmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judah Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin has chosen lions sleeps tonight as his entrance music. Judah Benjamin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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21
285 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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27
276 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kodarc Beastmaster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Judah Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beastmaster wants to clinch.
Benjamin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beastmaster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benjamin stuffs the takedown attempt from Beastmaster. Beastmaster gets slowly back to his feet.
Beastmaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beastmaster darts in and clinches Benjamin up against the ropes.
Beastmaster tries to stall but Benjamin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benjamin.
Benjamin pushes Beastmaster back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Beastmaster is breathing heavily.
Benjamin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beastmaster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benjamin stalling in the clinch.
Benjamin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beastmaster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kodarc Beastmaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Benjamin.
Beastmaster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benjamin sprawls well. Benjamin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beastmaster gets slowly back to his feet.
Benjamin lands a left and a right that send Beastmaster crashing to the mat, dazed. Benjamin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Kodarc Beastmaster has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beastmaster loses concentration momentarily and Benjamin pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Beastmaster crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Benjamin finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Judah Benjamin!
Judah Benjamin is the new heavyweight champion!
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