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SFF 37: Raising Hell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Chesser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant has chosen Diesel Power as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tim Chesser has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Chesser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry Grant!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chesser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant stuffs the takedown.
Chesser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grant but Grant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Chesser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chesser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chesser off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Chesser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chesser moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Grant is trying to break free.
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant rushes Chesser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Grant.
Chesser is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Chesser has him pressed against the cage.
Grant wants to break free but Chesser has control.
Grant is trying to force a seperation but Chesser has the dominant position.
Grant lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Grant.
Grant has Chesser pushed against the cage.
Chesser has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant tries to break free but Chesser pushes him back against the cage.
Grant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chesser up against the cage.
Chesser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Chesser misses.
No luck for Chesser with that takedown attempt.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chesser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant gets a clinch.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chesser is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chesser is breathing heavily.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with some punches.
Grant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chesser has him pressed against the cage.
Chesser has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grant tries to circle away but Chesser has him pinned against the cage.
Chesser can't get the takedown.
Grant is trying to break free.
Chesser goes for a takedown attempt but Grant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chesser.
Chesser has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grant finds it's way round the side to connect with Chesser's head.
It looks like Tim Chesser has been cut.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant tries to bum rush Chesser with a series of wild strikes but Chesser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larry Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chesser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Chesser.
Chesser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesser fails with a takedown attempt.
Chesser on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Chesser misses.
Chesser slips a jab and a cross from Grant.
Chesser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grant counters with a nice body shot.
Grant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Grant is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Chesser throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Chesser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesser takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chesser drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant scores with a nice strike.
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chesser.
Chesser shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Chesser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chesser.
Chesser fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chesser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chesser closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Chesser pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chesser closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Chesser's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chesser misses the shot to the body.
Chesser misses with a straight right.
Chesser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Chesser does no damage.
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Chesser breaks from the clinch.
Chesser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chesser. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chesser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chesser fails to land the takedown.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesser throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chesser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Chesser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chesser dives in and grabs Grant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes down on Chesser's head and hops out.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chesser, right into the meat.
Grant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chesser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chesser off to one side.
Grant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Grant.
Chesser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tim Chesser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant lands a two punch combo.
Chesser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chesser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chesser sizes up Grant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot by Chesser.
Chesser pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grant is out of range and Chesser settles back down.
Chesser lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grant backs up against the cage.
Tim Chesser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chesser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chesser drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant tries to escape but Chesser is in control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chesser working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesser scores with punches from side control.
Chesser sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grant is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chesser looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grant is avoiding damage well.
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Grant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chesser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grant dodges the ground and pound from Chesser.
Chesser postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chesser postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grant is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chesser working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Chesser's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chesser working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chesser scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chesser is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Grant is trying to escape and Chesser transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Grant is forced to tap! Nice work there by Chesser! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Chesser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Per Fekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fekt comes to the cage accompanied by Jerry Cotton. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Fekt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hall!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fekt slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown. Fekt tries to sprawl out of it but Hall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fekt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Fekt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fekt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fekt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fekt checks it well.
Fekt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fekt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Fekt has a good base and remains in mount.
Fekt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fekt stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fekt moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fekt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
Fekt has a takedown stuffed.
Fekt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fekt rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fekt is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Fekt into the cage.
Fekt is pushing Hall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fekt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Fekt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fekt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hall napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall prevents Fekt from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fekt 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.
Fekt seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hall is staying active underneath Fekt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fekt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hall is looking to control Fekt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Hall is looking for a sweep. Fekt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fekt is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fekt pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hall gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fekt has passed into side control.
Fekt decides to stand back up.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fekt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fekt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fekt!
Hall looks gassed!
Fekt stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fekt.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.
Fekt is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fekt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fekt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Fekt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hall throws a series of punches but Fekt avoids them all with ease.
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Fekt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown. Fekt tries to sprawl out of it but Hall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fekt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fekt.
Fekt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall throws a solid leg kick but Fekt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hall.
Fekt tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Fekt has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fekt successfully pulls guard.
Hall trying to control but Fekt is working from the bottom.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fekt is keeping the position for now.
Hall has gone for a leg lock! Fekt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hall's guard.
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Fekt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fekt stands and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fekt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fekt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall prevents Fekt from moving into mount.
Fekt stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fekt blocks the body kick.
Fekt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fekt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fekt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall throws a combination that misses
and Fekt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hall's guard.
Fekt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fekt stacks Hall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fekt!
Fekt wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Fekt lands some shots froms side control.
Fekt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Fekt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fekt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fekt off and has taken his back!
Fekt showing good submission defense here.
Hall is trying to stick to Fekt's back but Fekt is turning into Hall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fekt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Fekt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fekt wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Fekt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fekt misses with a takedown
and Hall counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fekt's guard now.
Hall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fekt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fekt has escaped and now he's on top!
Fekt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fekt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fekt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fekt trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fekt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Fekt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall controls Fekt momentarily but Fekt frees himself.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A good leg kick by Fekt.
Fekt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Fekt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hall dodges the ground and pound from Fekt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fekt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but Fekt is controlling well.
Fekt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Fekt seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hall is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Per Fekt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osmo Soininvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braydon Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Key's choice of entrance music: Highway to Hell - AC/DC. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Soininvaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braydon Key!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara connects with a nice looking jab.
Key throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soininvaara.
Good standup being displayed there by Soininvaara as he connects with a hook.
Soininvaara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Key counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soininvaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soininvaara cracks a nice hook into Key's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soininvaara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Key counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soininvaara pushes Key back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Soininvaara as the two fighters clinch.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Soininvaara.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Soininvaara avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
Soininvaara can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Soininvaara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Key lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soininvaara lands a body shot.
Key looks gassed!
Soininvaara manages to break the clinch.
Soininvaara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Key lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key looks to land a combination but Soininvaara avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Key.
Key tries to clinch there but Soininvaara circles away.
Soininvaara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Braydon Key has been cut.
Key takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Key tries to clinch but Soininvaara moves out of range.
Osmo Soininvaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Key uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soininvaara.
Key slips a jab from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara misses with a combination
and Key counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Key takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Osmo Soininvaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara looks to land a combination but Key avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Soininvaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soininvaara throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soininvaara needs to keep his hands up - Key had a free shot at his head there.
Key throws a left and a right that both miss
and Key takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soininvaara throws a combination that misses
and Key cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soininvaara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Key counters with a series of strikes. Soininvaara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Soininvaara loads up on a big right hand but Key slips the punch.
Key misses with a jab, cross combination.
Key dodges the punch combination from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key fails to land with a series of punches.
Soininvaara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Key at a distance.
Soininvaara throws a combination that misses
and Key counters with a stiff right hand.
Key steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara misses with a series of wild punches.
Key throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Soininvaara to counter with a crisp jab.
Key dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Key moves out of range as Soininvaara strikes.
Soininvaara lands with a right hand.
Soininvaara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Key.
Key throws a right and a left that Soininvaara avoids nicely.
Soininvaara throws a hook but Key avoids it easily.
Key avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soininvaara misses with a looping left.
Soininvaara cracks Key with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soininvaara misses with a hook.
Key is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soininvaara.
Key throws a series of punches but Soininvaara moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key tries to score with a low kick but Soininvaara moves his leg out of the way.
Soininvaara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Soininvaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braydon Key's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Key is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Key.
It looks like Osmo Soininvaara has been cut.
Key scores with a sloppy right hand. Soininvaara should have avoided that one.
Soininvaara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Key counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soininvaara walks into a straight right hand from Key.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key ducks under a wild hook from Soininvaara.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soininvaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Key scores with the left hand. Soininvaara knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Key wants to clinch
and Soininvaara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Key ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key gets a clinch.
Key scores a nice knee to the body.
Key working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Key digs a right hand underneath Soininvaara's ribcage. Soininvaara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Soininvaara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soininvaara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Soininvaara throws a head punch that misses.
Key tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soininvaara smiles and moves away.
Key scores with a three punch combo!
Key throws an overhand right that lands on Soininvaara's shoulder, as Soininvaara tries to avoid the shot.
Key misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Soininvaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soininvaara scores with a one two! Key had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara misses with a double jab
and Key counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soininvaara's knee momentarily.
Key staying out of range there.
Soininvaara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Key tries to clinch but Soininvaara moves out of range.
Soininvaara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key swinging wildly here.
Key moves in looking to clinch but Soininvaara pushes him off.
Key tries a head kick but it misses.
Key doesn't manage to clinch there - Soininvaara circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soininvaara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Osmo Soininvaara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Key uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara connects with a single shot there.
Soininvaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Key sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Key misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Soininvaara scores with a four punch combination!
Soininvaara throws out a loose jab but Key uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soininvaara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Key.
Soininvaara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Key counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Key throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soininvaara counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Key counters with a left and a right that stings Soininvaara.
Key closes the distance but Soininvaara moves to the side
and Soininvaara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key tries to clinch up
and Soininvaara counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soininvaara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Key stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soininvaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Key sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Key throws a jab when Soininvaara was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braydon Key showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Key misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soininvaara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Key's head.
Soininvaara misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara lands a slapping body shot.
Soininvaara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soininvaara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soininvaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Key throws a shot from downtown. Soininvaara moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Key looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Soininvaara misses its intended target.
A combination from Soininvaara does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soininvaara throws a shot from downtown. Key moves away and avoids it.
Soininvaara jabs Key right on the nose. Key blinks but takes it well.
Soininvaara misses the body punch
and Key connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Soininvaara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Key has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soininvaara finds it's way round the side to connect with Key's head.
Key showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soininvaara.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
Soininvaara dodges the punch combination from Key.
Soininvaara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Key.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key scores with a three punch combo!
Osmo Soininvaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara misses with a wild combination.
Soininvaara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Key fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soininvaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soininvaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soininvaara misses with a combination
and Key counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Soininvaara.
Soininvaara throws a combination that misses
and Key counters with a stiff right hand.
Soininvaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Key sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Key misses with a combination
and Soininvaara counters with a three punch combo that has Key backing up. Key nods at Soininvaara to acknowledge the strikes.
Soininvaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soininvaara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soininvaara throws a big shot that misses.
Key misses with a double jab.
Soininvaara throws a combination that misses
and Key counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Soininvaara misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a big shot that misses.
Soininvaara misses with a combination
and Key counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Key forces Soininvaara back against the cage and clinches.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soininvaara is leaning against Key and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Soininvaara.
Soininvaara lands a body punch.
Key has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Soininvaara manages to break the clinch.
Soininvaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soininvaara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Key counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soininvaara counters with a left to the body.
Soininvaara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braydon Key comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Key has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braydon Key!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bachelor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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219 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Bachelor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augusto Vera!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bachelor misses with a double jab.
Vera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bachelor at a distance.
Bachelor wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Bachelor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bachelor blocks a low kick nicely.
Bachelor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bachelor looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Bachelor tries to clinch up.
Bachelor moves in looking to clinch but Vera pushes him off.
Vera swats away the attempt to clinch by Bachelor.
Bachelor throws a series of punches but Vera avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bachelor is trying to defend but Vera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bachelor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bachelor tries to get out of the position.
Bachelor keeping hold of Vera's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bachelor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vera is thwarting Bachelor's attempts to control the position.
Vera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bachelor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vera is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bachelor tries to roll over but Vera keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Vera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oooh a lovely combination from Bachelor sends Vera down but not out. Bachelor dives into side control looking to finish.
Vera is rocked!
It looks like Augusto Vera has been cut.
Bachelor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vera is trying to improve his position.
Bachelor in side control, throwing shots but Vera defends.
Bachelor trying to control the action but Vera is working from the bottom.
Vera tries to improve position but can't.
Bachelor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bachelor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Bachelor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bachelor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vera is still in real trouble! Can Bachelor finish him?
Bachelor cracks Vera with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bachelor immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Vera is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bachelor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bachelor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey De St Aldemar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finnegan O McMacElveney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O McMacElveney is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Way I Feel. 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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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geoffrey De St Aldemar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Finnegan O McMacElveney!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O McMacElveney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
O McMacElveney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De St Aldemar being controlled here, momentarily.
O McMacElveney scoring with punches to the head and body.
O McMacElveney throwing strikes but missing.
De St Aldemar trying to keep a closed guard but O McMacElveney is proving a slippery customer.
O McMacElveney drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De St Aldemar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O McMacElveney has De St Aldemar in his guard.
De St Aldemar 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.
O McMacElveney wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De St Aldemar wants to control from the top but O McMacElveney keeps moving.
De St Aldemar has gone for a leg lock! O McMacElveney slips out almost immediately though and dives into De St Aldemar's guard.
O McMacElveney landing some decent shots from guard.
De St Aldemar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De St Aldemar keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully.
O McMacElveney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O McMacElveney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O McMacElveney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
O McMacElveney with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
De St Aldemar keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully.
O McMacElveney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
O McMacElveney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De St Aldemar as he avoids it easily.
O McMacElveney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De St Aldemar's waist but De St Aldemar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O McMacElveney off to one side.
O McMacElveney checks the leg kick nicely there.
O McMacElveney swings for the body but De St Aldemar moves out of range.
O McMacElveney misses with a body shot.
De St Aldemar gets caught flat footed, as O McMacElveney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
O McMacElveney stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and De St Aldemar has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! O McMacElveney manages to get his head free but now De St Aldemar has transitioned to an armbar! O McMacElveney grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from De St Aldemar! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geoffrey De St Aldemar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Prozak - Under The Rain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips a jab from Martin.
Martin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martin.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Martin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones staying out of range there.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Jones defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones trying to stall but Martin improves his position.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Martin has the dominant position.
Jones tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
Martin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Come on Martin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martin keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Martin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martin swivels and escapes.
Martin leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martin keeps Jones under control for a moment.
Jones wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin struggling a bit here.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Martin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Martin's temple.
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.
Martin is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martin is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Martin 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.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
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.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Martin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones wants to control but Martin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Paul Martin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Martin thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Martin.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Martin leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Paul Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones slips a jab from Martin.
Jordan Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Martin misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Paul Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jones.
Martin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Martin throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Paul Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin throws out a powerful jab.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martin wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Martin to escape.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paul Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Martin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin jabs at Jones's body.
Martin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martin, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Martin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jupit Er (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrath Ofthegods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jupit Er!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrath Ofthegods!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ofthegods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Er throws out the jab.
Ofthegods shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Er but Er pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ofthegods looks for a takedown but Er sprawls well.
Wrath Ofthegods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ofthegods.
Jupit Er has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrath Ofthegods.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ofthegods shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Er as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ofthegods fails with the takedown.
Ofthegods shoots for a double leg takedown but Er sprawls well. He's pushed Ofthegods's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ofthegods.
Ofthegods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Er.
Ofthegods shoots in and drives through. Er sprawls well.
Ofthegods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Er throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Er displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ofthegods.
Ofthegods shoots in for a takedown but Er shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Er misses.
Ofthegods has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ofthegods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Er avoids it really well and circles away.
Ofthegods shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Er pinned against the cage. Er gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupit Er dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Er swings for the body but Ofthegods moves out of range.
Ofthegods shoots in for a takedown but Er shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Er throws out a loose jab but Ofthegods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Er leaves Ofthegods with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ofthegods shoots in for a takedown but Er shows good takedown defense.
Jupit Er has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrath Ofthegods.
Ofthegods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jupit Er is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ofthegods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Er scores with a shot to the body.
Ofthegods is breathing heavily.
Er ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Er stuns Ofthegods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Er lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ofthegods falls backwards - clearly groggy! Er dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jupit Er!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hostrel Von Straztle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Ass is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hostrel Von Straztle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Straztle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ass lands a jab-cross combination.
Von Straztle fails to land the takedown.
Von Straztle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Von Straztle slips under a jab.
Von Straztle defending well as Ass loads up on a big left hand.
Ass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Von Straztle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Straztle tries to clinch there but Ass circles away.
Von Straztle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ass.
Ass jabs Von Straztle right on the nose. Von Straztle blinks but takes it well.
Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Straztle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ass has Von Straztle up against the cage in a clinch.
Ass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Von Straztle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ass just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hostrel Von Straztle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ass.
Ass controlling the action here for a moment.
Ass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Straztle or not.
Von Straztle fails to pull guard.
Von Straztle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ass walks away with a smile on his face. Von Straztle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Straztle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ass jabs Von Straztle right on the nose. Von Straztle blinks but takes it well.
Good exchange - Ass coming out on top.
Von Straztle shoots in for a double leg but Ass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ass clobbers Von Straztle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ass clinches with his opponent.
Ass will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Von Straztle up against the cage.
Ass lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Straztle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von Straztle fails to pull guard.
Ass is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Straztle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Straztle.
Ass tests Von Straztle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ass lands a jab.
Ass might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ass digs a good hook to Von Straztle's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Straztle tries to clinch
and Ass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass is working Von Straztle over against the cage.
Von Straztle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ass walks away with a smile on his face. Von Straztle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Straztle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ass.
Ass lands with a hook. Von Straztle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ass is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Von Straztle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Von Straztle needs to keep his hands up - Ass had a free shot at his head there.
Ass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Straztle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ass.
Von Straztle walks into a left hand.
Von Straztle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ass sprawls well initially but Von Straztle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Straztle is breathing heavily.
Ass moves into full guard.
Ass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ass keeping moving, preventing Von Straztle from controlling successfully.
Ass wants to sweep here but Von Straztle controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Straztle with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ass dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ass misses with a double jab.
Von Straztle closes the distance but Ass moves to the side
and Ass counters with a series of strikes. Von Straztle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ass slips under a jab.
Von Straztle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ass throws out the jab.
Von Straztle closes the distance but Ass moves to the side
and Ass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ass circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Ass lands.
Ass lands with a hook. Von Straztle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Von Straztle to the mat! Von Straztle manages to get full guard.
Von Straztle keeping full guard, as Ass tries to pass.
Von Straztle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ass controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Straztle is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Straztle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ass passes into side control.
Von Straztle is trying to get back to half guard.
Ass controls the position.
Von Straztle is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass slows the pace down.
Von Straztle tries to control but Ass manages to take his back.
Ass softening up his opponent with strikes here.
I really don't envy Von Straztle right now.
Von Straztle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ass trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Von Straztle doesn't escape.
Von Straztle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Ass is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Von Straztle. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ass is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Von Straztle. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ass trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Von Straztle doesn't escape.
Von Straztle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Ass as he connects with a hook.
Von Straztle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Straztle clinches but Ass breaks the clinch
and Ass counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Straztle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Von Straztle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ass.
Ass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Straztle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Straztle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Von Straztle is working for takedown but Ass is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ass manages to break the clinch.
Ass lands with a right hand.
Von Straztle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ass.
Ass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Straztle tries to move into range but Ass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Straztle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ass moves into the clinch successfully.
Ass is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Ass.
Ass manages to break the clinch.
Ass slips under a jab.
Ass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Straztle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ass moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Ass. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass lands the left hand.
Jack Ass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Straztle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hostrel Von Straztle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Straztle as he connects with a hook.
A nice combination there by Ass.
Ass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Von Straztle checks a low kick from Ass.
Ass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Straztle has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ass. Von Straztle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ass with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Ass.
Ass lands a nice hook to Von Straztle's body. Von Straztle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ass thuds his right hand into Von Straztle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ass connects with the punch.
Ass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Straztle. That did some damage!
Ass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from Ass.
Von Straztle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Straztle.
Ass looks to land a combination but Von Straztle avoids it well.
Von Straztle tries for a takedown but Ass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Ass.
Von Straztle tries to move into range but Ass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ass.
Ass thuds his right hand into Von Straztle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Straztle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ass connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Ass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ass.
Good standup being displayed there by Ass as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Straztle throws a sloppy head kick and Ass moves out of range easily.
Ass works Von Straztle's body with a nice hook.
Jack Ass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Straztle takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ass. That snapped Von Straztle's head back.
Ass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Straztle counters with a left to the body.
Ass tests Von Straztle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Straztle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ass lands with an overhand left.
Hostrel Von Straztle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ass bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ass. That's going to slow Von Straztle down.
Ass lands with a hook. Von Straztle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ass jabs Von Straztle right on the nose. Von Straztle blinks but takes it well.
Von Straztle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ass has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ass!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Kanerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov has chosen Respirar você - Capital Inicial as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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278 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Kanerva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kanerva pinned against the cage. Kanerva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kanerva tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragunov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dragunov.
Dragunov moves away from the strike by Kanerva.
Dragunov closes the distance and clinches up with Kanerva, looking for a takedown. Dragunov pushes Kanerva against the cage but Kanerva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ilkka Kanerva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dragunov.
Kanerva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dragunov.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown but Kanerva shows good takedown defense.
Kanerva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dragunov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dragunov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kanerva has his feet on Dragunov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kanerva throws a shot from downtown. Dragunov moves away and avoids it.
Kanerva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kanerva as Dragunov shoots in.
Kanerva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanerva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kanerva is looking to clinch but Dragunov is avoiding it.
Dragunov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanerva.
Dragunov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kanerva's head.
Kanerva pushes Dragunov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanerva gets through Dragunov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kanerva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanerva misses with a punch to the body.
Kanerva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragunov's elbow.
Kanerva lands a body punch.
Dragunov looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanerva can't find room to land a body shot as Dragunov controls the action.
Kanerva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kanerva is leaning against Dragunov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kanerva tries to work over Dragunov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanerva lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kanerva.
A right hook to the body lands for Kanerva.
Kanerva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanerva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanerva misses with the combination.
Kanerva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dragunov's hands.
It looks like Ivan Dragunov has been cut.
Kanerva thuds his right hand into Dragunov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kanerva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dragunov momentarily.
Kanerva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kanerva has cracked Dragunov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kanerva lands another huge swinging hook and Dragunov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Dragunov, before Kanerva can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilkka Kanerva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hajime Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes to the cage accompanied by Biffy Clyro - Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies. Bucket comes into a darkened arena with his song building. no song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Hajime Bucket has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tommy McCall's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy McCall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajime Bucket!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
McCall tries a head kick but it misses.
McCall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bucket slips under a jab from McCall.
McCall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bucket.
McCall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bucket chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCall can pounce on him.
McCall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by McCall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCall.
McCall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bucket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCall scores with a one two! Bucket had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCall loads up on a big right hand but Bucket slips the punch.
McCall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bucket.
McCall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCall connects with a single shot there.
McCall throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bucket manages to avoid it.
McCall works Bucket's body with a nice hook.
Bucket shoots in but no luck this time.
Bucket misses with a straight right.
McCall throws a jab but it's blocked by Bucket.
Bucket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bucket dodges the punch combination from McCall.
Bucket scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bucket steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCall.
A head kick misses from McCall.
A swing and a miss from McCall.
Bucket connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by McCall.
Bucket dodges the punch combination from McCall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall lands a nice shot to the body.
Bucket looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCall is fending him off so far but Bucket persists. Nope, McCall circles away and we're back to standing.
McCall sizes up Bucket with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bucket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCall loads up on a big right hand but Bucket slips the punch.
Bucket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bucket checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bucket scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bucket scores with a nice right hand.
Bucket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCall throws a sloppy head kick and Bucket moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from McCall.
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!
McCall connects with a crisp jab.
McCall throws a looping overhand right but Bucket ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall misses with a kick to the body.
McCall misses with a double jab
and Bucket counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tommy McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bucket.
McCall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bucket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCall missing with a left hand there. Bucket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from McCall misses.
McCall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCall throws a looping overhand right but Bucket ducks down to avoid it.
Bucket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCall takes a swing at Bucket's ribcage but misses.
Bucket shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCall as he jumps to the side.
Tommy McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajime Bucket.
Bucket moves out of range as McCall strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a series of punches but Bucket moves out of range.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCall misses with a looping left.
Bucket slips under a jab from McCall.
McCall throws a wild body kick that Bucket sees coming a mile off.
Bucket checks a low kick from McCall.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCall.
Bucket blocks a head kick by McCall.
McCall throws an overhand right that lands on Bucket's shoulder, as Bucket tries to avoid the shot.
McCall connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bucket takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bucket blocks a head kick by McCall.
McCall moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCall dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bucket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCall misses with a double jab
and Bucket counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCall!
McCall wants to hold on but Bucket pushes him away.
Bucket trying to control but McCall is having none of it.
Bucket is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucket throwing strikes but McCall recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Bucket with a momentary lay and pray from 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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCall tries to roll over but Bucket keeps him under control.
McCall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bucket's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bucket's back!
McCall wants to control but Bucket manages to buck him off and is now in McCall's guard! Nice work there by Bucket!
McCall wants to sweep here but Bucket controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall looking to control.
McCall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
McCall is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCall misses with a combination
and Bucket counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCall is pulling down on Bucket's head. It's preventing any offense from Bucket, at least for the moment.
Bucket in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Bucket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCall's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McCall duly obliges.
McCall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bucket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCall misses with a hook.
McCall throws a body punch but Bucket moves out of range.
Bucket checks a leg kick.
Tommy McCall is winning the standup battle so far.
Bucket slips a jab from McCall.
Bucket takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCall throws a shot from downtown. Bucket moves away and avoids it.
McCall lands with a kick to the temple. Bucket shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bucket misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from McCall.
Bucket is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCall.
McCall misses the shot to the body.
McCall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bucket misses with a body shot
and McCall counters with a series of strikes. Bucket will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bucket manages to avoid it.
McCall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bucket is rocked!
McCall misses with a double jab
and Bucket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bucket is still on wobbly legs! Can McCall finish him?
McCall throws a hook to the side of Bucket's head but Bucket sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bucket seems to have recovered his senses.
McCall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bucket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from McCall does no damage.
Bucket fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bucket fails with a takedown attempt.
McCall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bucket.
Tommy McCall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucket misses the jab.
Bucket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Bucket with that takedown attempt.
Tommy McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajime Bucket.
Bucket takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bucket throws the left hand but McCall avoids the punch easily.
McCall looks to throw the jab but Bucket is out of range.
McCall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCall misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bucket to counter with a crisp jab.
McCall throws a jab but it's blocked by Bucket.
McCall throws a nice looking combination but Bucket bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCall thows a body kick. Bucket tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCall throws a sloppy head kick and Bucket moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bucket.
Bucket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCall sizes up Bucket with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bucket shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCall sprawls well. McCall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bucket gets slowly back to his feet.
Bucket shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCall sprawls well. McCall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bucket gets slowly back to his feet.
Bucket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCall throws a lazy right hand but Bucket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCall misses with a hook. Bucket ducked under it nicely.
McCall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bucket on the side of the head.
Tommy McCall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bucket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bucket staying out of range there.
Bucket slips a straight right by McCall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCall scores with a hook.
McCall misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from McCall.
McCall throws a hook to the side of Bucket's head but Bucket sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bucket has time to react.
McCall throws a sloppy head kick and Bucket moves out of range easily.
McCall misses with a combination
and Bucket counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCall gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bucket trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCall clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Bucket misses the target.
Bucket throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bucket slips under a jab from McCall.
Bucket throws a sloppy body shot
and McCall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCall misses with the combination.
McCall throws a combination that misses
and McCall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCall throws a sloppy head kick and Bucket moves out of range easily.
Bucket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall looks to throw the jab but Bucket is out of range.
McCall lands a jab.
McCall misses with a combination
and Bucket counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCall thinking.
Bucket uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bucket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCall thows a body shot but no joy.
McCall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good shot there by McCall.
Bucket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bucket has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
Bucket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from McCall misses.
Bucket shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCall tries a head kick but it misses.
Bucket avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCall misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucket slips a straight right by McCall.
McCall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bucket slips a jab and a cross from McCall.
Bucket connects with a body shot.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bucket with a poor takedown
and McCall counters with a nice body shot.
McCall misses with a double jab
and Bucket counters with a right hand to the body.
McCall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCall misses with a looping left.
McCall scores with a leg kick.
McCall connects with the punch.
McCall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bucket counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bucket checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall throws an overhand right that lands on Bucket's shoulder, as Bucket tries to avoid the shot.
McCall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bucket.
McCall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCall scoring well with a low kick there.
Bucket shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCall is trying to defend but Bucket finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McCall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hajime Bucket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McCall misses with an uppercut. Bucket saw that one coming.
McCall throws a leg kick but Bucket moved away.
Bucket is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCall rather than just go for the knockout.
McCall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bucket slips a jab and a cross from McCall.
McCall throws a lazy right hand but Bucket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCall misses with a looping right.
McCall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bucket closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucket scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bucket fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCall fails to land with a series of punches.
Bucket shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCall pinned against the cage. McCall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCall just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucket lands a jab to the head.
McCall looks to land a body kick but Bucket moved away.
McCall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bucket checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bucket to score with a decent uppercut.
Bucket throws a shot from downtown. McCall moves away and avoids it.
McCall throws a shot from downtown. Bucket moves away and avoids it.
A jab from McCall misses.
Good shot there by McCall.
McCall thumps Bucket with a low kick.
Bucket takes a swing at McCall's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucket throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCall on the side of the head.
Bucket moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - McCall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bucket checks it well.
McCall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bucket throws a jab when McCall was well out of range.
Bucket ducks under a wild hook from McCall.
Bucket scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCall takes a swing at Bucket's ribcage but misses.
Bucket on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by McCall - just one landing.
Bucket avoids the head kick by McCall.
Bucket changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bucket misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket misses with a looping right.
McCall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCall.
Bucket shoots in and bounces McCall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bucket trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Bucket is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hajime Bucket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bucket 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hajime Bucket!
Hajime Bucket is the new featherweight champion!
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