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QFC Tournament 1069 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Sonnier (ranked 4573 p4p, 4554 weight class) and Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 494 weight class). Norton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Regulators by - Warren G. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mason Sonnier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Norton!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnier misses with a kick to the body
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton throws a shot to the body.
Sonnier wants to clinch.
Sonnier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norton defends well and Sonnier ends up having to push Norton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sonnier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Norton fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton is trying to break free.
Sonnier breaks from the clinch.
Norton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Norton counters with a series of strikes. Sonnier will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton digs a good hook to Sonnier's body.
Sonnier tries for a takedown but Norton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Sonnier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norton tries to avoid it but Sonnier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norton to the ground. Norton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonnier misses with a combination
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sonnier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnier.
Sonnier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton scores with the left hand. Sonnier knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnier throws a sloppy head kick
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Norton connects with a looping right hand.
Sonnier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason Sonnier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norton cracks Sonnier with a good jab.
Norton cracks Sonnier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norton lands a really nice looking cross but Sonnier seems unphased.
Sonnier has his takedown stuffed
and Sonnier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sonnier. Those never looked like landing.
Norton throws out a counter right but Sonnier avoids it with no problem.
Norton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnier wants to clinch up but Norton keeps it at a distance.
Norton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Norton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Norton.
Sonnier misses with a jab to the body
and Norton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonnier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnier's head backwards.
Sonnier misses with a takedown
and Norton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonnier is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Sonnier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton scores with a punch to the head.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sonnier backs up against the cage.
Scott Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Norton keeps the fight on the outside.
Norton throws a counter combo.
Sonnier darts in trying to clinch
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Norton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sonnier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Norton.
Sonnier tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Norton. No joy for Sonnier on that attempt.
Norton throws a counter combo.
Norton scores with a body shot.
Sonnier throws a head kick but Norton moves out of range.
Scott Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sonnier backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norton is fending him off so far but Sonnier persists. Nope, Norton circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Sonnier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnier shoots and misses
and Sonnier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonnier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norton scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Norton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norton.
Norton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot lands for Norton.
Sonnier misses with a takedown
and Norton counters with a left to the body.
Sonnier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnier's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnier should have avoided that one.
Norton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sonnier backs up against the cage.
Norton scores with a nice head shot.
Sonnier shoots and misses
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton scores with a jab to the head.
Norton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnier's hands.
Norton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norton works Sonnier's body with a nice hook.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sonnier misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Norton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norton slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonnier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonnier tries to clinch but Norton is having none of it.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Sonnier rushes Norton and presses him up against the cage.
Sonnier presses Norton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norton is trying to break free.
Norton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnier.
Norton working hard to break the clinch.
Norton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton is trying to force a seperation but Sonnier has the dominant position.
Sonnier is working for takedown but Norton is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norton.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnier.
Sonnier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sonnier stalling against the cage.
Sonnier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sonnier throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sonnier misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonnier shoots and misses
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Sonnier throws a head kick that misses
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonnier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sonnier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnier there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sonnier. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sonnier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sonnier shoots and misses
and Norton counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Sonnier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason Sonnier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnier tries to clinch there but Norton circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
Norton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sonnier under the eye.
Norton slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonnier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norton throws a one two combo.
Sonnier closes the distance but Norton moves to the side
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Norton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnier's hands.
A right-left combo lands from Norton.
Sonnier wants to clinch
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnier is looking to clinch but Norton is avoiding it.
Sonnier walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton lands a nice hook to Sonnier's body. Sonnier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnier moves into range and clinches up with Norton.
Norton wants to break free but Sonnier has control.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Sonnier is controlling him.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Norton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sonnier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonnier misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a one two combo.
Sonnier with a poor takedown
and Sonnier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnier throws a head kick that misses
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnier throws a head kick that misses.
Norton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norton wants it to stay on the feet.
Norton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Norton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norton scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnier should have avoided that one.
Sonnier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norton digs a good body shot into Sonnier's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton stalks Sonnier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sonnier's face. Sonnier staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norton lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Norton.
Sonnier misses with a looping right.
Norton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnier tries to clinch
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnier fails with the takedown
and Norton counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Norton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Scott Norton!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Scott Norton!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Scott Norton!
Scott Norton wins by unanimous decision!
Scott Norton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Railyn Thorinson (ranked 4532 p4p, 4426 weight class) and Justin Gaethje (ranked 493 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Railyn Thorinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Gaethje!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorinson tries to clinch
and Gaethje counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorinson tries to clinch but Gaethje is having none of it.
Thorinson moves in looking to clinch but Gaethje pushes him off.
Gaethje appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gaethje bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorinson's head.
Thorinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaethje sprawls well. He's pushed Thorinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thorinson closes the distance but Gaethje moves to the side
and Gaethje connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Thorinson is rocked!
Gaethje stuns Thorinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Thorinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaethje pounces like a tiger and cracks Thorinson with a vicious hook! Thorinson is down but not out! Gaethje follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justin Gaethje!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kharitonov (ranked 4561 p4p, 4560 weight class) and Cleveland Steamer (ranked 496 p4p, 497 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cleveland Steamer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kharitonov on the side of the head.
Jab by Steamer.
 It looks like Aleksander Kharitonov has been cut.
Steamer scores with the left hand. Kharitonov knows he should have avoided that one.
Steamer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kharitonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kharitonov - that will leave a mark!
Steamer misses the jab.
Kharitonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kharitonov misses with a hook
and Steamer counters with a nice body shot.
Steamer misses with a left hand
and Kharitonov counters with a straight right hand.
Kharitonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kharitonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steamer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamer throws a lazy right hand but Kharitonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Steamer moves out of range easily.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kharitonov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steamer misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steamer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steamer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steamer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steamer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kharitonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kharitonov takes one on the button.
Steamer throws a right and a left that Kharitonov avoids nicely.
Steamer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a body kick that stops Steamer in his tracks momentarily.
Kharitonov lands a head kick!
Steamer slips under a jab.
Kharitonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steamer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Kharitonov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kharitonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steamer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kharitonov is rocked!
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Kharitonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steamer drops Kharitonov with a naaaaasty hook - Kharitonov is in real trouble here! Steamer dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleveland Steamer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osada Taro (ranked 4465 p4p, 4357 weight class) and Cannon Hinnant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osada Taro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cannon Hinnant!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hinnant misses with a hook
and Taro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hinnant.
Taro tries for a takedown but Hinnant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hinnant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osada Taro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hinnant did well to prevent Taro getting side control.
Hinnant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taro uses his free foot to push down on Hinnant's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hinnant.
Hinnant is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Taro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hinnant has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hinnant!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taro has momentary wrist control but Hinnant slips an elbow through the middle.
Hinnant works over Taro with some ground and pound from guard.
Taro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taro wriggles free and stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taro or perhaps it was just good defense by Hinnant, which made it look bad.
Hinnant circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Hinnant misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Hinnant misses its intended target.
Hinnant looks to throw the jab but Taro is out of range.
Taro shoots in looking for a takedown but Hinnant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taro is breathing heavily.
Hinnant throws a lazy right hand but Taro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hinnant sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hinnant circles away.
Hinnant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Hinnant.
Cannon Hinnant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hinnant swings widly with a right hand
and Taro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taro tries for a takedown but Hinnant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taro ducks under a wild hook from Hinnant.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hinnant throws a big shot that misses.
Hinnant is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hinnant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taro.
Hinnant misses the jab.
Taro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Hinnant misses.
Taro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hinnant throws a right hand that misses
and Taro counters with a one-two to the body.
Hinnant looks to land a right hand but Taro moved out of range.
Cannon Hinnant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hinnant scores with the left hand. Taro knows he should have avoided that one.
Taro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taro is rocked!
Hinnant moves in close and cracks Taro with a massive right hand! Taro, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hinnant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cannon Hinnant!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jank Jankens (ranked 4553 p4p, 4459 weight class) and Jabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 495 p4p, 0 weight class). Jankens comes to the cage accompanied by Straight Outta Compton by- NWA. Nurmagomedov has chosen MMA Entrance Music / Khabib Nurmagomedov as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Jank Jankens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankens misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jankens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov drops Jankens with a naaaaasty hook - Jankens is in real trouble here! Nurmagomedov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jabib Nurmagomedov!
A very excited looking Jabib Nurmagomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deoz Secto (ranked 4423 p4p, 4484 weight class) and Bo Mheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deoz Secto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bo Mheng!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secto tries a head kick but it misses.
Mheng dodges the punch combination from Secto.
Nice sprawl there from Mheng as Secto shoots in.
Mheng throws out a counter right but Secto avoids it with no problem.
Secto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Secto fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secto wants to clinch.
It seemed like Mheng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mheng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Secto.
A little jabbing left from Mheng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Secto tries for a takedown but Mheng sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mheng! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deoz Secto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Secto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mheng.
Mheng avoids the body shot from Secto.
Horrible takedown attempt by Secto or perhaps it was just good defense by Mheng, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Secto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Secto is looking to clinch but Mheng is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Secto or perhaps it was just good defense by Mheng, which made it look bad.
Mheng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Secto.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Secto.
Secto is looking to clinch.
Secto has a takedown stuffed.
Mheng throws out a counter right but Secto avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mheng sprawls well. Mheng wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Secto gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Mheng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Secto is breathing heavily.
Secto tries to clinch up.
Secto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mheng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Secto is looking to clinch but Mheng is avoiding it.
Mheng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Secto fails with a takedown attempt.
Mheng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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.
Secto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mheng sprawls well. Mheng wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Secto gets slowly back to his feet.
Mheng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Secto shoots in for a double leg but Mheng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mheng throws out a counter right but Secto avoids it with no problem.
Mheng defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Secto.
Mheng throws out a counter right but Secto avoids it with no problem.
Secto doesn't manage to clinch there - Mheng circles away.
Secto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mheng paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mheng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Secto just misses with a punch to the body.
Secto shoots in for a takedown but Mheng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Mheng dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Secto misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mheng! But no joy.
Secto fails with a takedown attempt.
Secto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mheng avoids it really well and circles away.
Mheng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deoz Secto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secto throws a head kick but Mheng moves out of range.
Secto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mheng's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Secto tries to clinch but Mheng is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Mheng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Secto shoots for a double leg takedown but Mheng sprawls well. He's pushed Secto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mheng! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deoz Secto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Secto goes for a double leg but Mheng avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mheng continues to drive forward.
Mheng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mheng has hold of one of Secto's legs. Secto is fighting the takedown attempt but Mheng gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mheng thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mheng is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mheng is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mheng is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mheng drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mheng as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Secto screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mheng! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bo Mheng!
Bo Mheng thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Holliday (ranked 4401 p4p, 4433 weight class) and Danni LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danni LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRusso misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a series of strikes. LaRusso will be more careful next time no doubt.
LaRusso misses with a straight right.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaRusso.
LaRusso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a left to the body.
LaRusso throws a hook to the side of Holliday's head but Holliday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
LaRusso lands a head shot.
Holliday misses with a two punch combination.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaRusso throws out the jab.
LaRusso scores with a nice strike.
LaRusso looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Holliday seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
LaRusso slips a jab and a cross from Holliday.
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!
LaRusso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from LaRusso misses the target.
LaRusso misses with a hook
and LaRusso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holliday misses with a straight left.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaRusso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Danni LaRusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday walks into a left hand.
LaRusso 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.
Holliday misses with a wild combination.
LaRusso thows a left - swing and a miss!
LaRusso cracks Holliday with an open hand slap.
Holliday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holliday is rocked!
LaRusso throws a shot from downtown. Holliday moves away and avoids it.
Oh Holliday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaRusso scores with a jab. Holliday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holliday misses with a series of wild punches.
LaRusso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holliday moves out of range of the strikes.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut.
Holliday seems to have got his legs back now.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
Holliday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday throws a nice looking combination but LaRusso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from LaRusso misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso throws a hook to the side of Holliday's head but Holliday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaRusso scores with a hook.
Holliday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from LaRusso.
LaRusso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
LaRusso misses with a left hand
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
LaRusso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaRusso looks winded!
LaRusso throws an off balance right hand
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
LaRusso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Holliday misses with a series of wild punches.
LaRusso cracks Holliday with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
LaRusso misses with a hook
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holliday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LaRusso throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
LaRusso throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
LaRusso throws a shot from downtown. Holliday moves away and avoids it.
Holliday misses with a few strikes there.
Holliday throws a series of punches but LaRusso avoids them all with ease.
Holliday moves out of range of the strikes.
LaRusso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holliday appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holliday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaRusso throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaRusso throws an off balance right hand
and LaRusso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LaRusso throws out a loose jab but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
LaRusso throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holliday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaRusso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Holliday. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Holliday as he connects with a hook.
Holliday punishes LaRusso's body with a nice straight punch.
Holliday throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaRusso misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
Holliday lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holliday.
Holliday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holliday stuns LaRusso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LaRusso takes one on the button.
Holliday is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
LaRusso misses with a lunging right hand
and Holliday counters with a three punch combo that has LaRusso backing up. LaRusso nods at Holliday to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holliday lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holliday stuns LaRusso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Holliday dominated that round.
That's time! Holliday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holliday throws a series of punches but LaRusso moves out of range.
LaRusso throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Holliday misses.
A jab from LaRusso misses.
LaRusso dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
Eric Holliday is winning the standup battle so far.
LaRusso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LaRusso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holliday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaRusso can do to turn this around?
A big left from LaRusso misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday misses with a double jab.
Holliday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LaRusso lands a glancing blow to the side of Holliday's head.
LaRusso scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRusso misses with a hook
and Holliday counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut.
Holliday lands a two punch combo.
Holliday is working the combinations to good effect here.
LaRusso misses with a lunging right hand
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaRusso is breathing heavily.
Holliday's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LaRusso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holliday scrambles back to his feet.
LaRusso throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holliday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holliday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holliday there as he acknowledges the shot.
LaRusso looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaRusso.
LaRusso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holliday under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday staying out of range there.
Holliday was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holliday gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LaRusso throws an off balance right hand
and Holliday counters with a right hand to the body.
LaRusso throws a lazy uppercut
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from LaRusso misses the target.
Eric Holliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holliday lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from LaRusso.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaRusso.
Some wild striking there from Holliday.
A nice combination there by Holliday.
LaRusso swings widly with a right hand
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaRusso.
Holliday cracks LaRusso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LaRusso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Holliday coming out on top.
LaRusso misses with a straight left.
LaRusso throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a three punch combo that has LaRusso backing up. LaRusso nods at Holliday to acknowledge the strikes.
Holliday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaRusso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holliday misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Holliday.
Holliday walks into a straight right hand from LaRusso.
LaRusso throws an off balance right hand
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaRusso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holliday momentarily.
Holliday getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday scores with a jab. LaRusso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holliday lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holliday.
Holliday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaRusso with a nice cross.
LaRusso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaRusso throws a lazy uppercut
and LaRusso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LaRusso misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday tries to bum rush LaRusso with a series of wild strikes but LaRusso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaRusso misses with a right hand
and Holliday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holliday lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Holliday dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
LaRusso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LaRusso dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
Holliday slips under a jab from LaRusso.
LaRusso throws out a loose jab but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday moves away from the strike by LaRusso.
Holliday misses with a wild combination.
LaRusso throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaRusso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holliday walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Holliday coming out on top.
LaRusso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holliday on the side of the head.
LaRusso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso swings widly with a right hand
and LaRusso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LaRusso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaRusso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LaRusso throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaRusso scores with a jab. Holliday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. LaRusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holliday scores with a body shot.
LaRusso misses with a hook
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaRusso throws a hook but Holliday avoids it easily.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a right hand to the body.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaRusso.
LaRusso swings widly with a right hand
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
Holliday lands with a nice combination. LaRusso backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday lands a nice looking body shot.
Holliday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
LaRusso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a one-two to the body.
LaRusso throws a lazy uppercut
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaRusso takes one to the side of the head.
LaRusso throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Holliday to counter with a crisp jab.
Holliday fails to land with a series of punches.
LaRusso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holliday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holliday lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso connects with a looping right hand.
Holliday lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LaRusso misses with a hook.
LaRusso walks into a left hand.
Holliday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holliday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holliday throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holliday moves out of range as LaRusso strikes.
Holliday throwing a counter right hand but LaRusso manages to avoid it.
LaRusso misses with a lunging right hand
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but LaRusso is just out of range.
LaRusso misses with a looping right.
LaRusso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday lands a jab.
Holliday slips under a jab.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
LaRusso throws a lazy uppercut
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Holliday scores with a four punch combination!
LaRusso loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
Holliday takes one on the button.
LaRusso misses with a right hand
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by LaRusso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LaRusso.
Holliday throws a series of punches but LaRusso avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRusso cracks Holliday with an open hand slap.
LaRusso scores with a nice strike.
Danni LaRusso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Holliday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holliday bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Holliday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holliday has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Eric Holliday!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Eric Holliday!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Eric Holliday!
Eric Holliday wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Thompson (ranked 4511 p4p, 4508 weight class) and Zbigniew Pietrzykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 492 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Thompson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbigniew Pietrzykowski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzykowski stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson 's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Pietrzykowski.
Thompson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pietrzykowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzykowski wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Thompson 's hips, looking to push off. But Thompson grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Pietrzykowski screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Anthony Thompson !
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