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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rey Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honda Shigeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honda Shigeno is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rey Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honda Shigeno!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shigeno darts in and clinches Destroyer up against the cage.
Destroyer wants a takedown.
Destroyer pulls guard effortlessly.
Destroyer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Destroyer has his hands on Shigeno's head, controlling the position.
Destroyer wants to sweep here but Shigeno controlling him for the moment.
Destroyer working a defensive guard here.
Shigeno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shigeno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shigeno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shigeno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Destroyer misses with a few strikes there.
Shigeno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Destroyer swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer closes the distance and clinches.
Shigeno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Destroyer prevents it.
Rey Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Shigeno.
Destroyer wants a takedown but no success here.
Shigeno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Rey Destroyer has been cut.
Destroyer jumps into guard, dragging Shigeno to the mat.
Destroyer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shigeno is bucking up trying to escape but Destroyer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Destroyer lands a big shot there that rocks Shigeno but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shigeno tries to hold on but Destroyer pushes him away.
Shigeno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Destroyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Destroyer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shigeno is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destroyer is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Shigeno is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Shigeno flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Destroyer anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Shigeno and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Destroyer slips an arm under Shigeno chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Destroyer has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Destroyer is squeezing on Shigeno like an anaconda would it's prey. Shigeno fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rey Destroyer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kastinen (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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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones throws a right hand that misses
and Kastinen counters with a straight right hand.
Bones throws an off balance right hand
and Kastinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kastinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bones's guard.
Bones seems keen to control Kastinen's posture.
Kastinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bones is trying to control the position but Kastinen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kastinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bones is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen manages to get to full guard.
Bones won't allow Kastinen to sweep him here.
Kastinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bones thows a big elbow that misses.
Bones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bones throws a strike but Kastinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kastinen trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Seppo Kastinen.
Bones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bones gets a takedown into half guard.
Kastinen is doing well to control the position and prevent Bones from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kastinen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kastinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bones landing with the ground and pound.
Kastinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bones throwing strikes but missing.
Bones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Kastinen looking to control.
Kastinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bones throws a big right hand that misses.
Bones throws a big right hand that misses.
Bones throwing strikes but missing.
Kastinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kastinen wants to take a breather but Bones is having none of it.
Bones won't allow Kastinen to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seppo Kastinen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bones throws a strike but Kastinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kastinen passes into half guard.
Bones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kastinen wants to control but Bones is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kastinen wants to pass the guard but Bones is defending well.
Kastinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kastinen is keen to just control but Bones is a slippery customer.
Kastinen works his way into side control.
Bones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Kastinen trying to control the action but Bones is working from the bottom.
Bones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kastinen trying to control the position but Bones is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones is looking for a sweep.
Kastinen trying to control the position but Bones is working away.
Bones struggling a bit here.
Bones is being controlled here.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Seppo Kastinen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bones throws a right hand that misses
and Kastinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bones is staying active underneath Kastinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kastinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kastinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kastinen tries to control but Bones wriggling away.
Kastinen controlling from the full mount.
Kastinen looking to control but Bones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kastinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bones throws a lazy uppercut
and Kastinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bones's guard.
Kastinen trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
Kastinen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kastinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kastinen pushes down on Bones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kastinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kastinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen wants to take a breather but Bones is having none of it.
Kastinen is controlling the pace.
Bones wants to improve his position but Kastinen is controlling well.
Bones is working hard here to advance position.
Kastinen is trying to control. Bones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Bones is looking for a sweep. Kastinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kastinen is working for a kimura but Bones is defending it quite comfortably.
Kastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kastinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bones is not content to let Kastinen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bones gets full guard.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Kastinen from controlling successfully.
Bones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kastinen has passed into side control.
Kastinen wants to control but Bones is keeping him busy.
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.
Kastinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kastinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seppo Kastinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones is not content to let Kastinen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Kastinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kastinen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Kastinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mauricio Machado has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mauricio Machado seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustavo Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Machado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nunes looks gassed!
Machado lands a big head kick that sends Nunes to the canvas! Machado follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Machado!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Askal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Helling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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256 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Askal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Helling!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helling avoids the head kick by Askal.
No luck for Helling with that takedown attempt.
Helling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Askal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Helling is controlling him well.
An elbow from Helling crashes against the mat.
Helling landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Askal is trying to get back to his feet.
Askal parries the strikes from Helling easily there. Helling is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Askal to escape.
Askal parries the strikes from Helling easily there. Helling is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Askal to escape.
Helling is trying to ground and pound but Askal uses the momentary lack of control by Helling to regain half guard.
Askal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helling.
Helling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askal's head.
Helling throws a strike but Askal avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Askal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Helling is controlling him.
Askal trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Askal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Helling thows a big elbow that misses.
Askal wants to stand up but Helling is controlling him.
Helling tries to stand but Askal is controlling from the bottom.
Helling throws a strike but Askal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Helling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Askal is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askal wants to control from the top but Helling keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helling manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Helling punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Pedro Askal has been cut.
Askal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helling in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Askal is squirming around, avoiding Helling's attempts to control the action.
Askal is in a horrible position here. Helling smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pedro Askal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Askal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Helling!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Stop The Rock by Freestyle. Bong has chosen Hits From The Bong as his entrance music. The Bong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Bong!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Bong blocks the low kick.
Bong throws a sloppy head kick and Vegas moves out of range easily.
Vegas checks a leg kick.
Bong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like The Bong has been cut.
Bong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bong is trying to move to mount but Vegas reverses beautifully and ends up in Bong's guard.
Bong wants to sweep but no luck.
Bong controlling the position.
Vegas wants to stand but Bong is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bong is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vegas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bong, into his guard.
Vegas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bong's guard.
Bong wants to sweep but no luck.
Bong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vegas's guard.
Bong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong wants to pass the guard but Vegas is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bong trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Bong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vegas dives on top into guard.
Bong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bong wants to control the pace but Vegas is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong won't let Vegas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bong goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vegas turns into him and now he's in Bong's guard.
Bong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vegas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. The Bong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bong closes the distance and pushes Vegas back into the cage.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bong.
Vegas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vegas avoids it.
Vegas tries to break the clinch but Bong is controlling the position.
Bong has Vegas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vegas tumbling to the mat - Bong dives into Vegas's guard.
Bong looking to pass the guard.
Bong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vegas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vegas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vegas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
That's time! Vegas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bong clinches with his opponent.
Bong can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Vegas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bong jumps guard and drags Vegas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vegas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bong on the ground.
Vegas wants to stand but Bong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vegas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Bong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bong taking a break here but Vegas is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bong seems to be working for a kimura but Vegas defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vegas sees it coming and defends easily.
Bong wants to free his trapped foot but Vegas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vegas is just riding it out for now. Bong eventually gives up the hold.
Bong is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bong stops Vegas from getting back to his feet.
Bong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vegas is just riding it out for now. Bong eventually gives up the hold.
Bong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vegas!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bong has taken his back.
A lull in the action here.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet.
Bong working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Vegas is doing well to defend. Bong seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Vegas is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Bong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyato Kimuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyato Kimuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dakka with a poor takedown
and Kimuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dakka misses with a takedown
letting Kimuraba counter with a right hand.
Dakka has his takedown stuffed
and Kimuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyato Kimuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wazz Dakka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dakka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kimuraba to counter with a crisp jab.
Dakka misses with a takedown attempt
and Kimuraba counters with a huge left! Dakka is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kimuraba isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dakka from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kimuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hyato Kimuraba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuume Lohineva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lohineva has chosen Mc Nikke T - Jos Haluu saada on pakko antaa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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23
180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Elwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuume Lohineva!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohineva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lohineva tries for a takedown but Elwood circles away easily
and Elwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elwood has Lohineva up against the cage in a clinch.
Elwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lohineva wants a takedown but no success here.
Jerry Elwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuume Lohineva.
Elwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elwood tries to land knees in the clinch but Lohineva avoids the damage to the body.
Lohineva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Elwood pulls guard effortlessly.
Lohineva pushing down on Elwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elwood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lohineva trying to control but Elwood is working from the bottom.
Lohineva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Elwood kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lohineva looking to pass the guard.
Lohineva passes Elwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohineva is looking for a kimura but Elwood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lohineva to get the leverage.
Elwood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lohineva trying to control from half guard but Elwood is working away.
Lohineva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Elwood is trying to control but can't.
Elwood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lohineva.
Elwood keeping control of the position.
Elwood tries to roll over but Lohineva keeps him under control.
Elwood wants to control but Lohineva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jerry Elwood.
Elwood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Kuume Lohineva has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohineva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Elwood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lohineva looks gassed!
Elwood works over Lohineva with some ground and pound from guard.
Lohineva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elwood defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elwood thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Elwood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lohineva tries to strike from the bottom.
Elwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lohineva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elwood has managed to get both his arms back between Lohineva's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lohineva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elwood working some strikes from top position.
Elwood stands up over Lohineva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood stands up over Lohineva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elwood chips away with some ground and pound.
Elwood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lohineva on the ground.
Elwood has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lohineva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Elwood is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lohineva pulls down on the head and he's put Elwood to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kuume Lohineva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and big Ol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraken comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Without Honor Or Humanity. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
281 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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26
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Kraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, big Ol!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kraken takes a swing at Ol's ribcage but misses.
Kraken misses with a shot to the body
letting Ol counter with a right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kraken.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraken tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ol wants to get back to his feet.
Ol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kraken's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraken is thwarting Ol's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraken.
Kraken with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraken sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ol defending well though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kraken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ol keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kraken lands a nice shot to the body.
Kraken 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.
Ol looking to control.
Kraken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kraken won't allow Ol to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kraken seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. big Ol hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ol looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraken is just out of range.
Ol throws a right hand that misses
and Kraken counters with a single leg into guard. Ol didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraken throwing strikes but missing.
Kraken is in close to Ol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ol can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kraken is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kraken 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.
Kraken seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kraken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kraken's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kraken lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kraken stopping the sweep attempt from Ol.
Ol looks gassed!
Kraken sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraken working some strikes from top position.
Kraken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kraken 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.
Kraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Ol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Kraken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kraken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ol just misses with a punch to the body.
Ol throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraken.
Ol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ol was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Kraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kraken misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ol swings widly with a right hand
and Kraken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kraken controls the pace.
Kraken postures up in Ol's guard and throws a big left but Ol blocks it.
Kraken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraken stays in close to Ol's body and controls the position.
Kraken tries to free his leg and advance position but Ol is retaining full guard.
Kraken stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ol misses with a right hand
and Kraken counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ol won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraken scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ol tries to buck Kraken off but Kraken is having none of it.
Ol seems a little lost for a moment, as Kraken dominates the positioning.
Kraken is looking to take a break and control but Ol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ol wants to get back to his feet.
Ol looking for a sweep but Kraken has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kraken has isolated one of Ol's arms. Ol looking to fight him off but Kraken twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Kraken!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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27
178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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18
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vay Krenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mustang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krenshaw did well to prevent Mustang getting side control.
Mustang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krenshaw defends it well.
Krenshaw pushes Mustang off looking to stand but Mustang dives back in and keeps control.
Mustang content to control rather than advance.
Mustang is trying for a kimura here. Krenshaw looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mustang wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Mustang!
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