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KFC 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Stormbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Go To Sleep. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Stormbolt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormbolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stormbolt is in Foster's guard.
Foster looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stormbolt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stormbolt lands a couple of elbows.
Stormbolt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stormbolt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foster's head.
Foster has momentary wrist control but Stormbolt slips an elbow through the middle.
Stormbolt cracks Foster with a solid left hand.
Stormbolt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stormbolt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stormbolt lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stormbolt wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Stormbolt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stormbolt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foster has momentary wrist control but Stormbolt slips an elbow through the middle.
Stormbolt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stormbolt lands a couple of digs.
Stormbolt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foster's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stormbolt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stormbolt distracts Foster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stormbolt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foster's guard.
Stormbolt lands with a punch from half guard.
Stormbolt lands strikes from half guard.
Foster is staying active underneath Stormbolt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stormbolt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stormbolt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Foster trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stormbolt manages to pass to mount!
Stormbolt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Stormbolt.
Foster is rocked!
Stormbolt working Foster over with strikes here.
Oh Foster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster is trying to escape the mount.
Foster seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Stormbolt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormbolt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stormbolt lands a heavy elbow.
Stormbolt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stormbolt scoring with strikes but Foster is staying in there.
Stormbolt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stormbolt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stormbolt trying to control but Foster is having none of it.
Stormbolt is landing with some decent strikes but Foster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stormbolt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stormbolt lands a nice shot to the head.
Foster squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Stormbolt unloading with bombs!
Stormbolt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormbolt landing strikes from the mount and Foster is in trouble!
Stormbolt landing strikes from the mount and Foster is in trouble!
Stormbolt landing punches.
Foster takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Stormbolt's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Stormbolt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jimmy Rogers enters the ring!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthieu Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Evans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Evans manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Evans is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Evans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Evans trying to control 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.
Rogers trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Evans actively working from the bottom here.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rogers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jimmy Rogers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogers with a couple of short strikes.
Evans in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rogers landing shots from mount.
Rogers lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Rogers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Evans shoots and misses
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rogers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evans's head.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rogers trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers tries to stand but Evans is controlling from the bottom.
Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Evans's guard.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Evans throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rogers uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Evans is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rogers scoring with punches and elbows.
Rogers controlling the position.
Rogers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Evans taking a bit of punishment here - Rogers scoring with strikes.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rogers feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, Rogers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rogers is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rogers wants to stand up but Evans is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers passes into side control, despite Evans's attempt to control the position.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers working the ground and pound.
Evans takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers decides to stand back up. Rogers steps back and let's Evans get back to his feet.
Rogers scores with a one two! Evans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers with a nice cross.
Rogers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rogers clinches up against the ropes.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jimmy Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Evans's guard.
Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Evans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans trying to control the position.
Matthieu Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between pora poraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jari mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mountain has chosen kuningas as his entrance music. jari mountain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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209 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, pora poraa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jari mountain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mountain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
mountain throws a hook to the side of poraa's head but poraa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
mountain misses with a few strikes there.
mountain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
mountain jabs at poraa's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from mountain lands.
mountain motions for poraa to come forward. mountain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
mountain throws a combination. poraa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
mountain misses with a few strikes there.
mountain slips under a jab.
poraa looks for the body kick but mountain saw that one coming.
mountain lands a nice looking body shot.
poraa dodges the punch combination from mountain.
mountain shoots in and bounces poraa off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
mountain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but poraa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now mountain has poraa in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
poraa trying to control but mountain is working from the bottom.
mountain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as mountain holds on and takes a little breather.
mountain throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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.
poraa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
poraa won't allow mountain to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. pora poraa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
mountain takes a kick to the side of the head.
No joy there for poraa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
poraa moves away from the strike by mountain.
poraa throws a left and a right that both miss
and mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
poraa misses the jab.
mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from mountain.
poraa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donk. mountain catches poraa right on the button with a cross.
poraa misses with a combination
and mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - mountain coming out on top.
mountain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
poraa misses with a two punch combination.
mountain misses with a combination
and poraa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
poraa throws a combination that misses
and mountain counters with a three punch combo that has poraa backing up. poraa nods at mountain to acknowledge the strikes.
poraa is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
mountain connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mountain punishes poraa's body with a nice straight punch.
poraa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
poraa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
mountain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
mountain thuds his right hand into poraa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
poraa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and mountain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
mountain lands a jab to the head.
mountain connects with a nice looking jab.
mountain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
mountain scores with a body shot.
mountain misses with a double jab
and poraa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jari mountain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
mountain lands a right hook to the body.
poraa misses with a body punch
and mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
mountain lands a nice hook to poraa's body. poraa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
mountain throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from poraa misses
and mountain counters with a left and a right that stings poraa.
mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
poraa is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! mountain ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent poraa clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). jari mountain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krsto Frankopan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krsto Frankopan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krsto Frankopan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar punishes Frankopan's body with a nice straight punch.
Frankopan is breathing heavily.
Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Frankopan is working away.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lesnar in particular looking to stall.
Frankopan is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankopan won't allow Lesnar to pass to mount.
Frankopan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frankopan tries to get out of the position.
Lesnar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lesnar is trying to control the action in half guard but Frankopan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brock Lesnar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lesnar not doing much here.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Frankopan's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar controlling the action here.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar is controlling the pace.
Lesnar decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frankopan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lesnar lands a few punches from side control.
Lesnar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Frankopan's guard.
Lesnar passes Frankopan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lesnar moves into full mount! Frankopan won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar tries to control but Frankopan wriggling away.
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Frankopan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Frankopan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lesnar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lesnar slows the pace down.
Frankopan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lesnar scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar decides to stand back up.
Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lesnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar won't allow Frankopan to sweep him here.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankopan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar cracks Frankopan with a solid left hand.
Lesnar trying to control but Frankopan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar stands up and waves to Frankopan to follow him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frankopan enables Lesnar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frankopan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lesnar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankopan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar postures up in Frankopan's guard and throws a big left but Frankopan blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankopan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frankopan's guard.
Frankopan taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
Lesnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frankopan is just riding it out for now. Lesnar eventually gives up the hold.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frankopan wants to control the action here but instead Lesnar manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount.
Lesnar unloading with bombs!
It looks like Krsto Frankopan has been cut.
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!
Lesnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Krsto Frankopan's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Krsto Frankopan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Lesnar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yosuke Omi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yosuke Omi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zordick misses with a head kick.
Zordick is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Omi.
Omi moves into range and clinches up with Zordick.
Omi manages to break the clinch.
Omi blocks a head kick by Zordick.
A clash of legs there as Omi blocks the low kick.
Zordick tries to clinch up
and Omi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zordick is trying to push Omi away but Omi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zordick just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Omi prevents Zordick from breaking the clinch.
Omi has Zordick pressed against the ropes, preventing Zordick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Omi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zordick just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kahlua Zordick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yosuke Omi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zordick throws a sloppy head kick and Omi moves out of range easily.
Omi throws a low kick, looking for Zordick's leg but Zordick calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Zordick.
Zordick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Omi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zordick misses with a head kick.
Omi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zordick's waist but Zordick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omi off to one side.
Omi has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zordick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zordick defends it nicely.
Kahlua Zordick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick slaps away a takedown attempt from Omi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zordick throws a head kick that misses
and Omi counters with a body kick that stops Zordick in his tracks momentarily.
Zordick wants to clinch up but Omi keeps it at a distance.
Omi avoids the head kick by Zordick.
Zordick tries to clinch up.
Zordick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Yosuke Omi has been cut.
Zordick wants to clinch
and Omi counters by moving into the clinch.
Omi has Zordick pressed against the ropes, preventing Zordick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zordick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Omi.
Omi prevents Zordick from breaking the clinch.
Omi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zordick.
A low kick from Zordick is predictable there
and Omi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Omi.
Omi has Zordick pressed against the ropes, preventing Zordick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zordick gets underhooks to prevent Omi's takedown attempt.
Omi breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Omi or perhaps it was just good defense by Zordick which made him look bad.
Zordick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Zordick as Omi shoots in.
Omi looks gassed!
Zordick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Omi shoots for a double leg takedown but Zordick sprawls well. He's pushed Omi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Omi checks a leg kick.
Zordick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zordick moves in looking to clinch but Omi pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zordick looks to clinch
and Omi counters by moving into the clinch.
Zordick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Omi uses from the top position.
Zordick has his foot on Omi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omi works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zordick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zordick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Omi is sitting in close to Zordick's body. Zordick has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Omi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Omi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zordick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kahlua Zordick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perkele Saatana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jorma jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jorma jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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252 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perkele Saatana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jorma jackson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saatana shoots in looking for a takedown but jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saatana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
jorma jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Saatana.
Saatana misses with a head kick.
jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Saatana misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Saatana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saatana tries to clinch but jackson moves out of range.
Saatana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
jackson throws a series of punches but Saatana avoids them all with ease.
jackson with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saatana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
jackson scores with a hook.
Saatana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saatana seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. jackson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Saatana is backing up but jackson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Saatana covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! jackson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). jorma jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Zoliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Zoliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer throws a hook but Zoliev avoids it easily.
Mayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayer scores with a sloppy right hand. Zoliev should have avoided that one.
It looks like Nikolai Zoliev has been cut.
Zoliev shoots in for a takedown but Mayer shows good takedown defense.
Good exchange - Mayer coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Zoliev does no damage.
Zoliev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayer but Mayer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zoliev tries for a takedown but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Zoliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer throws a hook but Zoliev blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zoliev.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayer misses the target.
Mayer lands a left and a right that send Zoliev crashing to the mat, dazed. Mayer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zoliev. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zoliev misses with the combination.
Mayer lands the left hand.
Zoliev is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Mayer there.
Nikolai Zoliev's cut is getting worse.
Mayer sends Zoliev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mayer is motioning to the referee to let Zoliev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zoliev is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoliev drops his hands momentarily. Mayer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Zoliev staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Zoliev doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Mayer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Silliard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Pedro Bengoetxea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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199 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Silliard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Pedro Bengoetxea!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengoetxea throws out a loose jab but Silliard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Silliard.
Bengoetxea loads up on a big right hand but Silliard slips the punch.
Bengoetxea misses with an uppercut. Silliard saw that one coming.
Bengoetxea throws the left hand but Silliard avoids the punch easily.
Bengoetxea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bengoetxea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silliard's hands.
It looks like Kevin Silliard has been cut.
Silliard scores with a push kick.
Bengoetxea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silliard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silliard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Silliard.
Bengoetxea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengoetxea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silliard.
Silliard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silliard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengoetxea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bengoetxea just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bengoetxea as he connects with a hook.
Luis Pedro Bengoetxea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bengoetxea lands with an overhand left.
Silliard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bengoetxea is fending him off so far but Silliard persists. Nope, Bengoetxea circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Silliard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silliard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bengoetxea.
Bengoetxea just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bengoetxea misses.
Silliard is looking to clinch but Bengoetxea is avoiding it.
Bengoetxea misses the jab.
Silliard shoots in and drives through. Bengoetxea sprawls well.
Silliard misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bengoetxea, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silliard shoots for a double leg takedown but Bengoetxea sprawls well. He's pushed Silliard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bengoetxea. Silliard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silliard tries a low kick but Bengoetxea avoids it.
Bengoetxea misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silliard looks to land a combination but Bengoetxea avoids it well.
Bengoetxea avoids a kick to the body.
Bengoetxea misses the jab.
Bengoetxea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silliard.
Nice defenses there by Silliard.
A big left from Bengoetxea misses.
Bengoetxea looks to land a right hand but Silliard moved out of range.
Silliard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bengoetxea is trying to improve his position.
Bengoetxea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silliard slows the pace down.
Silliard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silliard tries for a kimura but Bengoetxea is defending well.
Bengoetxea is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Pedro Bengoetxea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Silliard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silliard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bengoetxea.
Silliard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bengoetxea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bengoetxea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silliard moves away.
Bengoetxea misses with an uppercut. Silliard saw that one coming.
Silliard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bengoetxea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bengoetxea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silliard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silliard lands in his opponent's guard.
Bengoetxea is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silliard dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silliard is working to tighten is grip on Bengoetxea's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bengoetxea has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silliard is really squeezing tight and eventually Bengoetxea passes out! Silliard breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Silliard!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumi Karka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hailong Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warriors of the world . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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20
260 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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257 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jumi Karka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hailong Wang!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
Karka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karka defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand.
Karka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karka is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang looks to land a left hand but Karka moved out of range nicely.
Wang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karka.
Wang misses with an uppercut. Karka saw that one coming.
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
Wang lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Jumi Karka has been cut.
A big left from Wang misses.
Wang misses with a looping right.
Hailong Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Wang misses.
Karka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wang cracks Karka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wang throws a hook but Karka blocks it.
Wang cracks Karka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karka on the side of the head.
Jumi Karka's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Karka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wang swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Karka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hailong Wang!
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