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SFF 65: Burnout PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kovanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampsa Pikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampsa Pikari struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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183 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kovanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Pikari!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovanen tries to clinch but Pikari moves away
and Pikari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pikari throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovanen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pikari uses it to pass to side control.
Pikari tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kovanen's legs.
Kovanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pikari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pikari tries to advance to mount but Kovanen denies him.
Kovanen is trying to control Pikari's posture but Pikari avoids it.
Kovanen tries to bench press Pikari off him but Pikari keeps the position.
Kovanen prevents Pikari from improving position.
Kovanen is trying to improve his position.
Kovanen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pikari is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovanen is trying desperately to improve position.
Pikari has control of Kovanen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kovanen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kovanen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kovanen can't escape the position.
Kovanen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kovanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pikari is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pikari passes into side control!
Kovanen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pikari is looking to take a break and control but Kovanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kovanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Pikari working away.
Kovanen regains half guard.
Kovanen moves into full guard.
Kovanen is trying to control the position but Pikari postures up.
Pikari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kovanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kovanen trying to control the position.
Pikari preventing the sweep.
Kovanen looking for a guillotine here but Pikari defends easily.
Kovanen has his foot on Pikari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pikari works his way back into a safe position though.
Kovanen is breathing heavily.
Pikari pushes down on Kovanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kovanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen keeping moving, preventing Pikari from controlling successfully.
Kovanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kovanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kovanen working a defensive guard here.
Pikari passes into half guard.
Kovanen is trying to maintain the position but Pikari is very close to passing his half guard.
Pikari trying to mount his opponent but Kovanen defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Pikari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kovanen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pikari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kovanen's guard.
Kovanen working for a triangle but Pikari defends it easily.
Kovanen has an active guard here but Pikari has managed to pass into half guard.
Pikari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kovanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kovanen tries to hold on but Pikari pushes him away.
Pikari looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kovanen wants to control but Pikari is having none of it.
Kovanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Pikari has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovanen is working hard here to advance position.
Pikari looking to control but Kovanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pikari scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pikari lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kovanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pikari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pikari is breathing heavily.
Kovanen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen wants to control but Pikari is keeping busy.
Pikari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pikari wants to pass to mount but Kovanen is defending the position.
Kovanen gets back to full guard.
Kovanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pikari is aware though and is defending well.
Kovanen looking to control.
Kovanen keeping moving, preventing Pikari from controlling successfully.
Kovanen working for submissions but it's allowed Pikari to get to half guard.
Pikari is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kovanen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen is looking to get to half guard.
Pikari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pikari looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kovanen wants to control but Pikari is having none of it.
Pikari prevents Kovanen from getting the reversal.
Kovanen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikari is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kovanen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kovanen!
Pikari keeping moving, preventing Kovanen from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pikari is on top in guard.
Pikari trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pikari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pikari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pikari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kovanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pikari defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Pikari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kovanen tries to clinch
and Pikari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pikari just misses with a punch to the body.
Pikari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pikari counters with a right hand to the body.
Pikari keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovanen tries to clinch but Pikari is having none of it.
Pikari keeps the fight on the outside.
Pikari throws out a loose jab but Kovanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorma Kovanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovanen tries to clinch but Pikari moves away
and Pikari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovanen closes the distance and clinches.
Kovanen fails to pull guard.
Kovanen decides to pull guard.
Pikari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kovanen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pikari is now in half guard.
Pikari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovanen wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovanen actively working from the bottom here.
Kovanen wants to control but Pikari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sampsa Pikari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pikari works his way into full mount!
Kovanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kovanen tries to hold on but Pikari pushes him away.
Pikari looking for a guillotine from mount but Kovanen is having none of it.
Kovanen tries to reverse the position but Pikari maintains control.
That's two 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.
Pikari avoids the attempt from Kovanen to control.
Kovanen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kovanen wants to get back to full guard.
Kovanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kovanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kovanen is in trouble now - Pikari has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen wants to hold on but Pikari pushes him away.
Pikari landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kovanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kovanen tries to hold on but Pikari postures up.
The referee warns Kovanen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kovanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sampsa Pikari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovanen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kovanen trying to control but Pikari is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikari controls Kovanen momentarily but Kovanen frees himself.
Kovanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kovanen throwing strikes but missing.
Jorma Kovanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pikari keeping moving, preventing Kovanen from controlling successfully.
Kovanen 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.
Pikari keeping moving, preventing Kovanen from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampsa Pikari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pikari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampsa Pikari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Hamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Varen Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Hamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Claude Van Varen Berg!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamasaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Varen Berg fakes the leg kick and cracks Hamasaki in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Varen Berg.
Hamasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hamasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Varen Berg counters with a nice body kick.
Hamasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Van Varen Berg counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hamasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Varen Berg.
Van Varen Berg misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Hamasaki is predictable there
and Van Varen Berg counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Varen Berg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Varen Berg tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Varen Berg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Hamasaki lands.
Van Varen Berg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hamasaki is breathing heavily.
Hamasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Varen Berg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Varen Berg throws a body punch but Hamasaki moves out of range.
Hamasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Van Varen Berg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki avoids the head kick by Van Varen Berg.
Hamasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Varen Berg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Van Varen Berg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Varen Berg throws a head kick that misses.
Hamasaki throws a leg kick
and Van Varen Berg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hamasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hamasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Varen Berg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Varen Berg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Varen Berg lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Varen Berg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Varen Berg connects with a right hand. Hamasaki shakes it off.
Hamasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Van Varen Berg to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Varen Berg lands a head kick!
It looks like Barry Hamasaki has been cut.
Barry Hamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Varen Berg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Varen Berg is looking to clinch.
Van Varen Berg scores with a head kick. Hamasaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hamasaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hamasaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Varen Berg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamasaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Varen Berg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Varen Berg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Varen Berg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Varen Berg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Varen Berg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hamasaki rather than just go for the knockout.
Hamasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Varen Berg counters with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Van Varen Berg.
Van Varen Berg drives through and clinches with Hamasaki against the cage.
Van Varen Berg tries to land a knee to the head but Hamasaki blocks with his arms.
Van Varen Berg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Varen Berg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamasaki backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Varen Berg misses with a knee strike.
Van Varen Berg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamasaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Varen Berg lands a shoulder strike.
Hamasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Van Varen Berg connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Varen Berg.
Van Varen Berg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Varen Berg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Varen Berg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hamasaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Varen Berg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hamasaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Varen Berg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Varen Berg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Varen Berg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamasaki tries to bum rush Van Varen Berg with a series of wild strikes but Van Varen Berg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Varen Berg lands a nice hook to Hamasaki's body. Hamasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Varen Berg throws a lazy head kick
and Hamasaki counters with a left and a right that stings Van Varen Berg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamasaki connects with a leg kick. Van Varen Berg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Varen Berg throws a leg kick but Hamasaki checks it.
Hamasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Varen Berg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hamasaki misses with a hook.
Hamasaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Varen Berg's calf.
A head kick by Hamasaki misses
and Van Varen Berg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hamasaki thinking.
Hamasaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Varen Berg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Varen Berg pushes Hamasaki up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Varen Berg blocks an uppercut.
Van Varen Berg pushes off an throws an elbow but Hamasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Hamasaki on the inside.
Hamasaki lands with a left to the head.
Hamasaki presses Van Varen Berg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Varen Berg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Hamasaki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hamasaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hamasaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hamasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Hamasaki works Van Varen Berg's body with a nice hook.
Van Varen Berg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hamasaki misses with a leg kick.
Van Varen Berg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Varen Berg staying out of range there.
Hamasaki throws a head kick that misses
and Van Varen Berg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hamasaki's knee momentarily.
Hamasaki misses with a low kick.
Hamasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Varen Berg. Hamasaki shrugs it off though.
Hamasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Van Varen Berg's shoulder, as Van Varen Berg tries to avoid the shot.
Hamasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Varen Berg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Varen Berg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hamasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Varen Berg was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Varen Berg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hamasaki really felt that one!
Hamasaki avoids the head kick by Van Varen Berg.
Van Varen Berg takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Varen Berg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamasaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hamasaki works on Van Varen Berg's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Varen Berg connects with a knee to the head.
Van Varen Berg is breathing heavily.
Van Varen Berg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Varen Berg.
Van Varen Berg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hamasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hamasaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamasaki lands with a left to the head.
Van Varen Berg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Varen Berg misses with a knee strike.
Hamasaki breaks the clinch.
Hamasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Van Varen Berg off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Varen Berg moves out of range as Hamasaki strikes.
Hamasaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Varen Berg on the side of the head.
Van Varen Berg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamasaki moves away.
Hamasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamasaki misses with a straight left.
Barry Hamasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamasaki looks to throw a body kick
and Van Varen Berg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hamasaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Varen Berg.
Hamasaki lands with a hook. Van Varen Berg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Varen Berg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamasaki throws a head kick that misses
and Van Varen Berg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hamasaki is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Varen Berg avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Varen Berg tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Van Varen Berg misses
and Hamasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamasaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Varen Berg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jean Claude Van Varen Berg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamasaki throws a head kick that misses
and Van Varen Berg counters with a body kick.
Hamasaki misses with a double jab.
Hamasaki jabs at Van Varen Berg's body.
A shot to the liver by Hamasaki. Beautiful body shot.
Hamasaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Varen Berg counters with a big head kick but Hamasaki shrugs it off.
Hamasaki checks the leg kick.
Hamasaki throws a leg kick
and Van Varen Berg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hamasaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Varen Berg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Varen Berg misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Varen Berg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Van Varen Berg is predictable there
and Hamasaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Van Varen Berg.
Van Varen Berg checks a leg kick.
Hamasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hamasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Van Varen Berg misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Hamasaki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Van Varen Berg is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hamasaki throws a leg kick but Van Varen Berg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamasaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Varen Berg counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Hamasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Varen Berg on the side of the head.
Hamasaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Hamasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Hamasaki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hamasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Varen Berg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki throws a head kick that misses
and Van Varen Berg counters with a nice body kick.
Van Varen Berg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Varen Berg counters with a head kick. That will keep Hamasaki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hamasaki throws a leg kick
and Van Varen Berg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Varen Berg throws a sloppy head kick and Hamasaki moves out of range easily.
Hamasaki misses with a hook to the body
and Van Varen Berg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A left lands for Hamasaki.
Van Varen Berg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick by Van Varen Berg misses
and Hamasaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamasaki. Van Varen Berg does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki misses with a looping right.
Van Varen Berg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Varen Berg thows a body shot but no joy.
Hamasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Hamasaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hamasaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Varen Berg counters with a leg kick.
Hamasaki throws out a leg kick but Van Varen Berg moves out of range and Hamasaki only half commits.
Van Varen Berg pushes Hamasaki away with a front kick.
Hamasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Varen Berg should have avoided that one.
Van Varen Berg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Varen Berg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Varen Berg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Varen Berg is looking to land body kicks.
Hamasaki misses with a wild combination.
Van Varen Berg misses with a head kick.
Hamasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Varen Berg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Hamasaki is predictable there
and Van Varen Berg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hamasaki's knee momentarily.
Van Varen Berg misses with a kick to the body.
Hamasaki checks a leg kick.
Van Varen Berg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Varen Berg throws a head kick that misses.
Van Varen Berg throws a low kick but Hamasaki avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Hamasaki misses with a right hand
and Van Varen Berg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hamasaki throws a head kick that misses
and Van Varen Berg counters with a nice body kick.
Van Varen Berg thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Varen Berg thows a body kick. Hamasaki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hamasaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Varen Berg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Varen Berg pushes Hamasaki away with a front kick.
Van Varen Berg thuds a left hand into Hamasaki's body.
Van Varen Berg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Van Varen Berg tenderised Hamasaki's leg. Hamasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Varen Berg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Varen Berg connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Varen Berg thows a body kick. Hamasaki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hamasaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Varen Berg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Varen Berg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Varen Berg thumps Hamasaki with a low kick.
Van Varen Berg lands a slapping body shot.
Van Varen Berg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Varen Berg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hamasaki in his tracks.
Van Varen Berg connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Varen Berg scoring well with a low kick there.
Hamasaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Varen Berg counters with a straight right hand.
Van Varen Berg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Claude Van Varen Berg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Varen Berg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Claude Van Varen Berg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hostrel Von Straztle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Girls (sexy girls mix). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
190 lbs
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25
190 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hostrel Von Straztle!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rausku shoots and misses
and Von Straztle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rausku is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Von Straztle's half guard.
Von Straztle is looking to improve his position.
Von Straztle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rausku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Von Straztle!
Rausku controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Straztle regains half guard.
Von Straztle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rausku is taking a breather. Von Straztle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku prevents Von Straztle from improving his position.
Von Straztle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rausku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rausku is looking to advance position but Von Straztle won't allow it.
It looks like Rausku is going to stand back up.
Von Straztle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Straztle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rausku pulls his head out easily.
Rausku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Rausku trying to mount his opponent but Von Straztle defends it.
Rausku prevents Von Straztle from improving his position.
Rausku is controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rausku wants to pass the guard but Von Straztle is defending well.
Arvi Rausku has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rausku drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rausku slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Straztle 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.
Rausku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Straztle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rausku has managed to get both his arms back between Von Straztle's legs - danger averted.
Von Straztle looks gassed!
Von Straztle wants to sweep here but Rausku controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Straztle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Straztle keeping full guard, as Rausku tries to pass.
Rausku pushes down on Von Straztle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Von Straztle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rausku decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rausku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rausku with a poor takedown
and Von Straztle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvi Rausku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Straztle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown by Von Straztle or perhaps it was just good defense by Rausku which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rausku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Straztle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rausku misses with a combination
and Von Straztle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rausku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Von Straztle did well to prevent Rausku getting side control.
Von Straztle actively working from the bottom here.
Rausku trying to control the pace.
Rausku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Straztle actively working from the bottom here.
Von Straztle wants to improve his position but Rausku is controlling well.
Von Straztle looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvi Rausku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Von Straztle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Von Straztle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rausku controlling from the top position.
Von Straztle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rausku pushes down on Von Straztle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Von Straztle is breathing heavily.
Rausku trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Straztle wants to control but Rausku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arvi Rausku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rausku decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch combination from Rausku misses.
Rausku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Straztle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rausku's guard now.
Von Straztle has gone for a leg lock! Rausku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von Straztle's guard.
Rausku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Von Straztle is looking for a triangle but Rausku pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku gets to his feet - Von Straztle follows without any prompting.
Rausku shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Von Straztle's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Straztle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rausku defends it easily.
Von Straztle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rausku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Straztle looking for a guillotine here but Rausku defends easily.
Rausku wants to pass the guard but Von Straztle is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rausku wants to control from the top but Von Straztle keeps moving.
Rausku stays in close to Von Straztle's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rausku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Straztle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arvi Rausku just wasn't active enough.
Rausku misses with a takedown attempt
and Rausku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Straztle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Von Straztle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rausku up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Von Straztle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rausku backwards.
Rausku tries to pull guard but Von Straztle holds him up against the cage and eventually Rausku drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvi Rausku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rausku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Von Straztle just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvi Rausku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Straztle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Von Straztle throws a one two combo.
Rausku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Straztle.
Rausku keeps the fight on the outside.
Rausku misses with a takedown
and Von Straztle counters with a nice body shot.
Rausku shoots and misses
and Von Straztle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Straztle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rausku gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Von Straztle wants to control from the top but Rausku keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Straztle drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Von Straztle seems to have locked his on tight now - Rausku screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Von Straztle, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hostrel Von Straztle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eloni Fauatea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Im Arsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Im Arsch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eloni Fauatea's chin.
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26
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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19
300 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eloni Fauatea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Im Arsch!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fauatea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arsch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arsch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fauatea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arsch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fauatea but Fauatea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arsch tries to clinch
and Fauatea counters with a crisp one two that drops Arsch! Fauatea thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Arsch to his feet! Arsch is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arsch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Arsch.
Arsch closes the distance and clinches.
Fauatea breaks from the clinch.
Fauatea misses with a looping left.
Fauatea misses with a wild combination.
Fauatea misses with a hook
and Arsch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arsch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fauatea walks away with a smile on his face. Arsch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eloni Fauatea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Im Arsch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arsch.
Arsch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fauatea.
Fauatea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arsch doesn't seem bothered though.
Fauatea throws a series of punches but Arsch moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsch slips a jab and a cross from Fauatea.
Fauatea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Im Arsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fauatea misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Fauatea moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Arsch! Fauatea continues to tee off on Arsch, landing with a left and a right! Fauatea connects with a right hand that leaves Arsch sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Fauatea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eloni Fauatea!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Howard Wolowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Jaxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaxon has chosen X Goin' Give iIt To Ya-DMX as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
147 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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29
146 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Howard Wolowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Jaxon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxon tries to work over Wolowitz's front leg with a kick but Wolowitz checks it.
Jaxon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good work by Jaxon as he checks the leg kick.
Wolowitz misses with a two punch combination.
Wolowitz looks to land a right hand but Jaxon moved out of range.
A punch combination from Jaxon misses.
Wolowitz scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Jaxon is predictable there
and Jaxon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaxon throws a body kick that misses.
Jaxon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wolowitz's calf.
Wolowitz throws a hook but Jaxon avoids it easily.
Wolowitz misses with an uppercut
and Jaxon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wolowitz really felt that one!
Jaxon wants to land a leg kick but Wolowitz is out of range.
Jaxon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wolowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon swinging wildly here.
Wolowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Jaxon counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaxon throws a body kick that misses.
Wolowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wolowitz throws a shot from downtown. Jaxon moves away and avoids it.
Wolowitz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jaxon. That one must have hurt.
Jaxon throws a leg kick which misses Wolowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolowitz tries to avoid it.
Wolowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaxon.
Jaxon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jaxon connects with a single shot there.
Jaxon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jaxon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolowitz.
Jaxon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Wolowitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolowitz stops Jaxon from passing to mount.
Jaxon wants to control but Wolowitz is keeping him busy.
Wolowitz holds on to Jaxon's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolowitz is trying to improve his position.
Jaxon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolowitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolowitz is looking to regain half guard here but Jaxon keeps moving and retains side control.
Jaxon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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.
Wolowitz tries to bench press Jaxon off him but Jaxon keeps the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Wolowitz is right now.
Jaxon working the ground and pound but Wolowitz is defending the strikes.
Jaxon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wolowitz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wolowitz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jaxon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jaxon trying to control from Wolowitz's half guard. Wolowitz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jaxon wants to control from the top but Wolowitz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Jaxon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jaxon throws a leg kick but Wolowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolowitz.
Wolowitz throws out a loose jab but Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaxon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolowitz.
Jaxon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jaxon throws a leg kick but Wolowitz checks it.
Jaxon tries to score with a low kick but Wolowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Wolowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaxon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolowitz dodges the punch combination from Jaxon.
Tyrone Jaxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolowitz throws out a loose jab but Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolowitz throws a body punch but Jaxon moves out of range.
Jaxon throws a hook to the side of Wolowitz's head but Wolowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolowitz misses with a left hand
and Jaxon counters by moving into the clinch.
Wolowitz can't break the clinch.
Wolowitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolowitz connects with a jab.
Jaxon throws the kick towards the body but Wolowitz avoids it.
Wolowitz thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolowitz throws a combination that misses
and Jaxon counters with a leg kick.
Jaxon lands a leg kick that knocks Wolowitz off balance momentarily.
Jaxon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaxon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Jaxon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaxon.
Jaxon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaxon wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaxon wants to clinch up but Wolowitz keeps it at a distance.
Wolowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaxon fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaxon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaxon throws a combination. Wolowitz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wolowitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaxon. Jaxon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Jaxon. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaxon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon misses with a head kick.
Jaxon cracks Wolowitz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wolowitz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jaxon tries to work over Wolowitz's front leg with a kick but Wolowitz checks it.
Jaxon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaxon misses with a low kick.
Wolowitz blocks a leg kick.
Jaxon tries to clinch but Wolowitz moves away
and Wolowitz counters with a nice body shot.
Jaxon misses with a hook
and Wolowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaxon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolowitz avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon scores with a nice strike.
Jaxon misses with a low kick.
Wolowitz throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaxon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wolowitz!
Jaxon avoids the attempt from Wolowitz to control.
Wolowitz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolowitz gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaxon wants to pass the guard but Wolowitz is defending well.
Jaxon trying to control from half guard but Wolowitz is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Jaxon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jaxon loads up on a big right hand but Wolowitz slips the punch.
Jaxon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wolowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaxon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaxon lands a head kick!
Wolowitz lands a nice shot that snaps Jaxon's head back.
Jaxon throws a head kick but Wolowitz moves out of range.
Good work by Wolowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Jaxon tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Jaxon misses.
Wolowitz loads up on a big right hand but Jaxon slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolowitz misses with a few strikes there.
Wolowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaxon tries to land a leg kick but Wolowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Jaxon looks to land a right hand but Wolowitz moved out of range.
Jaxon defending well as Wolowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Wolowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wolowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaxon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaxon moves away.
Nice cross by Wolowitz.
Wolowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wolowitz misses with a right hand
and Jaxon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jaxon throws a head kick but Wolowitz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon tries a low kick but Wolowitz avoids it.
Jaxon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolowitz.
Jaxon misses with a low kick.
Jaxon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolowitz connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Wolowitz.
Jaxon is looking to slow Wolowitz down with leg kicks.
Jaxon dodges the punch combination from Wolowitz.
Jaxon staying out of range there.
Howard Wolowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaxon takes a swing at Wolowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Jaxon catches Wolowitz right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon shoots in and drives through. Wolowitz sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Wolowitz blocks the low kick.
Jaxon thumps Wolowitz with a low kick.
Jaxon misses with a double jab.
Jaxon misses with a right hand
and Wolowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jaxon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaxon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaxon misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Jaxon.
Tyrone Jaxon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaxon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolowitz throws a nice looking combination but Jaxon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaxon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaxon tries to clinch but Wolowitz moves out of range.
Jaxon misses with an uppercut
and Wolowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Wolowitz is predictable there
and Jaxon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wolowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaxon.
Wolowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaxon.
Nice uppercut there from Wolowitz.
Wolowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaxon throws a head kick but Wolowitz moves out of range.
Jaxon catches Wolowitz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wolowitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolowitz throws a shot from downtown. Jaxon moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Wolowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaxon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Jaxon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beter Puckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Valencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beter Puckley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyron Valencia's chin.
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152 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beter Puckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyron Valencia!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valencia ducks under a wild hook from Puckley.
Puckley misses with an uppercut
and Puckley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valencia ducks under a wild hook from Puckley.
Valencia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Valencia lands in his opponent's guard.
Puckley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valencia looking to pass the guard.
Puckley wants to stand but Valencia is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Puckley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Puckley tries to get out of the position.
Puckley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valencia is one step ahead there.
Valencia won't allow Puckley to get back to his feet.
Valencia is standing up over Puckley. Puckley looks to escape but Valencia dives into side control.
Puckley is looking for a sweep.
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.
Puckley looking for a sweep but Valencia has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Puckley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puckley is working hard here to advance position.
Puckley looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Puckley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puckley is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Valencia has taken his back!
Puckley looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Puckley is in bad spot here.
Puckley has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puckley fending off the submission attempt from Valencia.
Puckley controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Valencia is looking for the choke from the back position but Puckley is controlling his hands well.
Puckley is trying to get back to his feet but Valencia has full control of the position and if anything, Puckley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Puckley tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Valencia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Puckley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puckley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valencia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puckley won't be happy with that.
Puckley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Puckley throws a lazy uppercut
and Valencia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Puckley's guard.
Puckley wants to get back to his feet but Valencia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valencia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valencia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puckley wants to stand up but Valencia is controlling him.
Puckley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puckley breaks from the clinch.
Valencia avoids the body shot from Puckley.
Puckley throws a poor cross that misses
and Valencia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valencia is standing up over Puckley. Puckley looks to escape but Valencia dives into side control.
Puckley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valencia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puckley, who protects the arm well.
Puckley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valencia on the ground.
Valencia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puckley tries to improve position but can't.
Puckley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valencia off and has taken his back!
Puckley is landing with strikes. Valencia can't take much more of this.
Puckley is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puckley throwing damaging strikes from the back! Valencia could be in trouble here!
Valencia is rocked!
Puckley punishes Valencia with strikes from the back mount.
Valencia is still in real trouble! Can Puckley finish him?
Valencia takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puckley punches Valencia on the ear.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Puckley. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Puckley is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Valencia up.
Puckley connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Valencia to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Valencia as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Puckley!
Puckley is working the ground and pound. Can Valencia escape?
Puckley is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Valencia is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beter Puckley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bachelor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finnegan O McMacElveney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O McMacElveney has chosen The Way I Feel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Bachelor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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210 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Bachelor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Finnegan O McMacElveney!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O McMacElveney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
O McMacElveney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O McMacElveney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bachelor is looking for a sweep. O McMacElveney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O McMacElveney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O McMacElveney is thwarting Bachelor's attempts to control the position.
O McMacElveney is looking to advance position but Bachelor won't allow it.
O McMacElveney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O McMacElveney wants to pass the guard but Bachelor is defending well.
O McMacElveney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O McMacElveney throwing shots but Bachelor is blocking nicely.
O McMacElveney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O McMacElveney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O McMacElveney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
O McMacElveney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O McMacElveney trying to control from half guard but Bachelor is working away.
O McMacElveney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bachelor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O McMacElveney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bachelor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O McMacElveney.
O McMacElveney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O McMacElveney thows a huge punch but Bachelor dodges it nicely.
O McMacElveney is trying to control. Bachelor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bachelor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bachelor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O McMacElveney.
O McMacElveney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O McMacElveney is looking to work some ground and pound but Bachelor has wrist control.
O McMacElveney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O McMacElveney is looking to work some ground and pound but Bachelor has wrist control.
Bachelor is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bachelor keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully.
O McMacElveney postures up in Bachelor's guard and throws a big left but Bachelor blocks it.
O McMacElveney wants to control from the top but Bachelor keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O McMacElveney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O McMacElveney is in close to Bachelor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O McMacElveney throws a big right hand that misses.
O McMacElveney looking to pass the guard.
O McMacElveney with a flurry of punches that miss.
O McMacElveney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
O McMacElveney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
O McMacElveney connects with a couple of short punches.
O McMacElveney cracks Bachelor with a solid left hand.
O McMacElveney is looking to work some ground and pound but Bachelor has wrist control.
O McMacElveney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O McMacElveney trying to control but Bachelor is working from the bottom.
O McMacElveney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bachelor kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bachelor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O McMacElveney.
O McMacElveney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bachelor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnegan O McMacElveney dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O McMacElveney shoots in looking for a takedown but Bachelor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O McMacElveney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
O McMacElveney scores with a takedown into Bachelor's guard.
O McMacElveney distracts Bachelor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bachelor keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully.
O McMacElveney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O McMacElveney postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bachelor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O McMacElveney, into his guard.
Bachelor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bachelor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bachelor wants to pass the guard but O McMacElveney is keeping the position.
O McMacElveney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bachelor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bachelor throwing strikes but missing.
O McMacElveney controls Bachelor momentarily but Bachelor frees himself.
Bachelor is looking to stand up but O McMacElveney won't let him.
O McMacElveney working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bachelor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bachelor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O McMacElveney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bachelor manages to get himself to full guard.
O McMacElveney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O McMacElveney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bachelor keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully.
Bachelor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O McMacElveney is controlling him.
O McMacElveney thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bachelor can't keep his opponent in guard - O McMacElveney advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bachelor blocking the ground and pound attempt from O McMacElveney.
O McMacElveney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O McMacElveney with the ground and pound but Bachelor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
O McMacElveney with a flurry of punches that miss.
O McMacElveney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
O McMacElveney trying to control but Bachelor is working from the bottom.
O McMacElveney is looking to work some ground and pound but Bachelor has wrist control.
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.
O McMacElveney chips away with some ground and pound.
Bachelor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O McMacElveney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O McMacElveney is working Bachelor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bachelor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O McMacElveney throwing strikes but missing.
O McMacElveney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finnegan O McMacElveney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bachelor keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnegan O McMacElveney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bachelor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
O McMacElveney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
O McMacElveney working for a guillotine from mount but Bachelor is in no mood to give up.
O McMacElveney is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bachelor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
O McMacElveney punching from mount but Bachelor doing a good job of avoiding damage.
O McMacElveney goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bachelor is on top in guard.
Bachelor trying to control the position from guard on top but O McMacElveney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O McMacElveney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bachelor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bachelor trying to control but O McMacElveney is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bachelor preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
O McMacElveney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bachelor is aware though and is defending well.
O McMacElveney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bachelor's guard.
O McMacElveney with a flurry of punches that miss.
O McMacElveney 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.
O McMacElveney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
John Bachelor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney throwing strikes from guard but Bachelor blocks nicely.
Bachelor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bachelor tries to get out of the position.
O McMacElveney wants to control from the top but Bachelor keeps moving.
O McMacElveney drops back looking for a leg! Bachelor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bachelor manages to kick O McMacElveney off! O McMacElveney jumps back into Bachelor's guard.
O McMacElveney wants to control from the top but Bachelor keeps moving.
Finnegan O McMacElveney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O McMacElveney is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney stops Bachelor from standing up.
O McMacElveney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
O McMacElveney trying to control but Bachelor is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Finnegan O McMacElveney was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bachelor enables O McMacElveney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bachelor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bachelor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O McMacElveney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bachelor wants to sweep but no luck.
O McMacElveney throws a big right hand that misses.
Bachelor keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully.
O McMacElveney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O McMacElveney content to stall in guard here.
Finnegan O McMacElveney has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bachelor enables O McMacElveney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bachelor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
O McMacElveney landing with the ground and pound.
O McMacElveney is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnegan O McMacElveney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O McMacElveney winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnegan O McMacElveney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Instant Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswaldo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen In The Ghetto - By Elvis Presley as his entrance music. Instant Fighter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
190 lbs
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195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Instant Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oswaldo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Fighter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters by clinching up.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Fighter digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez has Fighter pressed against the cage, preventing Fighter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Fighter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Fighter lands a body punch.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Fighter throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Fighter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Fighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fighter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Fighter settles back down.
Fighter moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez wants to clinch
and Fighter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fighter punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Fighter back into the cage.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez has Fighter pressed against the cage, preventing Fighter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Fighter.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
Fighter lands a body punch.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fighter wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Fighter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fighter or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fighter or not.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Fighter takes a shot to the head.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Fighter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fighter.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Sanchez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fighter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanchez clinches.
Fighter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Fighter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Fighter is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Fighter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Fighter stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Fighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Fighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Sanchez is stalling here.
Sanchez is looking to control Fighter's arms but Fighter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Fighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Fighter misses with a body punch.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Fighter slips under a jab.
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fighter looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Fighter's body.
Fighter defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Good shot there by Fighter.
Fighter throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Instant Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Fighter counters with a thumping low kick.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Fighter misses
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Fighter misses with a shot to the body
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fighter lands with a right hand.
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Instant Fighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sanchez looks to clinch
and Fighter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fighter doesn't seem phased though.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Fighter throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Fighter scores with a body shot.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Fighter.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Sanchez pushes Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanchez as Fighter tries to tie him up.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Fighter stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Fighter lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Fighter taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fighter blocks an elbow strike.
Oswaldo Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter effectively controlling the action here.
Fighter digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fighter is working Sanchez over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.
Fighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Fighter is working Sanchez over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes Fighter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fighter - that landed with a thud.
Fighter tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Fighter as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fighter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Fighter looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanchez works on Fighter's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Fighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fighter's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Fighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fighter's gas tank.
Fighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter takes a shot to the head.
Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fighter finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Fighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanchez counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter avoiding damage.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswaldo Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Crashing Mashin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Platunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Crashing Mashin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Platunov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crashing Mashin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crashing Mashin prevents Platunov from improving his position.
Platunov moves into full guard.
Platunov is trying to keep Crashing Mashin in close.
Platunov has his foot on Crashing Mashin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crashing Mashin works his way back into a safe position though.
Platunov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Platunov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crashing Mashin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crashing Mashin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crashing Mashin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crashing Mashin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crashing Mashin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Platunov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Platunov working for a submission but Crashing Mashin is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crashing Mashin wants to hold on but Platunov pushes him away.
Platunov throwing strikes here but Crashing Mashin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Crashing Mashin is desperately trying to improve his position but Platunov has a good base and remains in mount.
Crashing Mashin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crashing Mashin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crashing Mashin is trying to control but can't.
Platunov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crashing Mashin actively working from the bottom here.
Platunov wants to pass the guard but Crashing Mashin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crashing Mashin is trying to maintain the position but Platunov is very close to passing his half guard.
Platunov wants to control but Crashing Mashin is keeping him busy.
Crashing Mashin trying to control from the bottom.
Crashing Mashin is trying to get back to full guard.
Crashing Mashin trying to control but Platunov postures up.
Crashing Mashin looking for submissions off his back.
Crashing Mashin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Platunov pulls his head out easily.
Crashing Mashin is breathing heavily.
Platunov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin won't allow Platunov to pass to mount.
Crashing Mashin wants to get back to his feet.
Crashing Mashin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Platunov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Platunov's back!
Crashing Mashin doesn't have the hooks in and Platunov manages to turn into his guard.
Platunov is looking to work some ground and pound but Crashing Mashin has wrist control.
Platunov is pushing down on Crashing Mashin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crashing Mashin is fighting to maintain full guard but Platunov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Platunov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Platunov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Platunov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Platunov lands a big elbow.
Platunov tries to control but Crashing Mashin wriggling away.
Platunov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Platunov wants to take a breather but Crashing Mashin is having none of it.
Platunov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crashing Mashin won't allow Platunov to pass to mount.
Crashing Mashin gets full guard.
Platunov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crashing Mashin has control of Platunov's left arm, preventing Platunov from doing any damage.
Platunov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crashing Mashin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Platunov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crashing Mashin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Platunov has managed to get both his arms back between Crashing Mashin's legs - danger averted.
Crashing Mashin trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crashing Mashin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Platunov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Platunov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Platunov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Platunov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crashing Mashin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Platunov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Platunov 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.
Crashing Mashin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crashing Mashin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crashing Mashin with a nice head shot there.
Crashing Mashin landing with the ground and pound.
Crashing Mashin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Platunov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crashing Mashin is one step ahead there.
Crashing Mashin landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crashing Mashin postures up.
Crashing Mashin is in close to Platunov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crashing Mashin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Platunov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crashing Mashin defends well.
Platunov is breathing heavily.
Crashing Mashin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crashing Mashin thows a big elbow that misses.
Platunov looking to control.
Crashing Mashin stands up over Platunov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crashing Mashin is working Platunov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Platunov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platunov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crashing Mashin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crashing Mashin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crashing Mashin trying to control the position from guard on top but Platunov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crashing Mashin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crashing Mashin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crashing Mashin with a nice head shot there.
Platunov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crashing Mashin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Platunov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crashing Mashin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crashing Mashin stands up over Platunov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Platunov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crashing Mashin manages to get himself to full guard.
Crashing Mashin looking for a guillotine here but Platunov defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platunov trying to control but Crashing Mashin is working from the bottom.
Crashing Mashin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Platunov defends it easily.
Crashing Mashin looking for a guillotine here but Platunov defends easily.
Platunov advances position into side control!
Crashing Mashin is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crashing Mashin is working hard here to advance position.
Crashing Mashin is not content to let Platunov control the position.
Platunov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crashing Mashin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crashing Mashin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Crashing Mashin dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crashing Mashin misses with a takedown attempt
and Platunov counters with a straight right hand.
Crashing Mashin shoots and misses
and Platunov counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Platunov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crashing Mashin uses from the top position.
Crashing Mashin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Platunov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crashing Mashin!
Platunov wants to control the pace but Crashing Mashin is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crashing Mashin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crashing Mashin tries to hold on but Platunov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Platunov looking to finish Crashing Mashin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crashing Mashin!
Platunov with good strikes from the mount here!
Crashing Mashin is trying to escape the mount.
Platunov dominating with strikes here.
Platunov is landing with some decent strikes but Crashing Mashin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Renato Crashing Mashin has been cut.
Platunov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crashing Mashin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crashing Mashin and Platunov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Platunov is looking to take a break and control but Crashing Mashin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Platunov working away.
Platunov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crashing Mashin, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Platunov off and has taken his back!
Crashing Mashin controlling well, preventing Platunov from escaping the position.
Platunov turns into Crashing Mashin and is now in his guard.
Platunov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Platunov wants to control from the top but Crashing Mashin keeps moving.
Crashing Mashin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Platunov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Platunov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Platunov postures up.
Crashing Mashin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platunov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platunov throwing strikes from guard but Crashing Mashin blocks nicely.
Crashing Mashin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crashing Mashin looking for a guillotine here but Platunov defends easily.
Crashing Mashin has his foot on Platunov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Platunov works his way back into a safe position though.
Crashing Mashin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Platunov advances to half guard.
Platunov is keen to just control but Crashing Mashin is a slippery customer.
Platunov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Crashing Mashin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Platunov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Crashing Mashin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Crashing Mashin shrugs it off.
Crashing Mashin wants to control but Platunov is having none of it.
Crashing Mashin is desperately trying to improve his position but Platunov has a good base and remains in mount.
Platunov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Crashing Mashin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Platunov.
Renato Crashing Mashin's cut is getting worse.
Platunov is working for a guillotine from mount but Crashing Mashin frees his head quite easily.
Crashing Mashin tries to lock up and control but Platunov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Platunov lands with some strikes.
Platunov lands a big elbow.
Platunov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crashing Mashin is looking to escape.
Crashing Mashin is desperately trying to improve his position but Platunov has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Platunov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Platunov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ruslan Platunov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Sachz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sachz has chosen Storstadsidyll by Petter as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Sachz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sachz throws an off balance right hand
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Sachz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Sachz.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Sachz tries for a takedown but Scott circles away easily
and Scott counters with a head kick that drops Sachz to the mat! Sachz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Sachz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott finds Sachz's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Sachz flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Scott lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Sachz will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Scott!
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