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IF 11: Total Dominance PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Halman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Gaines will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Halman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halman looks for a takedown but Gaines sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halman.
Gaines moves in looking to clinch but Halman pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaines.
Kamil Halman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaines cracks the inside of Halman's front leg.
Gaines throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaines throws a head kick that Halman semi-blocks.
Gaines thuds his right hand into Halman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gaines.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halman tries for a takedown but Gaines sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Halman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaines tries to clinch but Halman moves out of range.
Halman closes the distance and clinches up with Gaines, looking for a takedown. Halman pushes Gaines against the cage but Gaines circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gaines scores with a spinning back kick!
Gaines connects with a leg kick. Halman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halman has a takedown stuffed.
Gaines is looking to clinch but Halman is avoiding it.
Gaines shoots for a takedown but Halman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Gaines there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gaines tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaines counters with a solid body kick.
Halman is breathing heavily.
Gaines moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gaines.
Halman 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.
Gaines feints and then cracks Halman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halman down.
Gaines lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaines fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaines throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Halman's head.
Gaines connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gaines turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaines gets a clinch.
Gaines manages to break the clinch.
Halman shoots in for a double leg but Gaines sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gaines is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaines connects with a leg kick. Halman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gaines lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaines lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaines scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaines instigates a clinch.
Gaines breaks the clinch.
Halman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gaines scores with a jab to the head.
Gaines catches Halman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaines plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gaines shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halman sprawls well. Halman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gaines gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaines has closed the distance and engaged Halman in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Gaines dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gaines with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaines.
Gaines ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamil Halman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That kick from Gaines tenderised Halman's leg. Halman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaines can pounce on him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Halman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gaines throws a nice head kick!
Halman keeps the fight on the outside.
Gaines gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaines landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaines turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gaines connects with the punch.
Gaines moves into the clinch.
Gaines lands a knee to the head.
Gaines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaines.
Halman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gaines feints and then cracks Halman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halman down.
Halman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gaines is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaines rushes Halman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halman takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaines lands a knee to the head.
Gaines landing knees to the head.
Gaines drops Halman with a big knee straight up the middle! Halman is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Halman is rocked!
It looks like Kamil Halman has been cut.
Gaines lands a big head kick that sends Halman to the canvas! Gaines follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Gaines!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Karkkola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Woolard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppo Karkkola has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Karkkola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyle Woolard!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karkkola slips a jab and a cross from Woolard.
Karkkola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karkkola throws a left and a right that both miss
so Woolard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Woolard passes Karkkola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Woolard decides to stand and escape the position.
Woolard scores with a takedown into Karkkola's guard.
Woolard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Woolard pushing down on Karkkola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karkkola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karkkola tries to get out of the position.
Woolard trying to control the pace.
Karkkola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karkkola won't allow Woolard to pass to mount.
Karkkola is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woolard stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kyle Woolard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Karkkola throws a series of punches but Woolard moves out of range.
Karkkola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Woolard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Woolard.
Woolard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woolard tries to free his leg and advance position but Karkkola is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woolard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Woolard is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Woolard.
A left and a right from Woolard both land. Nice combination.
Woolard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woolard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Woolard just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Woolard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Woolard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Woolard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Woolard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Karkkola taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woolard is staying tight to Karkkola's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woolard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Woolard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Woolard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karkkola's guard.
Woolard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woolard 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.
Woolard tries to free his leg and advance position but Karkkola is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Woolard is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Woolard.
Karkkola throws a combination that misses
and Woolard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woolard scores with a jab. Karkkola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Woolard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Woolard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woolard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karkkola's head.
Seppo Karkkola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woolard scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woolard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Woolard showed some decent athleticism there.
Woolard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karkkola is in trouble now - Woolard has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Woolard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Woolard controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kyle Woolard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Woolard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seppo Karkkola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woolard lands an overhand right.
Karkkola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Woolard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woolard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karkkola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Woolard.
Woolard scores with a jab to the head.
Woolard cracks Karkkola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Woolard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karkkola napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Woolard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Karkkola wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woolard controls the position from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karkkola avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Woolard.
Woolard controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Woolard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Woolard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Woolard lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Karkkola misses.
Karkkola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woolard counters with a straight right hand.
Woolard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Woolard slows the pace down in half guard.
Karkkola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woolard decides to return to a standing position.
Woolard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karkkolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Woolard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Woolard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woolard shoots in and bounces Karkkola off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Woolard wants to pass the guard but Karkkola is keeping the position.
Woolard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Woolard.
Karkkola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woolard misses with the combination.
Woolard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woolard throws a series of punches but Karkkola moves out of range.
Woolard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Woolard controls the position.
Woolard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kyle Woolard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Woolard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karkkolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Woolard looks to land a left hand but Karkkola moved out of range nicely.
Woolard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karkkola's head.
Woolard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Woolard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karkkola's head.
Karkkola gets caught flat footed, as Woolard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Woolard stays in close to Karkkola's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle Woolard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Woolard misses with a two punch combination.
Seppo Karkkola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woolard throws a good cross that connects.
Woolard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karkkola sprawls well initially but Woolard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Woolard passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woolard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Woolard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woolard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Woolard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judah Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin comes to the cage accompanied by lions sleeps tonight. The crowd seem to be enjoying Patterson's choice of entrance music: Tech N9ne - Like Yeah. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Judah Benjamin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Lee Patterson has been cut.
Benjamin misses the shot to the body.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Benjamin both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patterson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benjamin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Patterson wants to hit a switch here but Benjamin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Patterson there!
Benjamin controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson wants to hold on but Benjamin pushes him away.
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.
Patterson can't escape the position.
Benjamin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benjamin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Judah Benjamin just wasn't active enough.
Benjamin misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Patterson throws a combination. Benjamin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Judah Benjamin has been cut.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benjamin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benjamin.
Benjamin stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson looking for a guillotine here but Benjamin defends easily.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson is trying to keep Benjamin in close.
Benjamin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benjamin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Benjamin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benjamin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Benjamin has knocked Patterson down with a huge combo! Benjamin steps away and waves a wobbly Patterson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Patterson. No joy for Benjamin on that attempt.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson tries to keep at a distance but Benjamin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patterson breaks from the clinch.
Benjamin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benjamin somewhat.
Judah Benjamin is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Benjamin's shoulder, as Benjamin tries to avoid the shot.
Judah Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin has managed to clinch.
Benjamin lands a nice uppercut.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benjamin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Patterson has had enough of the clinch but Benjamin keeps him there for the moment.
Benjamin digs a right hand into Patterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patterson's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a knee strike.
Benjamin is pushing Patterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benjamin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patterson or not.
Benjamin lands with a light punch inside.
Benjamin scores with a shoulder strike.
Benjamin has Patterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benjamin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Benjamin.
Patterson gets underhooks to prevent Benjamin's takedown attempt.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Patterson up against the cage.
Benjamin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Patterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Benjamin is trying to drag Patterson to the mat but Patterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patterson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin.
Benjamin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Patterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benjamin tries to bum rush Patterson with a series of wild strikes but Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benjamin scores with a one two! Patterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Lee Patterson's cut even more.
Benjamin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Patterson has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patterson.
Benjamin moves into the clinch successfully.
Benjamin works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Benjamin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
Benjamin looking for a takedown.
Benjamin lands with a short shot to the head.
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benjamin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Patterson working aggressively here.
Patterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benjamin's brow.
Benjamin lands a left hand.
Benjamin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benjamin as Patterson tries to tie him up.
Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benjamin has Patterson pressed against the cage.
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patterson throws a right hand that Benjamin ducks under and follows up with a left that Benjamin also avoids with ease.
Benjamin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benjamin has Patterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Benjamin tries to score a body lock takedown but Patterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Benjamin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Benjamin connects with a body shot.
Benjamin swinging wildly here.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benjamin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benjamin lands a nice uppercut.
Benjamin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Patterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benjamin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Patterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Patterson breaks the clinch.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Benjamin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Patterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benjamin misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benjamin counters by clinching up.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Patterson up against the cage.
Patterson tries to stall but Benjamin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Benjamin.
Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benjamin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Benjamin is pushing Patterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benjamin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benjamin has Patterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benjamin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Benjamin which made him look bad.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patterson as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Benjamin - that landed with a thud.
Benjamin is working for takedown but Patterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benjamin controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin lands a hook that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Benjamin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Patterson is trying to keep an underhook but Benjamin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Patterson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Benjamin wants to pass the guard but Patterson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Benjamin there.
Benjamin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working.
Patterson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson is looking to get back to full guard here but Benjamin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Benjamin stands up and beckons Patterson to his feet.
Patterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Benjamin tries to clinch up.
Benjamin rushes Patterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benjamin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benjamin misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Benjamin clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benjamin misses with a straight right.
Benjamin misses with a combination
and Patterson counters with a shoot takedown. Benjamin fights it but they end up in guard.
Benjamin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benjamin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson cracks Benjamin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benjamin walks into a straight right hand from Patterson.
Benjamin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Benjamin circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Benjamin as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benjamin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Patterson!
Benjamin with good strikes from the mount here!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin controlling from the full mount.
Patterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benjamin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two 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.
Patterson tries to hold on but Benjamin postures up.
Patterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Patterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin controlling the position easily from mount.
Patterson is squirming around, avoiding Benjamin's attempts to control the action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Benjamin content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Patterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Judah Benjamin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Benjamin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benjamin.
Patterson misses with a knee to the head.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benjamin stalling in the clinch.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Patterson.
Patterson is pressed up against the cage. Benjamin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patterson down to the mat. Patterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Benjamin shoots for a takedown but Patterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benjamin looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Benjamin.
Benjamin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benjamin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Patterson is in Benjamin's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Benjamin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patterson distracts Benjamin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benjamin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benjamin tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Benjamin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Patterson has Benjamin in his guard.
Patterson is looking to stand up but Benjamin isn't so interested in that idea.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Benjamin controlling him for the moment.
Judah Benjamin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
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.
Benjamin sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Judah Benjamin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Benjamin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patterson works Benjamin's body with a nice hook.
Benjamin looks for a takedown but Patterson sprawls well.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Patterson backs up against the cage.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage.
Patterson misses with a left hand
and Benjamin counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benjamin.
Benjamin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson trying to control the position but instead, Benjamin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Patterson into the cage.
Benjamin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Benjamin.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benjamin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Benjamin - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judah Benjamin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benjamin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judah Benjamin!
Judah Benjamin retains his super heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Train comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Feuer Frei. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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206 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Train!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Train. Those never looked like landing.
Train defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gaines.
Gaines tries to clinch up
and Train counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Kevin Gaines has been cut.
Train jabs at Gaines's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Train takes a shot to the head.
Train's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaines tries to clinch
and Train counters with a series of strikes. Gaines will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaines darts in trying to clinch
and Train counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Train closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gaines is trying to force a seperation but Train has the dominant position.
Train can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines tries to break the clinch but Train is controlling the position.
Gaines has had enough of the clinch but Train keeps him there for the moment.
Gaines wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Train breaks from the clinch.
Train smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Train misses with a wild body shot.
Gaines looks to clinch
and Train counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaines tries to clinch up
and Train counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gaines tries to circle away but Train has him pinned against the cage.
Train throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gainess head.
Train keeps control of Gaines as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Gaines's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Train breaks from the clinch.
Train clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train manages to break the clinch.
Gaines tries for a takedown but Train circles away easily
letting Train counter with a right hand.
Mike Train is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Train slaps away a takedown attempt from Gaines, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike Train has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Gaines.
Train circles away from the clinch attempt
and Train counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaines looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Train pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Train throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Train just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines tries to clinch but Train moves away
and Train counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Train throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Train counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Train misses with a wild combination.
Gaines closes the distance looking to clinch
and Train counters with a left to the body.
Train lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gaines's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Train connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gaines scrambles back to his feet.
That has opened up Kevin Gaines's cut even more.
Gaines is trying desperately to land a takedown but Train is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gaines.
A combination from Train does no damage.
Train scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Train connects with a jab.
Train throws a series of punches but Gaines moves out of range.
Kevin Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines moves to clinch but Train breaks away
and Train counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines tries to score a power double leg takedown but Train sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaines somewhat.
Train gets a clinch.
Gaines working aggressively here.
Train breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaines tries to clinch up
and Train counters with a low kick, right behind Gaines 's knee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Train throws a right and a left that Gaines avoids nicely.
Gaines fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Train dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Gaines's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Train lands with a good body shot.
Gaines tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Train counters by clinching up.
Gaines tries to circle away but Train has him pinned against the cage.
Train manages to break the clinch.
Train throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Gaines as he checks the leg kick.
Gaines darts in trying to clinch
and Train counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gaines thinking.
Gaines is breathing heavily.
Train connects with a body shot that sends Gaines's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Train connects with a leg kick. Gaines looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Train ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaines walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gaines looks to clinch
and Train counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Train pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaines is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Train.
Train scores with a hook.
The cut above Kevin Gaines's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gaines keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gaines tries to clinch but Train moves away
and Train cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Train scores with a nice strike.
Train slips a jab and a cross from Gaines.
Train is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaines can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train looks to land a combination but Gaines avoids it well.
Jab by Train.
Train closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gaines takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gaines darts in trying to clinch
and Train counters with a two punch combo.
Gaines is rocked!
Train lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Gaines goes down and covers up as Train starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Train!
Mike Train retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Howard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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182 lbs
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Howard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Howard's guard.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howard wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson postures up in Howard's guard and throws a big left but Howard blocks it.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson postures up in Howard's guard and throws a big left but Howard blocks it.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Howard wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson pushing down on Howard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Howard's hands, connecting with Howard's forehead.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howard's head.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howard's head.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Howard sees it coming and defends easily.
Howard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Howard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson throwing shots but Howard is blocking nicely.
Howard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Howard is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson throwing shots but Howard is blocking nicely.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Howard wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson working over Howard with some ground and pound. Howard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Howard's hands, connecting with Howard's forehead.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howard has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Howard defending well though.
Howard taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howard looks gassed!
Howard taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Howard's temple.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Howard taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working over Howard with some ground and pound. Howard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson winds up and cracks Howard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Howard's temple.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Howard has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Howard has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Howard taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Howard wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Howard is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Anderson! Howard is hurt baaadly! Anderson is firing away with more strikes - Howard is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Anderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ookami Taylor (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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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Mata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ookami Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor tries to land a leg kick but Mata saw it coming and moves away.
Mata drops Taylor with a beautiful combination! Taylor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mata is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ookami Taylor has been cut.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
Taylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mata stuffs the takedown.
A cross from Mata lands.
Taylor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mata cracks Taylor's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Taylor slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Mata can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Mata!
Jose Mata retains his middleweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slim Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoichi Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Slim Star has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shoichi Kosugi !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosugi with a poor takedown
and Star counters with a nice uppercut.
Star wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Star stuns Kosugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kosugi misses with a takedown
and Star counters with a nice uppercut.
Star feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kosugi sprawling to the canvas! Kosugi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Star finish him?!
Kosugi is rocked!
It looks like Shoichi Kosugi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star lands a big uppercut and Kosugi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kosugi looks OK. Star waves Kosugi back to his feet!
Kosugi is still on wobbly legs! Can Star finish him?
Kosugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kosugi looks gassed!
Star walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kosugi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Star swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kosugi 's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Star!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Setsuko Sasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eros Wes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eros Wes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Setsuko Sasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eros Wes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wes is trying to control the position but Sasaki postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wes is pulling down on Sasaki's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eros Wes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sasaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wes can't do much from the bottom here.
Sasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Wes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wes is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wes throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Sasaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sasaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wes struggling a bit here.
Wes is looking for a sweep.
Wes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sasaki is controlling him well.
Wes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wes keeps working.
Sasaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wes is trying to control Sasaki's posture but Sasaki avoids it.
Sasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sasaki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Sasaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sasaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wes is not content to let Sasaki control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wes struggling a bit here.
Wes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sasaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sasaki.
Wes gets back to half 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.
Sasaki stops Wes from getting back to his feet.
Wes looks gassed!
Sasaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Sasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wes defending well though.
Wes is looking to control Sasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wes avoid being mounted?
Sasaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wes is looking to improve his position.
Sasaki trying to pass the guard but Wes defending well.
Sasaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Wes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Setsuko Sasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Sasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wes throws a front kick aimed at Sasaki's knee but Sasaki avoids it well.
Wes tries to close the distance and clinch but Sasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Sasaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wes is trying to control the action in half guard but Sasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sasaki won't allow Wes to pass to mount.
Sasaki is looking to control Wes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sasaki avoid being mounted?
Wes prevents Sasaki from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sasaki moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sasaki keeping moving, preventing Wes from controlling successfully.
Sasaki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sasaki working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Wes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wes is looking to work some ground and pound but Sasaki has wrist control.
Wes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sasaki keeping moving, preventing Wes from controlling successfully.
Sasaki keeping full guard, as Wes tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eros Wes.
Wes misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wes tries to bum rush Sasaki with a series of wild strikes but Sasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wes darts in trying to clinch
and Sasaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wes won't be happy with that.
Sasaki is looking to take a break and control but Wes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wes is looking for a sweep.
Sasaki tries for a kimura but Wes is defending well.
Sasaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wes has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wes dodges the ground and pound from Sasaki.
Sasaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wes has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Sasaki crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Wes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wes regains half guard.
Wes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sasaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Setsuko Sasaki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Wes stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki is trying to control but can't.
Wes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wes seems to be working for a kimura but Sasaki defends the submission attempt.
Sasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Setsuko Sasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sasaki is looking for a sweep. Wes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two 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.
Sasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wes pulls his head out easily.
Wes is looking to take a break and control but Sasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sasaki.
Wes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wes lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sasaki!
Sasaki tries to reverse the position but Wes maintains control.
Wes looking to control but Sasaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wes working for a submission but Sasaki is keeping him at bay.
Sasaki tries to hold on but Wes postures up.
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.
Sasaki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wes punching from mount but Sasaki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wes looking to control but Sasaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wes controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wes thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eros Wes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Setsuko Sasaki!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cris Ames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Moskau. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
130 lbs
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130 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cris Ames!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ames gets caught flat footed, as Vanovcan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vanovcan pushing down on Ames's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vanovcan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ames does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ames tries to get to full guard but Vanovcan has control of the leg.
Vanovcan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ames.
Vanovcan trying to work for an americana but Ames has managed to regain full guard.
Ames has his foot on Vanovcan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanovcan works his way back into a safe position though.
Vanovcan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ames manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vanovcan has Ames in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ames chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanovcan wants to stand but Ames is controlling the position.
Vanovcan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ames defends well.
Vanovcan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ames advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vanovcan actively working from the bottom here.
Ames seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vanovcan has hold of Ames's hands but Ames slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vanovcan taking some punishment here, with Ames in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ames lands a nice short elbow.
Vanovcan manages to get to full guard.
Vanovcan is looking for a triangle here but Ames uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ames wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vanovcan, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ames in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ames working the ground and pound.
Vanovcan is looking to reverse the position.
Ames looks up at the clock and then as Vanovcan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ames smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ames working the ground and pound.
Vanovcan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from Vanovcan.
Ames is looking to improve his position.
Ames is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vanovcan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vanovcan trying to control from half guard but Ames is working away.
Vanovcan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ames has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ames moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ames looking for a sweep. Not yet Ames, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ames is on top in guard.
Ames has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vanovcan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ames gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ames scoring with some ground and pound.
Ames with a nice head shot there.
Ames postures up and lands a big shot to Vanovcan's brow.
Ames cracks Vanovcan with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ames drops back looking for a leg! Vanovcan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vanovcan manages to kick Ames off! Ames jumps back into Vanovcan's guard.
Vanovcan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ames passes into half guard.
Vanovcan wants to control but Ames is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ames scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vanovcan is looking for a sweep. Ames is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ames is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanovcan is looking to control Ames's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vanovcan avoid being mounted?
Ames is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanovcan sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Ames dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ames circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanovcan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanovcan decides to pull guard.
Vanovcan wants to get back to his feet but Ames is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vanovcan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ames defends it easily.
Ames sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vanovcan's guard.
Ames prevents Vanovcan from standing back up.
Ames slips a nice elbow through Vanovcan's hands, connecting with Vanovcan's forehead.
Ames lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ames lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ames is working for a kimura but Vanovcan is defending it quite comfortably.
Vanovcan gets full guard.
Vanovcan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ames doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ames manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vanovcan has his foot on Ames's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ames works his way back into a safe position though.
Vanovcan is breathing heavily.
Ames makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ames slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vanovcan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ames gets full guard.
Vanovcan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ames manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vanovcan manages to get himself to full guard.
Ames distracts Vanovcan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ames scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ames postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ames with a nice head shot there.
Ames pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanovcan is keeping the position for now.
Vanovcan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ames is aware though and is defending well.
Ames postures up and lands a big shot to Vanovcan's brow.
Ames is posturing up here but Vanovcan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ames tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ames has to tap! Slick submission there by Vanovcan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justina Vanovcan!
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