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SFF 72: Back on Track PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey De St Aldemar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Koers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by . Jake Koers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geoffrey De St Aldemar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Koers!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koers tries for a takedown but De St Aldemar circles away easily
and De St Aldemar counters with a straight right hand.
Koers tries to score a power double leg takedown but De St Aldemar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koers somewhat.
Koers is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De St Aldemar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koers.
Koers tries to free his leg and advance position but De St Aldemar is retaining full guard.
Koers works over De St Aldemar with some ground and pound from guard.
De St Aldemar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koers trying to control the position from guard on top but De St Aldemar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De St Aldemar is looking for a triangle but Koers pushes his legs off easily.
De St Aldemar looking for a guillotine here but Koers defends easily.
Koers wants to control from the top but De St Aldemar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De St Aldemar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Koers trying to control but De St Aldemar is working from the bottom.
De St Aldemar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koers is one step ahead there.
Koers wants to control from the top but De St Aldemar keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Koers was stalling too much, according to the referee.
De St Aldemar misses with a left hand
and Koers counters with a nice double leg into side control. De St Aldemar won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koers is working De St Aldemar over with some ground and pound from side control.
De St Aldemar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Koers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koers working the ground and pound.
Koers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De St Aldemar is rocked!
Koers grinds an elbow into De St Aldemar's temple.
Oh De St Aldemar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koers landing strikes.
Koers scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh De St Aldemar is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Koers can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Koers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Chesser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto von Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto von Goldstein told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Chesser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto von Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chesser rushes von Goldstein and presses him up against the cage.
von Goldstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chesser.
von Goldstein is pressed up against the cage. Chesser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag von Goldstein down to the mat. von Goldstein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
von Goldstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chesser's half guard.
von Goldstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chesser's head.
von Goldstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
von Goldstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
von Goldstein moves into full mount! Chesser won't be happy about that!
von Goldstein lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein controlling from mount.
Chesser manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Chesser, under a barage of strikes from von Goldstein.
Chesser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chesser trying to hold on to von Goldstein's head to control him but von Goldstein postures up.
von Goldstein stalling.
Chesser is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chesser won't allow von Goldstein to pass to mount.
von Goldstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chesser does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chesser trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chesser looks to clinch
and von Goldstein counters with a two punch combo.
Chesser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and von Goldstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Chesser is letting von Goldstein control him for a moment.
von Goldstein throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
von Goldstein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chesser tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but von Goldstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
von Goldstein trying to control the action but Chesser is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
von Goldstein is looking to take a break and control but Chesser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chesser tries to bench press von Goldstein off him but von Goldstein keeps the position.
Chesser struggling a bit here.
von Goldstein working the strikes but Chesser uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
von Goldstein is looking to stall here but Chesser recovers full 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.
von Goldstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chesser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
von Goldstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
von Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Chesser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Goldstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto von Goldstein 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.
Chesser is looking to score with low kicks.
Chesser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and von Goldstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chesser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chesser tries for a takedown but von Goldstein circles away easily
and von Goldstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chesser shoots and misses
and von Goldstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Chesser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chesser misses with a combination
and Chesser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chesser misses with a hook
and von Goldstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
von Goldstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
von Goldstein drops an elbow to the side of Chesser's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with von Goldstein in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chesser taking some punishment here, with von Goldstein in his half guard.
Nice strikes from von Goldstein there.
von Goldstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
von Goldstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
von Goldstein is keen to just control but Chesser is a slippery customer.
von Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chesser is trying is best to control the position here.
von Goldstein controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Otto von Goldstein.
Chesser doesn't succeed with the takedown
and von Goldstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
von Goldstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chesser with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chesser blocking the ground and pound attempt from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chesser defending well though.
Chesser wants to improve his position but von Goldstein is controlling well.
von Goldstein trying to control from Chesser's half guard. Chesser has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
von Goldstein 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.
von Goldstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chesser's head.
Otto von Goldstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chesser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
von Goldstein is working Chesser over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
von Goldstein wants to control from the top but Chesser keeps moving.
Chesser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Chesser keeping moving, preventing von Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Chesser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
von Goldstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Chesser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in von Goldstein's guard.
von Goldstein 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.
von Goldstein controls Chesser momentarily but Chesser frees himself.
von Goldstein pulls Chesser in close to prevent any damage.
Chesser got a little sloppy there for a moment and von Goldstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chesser has managed to get both his arms back between von Goldstein's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto von Goldstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
von Goldstein throws a shot from downtown. Chesser moves away and avoids it.
von Goldstein connects with a jab.
Chesser misses with a takedown
letting von Goldstein counter with a right hand.
von Goldstein lands with a cross.
A left lands for von Goldstein.
Chesser tries to work over von Goldstein's front leg with a kick but von Goldstein checks it.
Chesser has his takedown stuffed
and Chesser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chesser shoots and misses
and von Goldstein counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Chesser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chesser moves forwards but von Goldstein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chesser swings away with a body shot that misses
and von Goldstein counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesser manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
von Goldstein controlling the action here.
von Goldstein is trying to control. Chesser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
von Goldstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chesser defending well though.
von Goldstein misses with a head shot. Chesser uses the momentum to regain guard.
von Goldstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Otto von Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
von Goldstein is stalling in the full guard.
Chesser wants to get back to his feet but von Goldstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Otto von Goldstein was stalling too much, according to the referee.
von Goldstein stuns Chesser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesser tries to clinch
and von Goldstein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for von Goldstein.
Tim Chesser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Goldstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chesser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chesser wants to stand up but von Goldstein is controlling him.
Chesser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
von Goldstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
von Goldstein throwing strikes from guard but Chesser blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chesser is keeping the position for now.
von Goldstein not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tim Chesser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Otto von Goldstein hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chesser looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for von Goldstein!
von Goldstein holds on for dear life, controlling Chesser's posture momentarily.
Chesser goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now von Goldstein is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto von Goldstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got von Goldstein 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto von Goldstein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selma Semlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Instant Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selma Semlan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Selma Semlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Instant Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semlan looks to clinch
enabling Fighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Semlan moves out of range of the leg kick from Fighter.
Semlan throws a leg kick
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Fighter throws a chopping leg kick but Semlan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semlan tries to clinch up
and Fighter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Semlan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Semlan tries to clinch but Fighter moves away
and Fighter counters with a head kick that drops Semlan to the mat! Semlan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Semlan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter throws a quick head kick that knocks Semlan silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Fighter is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Instant Fighter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tirawit Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaniqua Gorbdinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorbdinkle has chosen The Way I Feel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tirawit Kokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaniqua Gorbdinkle!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbdinkle misses with a takedown
letting Kokin counter with a right hand.
Kokin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gorbdinkle misses with a hook
and Kokin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Gorbdinkle misses
enabling Kokin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorbdinkle throws a head kick that misses
and Kokin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kokin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorbdinkle.
Gorbdinkle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kokin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Gorbdinkle misses
and Kokin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorbdinkle shoots and misses
and Kokin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kokin.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaniqua Gorbdinkle.
Gorbdinkle pushes Kokin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kokin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gorbdinkle looks gassed!
Kokin prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokin.
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
Kokin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorbdinkle or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
Kokin presses Gorbdinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokin is leaning against Gorbdinkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kokin digs a right hand into Gorbdinkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorbdinkle's gas tank.
Gorbdinkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokin.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot.
Kokin lands a right hand.
A short right from Kokin.
Kokin gets through Gorbdinkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kokin lands a right hand.
Kokin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gorbdinkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kokin avoids it.
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
Kokin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kokin.
Kokin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Kokin works on Gorbdinkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Kokin gets through Gorbdinkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kokin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kokin scores with a shoulder strike.
Gorbdinkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Kokin - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorbdinkle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a body shot.
Kokin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kokin is working Gorbdinkle over against the cage.
Gorbdinkle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kokin smiles and moves away.
Gorbdinkle takes one to the side of the head.
Kokin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kokin lands with a straight right. Gorbdinkle didn't see that one coming.
Gorbdinkle swings widly with a right hand
and Kokin counters with a leg kick.
Gorbdinkle throws a head kick that misses
and Kokin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Kokin.
A low kick from Gorbdinkle misses
and Kokin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gorbdinkle thinking.
A jab from Kokin finds it's way through Gorbdinkle's defenses.
Kokin feints a jab promting Gorbdinkle to slip. Kokin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gorbdinkle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokin thuds his right hand into Gorbdinkle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kokin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kokin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Kokin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Kokin misses with the head strike.
Gorbdinkle tries to land a knee to the head but Kokin blocks with his arms.
Gorbdinkle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kokin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gorbdinkle tries to pull guard but Kokin won't allow it.
Gorbdinkle has Kokin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kokin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kokin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
A short body shot lands from Kokin as the two fighters clinch.
Gorbdinkle is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kokin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gorbdinkle.
Gorbdinkle takes a shot to the head.
Kokin is leaning against Gorbdinkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kokin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kokin lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a left hand.
Gorbdinkle is trying to drag Kokin to the mat but Kokin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kokin is working Gorbdinkle over against the cage.
Kokin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorbdinkle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kokin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kokin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kokin lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokin.
Kokin lands a right hand.
Gorbdinkle is looking to control Kokin's arms but Kokin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gorbdinkle has his back to the cage.
Kokin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorbdinkle or not.
Kokin lands an uppercut.
Kokin lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kokin pushes Gorbdinkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Gorbdinkle tries to pull guard but Kokin won't allow it.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot.
Kokin lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tirawit Kokin 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.
Kokin lands the left hand.
Gorbdinkle misses with a shot to the body
and Kokin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokin closes the distance and pushes Gorbdinkle back into the cage.
Gorbdinkle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kokin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kokin is pressed up against the cage. Gorbdinkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kokin down to the mat. Kokin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gorbdinkle wants to clinch
and Gorbdinkle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kokin clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorbdinkle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kokin.
Kokin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kokin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokin working aggressively here.
Kokin has a couple of punches blocked by Gorbdinkle.
Tirawit Kokin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gorbdinkle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kokin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaniqua Gorbdinkle.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull guard.
Gorbdinkle is breathing heavily.
Kokin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorbdinkle struggles to land a body shot inside as Kokin controls his hands.
Kokin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorbdinkle can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Kokin.
A nice left hand lands by Kokin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kokin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokin.
Kokin gets underhooks to prevent Gorbdinkle's takedown attempt.
Kokin lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokin lands with a short shot to the head.
Kokin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gorbdinkle.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kokin lands a right hand.
Kokin lands with a right to the head.
Kokin lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kokin - that landed with a thud.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kokin.
Kokin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Kokin.
Kokin lands a nice uppercut.
Kokin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorbdinkle or not.
Kokin lands an uppercut.
Kokin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kokin blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kokin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kokin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kokin digs a right hand into Gorbdinkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorbdinkle's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot.
Kokin lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Kokin.
Kokin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kokin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kokin is pressed up against the cage. Gorbdinkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kokin down to the mat. Kokin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kokin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kokin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull guard.
Kokin gets underhooks to prevent Gorbdinkle's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Kokin as the two fighters clinch.
Kokin lands an uppercut.
Kokin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokin.
Kokin lands with a left to the head.
Gorbdinkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kokin walks away with a smile on his face. Gorbdinkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A low kick from Gorbdinkle is predictable there
and Kokin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorbdinkle drops his hands momentarily and Kokin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gorbdinkle throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kokin.
Shaniqua Gorbdinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorbdinkle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kokin as he avoids it easily.
Kokin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorbdinkle. That did some damage!
Kokin stuns Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a good jab.
Kokin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kokin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gorbdinkle misses with a double jab
and Kokin counters with an outside leg kick.
Kokin lands a nice hook to Gorbdinkle's body. Gorbdinkle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kokin lands a jab to the head.
Kokin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorbdinkle on the side of the head.
Gorbdinkle throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kokin moves into the clinch successfully.
Gorbdinkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Kokin avoids the damage to the body.
Kokin works on Gorbdinkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Gorbdinkle tries to pull guard but Kokin won't allow it.
Good body shot from Kokin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
Gorbdinkle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kokin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Kokin.
Kokin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kokin is leaning against Gorbdinkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Kokin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kokin.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Kokin.
Kokin is working Gorbdinkle over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tirawit Kokin 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. This is the final round!
Kokin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gorbdinkle. Gorbdinkle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gorbdinkle throws a sloppy head kick
and Kokin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kokin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gorbdinkle jumps guard but Kokin stands there with Gorbdinkle around his waist. Gorbdinkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Kokin.
Kokin lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Gorbdinkle wants a takedown.
Kokin presses Gorbdinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kokin gets through Gorbdinkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kokin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull guard.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaniqua Gorbdinkle.
Kokin lands a shoulder strike.
Kokin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kokin gets underhooks to prevent Gorbdinkle's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Kokin.
Good body shot from Kokin.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Kokin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kokin lands a nice uppercut.
Kokin lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Kokin - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin lands a body shot.
Kokin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Kokin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorbdinkle or not.
A body shot lands from Kokin.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
A short uppercut from Kokin.
Gorbdinkle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokin.
A right hand to the body from Kokin.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
Kokin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gorbdinkle.
Kokin lands an uppercut.
Kokin gets through Gorbdinkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokin.
Kokin works on Gorbdinkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Kokin lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokin.
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kokin.
Gorbdinkle tries to circle away but Kokin has him pinned against the cage.
Kokin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gorbdinkle.
Kokin works on Gorbdinkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Kokin lands a body shot.
Kokin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kokin pushes Gorbdinkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kokin.
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Kokin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokin.
A nice left hand lands by Kokin.
Kokin is working Gorbdinkle over against the cage.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kokin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Kokin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokin gets through Gorbdinkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kokin.
A nice left hand lands by Kokin.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaniqua Gorbdinkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kokin.
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
Kokin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kokin.
Gorbdinkle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kokin prevents it.
Kokin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gorbdinkle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kokin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kokin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kokin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kokin.
A short left from Kokin.
Kokin presses Gorbdinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokin pushes Gorbdinkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokin lands a left hand.
Kokin lands with a right to the head.
Kokin lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
A hook to the body from Kokin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokin lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kokin pushes Gorbdinkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kokin lands a shoulder strike.
Kokin lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokin.
Gorbdinkle tries to pull guard but Kokin holds him up against the cage and eventually Gorbdinkle drops back down to his feet.
Gorbdinkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kokin walks away with a smile on his face. Gorbdinkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kokin digs a good body shot into Gorbdinkle's ribs.
Tirawit Kokin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorbdinkle throws a sloppy head kick
and Kokin moves into the clinch.
Gorbdinkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gorbdinkle is trying to break the clinch but Kokin has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kokin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gorbdinkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kokin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Kokin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tirawit Kokin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kokin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tirawit Kokin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Hamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku's entrance music is The Prodigy - Girls (sexy girls mix). A fine choice. 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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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Hamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rausku fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hamasaki clobbers Rausku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rausku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hamasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Hamasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamasaki lands a jab to Rausku's midsection.
Rausku misses with a takedown attempt - Hamasaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvi Rausku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rausku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hamasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rausku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki lands a nice hook to Rausku's body. Rausku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamasaki has Rausku up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamasaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hamasaki pushes Rausku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hamasaki - that landed with a thud.
Hamasaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Hamasaki misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Hamasaki.
A nice left hand lands by Hamasaki.
Rausku tries to pull guard but Hamasaki won't allow it.
Rausku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hamasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rausku backwards.
Hamasaki lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Arvi Rausku has been cut.
Rausku tries to pull guard but Hamasaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Rausku drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamasaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki lands a nice elbow.
Rausku blocks an elbow strike from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki is working Rausku over against the cage.
Rausku is breathing heavily.
Hamasaki lands a shot to the body.
Hamasaki lands with a left to the head.
Rausku fails to pull guard.
Hamasaki lands a right hand.
Hamasaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hamasaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rausku is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamasaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rausku back to the cage. Hamasaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki lands a nice shot that snaps Rausku's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Hamasaki.
Rausku blocks a jab.
Rausku tries to move into range but Hamasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamasaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A right-left combo lands from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki punishes Rausku's body with a nice straight punch.
Hamasaki jabs Rausku right on the nose. Rausku blinks but takes it well.
Rausku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Rausku's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamasaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hamasaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rausku counters with a shoot takedown. Hamasaki fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki controls Rausku momentarily but Rausku frees himself.
Hamasaki 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.
Hamasaki keeping moving, preventing Rausku from controlling successfully.
Hamasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Hamasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arvi Rausku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rausku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rausku wants to pass to mount but Hamasaki is defending the position.
Rausku is trying to work for a kimura but Hamasaki is defending well.
Hamasaki keeping control of the position.
Rausku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamasaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rausku.
Hamasaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rausku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki is controlling Rausku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rausku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hamasaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Hamasaki has hold of Rausku's hands but Rausku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hamasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rausku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamasaki wants to improve his position but Rausku is controlling well.
Rausku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamasaki's head.
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.
Hamasaki trying to control here.
Hamasaki is staying active underneath Rausku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rausku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamasaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rausku.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rausku trying to control from Hamasaki's half guard. Hamasaki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hamasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rausku advances to half guard.
Hamasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rausku scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rausku seems to be working for a kimura but Hamasaki defends the submission attempt.
Rausku is looking to take a break and control but Hamasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rausku 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.
Rausku is trying to work for a kimura but Hamasaki is defending well.
Rausku prevents Hamasaki from improving his position.
Rausku is trying to control. Hamasaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Hamasaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rausku.
Hamasaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rausku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rausku drops an elbow to the side of Hamasaki's head.
Rausku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hamasaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hamasaki is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rausku is working for a kimura but Hamasaki is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvi Rausku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arvi Rausku's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rausku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rausku blocks the body kick.
Rausku throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rausku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rausku is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hamasaki's half guard.
Rausku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hamasaki is not content to let Rausku control the position.
Rausku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rausku is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hamasaki as he works his way to full guard.
Rausku trying to control but Hamasaki is working from the bottom.
Rausku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hamasaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rausku has Hamasaki in his guard.
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 is looking for a triangle but Hamasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Rausku keeping moving, preventing Hamasaki from controlling successfully.
Rausku uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamasaki misses the target.
Hamasaki lands a body shot.
Barry Hamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rausku moves away from the strike by Hamasaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki is looking to clinch but Rausku is avoiding it.
Hamasaki tries to clinch up but Rausku circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamasaki misses with a left hand
and Rausku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Rausku counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rausku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamasaki has hold of Rausku's hands but Rausku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rausku wants to control but Hamasaki is keeping him busy.
Hamasaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rausku.
Rausku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rausku is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rausku is looking for a kimura but Hamasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rausku to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rausku thows a huge punch but Hamasaki dodges it nicely.
Hamasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Rausku is looking for a kimura but Hamasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rausku to get the leverage.
Rausku is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rausku sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hamasaki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvi Rausku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rausku 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvi Rausku!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrath Ofthegods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Platunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Platunov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrath Ofthegods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Platunov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ofthegods gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ruslan Platunov has been cut.
Platunov drags the fight down to the ground.
Ofthegods postures up in Platunov's guard and throws a big left but Platunov blocks it.
Ofthegods won't allow Platunov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Platunov is on top in guard.
Ofthegods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Platunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Platunov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ofthegods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Platunov landing some decent shots from guard.
Platunov advances position into side control!
Ofthegods sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ofthegods wants to control but Platunov is keeping busy.
Platunov passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Platunov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Platunov looks up at the clock and then as Ofthegods takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Platunov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Platunov trying to control the action but Ofthegods is working from the bottom.
Platunov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ofthegods takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ofthegods prevents Platunov from moving into mount.
Ofthegods sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Platunov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ofthegods is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Ofthegods is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Platunov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Platunov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Platunov trying to control from half guard but Ofthegods is working away.
Platunov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ofthegods slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ofthegods keeping full guard, as Platunov tries to pass.
Ofthegods 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.
Platunov throws a big right hand that misses.
Platunov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ofthegods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Platunov scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ofthegods 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ofthegods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Platunov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ofthegods sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Platunov is looking for a kimura here.
Platunov lands strikes from half guard.
Platunov moves into full mount! Ofthegods won't be happy about that!
Platunov fails to move to back control.
Ofthegods 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Platunov is keen to just control but Ofthegods is a slippery customer.
Ofthegods is looking for a sweep. Platunov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Platunov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ofthegods might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Ofthegods is looking for a sweep. Platunov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Platunov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Platunov trying to mount his opponent but Ofthegods defends it.
Ofthegods looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ofthegods is breathing heavily.
Platunov is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Platunov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ofthegods has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Platunov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Platunov's cut.
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.
Platunov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ofthegods is fighting off a takedown attempt but Platunov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ofthegods to the mat. Ofthegods regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Platunov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ofthegods is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Platunov, into his guard.
Ofthegods trying to control the position from guard on top but Platunov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Platunov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ofthegods can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ofthegods has gone for a leg lock! Platunov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ofthegods's guard.
Ofthegods trying to control the position.
Ruslan Platunov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ofthegods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Platunov defends well.
Platunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ofthegods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Platunov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ofthegods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Platunov is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Platunov prevents Ofthegods from getting back to his feet.
Ofthegods knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Platunov on the ground.
Platunov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Platunov forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platunov wants to pass the guard but Ofthegods is defending well.
Platunov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Platunov is looking for a kimura but Ofthegods is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Platunov to get the leverage.
Platunov is working for a submission of some sort.
Ofthegods won't allow Platunov to pass to mount.
Platunov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ofthegods!
Platunov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ofthegods is looking to escape.
Platunov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ofthegods is desperately trying to improve his position but Platunov has a good base and remains in mount.
Platunov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ofthegods has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ofthegods is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Platunov controlling his opponent.
Platunov looking for a guillotine from mount but Ofthegods is having none of it.
Ofthegods is trying desperately to improve position.
Ofthegods tries to lock up and control but Platunov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ofthegods tries to reverse the position but Platunov maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ofthegods sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Platunov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ofthegods is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ruslan Platunov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jori Jujipallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by In The Ghetto - By Elvis Presley. Jujipallo has chosen The Mean Kitty Song as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oswaldo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Jujipallo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Jujipallo with a nice body shot.
Sanchez pushes Jujipallo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Jujipallo fails to pull guard.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jujipallo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jujipallo backwards.
Sanchez gets through Jujipallo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Jujipallo is rocked!
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jujipallo is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Jujipallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oswaldo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jori Jujipallo.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Jujipallo seems to have recovered his senses.
Jujipallo looks gassed!
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jujipallos head.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jujipallo to his knees! Sanchez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oswaldo Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finnegan O McMacElveney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Soininvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think O McMacElveney might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Way I Feel. Osmo Soininvaara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Finnegan O McMacElveney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Soininvaara!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O McMacElveney feints and as Soininvaara raises his hands in defense, O McMacElveney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
O McMacElveney wants to control from the top but Soininvaara keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O McMacElveney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O McMacElveney looking to sit in guard and control but Soininvaara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
O McMacElveney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O McMacElveney looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Soininvaara wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney is working for a kimura here but Soininvaara manages to reverse the position and he's now in O McMacElveney's guard.
Soininvaara preventing the sweep.
O McMacElveney trying to control the position.
O McMacElveney throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soininvaara uses it to pass to side control.
O McMacElveney tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Soininvaara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
O McMacElveney working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soininvaara with good strikes from the mount here!
O McMacElveney is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soininvaara controlling the pace for now.
O McMacElveney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feeble punches landing from O McMacElveney - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
O McMacElveney is looking to improve his position but Soininvaara isn't that keen on the idea.
O McMacElveney is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Soininvaara controlling from the full mount.
O McMacElveney working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O McMacElveney wants to hold on but Soininvaara pushes him away.
O McMacElveney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Soininvaara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O McMacElveney shoots in looking for a takedown but Soininvaara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O McMacElveney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Soininvaara as O McMacElveney shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O McMacElveney.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnegan O McMacElveney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O McMacElveney throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soininvaara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. O McMacElveney is in Soininvaara's guard.
O McMacElveney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
O McMacElveney stopping the sweep attempt from Soininvaara.
O McMacElveney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soininvaara has control of O McMacElveney's left arm, preventing O McMacElveney from doing any damage.
O McMacElveney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney throwing strikes from guard but Soininvaara blocks nicely.
O McMacElveney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O McMacElveney drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soininvaara dives on top into guard.
Soininvaara preventing the sweep.
O McMacElveney controls Soininvaara momentarily but Soininvaara frees himself.
O McMacElveney working for submissions but it's allowed Soininvaara to get to half guard.
O McMacElveney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soininvaara passes to side control.
O McMacElveney tries to improve position but can't.
O McMacElveney is trying to control Soininvaara's posture but Soininvaara avoids it.
O McMacElveney is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Soininvaara is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
O McMacElveney bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
O McMacElveney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney throws a big right hand that misses.
O McMacElveney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soininvaara looking to hit a scissor sweep but O McMacElveney is one step ahead there.
O McMacElveney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soininvaara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O McMacElveney.
O McMacElveney postures up in Soininvaara's guard and throws a big left but Soininvaara blocks it.
O McMacElveney looking to pass the guard.
O McMacElveney works a leg free and moves into 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.
O McMacElveney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soininvaara sees it coming and defends easily.
O McMacElveney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soininvaara's head.
Soininvaara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from O McMacElveney.
Soininvaara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O McMacElveney looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Finnegan O McMacElveney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Soininvaara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soininvaara.
O McMacElveney throws the kick towards the body but Soininvaara avoids it.
Soininvaara leaves O McMacElveney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soininvaara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O McMacElveney.
Nice straight punches there by Soininvaara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soininvaara.
O McMacElveney shoots in looking for a takedown but Soininvaara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O McMacElveney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnegan O McMacElveney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soininvaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O McMacElveney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O McMacElveney throws a push kick but Soininvaara slaps the foot to one side.
O McMacElveney shoots in looking for a takedown. Soininvaara tries to sprawl out of it but O McMacElveney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soininvaara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soininvaara throws a jab when O McMacElveney was well out of range.
O McMacElveney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soininvaara circles away.
O McMacElveney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soininvaara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
O McMacElveney won't allow Soininvaara to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soininvaara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finnegan O McMacElveney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O McMacElveney is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soininvaara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soininvaara has escaped and now he's on top!
Soininvaara 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.
O McMacElveney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O McMacElveney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O McMacElveney throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soininvaara uses it to pass to side control.
Soininvaara taking a breather here.
O McMacElveney is trying to get back to half guard.
Soininvaara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney manages to get back to half guard.
O McMacElveney is looking for a sweep. Soininvaara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soininvaara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Soininvaara looking to control but O McMacElveney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O McMacElveney tries to lock up and control but Soininvaara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Soininvaara prevents O McMacElveney from getting the reversal.
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.
Soininvaara content just to control the position here.
O McMacElveney is trying to escape the mount.
Soininvaara controlling the position easily from mount.
O McMacElveney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmo Soininvaara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soininvaara 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Soininvaara!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patch Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man Zend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zend has chosen Get Up as his entrance music. Patch Garcia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patch Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Man Zend!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia is looking to slow Zend down with leg kicks.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zend cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Garcia.
Zend looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zend takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy body kick from Garcia
and Zend counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia lands a jab to Zend's midsection.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Zend is out of range.
Zend misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Man Zend has been cut.
Zend checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcia lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zend is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Zend throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garcia cracks Zend with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zend looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Garcia finish him?
Zend is rocked!
Garcia cracks Zend with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patch Garcia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hektor Bombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ching Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bombard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bonaparte - Boycott Everything . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hektor Bombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ching Low!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombard cracks a nice hook into Low's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Low.
Bombard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Low.
Bombard throws a good cross that connects.
Low avoids the body shot from Bombard.
Hektor Bombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Low throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bombard.
Low attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Low throws the kick towards the body but Bombard avoids it.
Low throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bombard's head.
Bombard looks to score with a jab to the body but Low is just out of range.
Bombard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Low counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombard scores with a decent looking hook.
Low shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bombard checks a low kick from Low.
Low tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bombard is able to avoid easily.
Bombard moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bombard.
Bombard blocking some punches.
A short right from Bombard.
Low jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bombard walks away with a smile on his face. Low gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bombard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bombard misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low misses with an uppercut
and Bombard counters with a nice uppercut.
Low walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bombard blocks a head kick by Low.
Low motions for Bombard to come forward. Low throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Low throws a leg kick but Bombard moved away.
Bombard avoids the head kick by Low.
Bombard misses with an uppercut
and Low counters with a slapping leg kick.
Low on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bombard wants to clinch up but Low keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low misses with a kick to the body.
Bombard doesn't manage to clinch there - Low circles away.
Bombard throws a shot from downtown. Low moves away and avoids it.
Low misses with a hook.
Low moves out of range as Bombard strikes.
Bombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Low.
Low missing with a left hand there. Bombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Low misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big left from Bombard misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bombard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bombard.
Bombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bombard blocks a low kick nicely.
Low avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bombard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Low can pounce on him.
Bombard lands with a straight right. Low didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Bombard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Bombard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Low takes one to the chin there.
Bombard tests Low's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bombard just misses with a punch to the body.
Low moves forwards but Bombard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bombard with a jab.
Low punishes Bombard's body with a nice straight punch.
Bombard misses with a right hand
and Low makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bombard really felt that one!
A bone on bone clash there as Bombard blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low staying out of range there.
Bombard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Low misses with the combination.
Low cracks Bombard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Low throws a leg kick but Bombard checks it.
Bombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Low manages to avoid it.
Low throws an off balance right hand
and Bombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Low lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hektor Bombard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombard misses with a hook
and Low counters with an inside leg kick.
Bombard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Low uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombard.
Bombard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Low counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bombard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bombard tests Low's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bombard misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Low avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Low is looking to slow Bombard down with leg kicks.
Low keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombard misses with an uppercut.
Bombard throws an off balance right hand
and Low counters with a good low kick that Bombard was not able to check.
Low tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bombard is able to avoid easily.
Bombard throws a body punch but Low moves out of range.
Jab from Bombard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombard throws a body punch but Low moves out of range.
Low misses with a jab, cross combination.
Low connects with a solid leg kick.
Low showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bombard.
Low misses with a low kick.
Bombard with a nice cross.
Low tries to move into range but Bombard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ching Low will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bombard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Low at a distance.
Low misses with a low kick.
Low misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Low.
Low turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bombard misses the shot to the body.
Bombard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Low.
Bombard misses with a hook
and Low counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bombard's knee momentarily.
Low throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombard wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bombard.
Low walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Low throws a front kick aimed at Bombard's knee but Bombard avoids it well.
Bombard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Low throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A left lands for Low.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bombard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Low finds it's way through Bombard's defenses.
Bombard misses with a right hand
and Low makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bombard tries to clinch up.
Bombard tries to close the distance and clinch but Low swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Low misses with a body kick.
Bombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Low pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bombard is out of range and Low settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low throws a sloppy head kick and Bombard moves out of range easily.
Bombard checks a leg kick.
Low throws a push kick but Bombard slaps the foot to one side.
Low throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bombard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Low counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bombard throws a hook but Low avoids it easily.
Bombard misses with a body shot.
Low slips a straight right by Bombard.
Bombard tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bombard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Low.
Bombard lands a jab to Low's midsection.
Bombard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Low.
Bombard misses the body punch
and Low counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bombard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bombard closes the distance and pushes Low back into the cage.
Bombard prevents Low from breaking the clinch.
Bombard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Low fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Bombard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bombard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Low trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ching Low.
I think Low 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ching Low!
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