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DFL 4 - PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markku Sikanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markku Sikanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Sikanen.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Sikanen takes a shot to the head.
Reynolds prevents Sikanen from breaking the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a shoulder strike.
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Sikanen is avoiding it.
Sikanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Sikanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reynolds has Sikanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sikanen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Sikanen manages to get underhooks.
Reynolds has clasped his hands together around Sikanen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sikanen tries to improve position but can't.
Sikanen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikanen covers up after that shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with punches from the back.
Reynolds has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sikanen.
Reynolds is looking to control Sikanen but Sikanen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sikanen wants to control his opponent's hands but Reynolds gets his hands free.
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.
Reynolds controlling well, preventing Sikanen from escaping the position.
Reynolds looking to hold on to the position here but Sikanen rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Reynolds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sikanen is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
Sikanen throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely.
Reynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sikanen clinches.
Sikanen trying to stall but Reynolds improves his position.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Sikanen avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds missing with knees to the body.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Sikanen blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sikanen's face.
Reynolds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sikanen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sikanen manages to break the clinch.
Sikanen throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reynolds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sikanen counters with a straight right hand.
Markku Sikanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Sikanen moves away
and Sikanen counters with a series of strikes. Reynolds will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Sikanen scores with a four punch combination!
Sikanen tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
A combination from Sikanen does no damage.
A clash of legs there as Reynolds blocks the low kick.
Sikanen misses with a few strikes there.
Dennis Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sikanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sikanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Sikanen.
Reynolds punishes Sikanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sikanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sikanen cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Sikanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reynolds clinches but Sikanen breaks the clinch
and Sikanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reynolds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sikanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sikanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sikanen slows down the pace here.
Sikanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynolds won't allow it.
Reynolds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sikanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sikanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markku Sikanen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sikanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Reynolds is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reynolds.
Sikanen breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Sikanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
Reynolds closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikanen counters with a left and a right that stings Reynolds.
Sikanen tries to keep at a distance but Reynolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sikanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sikanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds wants to clinch but Sikanen slips to the side
and Sikanen counters by clinching up.
Reynolds lands a nice knee to the body.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Sikanen is pressed up against the cage. Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sikanen down to the mat. Sikanen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds throws a combination that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Sikanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds throws a nice looking combination but Sikanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds clinches but Sikanen breaks the clinch
and Sikanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Sikanen scores with a four punch combination!
Sikanen moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Sikanen stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds lands with a kick to the temple. Sikanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reynolds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reynolds checks a leg kick nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reynolds.
Sikanen throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sikanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a takedown. Sikanen tries to sprawl out of it but Reynolds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sikanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sikanen throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sikanen!
Sikanen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sikanen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sikanen is in a horrible position here. Reynolds smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sikanen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Reynolds there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Reynolds scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sikanen?
BOOM! Reynolds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reynolds scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Reynolds throws some wild stikes that Sikanen manages to avoid easily.
Reynolds wants to control the pace but Sikanen is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikanen is bucking up trying to escape but Reynolds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Reynolds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reynolds working the ground and pound effectively.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds misses with a head shot.
Reynolds looking to finish with strikes here!
Reynolds has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sikanen's face.
Sikanen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands with some strikes.
Reynolds is working for a guillotine from mount but Sikanen frees his head quite easily.
Sikanen is squirming around, avoiding Reynolds's attempts to control the action.
Sikanen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds looking to control but Sikanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Reynolds 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reynolds scores with a jab.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a takedown. Sikanen tries to sprawl out of it but Reynolds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sikanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reynolds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sikanen!
Reynolds thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reynolds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reynolds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sikanen is looking to escape.
Reynolds moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sikanen has worked his arm free - good work by Sikanen!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds taking a breather here.
Reynolds working away.
Sikanen throws Reynolds to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds with a poor takedown
and Sikanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reynolds is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sikanen.
Reynolds instigates a clinch.
Reynolds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reynolds turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Reynolds manages to end up in side control.
Reynolds decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Reynolds tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikanen moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sikanen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds tries to clinch up but Sikanen circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Sikanen is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Reynolds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds closes the distance but Sikanen moves to the side
and Sikanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Sikanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Sikanen is avoiding it.
Reynolds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Sikanen avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds is working for takedown but Sikanen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reynolds prevents Sikanen from breaking the clinch.
Reynolds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sikanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sikanen clinches with his opponent.
Reynolds is trying to break the clinch but Sikanen has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikanen wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
The referee calls for Reynolds to work.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Sikanen won't allow it.
Reynolds wants a takedown but no success here.
Sikanen has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sikanen avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
Reynolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sikanen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reynolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reynolds has Sikanen pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sikanen has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Sikanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Reynolds!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Ding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Ding has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Ding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Walters!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ding looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Ding has control of the leg.
Ding lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ding tries to stand and escape but Walters is controlling the position.
Ding moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Walters.
Ding trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Walters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ding wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ding stands up.
Ding shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walters as he jumps to the side.
Walters gets caught flat footed, as Ding shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ding trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ding won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Ding tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ding passes into side control.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard.
Walters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walters is not content to let Ding control the position.
Walters is trying to control Ding's posture but Ding avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Walters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Ding counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walters looks gassed!
Ding wants to stand but Walters is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ding trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ding's guard.
Ding striking off his back.
Walters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ding trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters prevents Ding from getting back to his feet.
Walters wants to control from the top but Ding keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters being controlled here momentarily.
Walters preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ding.
Ding stands up.
Ding tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walters swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Ding or perhaps it was just good defense by Walters which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Ding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters misses with a takedown
and Ding counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Walters's guard now.
Ding slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ding takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ding trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ding landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ding controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Ding has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Ding 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.
Ding changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walters looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Walters manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ding has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though.
Ding manages to get to full guard.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ding pulls Walters in close to prevent any damage.
Walters advances to half guard.
Walters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ding tries to reverse the position but Walters maintains control.
Ding is bucking up trying to escape but Walters cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ding is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ding wants to get back to his feet.
Walters tries to control but Ding wriggling away.
Ding sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ding moves into full guard.
Walters is fighting to break Ding's control of his arms but Ding is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ding is trying to control the position but Walters postures up.
Ding looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ding is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ding is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Ding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ding looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ding throws a push kick but Walters slaps the foot to one side.
Ding lands with a nice combination. Walters backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Wayne Walters has been cut.
Ding shoots in for a double leg but Walters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters shoots and misses
and Ding counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walters won't be happy with that.
Walters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walters is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ding jumps into side control!
Ding is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ding's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
Bill Ding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ding gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ding is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walters manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Walters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ding is looking to escape.
Walters has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ding's face.
Walters stands up from mount. Strange move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walters lands with a slapping head kick.
Walters drives through and clinches with Ding against the cage.
Walters can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Ding dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Walters's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ding tries to clinch but Walters moves away
and Walters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walters has his takedown stuffed
and Ding counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walters!
Ding is landing with some decent strikes but Walters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Walters is trying to stand.
Walters is working to get back to half guard.
Ding has hold of Walters's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Walters manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ding tries to control but Walters wriggling away.
Walters gets back to half guard.
Walters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ding seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ding is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walters moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ding scoring with some ground and pound.
Ding wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Ding controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ding scoring with some ground and pound.
Ding postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ding decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walters, up you get!
Bill Ding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters swings widly with a right hand
so Ding counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ding trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ding is controlling him.
Walters wants to sweep here but Ding controlling him for the moment.
Ding trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters pushes Ding off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Walters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Walters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walters is looking to stand up but Ding won't let him.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Ding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Ding is retaining full guard.
Walters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walters is looking to advance position but Ding won't allow it.
Ding trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ding lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ding gets the takedown into side control.
Walters is rocked!
Ding scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Walters to see if he's OK.
Walters is still in real trouble! Can Ding finish him?
Walters is looking to reverse the position.
Walters seems to have recovered his senses.
Walters is trying to work for a sweep but Ding has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ding has hold of Walters's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Walters manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ding prevents Walters from getting the reversal.
Walters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.
Walters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walters is pressing down on Ding's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wayne Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ding stops Walters from standing up.
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Ding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ding, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Ding!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johannes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Raised Fist - Killing It. Felix Torres had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johannes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johannes, pushing him back against the cage.
Torres misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johannes.
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johannes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johannes moves into range and clinches up with Torres.
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johannes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johannes.
It looks like Felix Torres has been cut.
Johannes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johannes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Johannes.
Johannes tries to clinch
and Torres counters with a single leg into guard. Johannes didn't expect that.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Johannes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johannes wants to sweep but no luck.
Johannes wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres trying to control but Johannes is working from the bottom.
Johannes has a closed guard, preventing Torres from standing up.
Johannes is trying to keep Torres in close.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Torres tries to clinch up but Johannes circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Johannes does no damage.
Johannes tests Torres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johannes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Johannes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
Torres tries to kick Johannes off but Johannes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Johannes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johannes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johannes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johannes misses with a few strikes there.
Torres shoots in for a double leg but Johannes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Torres fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johannes sprawls well initially but Torres persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Torres trying to control the action but Johannes is working from the bottom.
Johannes is holding on to half guard well.
Torres works his way into side control.
Torres stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Torres closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johannes to the mat! Johannes manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johannes can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres 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.
Torres decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johannes, up you get!
Torres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johannes works over Torres's head and body with a nice combination.
Johannes connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Torres scores with a takedown into Johannes's guard.
Torres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johannes has control of Torres's left arm, preventing Torres from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Johannes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Torres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Torres'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.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johannes as he avoids it easily.
Johannes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johannes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres throws a body kick that misses.
Johannes gets caught flat footed, as Torres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johannes wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it.
Johannes keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Johannes wants to stand up but Torres is controlling him.
Torres trying to control but Johannes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johannes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Johannes pushes Torres off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johannes throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
Johannes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johannes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Johannes.
Johannes stuffs the takedown attempt from Torres. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Johannes. No joy for Torres on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Johannes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Johannes.
Torres looks for a takedown but Johannes sprawls well.
Torres swinging wilding here.
Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torres wants to control from the top but Johannes keeps moving.
Torres won't allow Johannes to sweep him here.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johannes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is pushing down on Johannes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johannes is fighting to maintain full guard but Torres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Torres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johannes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Johannes is defending well.
Johannes has one foot on Torres's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johannes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Johannes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Torres bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johannes tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johannes to the ground. Johannes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johannes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kosti Johannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torres lands in his opponent's guard.
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Felix Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felix Torres'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Johannes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres defending well as Johannes loads up on a big left hand.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt - Johannes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Torres is looking to clinch.
Torres moves forwards but Johannes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johannes connects with a stiff jab that staggers Torres - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kosti Johannes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Killroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skallagrimsson has chosen Hoeremeisje as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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198 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kip Killroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egill Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killroy tries to move into range but Skallagrimsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skallagrimsson connects with a crisp jab.
Killroy is rocked!
Skallagrimsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skallagrimsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BOOM! Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Killroy. Killroy tries to recover but Skallagrimsson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Killroy lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Egill Skallagrimsson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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230 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Little Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Dong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gibson!
Gibson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Dong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibson on the ground.
Gibson tries to lock up and control but Dong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Dong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gibson tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Gibson is looking to improve his position but Dong isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dong lands with some strikes.
Gibson is looking to improve his position but Dong isn't that keen on the idea.
Dong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gibson?
Dong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gibson is bucking up trying to escape but Dong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is looking to get to half guard.
Dong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gibson tries to hold on but Dong postures up.
Gibson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dong lands a big shot there that rocks Gibson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong breaks from Gibson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gibson is rocked!
Dong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gibson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dong content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson regains half guard.
Gibson trying to hold on to Dong's head to control him but Dong postures up.
Dong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dong stops Gibson from getting back to his feet.
Gibson looks gassed!
Gibson trying to hold on to Dong's head to control him but Dong postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gibson pushes Dong off and gets back to his feet.
Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dong stops Gibson from getting back to his feet.
Gibson wants to get back to full guard.
Gibson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong is working away from the top position though.
Gibson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dong's back!
Can Dong hold on?! Gibson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Gibson looking to break Dong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gibson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dong wants to escape the position.
Dong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dong needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson cracks Dong with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dong from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Gibson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dong rolls, trying to escape but Gibson keeps control of the position.
Gibson trying to control.
Dong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gibson keeps control of the position as Dong tries to break free.
Dong just looking to survive in the bad position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dong shoots in but no luck this time.
Gibson tries to clinch up.
Dong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gibson sprawls well initially but Dong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gibson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gibson.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Gibson.
Dong tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibson is retaining full guard.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Little Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong throws a strike but Gibson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gibson is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gibson but Gibson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dong gets caught flat footed, as Gibson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dong is pulling down on Gibson's head. It's preventing any offense from Gibson, at least for the moment.
Dong 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.
Dong throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dong is controlling Gibson's posture.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Dong is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong has his hands on Gibson's head, controlling the position.
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Dong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson tries to stand but Dong is controlling from the bottom.
Dong managing to control the position.
Dong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibson being controlled here momentarily.
Dong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dong is controlling Gibson's posture.
Dong trying to strike off his back.
Gibson trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dong tries to get out of the position.
Gibson passes Dong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Dong is defending well.
Gibson uses his free foot to push down on Dong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dong.
Dong is bucking up trying to escape but Gibson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gibson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dong is surviving well by controlling Gibson's body position as best he can.
Dong wants to control but Gibson is having none of it.
Gibson looking to finish with strikes here!
Dong is trying to reverse the position but instead Gibson has taken his back - oops!
Dong trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Gibson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Dong tries for a takedown but Gibson circles away easily
and Gibson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dong!
Dong is looking to get to half guard.
Gibson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gibson looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gibson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Gibson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dong.
Dong misses with a double jab
and Gibson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gibson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gibson drags the fight down to the ground.
Gibson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gibson is looking to stand up but Dong isn't so interested in that idea.
Gibson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dong wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.
Gibson trying to control the position.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gibson scores with a takedown into Dong's guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dong wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.
Gibson is looking to stand up but Dong won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dong counters with a shoot takedown. Gibson fights it but they end up in guard.
Dong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dong throwing strikes from guard but Gibson blocks nicely.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Gibson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong prevents Gibson from getting back to his feet.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Dong postures up.
Dong trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt
and Dong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dong trying to control from half guard but Gibson is working away.
Gibson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily.
Gibson is pressing down on Dong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong landing with the ground and pound.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong prevents Gibson from getting back to his feet.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Gibson.
Dong is looking to stand up but Gibson won't let him.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Gibson controls Dong momentarily but Dong frees himself.
Dong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gibson slips a jab from Dong.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong tries for a takedown but Gibson circles away easily
and Gibson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gibson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson is fighting to break Dong's control of his arms but Dong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Gibson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gibson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Gibson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Skrtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dudikoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petr Skrtic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Skrtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Dudikoff!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrtic pushes Dudikoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudikoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skrtic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dudikoff has had enough of the clinch but Skrtic keeps him there for the moment.
Dudikoff should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Skrtic landing knees to the body.
Skrtic just leaning against Dudikoff, taking a breather.
Dudikoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dudikoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skrtic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dudikoff can't break the clinch.
Dudikoff wants to break free but Skrtic has control.
Skrtic scores a nice knee to the body.
Skrtic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skrtic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dudikoff.
Skrtic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Skrtic lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrtic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Dudikoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrtic moves away from the strike by Dudikoff.
Dudikoff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skrtic counters by moving into the clinch.
Skrtic lands with a light punch inside.
Skrtic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dudikoff trying to control but Skrtic is working from the bottom.
Skrtic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dudikoff trying to control but Skrtic is working from the bottom.
Skrtic trying to control the position here.
Dudikoff looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrtic keeping moving, preventing Dudikoff from controlling successfully.
Dudikoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skrtic is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dudikoff has his takedown stuffed
and Skrtic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petr Skrtic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dudikoff.
Dudikoff throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Skrtic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dudikoff tries to pull guard but Skrtic won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Skrtic.
Skrtic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudikoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skrtic counters with a good, hard body kick but Dudikoff shrugs it off.
Dudikoff looks gassed!
A head kick from Skrtic lands but Dudikoff takes it in his stride.
Dudikoff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dudikoff avoids the head kick by Skrtic.
Dudikoff throws a lazy head kick
and Skrtic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skrtic prevents Dudikoff from standing back up.
Skrtic controlling the action here.
Skrtic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dudikoff for as long as he can get away with.
Dudikoff wants to control the action here but instead Skrtic manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrtic trying to control but Dudikoff is having none of it.
Dudikoff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudikoff is looking for a sweep. Skrtic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dudikoff is trying is best to control the position here.
Dudikoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skrtic is working away from the top position though.
Dudikoff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Skrtic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dudikoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skrtic moves into the clinch.
Dudikoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skrtic smiles and moves away.
Dudikoff darts in trying to clinch
and Skrtic counters by clinching up.
Dudikoff throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrtic.
Skrtic manages to break the clinch.
Dudikoff tries to clinch
and Skrtic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dudikoff tries to clinch but Skrtic moves away
and Skrtic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dudikoff's knee momentarily.
Skrtic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Dudikoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudikoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Skrtic counters with a single leg into guard. Dudikoff didn't expect that.
Petr Skrtic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dudikoff.
Dudikoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skrtic is stalling in the full guard.
Dudikoff is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudikoff keeping moving, preventing Skrtic from controlling successfully.
Skrtic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dudikoff throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Skrtic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudikoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skrtic stopping the sweep attempt from Dudikoff.
Dudikoff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Skrtic is trying to maintain the position but Dudikoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Dudikoff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skrtic defends it well.
Dudikoff trying to control from Skrtic's half guard. Skrtic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dudikoff content to stall in guard here.
Skrtic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudikoff looking to pass the guard.
Skrtic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skrtic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dudikoff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skrtic fails to land with a series of punches.
Skrtic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skrtic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skrtic misses with a series of wild punches.
Dudikoff clinches but Skrtic breaks the clinch
so Skrtic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrtic prevents Dudikoff from getting back to his feet.
Dudikoff throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Skrtic escapes and throws Dudikoff's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Skrtic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dudikoff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skrtic's guard! Nice work there by Dudikoff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skrtic holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skrtic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudikoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skrtic is pulling down on Dudikoff's head. It's preventing any offense from Dudikoff, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Skrtic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Skrtic takes one on the button.
Dudikoff closes the distance but Skrtic moves to the side
and Skrtic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudikoff throws a sloppy body shot
and Skrtic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dudikoff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skrtic counters with a three punch combo that has Dudikoff backing up. Dudikoff nods at Skrtic to acknowledge the strikes.
Skrtic misses with a body punch
and Dudikoff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skrtic forces Dudikoff back against the cage and clinches.
Skrtic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dudikoff has had enough of the clinch but Skrtic keeps him there for the moment.
Skrtic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Skrtic for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudikoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skrtic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Petr Skrtic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dudikoff.
Skrtic controlling the action here for a moment.
Skrtic scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Michael Dudikoff has been cut.
Skrtic has Dudikoff pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Petr Skrtic.
Skrtic fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudikoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Skrtic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skrtic.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skrtic.
Dudikoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skrtic tightens his grip and picks Dudikoff up, before dumping him to the ground. Dudikoff manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrtic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudikoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skrtic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Skrtic preventing the sweep.
Skrtic content to stall in guard here.
Dudikoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dudikoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dudikoff has his foot on Skrtic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skrtic works his way back into a safe position though.
Skrtic preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudikoff is trying to control the position but Skrtic postures up.
Dudikoff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skrtic trying to control here.
Dudikoff is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Skrtic reverses the position - he's now on top in Dudikoff's guard.
Skrtic stopping the sweep attempt from Dudikoff.
Skrtic postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skrtic stopping the sweep attempt from Dudikoff.
Skrtic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dudikoff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Skrtic!
Dudikoff throwing strikes here but Skrtic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Michael Dudikoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skrtic wants to control but Dudikoff is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Skrtic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skrtic 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Skrtic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear Grey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bear Grey!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grey manages to capitalize on a mistake by Smith to take his back!
Smith tries to roll but Grey sticks to his back.
Smith breaks Grey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Grey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Grey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Grey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Grey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grey is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Grey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Grey pushes his legs off easily.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith trying to control the position.
Grey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey preventing the sweep.
Grey forces his way into half guard.
Grey wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith wants to control but Grey is keeping busy.
Grey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Grey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smith pulls down on the head and he's put Grey to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenneth Smith!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sully Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa's entrance music is The Coasters - Down In Mexico. A fine choice. Silva has chosen Can't Believe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sully Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva lands a big uppercut and Costa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Costa looks OK.
Costa is rocked!
Costa tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Oh Costa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva controlling the pace.
Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
Costa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Costa wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Costa trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The 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.
Costa is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Costa avoid being mounted?
Costa is looking to improve his position.
Silva controlling the action here.
Costa gets back to full guard.
Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Costa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Costa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Silva's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to roll over but Costa keeps him under control.
Costa stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Costa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva wants to sweep here but Costa controlling him for the moment.
Costa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Costa's guard.
Costa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Costa is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Costa wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Costa.
Costa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva tries to hold on but Costa postures up.
Costa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Costa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Costa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sully Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Costa didn't expect that.
Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
Costa is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Costa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sully Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Costa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Costa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva stops Costa from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva tries to bench press Costa off him but Costa keeps the position.
Costa trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Costa prevents Silva from improving his position.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costa as he jumps to the side.
Joao Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sully Silva.
Costa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Costa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Costa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Costa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva wants to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Costa is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Costa!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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271 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Louis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyle Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Louis throws a leg kick but Douglas checks it.
Douglas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Douglas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Louis keeps the fight on the outside.
Douglas forces Louis back against the cage and clinches.
Louis breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Louis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Douglas dodges the punch combination from Louis.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Louis! Douglas is backing up but he can't get away as Louis lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Douglas and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Louis!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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