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FinnFight 10: Double Digits PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Siilasvuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hjalmar Siilasvuo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siilasvuo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siilasvuo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carter throws a right hand that Siilasvuo ducks under and follows up with a left that Siilasvuo also avoids with ease.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Siilasvuo.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Siilasvuo has a takedown stuffed.
Siilasvuo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siilasvuo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Siilasvuo off to one side.
Siilasvuo throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter swinging wilding here.
Carter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carter throws a head kick that Siilasvuo semi-blocks.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Carter looks to land a combination but Siilasvuo avoids it well.
Siilasvuo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Siilasvuo gets caught flat footed, as Carter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Siilasvuo is proving hard to escape from.
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Siilasvuo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Siilasvuo is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siilasvuo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carter preventing the sweep.
Carter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Siilasvuo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siilasvuo looks gassed!
Carter tries to bum rush Siilasvuo with a series of wild strikes but Siilasvuo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siilasvuo scores with the left hand. Carter knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carter!
Carter scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter wants to control the pace but Siilasvuo is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siilasvuo is looking to get to half guard.
Siilasvuo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siilasvuo is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Siilasvuo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Siilasvuo trying to control the position.
Siilasvuo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Siilasvuo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Carter is now in half guard.
Siilasvuo gets full guard.
Carter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carter wants to stand and escape but instead Siilasvuo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Siilasvuo is working Carter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siilasvuo throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Siilasvuo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Siilasvuo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carter wants to stand but Siilasvuo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Siilasvuo lands a nice uppercut.
Carter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Siilasvuo is trying to keep an underhook but Carter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Siilasvuo is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siilasvuo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siilasvuo.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Siilasvuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Siilasvuo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard.
Siilasvuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Siilasvuo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Siilasvuo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siilasvuo stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siilasvuo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Siilasvuo trying to pass the guard but Carter defending well.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siilasvuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Carter pushes Siilasvuo off looking to stand but Siilasvuo dives back in and keeps control.
Siilasvuo trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Carter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Carter pushes Siilasvuo off and gets back to his feet.
Siilasvuo throws a lazy head kick
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
Siilasvuo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Siilasvuo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Siilasvuo throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siilasvuo stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter cracks Siilasvuo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mike Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat.
Carter throws a nice head kick!
Siilasvuo is rocked!
Carter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Siilasvuo is still in real trouble! Can Carter finish him?
Carter wants to stand but Siilasvuo has his arm trapped.
Siilasvuo is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it.
Siilasvuo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carter is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Siilasvuo manages to get to full guard.
Siilasvuo 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.
Siilasvuo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mike Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter throwing strikes from guard but Siilasvuo blocks nicely.
Siilasvuo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carter won't allow Siilasvuo to sweep him here.
Carter stands and steps away. Siilasvuo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siilasvuo throws a head kick that misses
and Carter counters with a series of strikes. Siilasvuo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Siilasvuo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Siilasvuo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siilasvuo fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter looks to land a combination but Siilasvuo avoids it well.
Siilasvuo throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carter throws a right hand that Siilasvuo ducks under and follows up with a left that Siilasvuo also avoids with ease.
Carter throws a head kick that Siilasvuo semi-blocks.
A choreographed right hand from Siilasvuo misses the target.
Siilasvuo shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter punishes Siilasvuo's body with a nice straight punch.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Siilasvuo.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siilasvuo as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carter 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!
Siilasvuo looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Siilasvuo throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Siilasvuo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Siilasvuo. No joy for Carter on that attempt.
Carter slips a straight right by Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Siilasvuo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter looks to land a combination. Siilasvuo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siilasvuo.
Carter stuffs the takedown.
Siilasvuo misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siilasvuo misses with a body shot.
Siilasvuo lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Siilasvuo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siilasvuo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters with a takedown into side control.
Carter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Siilasvuo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Siilasvuo counters with a straight right hand.
Siilasvuo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Siilasvuo or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siilasvuo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter wants a takedown.
Siilasvuo misses with some punches.
Carter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siilasvuo trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to break free.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Carter.
Siilasvuo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carter on the side of the head.
Carter slips under a jab from Siilasvuo.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Siilasvuo to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Mike Carter has been cut.
Siilasvuo misses with a few strikes there.
Siilasvuo drops Carter with a nice combination! Siilasvuo dives into Carter's guard, looking to finish!
Carter is rocked!
Siilasvuo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Carter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siilasvuo working the head and body with strikes.
Carter seems to have got his legs back now.
Siilasvuo tries for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Carter is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Siilasvuo scores with punches from side control.
Siilasvuo prevents Carter from escaping the position.
Siilasvuo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carter to see if he's OK.
Carter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Siilasvuo working the head and body with strikes.
Siilasvuo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Siilasvuo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Carter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Siilasvuo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hjalmar Siilasvuo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siilasvuo looking to finish Carter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carter!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siilasvuo lands a nice shot to the head.
Siilasvuo is landing with some decent strikes but Carter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Siilasvuo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carter's face.
Siilasvuo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carter's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjalmar Siilasvuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nilton Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilton Shogun is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nilton Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorbjorn Rekdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Shogun.
Rekdal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rekdal throws out a loose jab but Shogun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rekdal cracks Shogun with an open hand slap.
Shogun is rocked!
Rekdal missing with a left hand there. Shogun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rekdal throws an overhand right that lands on Shogun's shoulder, as Shogun tries to avoid the shot.
Rekdal lands a nice looking body shot.
Rekdal drops Shogun with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shogun! Rekdal dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Thorbjorn Rekdal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franciscus Shamrogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naama Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Franciscus Shamrogue has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Franciscus Shamrogue seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franciscus Shamrogue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naama Kala!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kala.
Franciscus Shamrogue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrogue fails with the takedown.
Shamrogue shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamrogue changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kala tries to avoid it but Shamrogue manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kala to the ground. Kala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franciscus Shamrogue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrogue misses with a double jab
and Kala counters with a takedown into side control.
Kala lands a nice forearm strike.
Kala content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrogue keeps working.
Shamrogue tries to bench press Kala off him but Kala keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrogue is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shamrogue wants to improve his position but Kala is controlling well.
Kala seems to be looking for submissions.
Shamrogue regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kala.
That's two 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.
Kala trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrogue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrogue pulls Kala in close to prevent any damage.
Kala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shamrogue is proving hard to escape from.
Kala looks gassed!
Shamrogue trying to keep a closed guard but Kala is proving a slippery customer.
Kala throws and elbow that misses. Shamrogue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kala's guard. Nice move by Shamrogue!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kala keeping moving, preventing Shamrogue from controlling successfully.
Shamrogue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kala keeping moving, preventing Shamrogue from controlling successfully.
Shamrogue is fighting to break Kala's control of his arms but Kala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrogue controlling from the top 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.
Kala keeping moving, preventing Shamrogue from controlling successfully.
Shamrogue 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.
Shamrogue stands and throws Kala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shamrogue trying to control the position but Kala is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naama Kala dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shamrogue with a poor takedown
and Kala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Franciscus Shamrogue just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kala.
Shamrogue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kala counters with a single leg into guard. Shamrogue didn't expect that.
Shamrogue trying to keep a closed guard but Kala is proving a slippery customer.
Kala tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrogue is retaining full guard.
Shamrogue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kala is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrogue keeping moving, preventing Kala from controlling successfully.
Shamrogue trying to keep a closed guard but Kala is proving a slippery customer.
Shamrogue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shamrogue sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Shamrogue'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.
Shamrogue works his way into side control.
Kala is not content to let Shamrogue control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Franciscus Shamrogue just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
No joy there for Shamrogue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrogue closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shamrogue wants to control but Kala is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrogue taking a breather here.
Kala is not content to let Shamrogue control the position.
Shamrogue passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kala!
Shamrogue controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Naama Kala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shamrogue tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kala counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shamrogue's guard now.
Kala is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrogue has wrist control.
Kala wants to control from the top but Shamrogue keeps moving.
Shamrogue controls Kala momentarily but Kala frees himself.
Shamrogue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kala drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shamrogue looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shamrogue looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shamrogue!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrogue is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Shamrogue stalls from top position.
Shamrogue thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Shamrogue advances to mount.
Shamrogue controlling the position easily from mount.
Franciscus Shamrogue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kala is squirming around, avoiding Shamrogue's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Franciscus Shamrogue just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shamrogue shoots and misses
and Kala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shamrogue prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shamrogue tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shamrogue drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franciscus Shamrogue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrogue has hold of one of Kala's legs. Kala is fighting the takedown attempt but Shamrogue gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kala working for a triangle but Shamrogue defends it easily.
Shamrogue trying to control but Kala is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrogue tries to free his leg and advance position but Kala is retaining full guard.
Kala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamrogue postures up.
Shamrogue trying to control but Kala is working from the bottom.
Kala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Franciscus Shamrogue.
Well Kala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naama Kala!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Srna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artemus Clyde Frog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Frog's choice of entrance music: Overseer - Slayed. Artemus Clyde Frog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Srna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artemus Clyde Frog!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Srna moves in looking to clinch but Frog pushes him off.
Frog looks to land a combination but Srna avoids it well.
Srna tries to clinch there but Frog circles away.
Srna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Srna is looking to clinch.
Srna throws an overhand right that lands on Frog's shoulder, as Frog tries to avoid the shot.
Srna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Srna fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Srna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frog keeps the fight on the outside.
Frog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Srna throws a chopping leg kick but Frog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Srna throws a lazy head kick
and Frog counters with an inside leg kick.
Srna wants to clinch but Frog slips to the side
and Frog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Srna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frog is fighting to break Srna's control of his arms but Srna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frog trying to control but Srna is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Srna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frog advances position into side control!
Frog thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Srna is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Frog landing a few strikes.
Srna is trying to get back to half guard.
Frog tries for a kimura but Srna is defending well.
Frog looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Frog tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Frog has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Frog tries for a kimura but Srna is defending well.
Frog looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frog prevents Srna from escaping the position.
Frog decides to stand up, so the ref orders Srna to his feet.
Srna tries to clinch up
and Frog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Srna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Srna lands a knee to the body.
Srna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frog tries to bum rush Srna with a series of wild strikes but Srna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Srna clinches but Frog breaks the clinch
and Frog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Srna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Frog.
Srna clinches but Frog breaks the clinch
and Frog decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Srna's guard.
Frog wants to pass the guard but Srna is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frog wants to control from the top but Srna keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artemus Clyde Frog dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Srna connects with a high kick.
Srna wants to clinch but Frog slips to the side
and Frog decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Srna's guard.
Frog trying to control but Srna is working from the bottom.
Frog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Srna keeping full guard, as Frog tries to pass.
Srna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Srna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Srna tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frog tries to free his leg and advance position but Srna is retaining full guard.
Artemus Clyde Frog has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frog pushes down on Srna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Frog.
Frog trying to control the action but Srna is working from the bottom.
Frog is working for a submission of some sort.
Srna is looking to control Frog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Srna avoid being mounted?
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.
Srna pushes Frog off looking to stand but Frog dives back in and keeps control.
Frog is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Srna has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frog seems to be working for a kimura but Srna defends the submission attempt.
Frog is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Srna won't allow Frog to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Frog.
Frog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frog tries to pass the half guard into mount. Srna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Srna defending well though.
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.
Srna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frog.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Srna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Srna tries to clinch up
so Frog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Srna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frog.
Frog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Srna is keeping the position for now.
Frog sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Srna's guard.
Frog is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artemus Clyde Frog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Srna throws a lazy head kick
and Frog counters with a shoot takedown. Srna fights it but they end up in guard.
Frog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frog drops back, looking for a kneebar! Srna looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Srna looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Srna!
Frog is being controlled here.
Frog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Srna's best efforts.
Srna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frog on the ground.
Frog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frog is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frog works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Srna manages to get himself to full guard.
Srna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Srna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Srna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frog is controlling him.
Srna is working an open guard so Frog takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Srna tries to clinch
and Frog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Frog.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frog trying to control but Srna is working from the bottom.
Frog looking to pass the guard.
Srna keeping moving, preventing Frog from controlling successfully.
Frog is looking to work some ground and pound but Srna has wrist control.
Frog tries to free his leg and advance position but Srna is retaining full guard.
Frog passes into half guard.
Srna tries to get to full guard but Frog has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Srna pushes Frog off looking to stand but Frog dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Srna takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Frog gets the takedown into side control.
Frog stands up and beckons Srna to his feet.
Frog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Srna. Srna obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniel Srna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Srna throws a head kick but Frog moves out of range.
Frog blocks a head kick by Srna.
Srna closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Frog.
Daniel Srna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Srna is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frog forces his way into half guard.
Frog moves into full mount! Srna won't be happy about that!
Frog is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Srna is surviving well by controlling Frog's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frog jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Srna is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Srna and Frog has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artemus Clyde Frog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frog 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artemus Clyde Frog!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evander Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Scott (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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192 lbs
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evander Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Scott!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyson throws a wild body kick that Scott sees coming a mile off.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Scott looking to control.
Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Scott advances position into side control!
Tyson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tyson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tyson's guard. Nice work there by Scott.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Scott has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tyson is looking to defend but Scott has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tyson! Scott pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tyson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Scott!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petteri Vuorimaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Pain will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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233 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petteri Vuorimaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Pain!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pain looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pain pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vuorimaa lands a couple of digs.
Vuorimaa is stalling in the full guard.
Vuorimaa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vuorimaa pushing down on Pain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vuorimaa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorimaa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vuorimaa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vuorimaa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pain gets caught flat footed, as Vuorimaa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vuorimaa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vuorimaa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pain's guard.
Vuorimaa controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuorimaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vuorimaa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vuorimaa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pain throws a right and a left that Vuorimaa avoids nicely.
Vuorimaa gets the takedown into side control.
Vuorimaa works to advance to full mount. Pain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pain tries to hold on but Vuorimaa pushes him away.
Vuorimaa gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pain scores with a takedown into Vuorimaa's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vuorimaa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pain controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuorimaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Pain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pain trying to keep a closed guard but Vuorimaa is proving a slippery customer.
Vuorimaa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pain, up you get!
Vuorimaa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vuorimaa trying to pass the guard but Pain defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Vuorimaa seems content to control.
Vuorimaa stands up and beckons Pain to join him on the feet.
Vuorimaa is looking to clinch.
Vuorimaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Vuorimaa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vuorimaa showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Vuorimaa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vuorimaa passes into side control, despite Pain's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petteri Vuorimaa dominated that round.
That's time! Vuorimaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vuorimaa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vuorimaa has hold of Pain's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pain seems comfortable defending it but Vuorimaa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pain is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pain is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vuorimaa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Petteri Vuorimaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Warson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Breki Hundur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Warson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground |
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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, Oliver Warson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Breki Hundur!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Warson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hundur which made him look bad.
Warson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hundur's waist but Hundur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warson off to one side.
Warson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hundur looking for submissions off his back.
Hundur actively working from the bottom here.
Warson throws a strike but Hundur avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hundur looking for a guillotine here but Warson defends easily.
Hundur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hundur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warson throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warson slips nicely into half guard.
Hundur tries to get to full guard but Warson has control of the leg.
Warson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hundur manages to get to full guard.
Hundur looks gassed!
Hundur looking for a sweep. Not yet Hundur, not yet.
Warson with a nice head shot there.
Warson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hundur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warson is working Hundur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hundur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hundur is tightening it up a little... Warson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Warson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Warson taps out! nice BJJ there by Hundur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Breki Hundur!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert DeWebb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Reynolds 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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185 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert DeWebb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds avoids the head kick by DeWebb.
DeWebb avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
DeWebb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds connects with a jab.
Reynolds tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeWebb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeWebb has closed the distance and engaged Reynolds in a clinch.
Reynolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeWebb pulls his leg out and moves away.
DeWebb throws a head kick that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeWebb keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds wanted to stand there but DeWebb had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeWebb is working an open guard so Reynolds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reynolds steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeWebb. That one must have hurt.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeWebb tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but DeWebb shows good takedown defense.
DeWebb throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeWebb scores with a head kick.
Robert DeWebb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeWebb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeWebb misses with the body kick
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reynolds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to sit in guard and control but DeWebb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeWebb won't allow Reynolds to get back to his feet.
DeWebb wants to get up but he can't break Reynolds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeWebb stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robert DeWebb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Reynolds.
DeWebb tries to clinch but Reynolds moves away
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeWebb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeWebb tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reynolds can't get the takedown.
DeWebb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds can't break the clinch.
Reynolds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control but DeWebb is working from the bottom.
DeWebb kicks Reynolds off and gets to his feet.
DeWebb misses with a body punch
and Reynolds counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for DeWebb!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds unloads with some shots from mount but DeWebb bucks and avoids them well.
Reynolds avoids the attempt from DeWebb to control.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds looking to control but DeWebb 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 round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds looking to slow down the pace here.
DeWebb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeWebb rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.
DeWebb breaks from the clinch.
DeWebb throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from DeWebb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeWebb moves into the clinch successfully.
DeWebb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reynolds avoiding damage as DeWebb throws knees to the body.
Reynolds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeWebb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeWebb misses with a knee strike.
Reynolds wants a takedown but no success here.
DeWebb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reynolds taking a breather.
DeWebb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeWebb tries to clinch
and Reynolds counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
DeWebb wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynolds won't allow it.
DeWebb can't break the clinch.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robert DeWebb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Reynolds.
DeWebb clinches.
DeWebb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeWebb managing to block the knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds stalling in the clinch but DeWebb improves position.
Reynolds unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeWebb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeps control of DeWebb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
DeWebb throws a nice head kick!
DeWebb moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to clinch but DeWebb moves away
and DeWebb counters with a good low kick that Reynolds was not able to check.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeWebb counters with a head kick. That will keep Reynolds thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Reynolds blocks a head kick by DeWebb.
Reynolds works over DeWebb's head and body with a nice combination.
DeWebb wants to clinch
and Reynolds counters with a left and a right that stings DeWebb.
Some wild striking there from DeWebb.
DeWebb with a hook.
Dennis Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds closes the distance but DeWebb moves to the side
and DeWebb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reynolds is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from DeWebb.
Reynolds tries to clinch up but DeWebb circles away and keeps his distance.
DeWebb doesn't manage to clinch there - Reynolds circles away.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reynolds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reynolds looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Reynolds throwing strikes here but DeWebb is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now DeWebb is on top in guard.
DeWebb stands up from guard. Let's bang!
DeWebb tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DeWebb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but DeWebb pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert DeWebb dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeWebb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reynolds tries to clinch but DeWebb moves away
and DeWebb counters with a series of strikes. Reynolds will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - DeWebb circles away.
DeWebb fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body. DeWebb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by DeWebb.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeWebb lands an elbow inside that Reynolds shrugs off.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from DeWebb.
Reynolds manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds taking a breather.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but DeWebb avoids the damage to the body.
DeWebb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but DeWebb blocks it.
DeWebb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Robert DeWebb is winning the standup battle so far.
DeWebb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeWebb tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
DeWebb misses with a two punch combination.
Robert DeWebb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeWebb wants to clinch.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
DeWebb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reynolds on the side of the head.
Reynolds throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeWebb swinging wilding here.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
DeWebb pushes Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds leaning against his opponent.
Reynolds continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
DeWebb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeWebb looking to slow down the pace here.
DeWebb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeWebb lands an elbow just above Reynolds 's eye.
Reynolds ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reynolds no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
DeWebb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but DeWebb is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reynolds pushes DeWebb off and gets back to his feet.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but DeWebb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
DeWebb tries a head kick but it misses.
DeWebb swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
DeWebb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeWebb misses with the combination.
Reynolds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DeWebb keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reynolds 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Reynolds!
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FIGHT
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