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FinnFight 11: Snake Eyes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niltinho Spinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - Way of The Fist as his entrance music. Niltinho Spinola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Durden's chin.
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niltinho Spinola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spinola.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden prevents Spinola from moving into mount.
Spinola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durden on the ground.
Durden tries to buck Spinola off but Spinola is having none of it.
Durden is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spinola is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Spinola postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Durden looks a forlorn figure.
Spinola is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Durden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Durden is rocked!
Durden can't escape the position.
Spinola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spinola mounts Durden! Really nice guard pass there!
Durden is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Spinola has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Durden's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinola is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Spinola controlling from the back.
Spinola scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
I would not like to be Durden right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Durden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Durden has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Spinola keeps control of the position easily here as Durden tries to buck him off.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Durden is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Spinola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is trying to stand back up.
Durden looks gassed!
Spinola working for a choke but Durden is defending well.
Spinola controls the position.
Spinola is hanging on to Durden's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Durden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Spinola tries to keep control of the position but Durden is staying busy.
Durden is trying to stand back up.
Spinola biding his time, controlling Durden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niltinho Spinola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spinola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spinola clinches with his opponent.
Durden is looking to break free of the clinch but Spinola has double underhooks.
Spinola tries to pull guard but Durden won't allow it.
Spinola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Durden wants to break free but Spinola has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durden blocks a head kick by Spinola.
Niltinho Spinola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spinola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Durden wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Durden gets back to full guard.
Durden working for a triangle but Spinola defends it easily.
Spinola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durden is on top in guard.
Durden trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spinola's guard.
Durden stands up and waves to Spinola to follow him.
Durden 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.
Durden wants to stand but Spinola is controlling his posture from full guard.
Durden stands up over Spinola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden wants to control from the top but Spinola keeps moving.
Spinola is trying to control the position but Durden postures up.
Durden gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spinola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durden sprawls well initially but Spinola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Durden wants to improve his position but Spinola is controlling well.
Durden is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Durden is trying to control but can't.
Niltinho Spinola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Spinola is nestled in close to Durden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spinola prevents Durden from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Durden scores with a head kick.
Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
Spinola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spinola misses with a takedown
and Durden counters with a big head kick but Spinola shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Durden looks for a takedown but Spinola sprawls well.
It looks like Niltinho Spinola has been cut.
Spinola has his takedown stuffed
and Durden counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Spinola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durden counters with a left to the body.
Niltinho Spinola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spinola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Durden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Durden manages to get back to half guard.
Spinola prevents Durden from improving his position.
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Spinola is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spinola to get the leverage.
Durden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinola stalling.
Spinola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Durden for as long as he can get away with.
Spinola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spinola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spinola lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Spinola decides to stand up.
Spinola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durden sprawls well initially but Spinola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spinola controlling the pace.
Spinola is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spinola stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Durden misses with a takedown attempt - Spinola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinola drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Durden looking for a triangle here. Spinola is fighting it but it looks tight! Durden pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Spinola is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyler Durden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin van der Horst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul The Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van der Horst's entrance music is I Will Not Bow. A fine choice. Paul The Ribber will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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, Justin van der Horst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul The Ribber!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ribber lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends van der Horst sprawling to the canvas. The Ribber follows him down, looking for the kill. Can van der Horst hang on?
van der Horst is rocked!
It looks like Justin van der Horst has been cut.
van der Horst trying to hold on to The Ribber's head to control him but The Ribber postures up.
Oh van der Horst is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Ribber tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
van der Horst seems to have got his legs back now.
van der Horst wants to control but The Ribber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Ribber content to control rather than advance.
van der Horst is looking to escape.
The Ribber is tying to control. van der Horst wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Ribber 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.
van der Horst wants to improve his position but The Ribber is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Ribber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Ribber decides to stand back up. The Ribber steps back and let's van der Horst get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
van der Horst has had enough of the clinch but The Ribber keeps him there for the moment.
The Ribber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
van der Horst tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Ribber just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Ribber lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Ribber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Ribber throws a one two combo.
The Ribber scores a takedown into full mount!
The Ribber looking to control but van der Horst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
van der Horst wants to hold on but The Ribber pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van der Horst is trying desperately to improve position.
The Ribber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as van der Horst is looking to escape.
van der Horst tries to hold on but The Ribber postures up.
van der Horst working to try and regain half guard.
van der Horst is working hard here to advance position.
van der Horst is breathing heavily.
The Ribber tries to control but van der Horst wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber breaks from van der Horst's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van der Horst avoids a series of strikes thrown by The Ribber.
van der Horst tries to get back to half guard but can't.
van der Horst tries to hold on but The Ribber postures up.
van der Horst is trying desperately to improve position.
The Ribber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as van der Horst is looking to escape.
The Ribber working van der Horst over with strikes here.
van der Horst is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Ribber controlling the position easily from mount.
van der Horst is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Ribber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
van der Horst is squirming around, avoiding The Ribber's attempts to control the action.
van der Horst tries to buck The Ribber off but he can't manage it.
The Ribber is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. van der Horst can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The Ribber with the ground and pound from mount.
The Ribber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul The Ribber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin van der Horst's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Ribber misses with a head kick.
The Ribber clinches.
The Ribber goes for a takedown in the clinch but van der Horst prevents it.
van der Horst wants to break the clinch but can't.
van der Horst wants to break the clinch but can't.
van der Horst goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Ribber prevents it.
The Ribber working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
van der Horst can't break the clinch.
The Ribber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Ribber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
van der Horst tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Ribber just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ribber tries to pull guard but van der Horst won't allow it.
The Ribber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Justin van der Horst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul The Ribber.
van der Horst wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Ribber has him pressed against the cage.
van der Horst is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
van der Horst jumps guard but The Ribber stands there with van der Horst around his waist. van der Horst gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
van der Horst wants to break free but The Ribber has control.
The Ribber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. van der Horst smiles and moves away.
The Ribber is looking to clinch but van der Horst is avoiding it.
The Ribber closes the distance and clinches up with van der Horst, looking for a takedown. The Ribber pushes van der Horst against the cage but van der Horst circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
van der Horst fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Ribber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and van der Horst counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by van der Horst.
The Ribber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
van der Horst blocks a low kick nicely.
The Ribber scores with a one two! van der Horst had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
van der Horst moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
van der Horst tries a head kick but it misses.
The Ribber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with van der Horst, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
van der Horst escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul The Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Ribber swats away the attempt to clinch by van der Horst.
van der Horst gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Ribber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van der Horst has The Ribber pulled in close to control his posture.
The Ribber stands up and waves to van der Horst to follow him.
The Ribber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Ribber takes the fight into the clinch.
van der Horst has The Ribber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Ribber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Ribber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. van der Horst just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. van der Horst just stands there and leans against the cage.
van der Horst wants to get back to striking at distance but The Ribber won't allow it.
The Ribber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Ribber misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Ribber is looking to clinch.
The Ribber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and van der Horst counters by clinching up.
The Ribber looking for a takedown.
van der Horst is leaning against The Ribber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Ribber manages to break the clinch.
The Ribber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justin van der Horst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Ribber tries to clinch but van der Horst is having none of it.
The Ribber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and van der Horst counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
van der Horst passes The Ribber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul The Ribber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin van der Horst's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The Ribber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and van der Horst counters by clinching up.
The Ribber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
van der Horst closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Ribber can't do much from the bottom here.
The Ribber tries to bench press van der Horst off him but van der Horst keeps the position.
The Ribber trying to remain calm as van der Horst controls from the top position.
The Ribber is trying to get back to half guard.
The Ribber seems a little lost for a moment, as van der Horst dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on van der Horst's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
van der Horst happy to just control the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ribber tries to control the position but he's not in luck - van der Horst easily slips into full mount!
The Ribber can't escape the position.
The Ribber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The Ribber trying to control but van der Horst postures up.
The Ribber wants to get back to his feet.
van der Horst takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Ribber is trying to stand back up but van der Horst is controlling him
van der Horst sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Ribber defending well though.
The Ribber is looking for a sweep. van der Horst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
van der Horst controlling the action here.
The Ribber wants to control but van der Horst is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
van der Horst closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - van der Horst lands in his opponent's guard.
van der Horst prevents The Ribber from getting back to his feet.
van der Horst passes The Ribber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
van der Horst controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber is looking to escape.
The Ribber tries to roll over but van der Horst keeps him under control.
van der Horst with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
van der Horst is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Ribber defends it well.
van der Horst prevents The Ribber from improving his position.
van der Horst takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The Ribber wants to get back to his feet.
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.
van der Horst is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The Ribber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Ribber trying to control here.
van der Horst sitting and controlling from the half guard.
van der Horst works his way into side control.
Justin van der Horst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Ribber throws van der Horst to one side and escapes!
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin van der Horst showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Ribber 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul The Ribber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Torgrim Skalldursson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skalldursson comes into the arena with RAMONES "Beat on the brat" blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torgrim Skalldursson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skalldursson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ermirio de Moraes is out of range and Skalldursson settles back down.
Skalldursson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ermirio de Moraes.
Skalldursson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Ermirio de Moraes coming out on top.
Skalldursson throws a leg kick that misses.
Skalldursson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ermirio de Moraes moves out of range of the body kick.
Skalldursson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ermirio de Moraes.
Skalldursson blocks a jab.
Ermirio de Moraes misses the shot to the body.
Ermirio de Moraes keeps the fight on the outside.
Ermirio de Moraes jabs Skalldursson right on the nose. Skalldursson blinks but takes it well.
Skalldursson ducks under a wild hook from Ermirio de Moraes.
Skalldursson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skalldursson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ermirio de Moraes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ermirio de Moraes!
Ermirio de Moraes dips to his left and cracks Skalldursson with an uppercut!
Ermirio de Moraes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skalldursson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ermirio de Moraes is just out of range.
Skalldursson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a head kick!
Ermirio de Moraes throws a nice looking combination but Skalldursson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ermirio de Moraes blocks a low kick nicely.
Skalldursson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skalldursson clinches with his opponent.
Skalldursson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a damaging elbow.
Skalldursson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Skalldursson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skalldursson looking for a guillotine here but Ermirio de Moraes defends easily.
Skalldursson is looking for a triangle but Ermirio de Moraes pushes his legs off easily.
Skalldursson keeping moving, preventing Ermirio de Moraes from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skalldursson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skalldursson throws a couple of heel strikes.
Skalldursson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Skalldursson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ermirio de Moraes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skalldursson 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes checks a leg kick nicely.
Skalldursson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skalldursson wants to land a leg kick but Ermirio de Moraes is out of range.
Ermirio de Moraes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ermirio de Moraes.
Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skalldursson staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ermirio de Moraes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Skalldursson.
Skalldursson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ermirio de Moraes takes a swing at Skalldursson's ribcage but misses.
Ermirio de Moraes checks a leg kick nicely.
Skalldursson tries a low kick but Ermirio de Moraes avoids it.
Ermirio de Moraes connects with a looping right hand.
Skalldursson fails to land the takedown.
Ermirio de Moraes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skalldursson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skalldursson.
Skalldursson throwing strikes from guard but Ermirio de Moraes blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skalldursson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skalldursson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ermirio de Moraes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skalldursson stopping the sweep attempt from Ermirio de Moraes.
Skalldursson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skalldursson wants to control from the top but Ermirio de Moraes keeps moving.
Ermirio de Moraes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ermirio de Moraes trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skalldursson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ermirio de Moraes is out of range and Skalldursson settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torgrim Skalldursson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ermirio de Moraes scores with a nice strike.
Ermirio de Moraes lands with a right hand.
Ermirio de Moraes misses with an uppercut. Skalldursson saw that one coming.
Skalldursson tries to clinch but Ermirio de Moraes moves out of range.
Ermirio de Moraes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ermirio de Moraes moves out of range as Skalldursson throws a body kick.
Ermirio de Moraes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ermirio de Moraes lands with a kick to the temple. Skalldursson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ermirio de Moraes doesn't manage to clinch there - Skalldursson circles away.
Skalldursson wants to clinch up but Ermirio de Moraes keeps it at a distance.
Ermirio de Moraes misses with a body shot.
Ermirio de Moraes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Ermirio de Moraes blocks the low kick.
Ermirio de Moraes missing with a left hand there. Skalldursson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ermirio de Moraes throws a series of punches but Skalldursson moves out of range.
Ermirio de Moraes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skalldursson throws a series of punches but Ermirio de Moraes moves out of range.
Ermirio de Moraes is breathing heavily.
Skalldursson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ermirio de Moraes connects with a single shot there.
Ermirio de Moraes swings for the body but Skalldursson moves out of range.
Skalldursson moves into the clinch.
Ermirio de Moraes throws an elbow but it misses.
Skalldursson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Skalldursson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ermirio de Moraes wants to clinch up but Skalldursson keeps it at a distance.
Skalldursson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ermirio de Moraes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ermirio de Moraes misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Skalldursson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ermirio de Moraes which made him look bad.
Ermirio de Moraes shoots in but no luck this time.
Skalldursson throws a series of punches but Ermirio de Moraes moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes scores with a sloppy right hand. Skalldursson should have avoided that one.
Skalldursson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ermirio de Moraes blocks a low kick nicely.
Ermirio de Moraes misses with a hook. Skalldursson ducked under it nicely.
Torgrim Skalldursson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ermirio de Moraes clinches but Skalldursson breaks the clinch
and Skalldursson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skalldursson.
Skalldursson lands a left hand.
Skalldursson looking to throw knees to the head but Ermirio de Moraes is blocking nicely.
Skalldursson blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skalldursson breaks the clinch.
Ermirio de Moraes tries to clinch up
and Skalldursson counters with a left and a right... And another left! Ermirio de Moraes is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torgrim Skalldursson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Rantakoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Muslimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muslimovic has chosen SIX 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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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Rantakoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zlatan Muslimovic!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muslimovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muslimovic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick misses from Muslimovic.
Rantakoko forces Muslimovic back against the cage and clinches.
Rantakoko pushes Muslimovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Muslimovic.
Rantakoko lands a takedown into guard.
Rantakoko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rantakoko won't allow Muslimovic to get back to his feet.
Rantakoko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rantakoko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rantakoko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rantakoko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rantakoko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rantakoko throwing strikes from guard but Muslimovic blocks nicely.
Rantakoko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rantakoko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Muslimovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rantakoko looking to sit in guard and control but Muslimovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rantakoko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Muslimovic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rantakoko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Muslimovic's back instead.
Muslimovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rantakoko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rantakoko tightening his grip on Muslimovic, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muslimovic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rantakoko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Rantakoko.
Rantakoko sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Muslimovic taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valdemar Rantakoko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Lapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nash's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sorry your not a winner. John Nash looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garrett Lapp!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapp cracks Nash with a good jab.
Nash looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nash throws a nice looking combination but Lapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nash throws a solid leg kick but Lapp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nash.
Nash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lapp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Nash circles away.
Nash fails with the takedown.
Nash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nash throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash closes the distance but Lapp moves to the side
and Lapp counters by moving into the clinch.
Lapp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapp manages to break the clinch.
Nash tries to clinch but Lapp moves away
and Lapp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lapp fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Nash misses
and Lapp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lapp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lapp slips a nice elbow through Nash's hands, connecting with Nash's forehead.
Lapp wants to take a breather but Nash is having none of it.
Nash avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lapp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapp working over Nash with some ground and pound. Nash looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nash is trying to maintain the position but Lapp is very close to passing his half guard.
Nash wants to improve his position but Lapp is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapp is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lapp working the ground and pound effectively.
Nash is working to get back to 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.
Lapp raining down shots from the mount!
Lapp landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nash is rocked!
Lapp postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nash in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nash to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Lapp!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Raju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malang Tangaloulango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malang Tangaloulango has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Raju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malang Tangaloulango!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tangaloulango's waist but Tangaloulango gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raju off to one side.
Tangaloulango fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tangaloulango drives through and clinches with Raju against the cage.
Tangaloulango looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raju pulls guard effortlessly.
Raju trying to strike off his back.
Raju had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tangaloulango is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Raju Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tangaloulango's back instead.
Tangaloulango defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Raju is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tangaloulango has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Raju struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangaloulango wants to get back to his feet.
Tangaloulango covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Raju is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tangaloulango has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Raju 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.
Raju looking for the choke but no joy.
The referee is taking a good look at Tangaloulango as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Raju!
Raju seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Tangaloulango's chin but Tangaloulango turns very nicely into Raju's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Tangaloulango.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raju throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tangaloulango really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raju. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raju is breathing heavily.
Raju had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tangaloulango is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Raju Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tangaloulango's back instead.
Tangaloulango fending off the submission attempt from Raju.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raju tightening his grip on Tangaloulango, looking for the choke.
Raju goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Tangaloulango escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Raju has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tangaloulango is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raju is pressing down on Tangaloulango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raju has his foot on Tangaloulango's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tangaloulango works his way back into a safe position though.
Tangaloulango is looking to stand up but Raju won't let him.
Raju had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tangaloulango is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Raju Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tangaloulango's back instead.
Raju is looking for the choke from the back position but Tangaloulango is controlling his hands well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raju is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tangaloulango is defending well though. Raju let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Raju dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tangaloulango tries to clinch up but Raju circles away and keeps his distance.
Raju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tangaloulango's waist but Tangaloulango gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raju off to one side.
Tangaloulango doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raju counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tangaloulango won't be happy with that.
Raju postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Raju tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raju is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tangaloulango is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raju creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tangaloulango sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raju works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Raju is working Tangaloulango over with some ground and pound from side control.
Raju is working to tighten is grip on Tangaloulango's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tangaloulango has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Raju is really squeezing tight and eventually Tangaloulango passes out! Raju breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Teppo Raju!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vihanen Thaikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vihanen Thaikku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thaikku misses the shot to the body.
Junttila keeps the fight on the outside.
Thaikku is looking to clinch but Junttila is avoiding it.
Junttila blocks a head kick by Thaikku.
Thaikku is looking to clinch but Junttila is avoiding it.
Thaikku clinches up with Junttila and pushes him back against the cage.
Thaikku misses with a knee strike.
Thaikku tries to land a knee to the head but Junttila blocks with his arms.
Thaikku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thaikku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Junttila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thaikku lands an elbow that stopped Junttila in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Pertti Junttila has been cut.
Thaikku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thaikku gets underhooks to prevent Junttila's takedown attempt.
Thaikku misses with a knee to the head.
Thaikku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Junttila blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thaikku tries a knee to the head but Junttila blocks it.
Thaikku looking to throw knees to the head but Junttila is blocking nicely.
Thaikku tries a knee to the head but Junttila blocks it.
Thaikku tries to land a knee to the head but Junttila blocks with his arms.
Thaikku is breathing heavily.
Junttila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vihanen Thaikku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Junttila.
Thaikku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thaikku just misses with a elbow thrown towards Junttila's brow.
Thaikku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thaikku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Junttila blocks it with crossed arms.
Thaikku throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Thaikku.
Junttila drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thaikku gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thaikku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thaikku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Junttila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thaikku misses with a knee strike.
Thaikku tries to land a knee to the head but Junttila blocks with his arms.
Thaikku misses with a knee strike.
Junttila fails to pull guard.
Thaikku misses with a knee to the head.
Junttila manages to pull guard.
Junttila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thaikku trying to stand up but can't free himself from Junttila's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thaikku trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Junttila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thaikku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thaikku would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila looking for a guillotine here but Thaikku defends easily.
Junttila looking for a sweep. Not yet Junttila, not yet.
Junttila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Junttila is looking for a kimura but Thaikku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junttila to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thaikku wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thaikku is in trouble now - Junttila has advanced to mount!
Junttila swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thaikku is now in Junttila's guard. A big mistake from Junttila there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junttila has his foot on Thaikku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thaikku works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Junttila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Junttila's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thaikku wants to clinch up but Junttila keeps it at a distance.
Thaikku is looking to clinch but Junttila is avoiding it.
Thaikku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thaikku has closed the distance and engaged Junttila in a clinch.
Junttila gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thaikku manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thaikku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junttila swats away the attempt to clinch by Thaikku.
Thaikku wants to clinch up but Junttila keeps it at a distance.
Thaikku tries a head kick but it misses.
Thaikku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Junttila fails with a takedown attempt.
Vihanen Thaikku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Junttila.
Junttila is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thaikku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaikku is looking to clinch but Junttila is avoiding it.
Junttila keeps the fight on the outside.
Junttila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thaikku's waist but Thaikku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junttila off to one side.
Junttila tries for a takedown but Thaikku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vihanen Thaikku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thaikku forces Junttila back against the cage and clinches.
Thaikku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thaikku misses with a knee strike.
Thaikku looking to throw knees to the head but Junttila is blocking nicely.
Thaikku lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Junttila is trying to break free.
Thaikku lands a nice elbow.
Thaikku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Junttila blocks it with crossed arms.
Thaikku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Junttila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thaikku has him pressed against the cage.
Thaikku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junttila changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thaikku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thaikku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thaikku misses with a head kick.
Thaikku tries to clinch there but Junttila circles away.
Thaikku tries to close the distance and clinch but Junttila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thaikku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junttila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thaikku moves in looking to clinch but Junttila pushes him off.
Thaikku wants to clinch.
Junttila swats away the attempt to clinch by Thaikku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaikku tries to clinch up but Junttila circles away and keeps his distance.
Thaikku tries to clinch up but Junttila circles away and keeps his distance.
Vihanen Thaikku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thaikku throws a sloppy head kick and Junttila moves out of range easily.
Thaikku is looking to clinch but Junttila is avoiding it.
Thaikku throws a head kick that misses.
Thaikku misses with a head kick.
Junttila shoots for a takedown but Thaikku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thaikku throws a sloppy head kick and Junttila moves out of range easily.
Thaikku moves in looking to clinch but Junttila pushes him off.
Thaikku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junttila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Junttila fails to land the takedown.
Thaikku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junttila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thaikku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thaikku tries to clinch but Junttila is having none of it.
Thaikku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thaikku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thaikku is looking to clinch.
Thaikku gets caught flat footed, as Junttila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Junttila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junttila is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thaikku is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thaikku has escaped and now he's on top!
Junttila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Vihanen Thaikku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pertti Junttila's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thaikku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thaikku tries to clinch but Junttila is having none of it.
Thaikku tries to clinch up but Junttila circles away and keeps his distance.
Junttila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thaikku as he avoids it easily.
Thaikku is looking to clinch but Junttila is avoiding it.
Junttila scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Junttila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thaikku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junttila.
Junttila uses his free foot to push down on Thaikku's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thaikku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thaikku has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Junttila working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thaikku has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila looking for the choke from the back.
Junttila tightening his grip on Thaikku, looking for the choke.
Junttila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thaikku wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thaikku defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Junttila really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thaikku.
Junttila is persistently looking for the submission but Thaikku is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thaikku is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thaikku is trying to get back to his feet but Junttila has full control of the position and if anything, Thaikku has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Junttila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Junttila 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Junttila!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sivupotku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sivupotku comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guns N' Roses - It's So Easy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sami Sivupotku is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Laitela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Sivupotku!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitela clinches up against the cage.
Laitela has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sivupotku clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sivupotku trying to control the action but Laitela just sinks the hooks in.
Laitela has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sivupotku tries to escape the position.
Laitela looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laitela working for the choke.
Sivupotku tries to break free.
Sivupotku is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sivupotku wants to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laitela working for a choke but Sivupotku is defending well.
Sivupotku defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laitela's arms.
Laitela is breathing heavily.
Laitela is hanging on to Sivupotku's back as he tries to escape.
Laitela not allowing Sivupotku to control his hands.
Laitela is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sivupotku defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Laitela working for a choke but Sivupotku is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitela keeps control of the position as Sivupotku tries to break free.
Sivupotku rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sivupotku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sivupotku defends it well.
Sivupotku gets full guard.
Sivupotku had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Laitela is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sivupotku Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Laitela's back instead.
Laitela tries to escape but Sivupotku has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Laitela as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sivupotku!
Laitela manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sivupotku's guard. Nice work there by Laitela.
Laitela slips nicely into half guard.
Sivupotku is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Laitela pulls his head out easily.
Laitela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laitela is working for a submission of some sort.
Sivupotku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitela wants to pass the guard but Sivupotku is defending well.
Laitela works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sivupotku wants to control but Laitela postures up.
Laitela tries to advance to mount but Sivupotku denies him.
Sivupotku wants to control but Laitela postures up.
Laitela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laitela moves into full mount!
Sivupotku tries to hold on but Laitela postures up.
Sivupotku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laitela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitela prevents Sivupotku from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismo Laitela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laitela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Laitela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laitela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sivupotku working for a triangle but Laitela defends it easily.
Laitela preventing the sweep.
Laitela passes into half guard.
Laitela prevents Sivupotku from improving his position.
Laitela is looking for a kimura here.
Sivupotku moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sivupotku lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laitela!
Laitela manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laitela works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laitela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sivupotku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sivupotku postures up in Laitela's guard and throws a big left but Laitela blocks it.
Laitela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laitela has his foot on Sivupotku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sivupotku works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laitela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sivupotku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Laitela is tightening it up a little... Sivupotku has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sivupotku reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sivupotku taps out! nice BJJ there by Laitela!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ismo Laitela!
Ismo Laitela is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McErlane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McErlane comes to the cage accompanied by Demanufacture by FEAR FACTORY. John McErlane had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John McErlane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ezra Ray!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McErlane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Ray finds it's way through McErlane's defenses.
McErlane scores with a takedown into Ray's guard.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McErlane wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
McErlane prevents Ray from getting back to his feet.
Ray pushes McErlane off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
McErlane shoots for a takedown but Ray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McErlane shoots in but no luck this time.
Ray lands an overhand right.
Ezra Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Ray does no damage.
Ray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray scores with a three punch combo!
Ray scores with a hook.
McErlane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McErlane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ray checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ray scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McErlane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McErlane has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McErlane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Ray.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McErlane.
Ezra Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McErlane is breathing heavily.
McErlane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ray is fending him off so far but McErlane persists. Nope, Ray circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray lands a nice looking body shot.
McErlane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McErlane moves out of range as Ray throws a body kick.
McErlane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McErlane showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray pushes McErlane off looking to stand but McErlane dives back in and keeps control.
Ray scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McErlane manages to mount him!
McErlane trying to control but Ray is having none of it.
McErlane stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McErlane shoots in but no luck this time.
McErlane blocks a head kick by Ray.
McErlane shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ray misses with a double jab.
McErlane fails to land the takedown.
Ray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McErlane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ray has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McErlane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McErlane lands a glancing blow to the side of Ray's head.
Ray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ray uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McErlane swinging wilding here.
Ray tries to bum rush McErlane with a series of wild strikes but McErlane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McErlane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ray as he avoids it easily.
Ray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McErlane pushes Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Ray prevents a body shot from McErlane.
McErlane tries to score a body lock takedown but Ray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ray breaks the clinch.
McErlane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McErlane tries for a takedown but Ray manages to get underhooks.
McErlane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ray can't break the clinch.
Ray tries to break the clinch but McErlane is controlling the position.
Ray wants to break the clinch but can't.
McErlane jumps into guard, dragging Ray to the mat.
Ray wants to stand but McErlane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McErlane wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McErlane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezra Ray will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McErlane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McErlane looks for a takedown but Ray sprawls well.
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ray misses with a low kick as McErlane jumps back.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McErlane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so McErlane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McErlane is controlling him.
McErlane gets to his feet - Ray follows without any prompting.
Ray throws a one two combo.
John McErlane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McErlane.
Ray throws a wild body kick that McErlane sees coming a mile off.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McErlane cracks the inside of Ray's front leg.
McErlane wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.
McErlane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ray as he jumps to the side.
McErlane throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McErlane scores a takedown into full mount!
McErlane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ray is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McErlane stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ray, right into the meat.
McErlane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ray is rocked!
Ray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McErlane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McErlane rushes Ray and presses him up against the cage.
Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Ray.
Ray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McErlane moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Ray as McErlane shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ray, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Ray.
Ray lands a head kick!
Ray scores with a spinning back kick!
Ray digs a good body shot into McErlane's ribs.
McErlane blocks a head kick by Ray.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McErlane.
McErlane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ray defending well as McErlane loads up on a big left hand.
McErlane clinches up against the cage.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but McErlane has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McErlane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McErlane lands a high kick!
McErlane shoots for a double leg takedown but Ray sprawls well. He's pushed McErlane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McErlane throws a right hand that Ray ducks under and follows up with a left that Ray also avoids with ease.
Ray misses with a body kick.
McErlane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ray.
Ray lands with a kick to the temple. McErlane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ray does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McErlane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ray.
Good leg kick by Ray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McErlane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray misses with a double jab.
Ray misses with the combination.
Ray scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McErlane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ray. Ray obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McErlane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray throws a one two combo.
Ray thows a leg kick but McErlane checks it
and McErlane counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from McErlane fails to land.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but McErlane won't allow it.
McErlane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ray keeps control of McErlane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ray breaks from the clinch.
Ray misses with a few strikes there.
McErlane blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Ray.
McErlane tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ray. That's going to slow McErlane down.
McErlane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McErlane tries to move into range but Ray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ray lands a jab to McErlane's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ezra Ray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
McErlane checks a leg kick.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ray.
Ray cracks McErlane with an open hand slap.
McErlane throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily.
Ray is looking to slow McErlane down with leg kicks.
Ray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McErlane tries to clinch there but Ray circles away.
McErlane tries to close the distance and clinch but Ray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McErlane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ray.
Ray throws a series of punches but McErlane moves out of range.
Ray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ray.
McErlane misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Ray.
Ray scores with a one two! McErlane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray lands a jab-cross combination.
Ray scores with the left hand. McErlane knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McErlane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McErlane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and McErlane moves out of range easily.
McErlane shoots for a takedown but Ray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McErlane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray lands a nice leg kick that just misses McErlane's sensitive parts.
McErlane moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
Ray misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Ray misses
and McErlane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Ray.
Ray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McErlane backs up against the cage.
Ray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick
and McErlane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McErlane is standing up over Ray. Ray looks to escape but McErlane dives into side control.
John McErlane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ray throws McErlane to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ray.
Ray throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McErlane.
McErlane wants to clinch.
McErlane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McErlane dodges the punch combination from Ray.
McErlane tries to clinch but Ray moves out of range.
McErlane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McErlane throws a sloppy head kick
and Ray counters with a left and a right that stings McErlane.
No joy there for Ray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
McErlane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McErlane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McErlane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McErlane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries a low kick but McErlane avoids it.
McErlane avoids the head kick by Ray.
McErlane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ray sprawls well initially but McErlane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McErlane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray has one foot on McErlane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray scores with a body shot.
Ray connects with a high kick.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McErlane moves away.
Ray misses with a body shot.
Ezra Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McErlane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McErlane wants a takedown.
McErlane fails to pull guard.
McErlane jumps guard but Ray stands there with McErlane around his waist. McErlane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by McErlane!
McErlane pushes Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but McErlane has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ray tries to break the clinch but McErlane is controlling the position.
McErlane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but McErlane has him pressed against the cage.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McErlane has him pressed against the cage.
McErlane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray really dominated that round.
That's time! McErlane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from McErlane. McErlane gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ray throws a combination. McErlane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McErlane is rocked!
Ray lands with a big left! McErlane is wobbled badly! Ray comes in with a flurry of punches and drops McErlane to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ezra Ray!
Ezra Ray is the new welterweight champion!
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