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TUOW 3: Relentless PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Kuikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josses Bullaboski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josses Bullaboski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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225 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Kuikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josses Bullaboski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullaboski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bullaboski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bullaboski tries to stand and escape but Kuikka is controlling the position.
Bullaboski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kuikka is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josses Bullaboski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and suck butt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Rotch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to suck butt's chin.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Rotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, suck butt!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
butt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rotch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
butt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rotch is trying to buck butt off.
butt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rotch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
butt 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.
butt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
butt wants to control but Rotch is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
butt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
butt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rotch struggling a bit here.
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.
Rotch holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rotch is not content to let butt control the position.
Rotch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
butt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rotch tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rotch cracks butt with an uppercut from hell and butt crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Rotch's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
butt is rocked!
It looks like suck butt has been cut.
Rotch slips nicely into half guard.
butt is still in real trouble! Can Rotch finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
butt looks gassed!
Rotch lands a big elbow - butt is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rotch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Rotch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Flipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Burd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Burd 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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225 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Flipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Burd!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flipovic missing with a left hand there. Burd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flipovic but Flipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burd shoots in but Flipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mirko Flipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Burd.
Flipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flipovic throws a jab when Burd was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flipovic.
Burd moves out of range as Flipovic strikes.
Flipovic tries to land a front kick but Burd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burd fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Burd.
Flipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flipovic as he jumps to the side.
Flipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirko Flipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Flipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Flipovic throws a right hand that Burd ducks under and follows up with a left that Burd also avoids with ease.
Burd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flipovic's guard.
Flipovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burd is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic is breathing heavily.
Burd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flipovic wants to get back to his feet but Burd passes into half guard.
Burd is taking a breather. Flipovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Flipovic pushes Burd off but Burd dives into side control.
Flipovic prevents Burd from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burd trying to control the position but Flipovic is working away.
Flipovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burd is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Flipovic looks calm but he's in trouble here. Burd gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Flipovic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Burd lets go of the hold and Flipovic can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Burd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaw Uilliam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Kostaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw Uilliam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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230 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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, Shaw Uilliam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kostaja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostaja takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kostaja cracks Uilliam with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Shaw Uilliam has been cut.
Uilliam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uilliam keeps control of Kostaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uilliam wants a takedown.
Uilliam lands a knee to the head.
Kostaja gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uilliam wants to get back to full guard.
Uilliam is controlling Kostaja's trapped leg to prevent Kostaja from advancing to side control.
Uilliam could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kostaja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Uilliam taking some punishment here, with Kostaja in his half guard.
Uilliam wants to control but Kostaja is keeping busy.
Kostaja misses with a head shot. Uilliam uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostaja trying to stand up but can't free himself from Uilliam's guard.
Kostaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uilliam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kostaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kostaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uilliam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kostaja's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostaja wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostaja is looking to stand up but Uilliam isn't so interested in that idea.
Uilliam is standing up over Kostaja. Kostaja looks to escape but Uilliam dives into side control.
Kostaja looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Uilliam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Uilliam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kostaja keeps working.
Kostaja pushes Uilliam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Uilliam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uilliam is looking to take a break and control but Kostaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kostaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Uilliam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uilliam tries to clinch up.
Kostaja throws a right and a left that Uilliam avoids nicely.
Uilliam clinches up with Kostaja and pushes him back against the cage.
Uilliam lands an elbow inside that Kostaja shrugs off.
Uilliam has Kostaja pushed against the cage.
Uilliam connects with a knee to the head.
Uilliam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kostaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Uilliam lands but Kostaja takes it in his stride.
Uilliam loads up on a big right hand but Kostaja slips the punch.
Uilliam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Kostaja.
Kostaja gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja tries to stand but Uilliam is controlling his head.
Kostaja throws a strike aimed at the side of Uilliam's head but Uilliam avoids it well.
Kostaja tries to stand but Uilliam is controlling his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uilliam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kostaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalevi Kostaja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaw Uilliam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kostaja.
Kostaja stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Uilliam fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaw Uilliam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kostaja tries to clinch up but Uilliam circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Uilliam darts in trying to clinch
and Kostaja counters with a series of strikes. Uilliam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Uilliam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kostaja feints and as Uilliam raises his hands in defense, Kostaja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kostaja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uilliam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostaja wanted to stand there but Uilliam had control of the position.
Kostaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uilliam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kostaja tries to stand but Uilliam is controlling from the bottom.
Kostaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Uilliam is retaining full guard.
Kostaja stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Uilliam has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kostaja manages to get his head free but now Uilliam has transitioned to an armbar! Kostaja grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Uilliam! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaw Uilliam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris McGale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Cockx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGale comes to the cage accompanied by Agadoo. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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237 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kris McGale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Cockx!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockx tries to close the distance and clinch but McGale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cockx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cockx ducks straight into an uppercut from McGale and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Cockx maanges to regain guard straight away.
Cockx is rocked!
It looks like Scott Cockx has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cockx is still in real trouble! Can McGale finish him?
McGale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cockx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cockx seems to have recovered his senses.
Cockx is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGale is controlling him.
McGale stands up and waves to Cockx to follow him.
Cockx has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cockx prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGale creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cockx connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGale.
McGale fails to pull guard.
McGale has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cockx is trying to keep an underhook but McGale manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
McGale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockx controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGale wants to control but Cockx is keeping him busy.
McGale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cockx wants to get back to his feet.
McGale throwing shots but Cockx is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGale is keen to just control but Cockx is a slippery customer.
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.
McGale thows a huge punch but Cockx dodges it nicely.
McGale tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cockx manages to get to full guard.
McGale is breathing heavily.
Cockx scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGale is looking to clinch but Cockx is avoiding it.
McGale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cockx moves out of range as McGale strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGale wants to clinch
and Cockx counters with a stiff right hand.
Cockx moves into the clinch successfully.
Cockx lands a damaging elbow.
Cockx looking to slow down the pace here.
Cockx lands a nice elbow.
Cockx blocks an elbow strike from McGale.
Cockx lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cockx.
McGale goes for a takedown attempt but Cockx pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris McGale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cockx tries to clinch there but McGale circles away.
Cockx ducks under a wild hook from McGale.
McGale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kris McGale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Cockx as he connects with a hook.
Cockx scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cockx closes the distance and clinches.
Cockx landing knees to the head.
Cockx unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cockx unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cockx lands a nice knee to the body.
Cockx unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cockx using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cockx landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockx lands a knee to the head.
Cockx breaks the clinch.
McGale tries to clinch there but Cockx circles away.
Cockx moves in looking to clinch but McGale pushes him off.
McGale looks to land a right hand but Cockx moved out of range.
McGale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Cockx coming out on top.
Cockx needs to keep his hands up - McGale had a free shot at his head there.
Cockx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGale's head.
Cockx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cockx forces McGale back against the cage and clinches.
McGale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cockx smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cockx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cockx wants to clinch.
McGale swats away the attempt to clinch by Cockx.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Cockx will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Cockx's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cockx closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cockx lands an elbow just above McGale 's eye.
Cockx missing with knees to the body.
McGale tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGale has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cockx throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGale wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cockx's brow.
McGale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cockx tries to land knees in the clinch but McGale avoids the damage to the body.
McGale tries to break the clinch but Cockx is controlling the position.
McGale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cockx gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGale pulls guard successfully.
Cockx decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGale, up you get!
Cockx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGale tries to clinch
and Cockx holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cockx landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cockx scores with a knee to the head.
Cockx taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cockx pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris McGale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGale tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cockx counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cockx lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGale takes an elbow to the temple.
Cockx lands an elbow that stopped McGale in his tracks for a moment.
Cockx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGale swats away the attempt to clinch by Cockx.
Cockx clinches with his opponent.
McGale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cockx smiles and moves away.
Cockx rushes McGale and presses him up against the cage.
Cockx using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cockx crunches a lovely knee into McGale's ribcage.
Cockx creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cockx tries a knee to the head but McGale blocks it.
Cockx prevents the takedown attempt.
McGale wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cockx gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGale tries to pull guard but Cockx won't allow it.
Cockx lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGale has a closed guard, preventing Cockx from standing up.
McGale 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cockx's guard.
McGale has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cockx is proving hard to escape from.
McGale wants to control from the top but Cockx keeps moving.
McGale throwing strikes but missing.
Cockx trying to keep a closed guard but McGale is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockx manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McGale tries to reverse the position but Cockx maintains control.
Cockx wants to control the pace but McGale is squirming around nicely.
McGale's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGale is looking to get to half guard.
Cockx controlling the pace for now.
Cockx looking to control but McGale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cockx controls McGale momentarily but McGale frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Cockx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Cockx's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cockx fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGale throws a shot from downtown. Cockx moves away and avoids it.
McGale pushes Cockx up against the cage in a clinch.
Cockx prevents the takedown attempt.
Cockx landing knees to the body.
Cockx lands an elbow inside that McGale shrugs off.
McGale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cockx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cockx lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cockx lands an elbow just above McGale 's eye.
Cockx lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Cockx.
McGale wants to get back to striking at distance but Cockx won't allow it.
McGale takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGale takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cockx crunches a lovely knee into McGale's ribcage.
Cockx stalling in the clinch but McGale improves position.
McGale tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris McGale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cockx avoids the elbow strike from McGale, against the cage.
Cockx is trying to maintain a safe position but McGale gets an underhook and turns Cockx into the cage.
McGale has Cockx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cockx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cockx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGale avoiding damage as Cockx throws knees to the body.
Cockx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cockx tries to clinch up but McGale circles away and keeps his distance.
McGale throws a looping overhand right but Cockx ducks down to avoid it.
Cockx gets a clinch.
Cockx scores a nice knee to the body.
McGale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cockx lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cockx lands a nice elbow.
Cockx is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGale lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McGale is looking to stall here but Cockx recovers full guard.
McGale wants to control from the top but Cockx keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cockx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cockx is on top in guard.
McGale will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cockx gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McGale tries to clinch up
and Cockx counters with a stiff right hand.
McGale moves in looking to clinch but Cockx pushes him off.
McGale tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockx digs a good hook to McGale's body.
Cockx tries to clinch there but McGale circles away.
McGale cracks Cockx with an open hand slap.
McGale tries to clinch up
and Cockx finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cockx fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGale, pushing him back against the cage.
McGale breaks the clinch.
Cockx keeps the fight on the outside.
Cockx throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGale moves into the clinch.
Cockx is pressed up against the cage. McGale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cockx down to the mat. Cockx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cockx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cockx fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cockx rushes McGale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGale managing to block the knees to the body from Cockx.
McGale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cockx comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGale tries to score a body lock takedown but Cockx shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGale looking for a takedown.
McGale wants a takedown but no success here.
Cockx tries to land a knee to the head but McGale blocks with his arms.
Cockx is pressed up against the cage. McGale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cockx down to the mat. Cockx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cockx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cockx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cockx tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from McGale does it's job there.
Cockx tries to clinch but McGale moves out of range.
McGale is looking to clinch but Cockx is avoiding it.
McGale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cockx.
McGale missing with a left hand there. Cockx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGale is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGale moves in looking to clinch but Cockx pushes him off.
McGale tries to keep at a distance but Cockx has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cockx fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGale turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGale working the strikes but Cockx uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kris McGale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Cockx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cockx 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Cockx!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juho Kusti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Hagert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusti's entrance music is Rumblejunkie - Dope Angel. A fine choice. Hagert has chosen Michael Jackson - Earth Song as his entrance music. Juho Kusti has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juho Kusti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rainer Hagert!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hagert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kusti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kusti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hagert throws out the jab.
Hagert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Hagert.
Hagert throws a sloppy head kick and Kusti moves out of range easily.
Hagert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kusti.
Hagert misses with a head kick.
Hagert misses with a head kick.
Kusti avoids the head kick by Hagert.
Hagert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kusti slips a jab from Hagert.
Hagert throws out a loose jab but Kusti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hagert misses the shot to the body.
Hagert looks gassed!
Kusti moves out of range of the body kick.
Hagert throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagert tries a head kick but it misses.
Kusti shoots in and bounces Hagert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hagert keeping moving, preventing Kusti from controlling successfully.
Hagert pushes Kusti off and gets back to his feet.
Hagert tries a head kick but it misses.
Kusti scores a takedown into full mount!
Kusti with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusti looking to finish Hagert with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hagert!
Kusti misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kusti cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kusti working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hagert can't escape the position.
Kusti moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hagert has worked his arm free - good work by Hagert!
Kusti in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hagert sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hagert is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hagert wants to control but Kusti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hagert is pressing down on Kusti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kusti stops Hagert from standing up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hagert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kusti stands up over Hagert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kusti throws a strike but Hagert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kusti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hagert tries to hold on but Kusti pushes him away.
Kusti throwing strikes but Hagert uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kusti is stalling here. Hagert is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kusti seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hagert has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Hagert dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kusti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Hagert as Kusti shoots in.
Hagert tries to land a front kick but Kusti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hagert misses with a head kick.
Kusti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Kusti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kusti fails with a takedown attempt.
Hagert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusti blocks a head kick by Hagert.
A lazy left from Hagert finds it's target.
Hagert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hagert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hagert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kusti slips a jab from Hagert.
Kusti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hagert throws a sloppy head kick and Kusti moves out of range easily.
Kusti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kusti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kusti unloads with some shots from mount but Hagert bucks and avoids them well.
Kusti throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hagert because Kusti loaded up on that one.
Hagert tries to hold on but Kusti pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusti looking to finish with strikes here!
Hagert can't escape the position.
Hagert is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hagert is squirming around, avoiding Kusti's attempts to control the action.
Hagert wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kusti landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusti landing shots from mount.
Kusti swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hagert is now in Kusti's guard. A big mistake from Kusti there, giving up the dominant position!
Kusti looking to control.
Kusti keeping moving, preventing Hagert from controlling successfully.
Kusti controls Hagert momentarily but Hagert frees himself.
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.
Kusti throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hagert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kusti keeping moving, preventing Hagert from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusti tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Hagert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hagert forces Kusti back against the cage and clinches.
Hagert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kusti instigates a clinch.
Kusti has Hagert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hagert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kusti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hagert tries to land knees in the clinch but Kusti avoids the damage to the body.
Kusti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kusti manages to end up in side control.
Hagert wants to get back to his feet.
Hagert is trying to control Kusti's posture but Kusti avoids it.
Kusti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kusti tries for a kimura but Hagert is defending well.
Hagert sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagert tries to get to full guard but Kusti has control of the leg.
Kusti winds up and cracks Hagert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kusti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kusti is keen to just control but Hagert is a slippery customer.
Hagert tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
Hagert preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kusti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hagert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hagert throws out a loose jab but Kusti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagert throws an overhand right that lands on Kusti's shoulder, as Kusti tries to avoid the shot.
Kusti avoids the head kick by Hagert.
Hagert throws a hook but Kusti blocks it.
Kusti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hagert throws a sloppy head kick and Kusti moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Hagert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert throws a nice head kick!
Hagert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kusti moves out of range of the body kick from Hagert.
Kusti fails with a takedown attempt.
Kusti staying out of range there.
Hagert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rainer Hagert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hagert's guard.
Kusti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kusti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kusti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hagert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Juho Kusti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusti throwing strikes but missing.
Hagert 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.
Kusti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hagert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kusti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juho Kusti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hagert throws a right hand that Kusti ducks under and follows up with a left that Kusti also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juho Kusti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hagert has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainer Hagert!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dinesh Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Feralas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Feralas struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Dinesh Jakhotia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dinesh Jakhotia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Feralas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakhotia lands a nice shot that snaps Feralas's head back.
Feralas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Jakhotia! Feralas is backing up but he can't get away as Jakhotia lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Feralas and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dinesh Jakhotia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Mustalajninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeroen Slaerop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shayne Mustalajninen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White 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, Shayne Mustalajninen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeroen Slaerop!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustalajninen tries to clinch there but Slaerop circles away.
Mustalajninen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mustalajninen shoots in looking for a takedown. Slaerop tries to sprawl out of it but Mustalajninen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slaerop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mustalajninen is looking to clinch.
Mustalajninen scores with a kick to the body.
Mustalajninen tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaerop has Mustalajninen up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slaerop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slaerop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mustalajninen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slaerop's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustalajninen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slaerop tries to avoid it but Mustalajninen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slaerop to the ground. Slaerop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mustalajninen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slaerop counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustalajninen trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustalajninen gets full guard.
Slaerop stopping the sweep attempt from Mustalajninen.
Mustalajninen working a defensive guard here.
Slaerop stands up from Mustalajninen's guard - Slaerop perhaps looking for a knockout.
Slaerop closes the distance and clinches.
Mustalajninen tries a knee to the head but Slaerop blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustalajninen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mustalajninen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shayne Mustalajninen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaerop rushes Mustalajninen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mustalajninen is looking to control Slaerop's arms but Slaerop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mustalajninen has his back to the cage.
Slaerop breaks the clinch.
Mustalajninen wants to clinch but Slaerop slips to the side
and Slaerop holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slaerop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mustalajninen is looking to break free of the clinch but Slaerop has double underhooks.
Mustalajninen wants to get back to striking at distance but Slaerop won't allow it.
Mustalajninen is breathing heavily.
Slaerop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mustalajninen wants to clinch but Slaerop slips to the side
and Slaerop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mustalajninen is rocked!
It looks like Shayne Mustalajninen has been cut.
Slaerop cracks Mustalajninen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mustalajninen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Slaerop pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mustalajninen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeroen Slaerop!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and T Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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Brawler
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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, Repe Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, T Rex!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex stuffs the takedown attempt from Sorsa. Sorsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Sorsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rex swivels and escapes.
Rex instigates a clinch.
Sorsa can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rex can't break the clinch.
Rex manages to break the clinch.
Rex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rex is looking to clinch but Sorsa is avoiding it.
Sorsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rex's waist but Rex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sorsa off to one side.
Rex rushes Sorsa and presses him up against the cage.
Rex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sorsa misses with a takedown attempt - Rex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sorsa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rex counters by clinching up.
Rex is trying to break free.
Rex stops a takedown attempt from Sorsa.
Sorsa tries to pull guard but Rex holds him up against the cage and eventually Sorsa drops back down to his feet.
Rex can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rex wants to get back to striking at distance but Sorsa won't allow it.
Sorsa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rex pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rex misses the shot to the body.
Sorsa feints and as Rex raises his hands in defense, Sorsa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rex has an active guard here but Sorsa has managed to pass into half guard.
Sorsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sorsa throwing shots but Rex is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rex manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sorsa preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorsa pushes down on Rex's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sorsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sorsa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rex!
Sorsa controlling his opponent.
Sorsa prevents Rex from getting the reversal.
Sorsa working Rex over with strikes here.
Sorsa working for a submission but Rex is keeping him at bay.
Rex takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sorsa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sorsa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rex is surviving well by controlling Sorsa's body position as best he can.
Rex is working to get back to half guard.
Rex tries to hold on but Sorsa pushes him away.
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.
Sorsa wants to control the pace but Rex is squirming around nicely.
Sorsa avoids the attempt from Rex to control.
Rex looks gassed!
Sorsa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sorsa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rex to take his back!
Rex rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sorsa is working for a submission of some sort.
Rex trying to control but Sorsa postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repe Sorsa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rex wants to clinch but Sorsa slips to the side
and Sorsa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rex!
Sorsa wants to control the pace but Rex is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rex can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rex sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sorsa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rex wants to get back to striking at distance but Sorsa won't allow it.
Rex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sorsa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sorsa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rex pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Sorsa misses.
Sorsa has his takedown stuffed
and Rex counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rex moves into range and clinches up with Sorsa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sorsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sorsa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Sorsa postures up.
Sorsa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rex can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sorsa controls the pace.
Sorsa wants to control from the top but Rex keeps moving.
Sorsa stands and throws Rex's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sorsa working the ground and pound.
Sorsa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sorsa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Sorsa scoring with punches and elbows.
Sorsa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sorsa landing punches.
Rex working to try and regain half guard.
Sorsa is landing with some decent strikes but Rex is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sorsa looking to control but Rex is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorsa prevents Rex from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rex really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sorsa landing strikes from the mount and Rex is in trouble!
Sorsa 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.
Sorsa lands with some strikes.
Rex is looking to get to half guard.
Sorsa looking to secure an arm triangle but Rex defends it well.
Rex is in a horrible position here. Sorsa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sorsa tries to control but Rex wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rex is looking to control the hands but Sorsa breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Repe Sorsa!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Testicular Cancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, optimus Prime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Testicular Cancer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cancer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cancer looks for a takedown but Prime sprawls well.
Prime drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cancer has his foot on Prime's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prime works his way back into a safe position though.
Prime content to stall in guard here.
Cancer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime tries to stand but Cancer is controlling from the bottom.
Prime has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prime is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prime'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.
Cancer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cancer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prime stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Prime moves away from the strike by Cancer.
Cancer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prime.
Cancer tries to clinch but Prime moves out of range.
Prime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cancer throws a head kick that misses.
Prime scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prime stands up and beckons Cancer to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cancer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prime misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prime drives through and clinches with Cancer against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cancer lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Cancer.
Cancer looking to slow down the pace here.
Prime has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cancer is trying to keep an underhook but Prime manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Prime stalling.
Cancer tries to get to full guard but Prime has control of the leg.
Prime performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime wants to free his trapped foot but Cancer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cancer actively working from the bottom here.
Cancer looks gassed!
Prime controlling the action here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cancer wants to improve his position but Prime is controlling well.
Cancer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prime is trying to work for a kimura but Cancer is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Prime fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Prime looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cancer looking for submissions off his back.
Prime with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cancer is looking for a sweep. Prime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prime performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Prime trying to mount his opponent but Cancer defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
optimus Prime dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Cancer or perhaps it was just good defense by Prime which made him look bad.
Cancer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prime decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cancer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Prime pulls his head out easily.
Prime tries to pass to full mount but Cancer defends it.
Prime stalling.
Prime is looking for a kimura but Cancer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prime to get the leverage.
Prime is trying to control the action in half guard but Cancer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prime works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cancer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cancer is breathing heavily.
Prime thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prime in particular looking to stall.
Cancer gets back to full guard.
Prime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cancer keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
optimus Prime overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prime decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cancer, up you get!
Prime closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cancer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Prime is looking to take a break and control but Cancer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cancer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prime stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cancer to get to his feet.
Prime drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prime controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cancer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cancer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prime stopping the sweep attempt from Cancer.
Prime 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.
Prime slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Prime is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cancer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cancer is looking to regain half guard here but Prime keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Prime wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cancer, who protects the arm well.
Cancer is looking for a sweep.
Cancer stops Prime from passing to mount.
Cancer is looking for a sweep.
Prime throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Prime is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cancer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cancer tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
optimus Prime 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!
Prime wants to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Prime.
Cancer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prime is looking to take a break and control but Cancer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cancer tries to improve position but can't.
Cancer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cancer is looking to improve his position.
Cancer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cancer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Prime pulls his head out easily.
Cancer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cancer is looking for a sweep. Prime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prime is looking for a kimura but Cancer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prime to get the leverage.
Prime seems to be looking for submissions.
Prime is looking for a kimura but Cancer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prime to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cancer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cancer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but Cancer blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cancer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prime 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.
Cancer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cancer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cancer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime 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.
Cancer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cancer working for a triangle but Prime defends it easily.
Prime is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prime wants to control from the top but Cancer keeps moving.
Prime not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Prime thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Cancer keeping full guard, as Prime tries to pass.
Prime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prime sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cancer's guard.
Cancer looking for submissions off his back.
Prime is controlling the pace.
Cancer tries to roll over but Prime keeps him under control.
Testicular Cancer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Prime connects with a nice short shot to Cancer's temple.
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 optimus Prime.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prime, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... optimus Prime!
optimus Prime is the new heavyweight champion!
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