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Battle 12: Proving Grounds 2! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Schofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Schofer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Schofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves out of range as Schofer throws a body kick.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schofer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Schofer shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones scores with a one two! Schofer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Schofer dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schofer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Schofer's head.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schofer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schofer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schofer lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schofer closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Schofer pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Schofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Schofer has a takedown stuffed.
Nice combo by Jones! Oh, that's hurt him - Schofer falls to the canvas and Jones follows him into side control.
Schofer is rocked!
Jones taking a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Schofer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Jones not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schofer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Schofer missing with strikes.
Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Schofer gets his way!
Jones controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Jones tries to roll but Schofer sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jones trying to control the hands but Schofer won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Schofer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schofer trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Schofer.
Schofer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fred Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a series of punches but Schofer moves out of range.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Schofer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schofer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones tries to bum rush Schofer with a series of wild strikes but Schofer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones throws a series of punches but Schofer moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a combination but Schofer avoids it well.
Jones throws a series of punches but Schofer moves out of range.
Schofer shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fred Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body kick the misses
and Schofer counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Schofer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Schofer from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schofer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Schofer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schofer is keeping the position for now.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schofer wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Schofer is trying to control but can't.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schofer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Schofer is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schofer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Schofer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a series of punches but Schofer avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to bum rush Schofer with a series of wild strikes but Schofer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks to land a combination but Schofer avoids it well.
Schofer misses with a looping left.
Jones slips under a jab from Schofer.
Fred Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Schofer backs away looking to recover.
Schofer dodges the punch combination from Jones.
A bone on bone clash there as Schofer blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schofer slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Schofer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Schofer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schofer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones cracks Schofer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a head shot.
Schofer misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Schofer moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a low kick as Schofer jumps back.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schofer misses with a straight left.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Schofer moves into the clinch.
Schofer prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Schofer is controlling the position.
Jones wants to break free but Schofer has control.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schofer backwards.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schofer tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schofers head.
Schofer throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Schofer is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schofer has his back to the cage.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chris Schofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Fred Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones gets through Schofer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Schofer.
Schofer prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
A short left from Jones.
Schofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schofer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cris Carter has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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188 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramses Rudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cris Carter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter clinches with his opponent.
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rudd's face.
Carter successfully pulls guard.
Rudd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rudd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carter has a closed guard, preventing Rudd from standing up.
Carter looking for a guillotine here but Rudd defends easily.
Rudd tries to stand but Carter is controlling from the bottom.
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rudd tries to stand but Carter is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Rudd wants to get up but he can't break Carter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rudd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rudd wants to stand but Carter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carter has his foot on Rudd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rudd works his way back into a safe position though.
Carter working for a triangle but Rudd defends it easily.
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carter looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter has a closed guard, preventing Rudd from standing up.
Carter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rudd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carter is trying to keep Rudd in close.
Carter looking for a guillotine here but Rudd defends easily.
Carter looking to control.
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.
Rudd stands up and waves to Carter to follow him.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Rudd circles away.
Carter avoids the head kick by Rudd.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rudd throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Rudd looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
Ramses Rudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Rudd.
Rudd misses with a body kick.
Rudd throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left and a right from Rudd both land. Nice combination.
Rudd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudd looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Rudd which made him look bad.
Rudd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rudd misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
Rudd stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Rudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Rudd throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Rudd circles away.
Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rudd can't break the clinch.
Rudd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter lands a knee to the head.
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rudd's face.
Carter manages to pull guard.
Carter working for a triangle but Rudd defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Carter 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rudd.
Rudd throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Rudd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter looks for a takedown but Rudd sprawls well.
Rudd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter wants to clinch.
Rudd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd tries to work over Carter's front leg with a kick but Carter checks it.
Carter defending well as Rudd loads up on a big left hand.
Carter avoids the body shot from Rudd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rudd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carter has Rudd up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter scores with a knee to the head.
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rudd's face.
Rudd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rudd is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carter.
A knee to the head by Carter.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but Rudd blocks with his arms.
Carter misses with a knee to the head.
Carter is trying to stall.
Rudd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rudd is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Rudd is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter landing knees to the head.
Rudd is trying to break free.
Carter tries a knee to the head but Rudd blocks it.
Rudd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rudd wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Carter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carter keeps control of Rudd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rudd can't break the clinch.
Rudd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Rudd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but Rudd blocks with his arms.
Rudd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rudd is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Carter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rudd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rudd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carter lands a knee to the head.
Rudd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rudd wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Rudd tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Rudd wants to break free but Carter has control.
Rudd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudd is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter stalls.
Carter jumps guard and drags Rudd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Carter tries to strike from the bottom.
Rudd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rudd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rudd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carter's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rudd is one step ahead there.
Carter has his foot on Rudd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rudd works his way back into a safe position though.
Rudd is looking to stand up but Carter won't let him.
Carter has his foot on Rudd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rudd works his way back into a safe position though.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rudd is one step ahead there.
Rudd wanted to stand there but Carter had control of the position.
Rudd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter has his foot on Rudd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rudd works his way back into a safe position though.
Carter has his foot on Rudd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rudd works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rudd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rudd scores with a punch to the head.
Ramses Rudd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudd thuds a left hand into Carter's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rudd.
Rudd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rudd misses with a wild body shot.
Rudd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rudd scores with a three punch combo!
Carter tries to clinch but Rudd is having none of it.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rudd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rudd takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Carter.
Rudd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rudd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Rudd tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Rudd is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rudd's face.
Carter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rudd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rudd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter tries to score a body lock takedown but Rudd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carter prevents Rudd from breaking the clinch.
Rudd wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Rudd wants to break free but Carter has control.
Carter lands an elbow just above Rudd 's eye.
Rudd can't break the clinch.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but Rudd blocks with his arms.
Rudd wants to break free but Carter has control.
Carter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rudd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudd avoids the damage to the body.
Rudd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rudd is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rudd's face.
Carter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rudd is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Rudd is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rudd has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rudd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rudd wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Carter tightens his grip and picks Rudd up, before dumping him to the ground. Rudd manages to land in guard.
Carter drops back looking for a leg! Rudd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rudd manages to kick Carter off! Carter jumps back into Rudd's guard.
Rudd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rudd is keeping the position for now.
Carter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rudd is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carter is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter drops back looking for a leg! Rudd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rudd manages to kick Carter off! Carter jumps back into Rudd's guard.
Carter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ramses Rudd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rudd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carter is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Carter.
Rudd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rudd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carter has hold of Rudd's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rudd seems comfortable defending it but Carter has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rudd is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rudd is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Carter couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cris Carter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Bowes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Water might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mother F***** of The Year- Motley Crue. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Chris Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Bowes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bowes doesn't manage to clinch there - Water circles away.
Water wants to clinch.
Water throws a series of strikes that have Bowes backpedaling.
Water shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bowes 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.
Bowes wants to clinch.
Water throws a left that rocks Bowes and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Water dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Bowes regain composure!
Bowes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Water wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bowes parries the strikes from Water easily there. Water is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bowes to escape.
Bowes is looking for a sweep.
Water trying to control the action but Bowes is working from the bottom.
Bowes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Water wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bowes throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Water working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Water is looking to take a break and control but Bowes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water lands a decent elbow from side control.
Water wants to control but Bowes is keeping him busy.
Bowes regains half guard.
Water stands up out of the half guard.
Bowes wants to clinch but Water slips to the side
and Water counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bowes won't be happy with that.
Bowes gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bowes is in trouble now - Water has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowes is looking to get to half guard.
Bowes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowes tries to get to full guard but Water has control of the leg.
Bowes missing with punches from the bottom.
Water frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bowes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Water trying to control but Bowes is having none of it.
Bowes is looking to improve his position but Water isn't that keen on the idea.
Water in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Water is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Water controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Water'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.
Bowes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Water content just to control the position here.
Water 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.
Bowes working to try and regain half guard.
Bowes is squirming around, avoiding Water's attempts to control the action.
Bowes swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Water takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Water is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bowes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bowes throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Water trying to control but Bowes is having none of it.
Bowes can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Water stands up and beckons Bowes to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Water dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Water wants to clinch but Bowes slips to the side
and Bowes counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Bowes looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Water's head.
Bowes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Water is trying to keep Bowes in close.
Bowes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Water trying to control the position.
Water looking for a guillotine here but Bowes defends easily.
Water trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bowes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Water controls Bowes momentarily but Bowes frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Water throws a right and a left that Bowes avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Bowes. No joy for Water on that attempt.
Water throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bowes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Water swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowes doesn't manage to clinch there - Water circles away.
Bowes tries to close the distance and clinch but Water swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Water here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bowes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bowes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bowes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Water defending well though.
Bowes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bowes winds up and cracks Water with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bowes working over Water with some ground and pound. Water looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Water wants to control but Bowes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bowes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bowes throwing shots but Water is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bowes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bowes is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowes tries to clinch up
and Water counters with a three punch combo that has Bowes backing up. Bowes nods at Water to acknowledge the strikes.
Water stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowes. Bowes gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bowes. No joy for Water on that attempt.
Water fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bowes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bowes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Water avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chris Water has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Bowes.
Water wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bowes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Water.
Water cracks Bowes with a nice body shot.
Bowes crunches a lovely knee into Water's ribcage.
Bowes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Water wants a takedown.
Bowes misses with a knee strike.
Bowes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bowes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Water fails to land with a series of punches.
Chris Water seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowes tries to close the distance and clinch but Water swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Water throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowes's waist but Bowes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Water off to one side.
Bowes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Water tries to avoid it but Bowes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Water to the ground. Water escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Water swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowes.
Chris Water is winning the standup battle so far.
Water avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Water fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowes tries to clinch up.
Bowes doesn't manage to clinch there - Water circles away.
Water throws a series of punches but Bowes moves out of range.
Bowes tries to clinch but Water is having none of it.
Bowes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Water tries to keep at a distance but Bowes has taken the fight into the clinch.
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.
Water drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowes is trying to drag Water to the mat but Water just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water blocks an elbow strike.
Water is looking to break free of the clinch but Bowes has double underhooks.
Water wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Water drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bowes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bowes tries to clinch there but Water circles away.
Water looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowes looks for a takedown but Water sprawls well.
Water darts in and clinches Bowes up against the cage.
Water has had enough of the clinch but Bowes keeps him there for the moment.
Bowes crunches a lovely knee into Water's ribcage.
Bowes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Bowes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Water stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Bowes. No joy for Water on that attempt.
Water shoots in and drives through. Bowes sprawls well.
Water keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Water swivels and escapes.
Water rushes Bowes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Water is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bowes missing with knees to the body.
Bowes looking for a takedown.
Chris Water has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Bowes.
Water can't break the clinch.
Bowes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Water blocks it with crossed arms.
Bowes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bowes tries a knee to the head but Water blocks it.
Water has had enough of the clinch but Bowes keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Water pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bowes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Water lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bowes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bowes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bowes keeps control of Water as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bowes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bowes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Water lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Water avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Water tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bowes smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Bowes as Water shoots in.
Water doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowes circles away.
Bowes tries to close the distance and clinch but Water swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowes clinches.
Bowes misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Water as the two fighters clinch.
Water prevents a takedown attempt there.
Water blocks the elbow strike.
Water tightens his grip and picks Bowes up, before dumping him to the ground. Bowes manages to land in guard.
Water stopping the sweep attempt from Bowes.
Bowes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bowes is striking from the bottom but Water uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Water is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bowes is trying to get back to full guard.
Bowes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bowes is pressing down on Water's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bowes trying to strike off his back.
Water lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bowes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Water puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Water looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bowes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chris Water overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowes is looking for a sweep. Water is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Water content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Water wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowes keeps working.
Water is really struggling to control Bowes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bowes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bowes fails to land the takedown.
Water shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Water wants to control from the top but Bowes keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Water tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowes is retaining full guard.
Water stopping the sweep attempt from Bowes.
Water 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.
Water gets to his feet - Bowes follows without any prompting.
Bowes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Water paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowes wants to clinch up but Water keeps it at a distance.
Bowes scores with a takedown into Water's guard.
Bowes wants to pass the guard but Water is keeping the position.
Water working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bowes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Water showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Water has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Water!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arabian Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arash Bourkadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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179 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arabian Beattie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arash Bourkadi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bourkadi.
Bourkadi gets caught flat footed, as Beattie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourkadi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bourkadi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bourkadi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beattie manages to get himself to full guard.
Bourkadi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beattie pushes Bourkadi off and gets back to his feet.
Beattie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beattie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bourkadi's guard.
Bourkadi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beattie has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bourkadi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Beattie is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bourkadi pulls down on the head and he's put Beattie to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arash Bourkadi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mike doucklas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, mike doucklas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Sims!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims shoots in but no luck this time.
doucklas moves into range and clinches up with Sims.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. doucklas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sims fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sims has doucklas up against the cage in a clinch.
doucklas breaks the clinch.
Sims darts in trying to clinch
and doucklas counters with a solid body kick.
doucklas forces Sims back against the cage and clinches.
Sims tries to score a body lock takedown but doucklas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sims just leaning against doucklas, taking a breather.
Sims is trying to drag doucklas to the mat but doucklas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
mike doucklas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Sims.
Sims has doucklas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. doucklas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sims changes levels and goes for a takedown here. doucklas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sims clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics doucklas uses from the top position.
doucklas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
doucklas tries to stand but Sims is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
doucklas is breathing heavily.
Sims trying to control the position.
Sims wants to sweep but no luck.
Sims is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sims is pulling down on doucklas's head. It's preventing any offense from doucklas, at least for the moment.
Sims looking to hit a scissor sweep but doucklas is one step ahead there.
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.
Sims trying to control the position.
Sims pulls doucklas in close to his closed guard and prevents doucklas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sims shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
doucklas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sims paws at him with a jab and circles away.
doucklas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sims shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sims was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sims looking for a guillotine from mount but doucklas is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish doucklas?
doucklas is trying desperately to improve position.
Sims landing strikes from the mount and doucklas is in trouble!
Sims connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sims controlling from mount.
Sims trying to control but doucklas is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims cracks doucklas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sims controlling the position easily from mount.
doucklas is trying to escape the mount but Sims keeps good control and instead manages to take doucklas's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Sims dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sims closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming doucklas to the mat! doucklas manages to get full guard.
Sims wants to control from the top but doucklas keeps moving.
Sims thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sims stays in close to doucklas's body and controls the position.
Sims drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sims jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sims advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sims is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. doucklas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sims gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. doucklas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sims lets go of the hold and doucklas can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dennis Sims!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Fightmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Susi Solmunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solmunen has chosen Blood Is Thicker Than Water as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Fightmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Susi Solmunen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solmunen stuffs the takedown attempt from Fightmaster. Fightmaster gets slowly back to his feet.
Solmunen shoots for a takedown but Fightmaster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fightmaster with a poor takedown
and Solmunen counters with a single leg into guard. Fightmaster didn't expect that.
Fightmaster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solmunen on the ground.
Solmunen is looking to stand up but Fightmaster won't let him.
Solmunen won't allow Fightmaster to sweep him here.
Fightmaster is trying to control the position but Solmunen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solmunen tries to free his leg and advance position but Fightmaster is retaining full guard.
Fightmaster striking from the bottom.
Fightmaster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fightmaster lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Fightmaster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Solmunen!
Solmunen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Solmunen tries to reverse the position but Fightmaster maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solmunen is in a horrible position here. Fightmaster smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fightmaster looking to finish Solmunen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Solmunen!
Fightmaster landing strikes from the mount and Solmunen is in trouble!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Solmunen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fightmaster with a couple of short strikes.
Solmunen tries to reverse the position but Fightmaster maintains control.
Fightmaster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Solmunen looks gassed!
Fightmaster tries to control but Solmunen wriggling away.
Fightmaster controlling his opponent.
Fightmaster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fightmaster lands a heavy elbow.
Solmunen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fightmaster has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Solmunen's face.
Solmunen is rocked!
Fightmaster lands with some strikes.
Solmunen is still in real trouble! Can Fightmaster finish him?
Solmunen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fightmaster loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Solmunen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Fightmaster land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Fightmaster stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Fightmaster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Hantta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spede Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannu Hantta has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Hannu Hantta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spede Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hantta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hantta lands a with a good body shot.
Gonzales tries to clinch up.
Gonzales slips under a jab from Hantta.
Hantta misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Hantta coming out on top.
It looks like Spede Gonzales has been cut.
Hantta drops Gonzales with a left and a right! Oh, Gonzales is hurt - Hantta dives into side control looking to finish!
Gonzales is rocked!
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!
Gonzales is trying to improve his position.
Hantta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hantta stands up and beckons Gonzales to his feet.
Hantta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzales 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.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but Hantta shows good takedown defense.
Hantta forces Gonzales back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzales lands an elbow inside that Hantta shrugs off.
Hantta avoiding damage as Gonzales throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantta lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Hantta has had enough of the clinch but Gonzales keeps him there for the moment.
Hantta presses Gonzales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonzales looks gassed!
Gonzales can't break the clinch.
Hantta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hantta circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzales.
Hannu Hantta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spede Gonzales.
Hantta misses with a double jab.
Hantta stuns Gonzales with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hantta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hantta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hantta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hantta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Spede Gonzales's cut even more.
Hantta lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gonzales sprawling to the canvas. Hantta follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gonzales hang on?
Gonzales is still in real trouble! Can Hantta finish him?
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!
Hantta gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantta throws a nice looking combination but Gonzales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzales seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonzales slips a jab and a cross from Hantta.
Hantta drives through and clinches with Gonzales against the cage.
Hantta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonzales trying to land knees to the body.
Hantta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hantta manages to break the clinch.
Hantta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The cut above Spede Gonzales's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hantta has Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales misses with a knee to the head.
Hantta pushes Gonzales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hantta breaks the clinch.
Hantta closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Hantta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hantta breaks from the clinch.
Hantta scores with a one two! Gonzales had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spede Gonzales's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Spede Gonzales's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hannu Hantta!
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