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NFC 5 Virtanen vs Swindon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Needadis Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Siffredi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Needadis Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Siffredi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siffredi misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Siffredi.
Shepard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siffredi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shepard.
Shepard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siffredi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shepard moves in looking to clinch but Siffredi pushes him off.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siffredi.
Siffredi throws a sloppy head kick
and Shepard moves into the clinch.
Shepard slowing the pace effectively.
Shepard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shepard landing knees to the body.
Siffredi looks gassed!
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shepard landing knees to the head.
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepard tries to clinch but Siffredi moves out of range.
Siffredi misses with a double jab.
Siffredi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siffredi tries to keep at a distance but Shepard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shepard taking a breather.
Shepard scores with a knee to the head.
Shepard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Shepard keeps him there for the moment.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard lands an elbow inside.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rocco Siffredi has been cut.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Shepard keeps him there for the moment.
Siffredi is looking to break free of the clinch but Shepard has double underhooks.
Siffredi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shepard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Siffredi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shepard won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shepard.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard landing knees to the head.
Shepard with a knee to the head.
Shepard landing knees to the head.
Shepard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Siffredi's face.
Shepard stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siffredi letting Shepard take a breather here.
Shepard scores with a knee to the head.
Siffredi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shepard slips a jab and a cross from Siffredi.
Siffredi missing with a left hand there. Shepard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shepard wants to clinch.
Siffredi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siffredi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shepard closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Shepard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shepard landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siffredi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Siffredi missing with a left hand there. Shepard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shepard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepard avoids the head kick by Siffredi.
The fighters circling - Siffredi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shepard clinches with his opponent.
Shepard scores with a knee to the head.
Shepard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shepard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shepard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Siffredi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepard scores with a knee to the head.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling the position.
Shepard with a knee to the head.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling the position.
Siffredi stops a takedown attempt from Shepard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Needadis Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Siffredi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shepard won't allow it.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Shepard lands an elbow inside that Siffredi shrugs off.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Shepard keeps him there for the moment.
Shepard keeps control of Siffredi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling the position.
Shepard tries to land a knee to the head but Siffredi blocks with his arms.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard stalling against the cage.
Siffredi breaks the clinch.
Shepard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Siffredi keeps the fight on the outside.
Shepard rushes Siffredi and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shepard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siffredi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shepard counters with a series of strikes. Siffredi will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Needadis Shepard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Siffredi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Siffredi misses with a combination
and Shepard counters by clinching up.
Siffredi is looking to break free of the clinch but Shepard has double underhooks.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard stalls.
Shepard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shepard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shepard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siffredi blocks it with crossed arms.
Siffredi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shepard won't allow it.
Shepard looking to throw knees to the head but Siffredi is blocking nicely.
Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shepard looking to slow down the pace here.
Siffredi is looking to break free of the clinch but Shepard has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shepard connects with a knee to the head.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shepard won't allow it.
Needadis Shepard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shepard throws an elbow but misses.
Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Siffredi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siffredi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shepard won't allow it.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Shepard.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Shepard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siffredi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shepard won't allow it.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shepard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Siffredi's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shepard tries to land a knee to the head but Siffredi blocks with his arms.
Shepard prevents Siffredi from breaking the clinch.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling the position.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shepard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Shepard with a knee to the head.
Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shepard with a knee to the head.
Siffredi takes a knee right on the jaw!
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.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling the position.
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siffredi throws a right and a left that Shepard avoids nicely.
Shepard wants to clinch up but Siffredi keeps it at a distance.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siffredi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Siffredi misses.
Siffredi misses with a two punch combination.
Shepard tries to clinch up but Siffredi circles away and keeps his distance.
Needadis Shepard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siffredi, pushing him back against the cage.
Shepard prevents Siffredi from breaking the clinch.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Shepard scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shepard.
Shepard with a knee to the head.
Siffredi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shepard won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Siffredi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Siffredi.
Shepard clinches up with Siffredi and pushes him back against the cage.
Shepard keeps control of Siffredi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shepard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siffredi missing with a left hand there. Shepard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Siffredi.
Shepard dodges the punch combination from Siffredi.
Shepard is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shepard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Siffredi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shepard counters by clinching up.
Siffredi wants to break free but Shepard has control.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard lands a knee to the head.
Shepard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shepard prevents Siffredi from breaking the clinch.
Shepard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siffredi takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Shepard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Siffredi manages to break the clinch.
Shepard moves in looking to clinch but Siffredi pushes him off.
Siffredi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Siffredi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shepard.
Shepard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siffredi swinging wilding here.
Siffredi throws the left hand but Shepard avoids the punch easily.
Shepard wants to clinch up but Siffredi keeps it at a distance.
Siffredi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shepard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shepard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shepard tries to clinch up but Siffredi circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Needadis Shepard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Siffredi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shepard tries to clinch up but Siffredi circles away and keeps his distance.
Siffredi throws a right and a left that Shepard avoids nicely.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Siffredi looks to throw the jab but Shepard is out of range.
Shepard doesn't manage to clinch there - Siffredi circles away.
Siffredi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shepard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shepard.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Shepard keeps control of Siffredi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shepard for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Siffredi takes an elbow to the temple.
Siffredi wants to break free but Shepard has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shepard tries to stall but Siffredi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shepard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siffredi is looking to break free of the clinch but Shepard has double underhooks.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siffredi blocks it with crossed arms.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shepard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siffredi manages to break the clinch.
Shepard avoids the head kick by Siffredi.
Rocco Siffredi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shepard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rocco Siffredi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siffredi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siffredi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the head.
Siffredi throws a lazy head kick
and Shepard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shepard.
Shepard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shepard lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling the position.
Shepard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shepard stalling in the clinch.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling the position.
Shepard keeps control of Siffredi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shepard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepard is looking to clinch.
Shepard blocks the body kick.
Siffredi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Siffredi.
Siffredi throws a series of punches but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shepard moves in looking to clinch but Siffredi pushes him off.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siffredi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shepard wants to clinch up but Siffredi keeps it at a distance.
Siffredi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siffredi tries to bum rush Shepard with a series of wild strikes but Shepard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shepard is looking to clinch but Siffredi is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siffredi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shepard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shepard moves forwards but Siffredi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shepard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Siffredi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shepard won't allow it.
Shepard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shepard lands an elbow inside that Siffredi shrugs off.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Needadis Shepard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Siffredi avoids a wild elbow strike from Shepard.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Shepard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shepard manages to pull guard.
Siffredi looking to sit in guard and control but Shepard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siffredi wants to get back to his feet but Shepard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rocco Siffredi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siffredi tries to strike from the bottom.
Siffredi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siffredi is looking to stand up but Shepard isn't so interested in that idea.
Siffredi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shepard passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siffredi trying to remain calm as Shepard controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Needadis Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shepard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Needadis Shepard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimbo Stapelstaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapelstaden misses with the combination.
Kingston tries to clinch but Stapelstaden moves out of range.
Stapelstaden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Stapelstaden scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Antonio Kingston has been cut.
Kingston shoots in and drives through. Stapelstaden sprawls well.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Stapelstaden with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stapelstaden avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stapelstaden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Stapelstaden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston throws a head kick but Stapelstaden moves out of range.
Stapelstaden throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kingston tumbling to the canvas!
Kingston is rocked!
That has opened up Antonio Kingston's cut even more.
Stapelstaden prevents Kingston from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston looks gassed!
Stapelstaden sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stapelstaden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stapelstaden throwing strikes but missing.
Stapelstaden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stapelstaden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stapelstaden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingston wants to stand up but Stapelstaden is controlling him.
Stapelstaden throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Stapelstaden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stapelstaden throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kingston wants to stand up but Stapelstaden is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kingston misses with a takedown attempt - Stapelstaden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stapelstaden drops Kingston with a nice combination! Stapelstaden dives into Kingston's guard, looking to finish!
Kingston is still in real trouble! Can Stapelstaden finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stapelstaden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kingston seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
Kingston is looking to stand back up but Stapelstaden counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kingston.
Stapelstaden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stapelstaden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stapelstaden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Stapelstaden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Kingston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good exchange - Stapelstaden coming out on top.
The cut above Antonio Kingston's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Stapelstaden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimbo Stapelstaden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stapelstaden lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Stapelstaden misses its intended target.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
Stapelstaden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stapelstaden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Antonio Kingston's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Stapelstaden.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Kingston's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimbo Stapelstaden!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Holy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Dyrdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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285 lbs
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Holy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Dyrdek!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dyrdek is not content to let Holy control the position.
Holy prevents Dyrdek from standing back up.
Holy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dyrdek's head.
Dyrdek is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dyrdek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holy.
Holy throwing shots but Dyrdek is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dyrdek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dyrdek tries to work over Holy's front leg with a kick but Holy checks it.
Holy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dyrdek's guard.
Holy trying to control but Dyrdek is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek wants to get back to his feet but Holy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holy landing some decent shots from guard.
Dyrdek can't keep his opponent in guard - Holy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dyrdek defending well though.
Holy controlling the action here.
Holy looks to land a strike but Dyrdek avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dyrdek wants to stand but Holy is controlling the position.
Holy landing some decent shots from guard.
Dyrdek wants to get back to his feet but Holy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyrdek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dyrdek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyrdek wants to stand but Holy is controlling the position.
Dyrdek is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dyrdek looks gassed!
Holy stands up over Dyrdek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holy throws a big right hand that misses.
Holy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holy throws a strike but Dyrdek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holy is on top in guard.
Holy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyrdek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holy cracks Dyrdek with a solid left hand.
Holy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dyrdek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holy wants to control from the top but Dyrdek keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyrdek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dyrdek on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyrdek is keeping the position for now.
Holy thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Holy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dyrdek tries a head kick but it misses.
Holy shoots for a double leg takedown but Dyrdek sprawls well. He's pushed Holy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jesus Holy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyrdek throws a series of punches but Holy moves out of range.
Dyrdek misses with a head kick.
Dyrdek cracks Holy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Jesus Holy has been cut.
Holy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holy closes the distance and clinches.
Dyrdek prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyrdek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holy can't get the takedown.
Holy tries to score a body lock takedown but Dyrdek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holy wants a takedown but no success here.
Holy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dyrdek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dyrdek throws a left that rocks Holy and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dyrdek dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Holy regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dyrdek presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy is looking to get to half guard.
Holy wants to hold on but Dyrdek pushes him away.
Dyrdek tries to control but Holy wriggling away.
Holy is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyrdek has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyrdek wants to control the pace but Holy is squirming around nicely.
Dyrdek wants to get back to his feet but Holy is holding on tight.
Holy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holy tries to get out of the position.
Holy is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Dyrdek tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Holy tries to hold on but Dyrdek postures up.
Dyrdek trying to control but Holy is having none of it.
Holy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holy tries to hold on but Dyrdek postures up.
Holy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dyrdek stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dyrdek's waist but Dyrdek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holy off to one side.
Holy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dyrdek wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Holy thowing shots but they're missing.
Dyrdek takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dyrdek is trying to stand up.
Holy lands with some strikes.
Dyrdek'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.
Holy raining down shots from the mount!
Holy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holy lands a heavy elbow.
Holy looking to finish Dyrdek with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dyrdek!
Holy working the ground and pound effectively.
Holy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dyrdek can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Holy working the ground and pound effectively.
Holy punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Holy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Holy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dyrdek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Holy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dyrdek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holy blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown by Holy or perhaps it was just good defense by Dyrdek which made him look bad.
A combination from Dyrdek does no damage.
Dyrdek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dyrdek stuffs the takedown attempt from Holy. Holy gets slowly back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dyrdek 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 Holy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Holy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dyrdek some visible discomfort.
Holy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dyrdek is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dyrdek is trying to buck Holy off.
Holy cracks Dyrdek with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek pushes Holy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Holy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
An elbow from Holy crashes against the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dyrdek, pushing him back against the cage.
Holy missing with knees to the body.
Dyrdek tries to break the clinch but Holy is controlling the position.
Holy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dyrdek clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Holy throws strikes from the back but Dyrdek rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Dyrdek.
Holy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holy stops Dyrdek from standing up.
Holy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dyrdek wants to stand and escape but Holy is having none of it.
Holy trying to control but Dyrdek is working from the bottom.
Holy throwing strikes from guard but Dyrdek blocks nicely.
Holy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dyrdek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dyrdek defending well though.
Holy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dyrdek's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dyrdek to regain full guard.
Holy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyrdek is keeping the position for now.
Holy throwing strikes but missing.
Holy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dyrdek is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dyrdek has escaped and now he's on top!
Dyrdek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dyrdek throws a nice looking combination but Holy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dyrdek sprawls well initially but Holy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Holy lands with a punch from half guard.
Dyrdek tries to kick Holy off but Holy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holy is looking to pass Dyrdek's guard but actually Dyrdek recovers to full guard.
Dyrdek wants to stand and escape but Holy is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dyrdek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jesus Holy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyrdek has momentary wrist control but Holy slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Holy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Holy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josses Bullaboski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Rantalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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263 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josses Bullaboski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Rantalainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rantalainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bullaboski as he avoids it easily.
Bullaboski wants to clinch up but Rantalainen keeps it at a distance.
Bullaboski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bullaboski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rantalainen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bullaboski is now in half guard.
Rantalainen tries to get to full guard but Bullaboski has control of the leg.
Rantalainen trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullaboski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rantalainen's head.
Rantalainen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bullaboski stands up and beckons Rantalainen to join him on the feet.
Simo Rantalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rantalainen scores with a takedown into Bullaboski's guard.
Bullaboski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rantalainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullaboski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullaboski is nestled in close to Rantalainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bullaboski winds up and cracks Rantalainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rantalainen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rantalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rantalainen is looking to control Bullaboski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rantalainen avoid being mounted?
Rantalainen missing with punches from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rantalainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bullaboski thows a huge punch but Rantalainen dodges it nicely.
Rantalainen trying to control from the bottom.
Bullaboski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rantalainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rantalainen has his takedown stuffed
and Bullaboski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rantalainen tries for a takedown but Bullaboski circles away easily
and Bullaboski moves into the clinch.
Josses Bullaboski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Rantalainen.
Rantalainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullaboski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bullaboski gets underhooks to prevent Rantalainen's takedown attempt.
Bullaboski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rantalainen up against the cage.
Bullaboski is trying to stall.
Bullaboski stops a takedown attempt from Rantalainen.
Bullaboski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bullaboski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rantalainen stands up over Bullaboski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bullaboski is breathing heavily.
Bullaboski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantalainen with a nice head shot there.
Bullaboski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bullaboski, not yet.
Rantalainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rantalainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bullaboski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rantalainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rantalainen stands up over Bullaboski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rantalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullaboski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rantalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullaboski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rantalainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantalainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bullaboski 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.
Bullaboski wants to sweep here but Rantalainen controlling him for the moment.
Rantalainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rantalainen stands up over Bullaboski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rantalainen forces his way into half guard.
Rantalainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rantalainen drops an elbow to the side of Bullaboski's head.
Rantalainen slips a nice elbow through Bullaboski's hands, connecting with Bullaboski's forehead.
Bullaboski is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simo Rantalainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rantalainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Bullaboski counters with a solid body kick.
Josses Bullaboski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Rantalainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullaboski which made him look bad.
Bullaboski stuffs the takedown.
Josses Bullaboski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Rantalainen.
Rantalainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rantalainen lands in his opponent's guard.
Rantalainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bullaboski wants to sweep but no luck.
Bullaboski has momentary wrist control but Rantalainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Rantalainen postures up and lands a big shot to Bullaboski's brow.
Bullaboski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bullaboski, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rantalainen looking to pass the guard.
Rantalainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rantalainen cracks Bullaboski with a solid left hand.
Rantalainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bullaboski working for a triangle but Rantalainen defends it easily.
Rantalainen lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rantalainen 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.
Rantalainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rantalainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bullaboski keeping full guard, as Rantalainen tries to pass.
Rantalainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rantalainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rantalainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantalainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bullaboski is retaining full guard.
Rantalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Rantalainen distracts Bullaboski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bullaboski has momentary wrist control but Rantalainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Bullaboski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rantalainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rantalainen lands a couple of digs.
Bullaboski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rantalainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bullaboski keeping moving, preventing Rantalainen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantalainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Rantalainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rantalainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rantalainen distracts Bullaboski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bullaboski has momentary wrist control but Rantalainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Rantalainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rantalainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Rantalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rantalainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rantalainen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bullaboski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rantalainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rantalainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rantalainen trying to control but Bullaboski is working from the bottom.
Rantalainen works over Bullaboski with some ground and pound from guard.
Rantalainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rantalainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rantalainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Bullaboski keeping moving, preventing Rantalainen from controlling successfully.
Rantalainen working some strikes from top position.
Rantalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Rantalainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bullaboski's guard.
Rantalainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rantalainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bullaboski is not content to let Rantalainen control the position.
Rantalainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bullaboski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simo Rantalainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullaboski is looking to control Rantalainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bullaboski avoid being mounted?
Bullaboski tries to kick Rantalainen off but Rantalainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bullaboski is looking to improve his position.
Rantalainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rantalainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rantalainen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rantalainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bullaboski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantalainen prevents Bullaboski from standing back up.
Rantalainen wants to control but Bullaboski is keeping him busy.
Rantalainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rantalainen trying to control the action but Bullaboski is working from the bottom.
Bullaboski trying to control but Rantalainen postures up.
Rantalainen slips a nice elbow through Bullaboski's hands, connecting with Bullaboski's forehead.
Josses Bullaboski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Rantalainen slips a nice elbow through Bullaboski's hands, connecting with Bullaboski's forehead.
Rantalainen lands strikes from half guard.
Bullaboski is looking for a sweep. Rantalainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rantalainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rantalainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rantalainen working over Bullaboski with some ground and pound. Bullaboski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bullaboski trying to control from the bottom.
Rantalainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Rantalainen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simo Rantalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Rantalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rantalainen 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 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Rantalainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nes Gratsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Rudolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gratsch comes to the cage accompanied by i feel good. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nes Gratsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Rudolf!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gratsch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rudolf is looking to clinch but Gratsch is avoiding it.
Rudolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gratsch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rudolf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rudolf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rudolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Rudolf as Gratsch shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudolf wants to clinch.
Rudolf is looking to clinch.
Rudolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rudolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gratsch keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gratsch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gratsch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rudolf tries to clinch but Gratsch is having none of it.
Rudolf wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Rudolf both land. Nice combination.
Rudolf swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gratsch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rudolf's waist but Rudolf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gratsch off to one side.
Rudolf wants to clinch up but Gratsch keeps it at a distance.
Rudolf tries to clinch but Gratsch moves out of range.
Rudolf misses with the combination.
A combination from Rudolf does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rudolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rudolf tries to clinch but Gratsch is having none of it.
Robert Rudolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Rudolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gratsch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nes Gratsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gratsch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gratsch showed some decent athleticism there.
Gratsch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nes Gratsch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rudolf tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudolf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gratsch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rudolf to the mat! Rudolf manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gratsch forces his way into half guard.
Rudolf is staying active underneath Gratsch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gratsch prevents Rudolf from standing back up.
Gratsch controlling the action here.
Gratsch is nestled in close to Rudolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gratsch lands strikes from half guard.
Rudolf taking some punishment here, with Gratsch in his half guard.
Rudolf is trying to stand back up but Gratsch is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gratsch trying to control the action but Rudolf is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gratsch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gratsch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gratsch passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Gratsch.
Gratsch is landing with some decent strikes but Rudolf is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gratsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gratsch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rudolf can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gratsch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rudolf is breathing heavily.
Gratsch landing shots from mount.
Gratsch lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gratsch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gratsch is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gratsch extends the arm and Rudolf is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nes Gratsch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spede Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Juutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spede Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales tries to clinch but Juutilainen is having none of it.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juutilainen looks to land a combination but Gonzales avoids it well.
Juutilainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juutilainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzales.
Gonzales tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales tries to clinch but Juutilainen moves out of range.
Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Juutilainen circles away.
Juutilainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juutilainen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gonzales's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen stands and steps away. Gonzales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Juutilainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Juutilainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzales defending well though.
Juutilainen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gonzales to regain full guard.
Juutilainen throws a strike but Gonzales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Juutilainen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Juutilainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juutilainen tries to strike from the bottom.
Juutilainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Juutilainen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juutilainen tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juutilainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Gonzales circles away easily
and Gonzales counters with a shoot takedown. Juutilainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Juutilainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Juutilainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen is looking to improve his position.
Gonzales is stalling here. Juutilainen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gonzales seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Juutilainen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Juutilainen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Juutilainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gonzales is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Juutilainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gonzales to see if he's OK.
Gonzales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Juutilainen is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Gonzales on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Juutilainen landing a few strikes.
Juutilainen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Juutilainen working away.
Juutilainen trying to control the position but Gonzales is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Juutilainen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Juutilainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzales.
Spede Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales shoots in and bounces Juutilainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Juutilainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Juutilainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juutilainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Juutilainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Juutilainen working a defensive guard but Gonzales passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to control the action but Juutilainen is working from the bottom.
Juutilainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzales passes to full mount!
Gonzales jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Juutilainen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Juutilainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gonzales's best efforts.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Juutilainen trying to control here.
Juutilainen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gonzales passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juutilainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Juutilainen wants to control but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Juutilainen sneaks back into half guard.
Juutilainen tries to get to full guard but Gonzales has control of the leg.
Juutilainen actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Juutilainen circles away.
Gonzales darts in and clinches Juutilainen up against the cage.
Gonzales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Juutilainen up against the cage.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonzales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Juutilainen prevents it.
Gonzales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Juutilainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Juutilainen pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gonzales pushing down on Juutilainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juutilainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juutilainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juutilainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Juutilainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juutilainen is trying to keep Gonzales in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juutilainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juutilainen controls Gonzales momentarily but Gonzales frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spede Gonzales 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gonzales tries to clinch up.
Juutilainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzales tries to clinch there but Juutilainen circles away.
Juutilainen shoots in for a double leg but Gonzales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juutilainen with a poor takedown
and Gonzales counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juutilainen's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juutilainen scores with a takedown into Gonzales's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juutilainen wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
Gonzales looking for a guillotine here but Juutilainen defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzales is retaining full guard.
Juutilainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Juutilainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzales is retaining full guard.
Gonzales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juutilainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Eino Juutilainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juutilainen's guard.
Gonzales won't allow Juutilainen to sweep him 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.
Juutilainen is looking to stand up but Gonzales isn't so interested in that idea.
Juutilainen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Juutilainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzales manages to get himself to full guard.
Gonzales had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Juutilainen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gonzales Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Juutilainen's back instead.
Gonzales doesn't have the hooks in and Juutilainen manages to turn into his guard.
Juutilainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen works over Gonzales with some ground and pound from guard.
Juutilainen with a nice head shot there.
Juutilainen is pushing down on Gonzales's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gonzales is fighting to maintain full guard but Juutilainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Juutilainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Juutilainen working the head and body with strikes.
Juutilainen is thwarting Gonzales's attempts to control the position.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep. Juutilainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juutilainen is nestled in close to Gonzales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Juutilainen trying to mount his opponent but Gonzales defends it.
Juutilainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen stalling away here and it's allowed Gonzales to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gonzales throws his legs up looking for a submission but Juutilainen uses it to pass to side control.
Juutilainen lands an elbow.
Juutilainen lands some shots froms side control.
Juutilainen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Juutilainen is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juutilainen lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eino Juutilainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juutilainen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eino Juutilainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prashanth Maadala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krooninen Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Prashanth Maadala has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Prashanth Maadala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krooninen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maadala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maadala misses with the combination.
Maadala throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maadala throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maadala.
Maadala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maadala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Maadala avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Maadala throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Maadala looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maadala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maadala defends it well.
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.
Maadala is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Maadala's hands, connecting with Maadala's forehead.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Maadala is breathing heavily.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Maadala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Maadala defends it well.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maadala can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie looking to control but Maadala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie tries to control but Maadala wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krooninen Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maadala misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Maadala moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Maadala misses
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Maadala misses with a few strikes there.
Maadala avoids a kick to the body.
Prashanth Maadala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Maadala is working from the bottom.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maadala has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Maadala.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maadala's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maadala is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is controlling Maadala's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Maadala is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Maadala is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Maadala! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Maadala taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krooninen Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arne Kaurismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Kaurismaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaurismaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaurismaa looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Kaurismaa lands with a right and another and another! Johansson is in big trouble! Kaurismaa lands again and this time it's lights out for Johansson! A quality knockout there for Kaurismaa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arne Kaurismaa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Swindon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Timothy Swindon enters the cage!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdullah Virtanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timothy Swindon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swindon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Timothy Swindon has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Virtanen. That's going to slow Swindon down.
Virtanen dances in with a quick combination. Swindon is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Virtanen snaps Swindon's head back. Swindon stumbles backwards against the cage. Virtanen steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Swindon's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Swindon just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abdullah Virtanen!
Abdullah Virtanen is the new heavyweight champion!
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