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HEC:8 Arm Triangle PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braydon Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fist Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braydon Key could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fist Face's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braydon Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fist Face!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face connects with a good right hand that stumbles Key. Key circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Key misses with a straight right.
Key drives through and clinches with Face against the ropes.
Key breaks from the clinch.
Key throws out a loose jab but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Face avoids the head kick by Key.
Face closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Face takes a knee right on the jaw!
Key changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Face fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Face throws a leg kick that misses.
Face misses the jab.
Key misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Face stuffs the takedown.
Face throws a leg kick which misses Key's front leg but catches the back leg as Key tries to avoid it.
Key swinging wilding here.
Face rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Key moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A leg kick checked by Face.
Face blocks a head kick by Key.
Face has taken the fight to the clinch.
Key misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Face blocks it with crossed arms.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
Key gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Key is breathing heavily.
Key scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Key prevents Face from getting back to his feet.
Face is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Key working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Face is looking to stand up but Key isn't so interested in that idea.
Key throws a strike but Face rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Key throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Face wants to stand but Key has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Key looking to hit a scissor sweep but Face is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Face does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key misses with a straight right.
Key closes the distance and clinches up with Face, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Face against the ropes but Face circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braydon Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key darts in trying to clinch
and Face counters with a thumping low kick.
Key closes the distance looking to clinch
and Face counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Face takes the fight into the clinch.
Face works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
Face lands a knee to the head.
Key wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Face has him pressed against the ropes.
Face is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Face gets underhooks to prevent Key's takedown attempt.
Face jumps guard and drags Key to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key prevents Face from getting back to his feet.
Face pushes Key off and gets back to his feet.
Key checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Face tries to clinch up but Key circles away and keeps his distance.
Key closes the distance looking to clinch
and Face counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Key misses
and Face holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Face moves into the clinch.
Key lands with a right to the head.
Face lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Key.
A short uppercut from Key.
Key tries for a takedown. No joy.
Face pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key stops Face from standing up.
Key is looking to work some ground and pound but Face has wrist control.
Key throws a big right hand that misses.
Key trying to stand up but can't free himself from Face's guard.
Key with a flurry of punches that miss.
Face wants to stand and escape but Key is having none of it.
Key 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.
Key chips away with some ground and pound.
Key postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Key swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face counters by moving into the clinch.
Key works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Face goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Key letting Face take a breather here.
Face is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Key is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fist Face dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Key darts in and clinches Face up against the ropes.
Face is looking to break free of the clinch but Key has double underhooks.
Key is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Face gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Key looking for a takedown.
Face's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Key lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Key throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Face wants to slow Key down by chopping away at his legs.
Face closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Face breaks from the clinch.
Face has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Face has managed to clinch.
Key with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Face manages to pull guard.
Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Key accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Face uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Key misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key looks to clinch
and Face counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Face blocks an uppercut.
Face is pressed up against the ropes. Key has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Face down to the mat. Face avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braydon Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Key as he checks the leg kick.
Key misses with a double jab.
Braydon Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Face throws a one two combo.
Key swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face counters with a slapping leg kick.
Face clinches with his opponent.
Key can't break the clinch.
Face jumps guard but Key stands there with Face around his waist. Face gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Key lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Face stops a takedown attempt from Key.
Face jumps into guard, dragging Key to the mat.
Face really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Key. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Face preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a big right hand that misses.
Face wants to stand but Key is controlling the position.
Key scoring with punches to the head and body.
Face is looking to stand up but Key isn't so interested in that idea.
Key gets to his feet. Face looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Face throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Key lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Key lands a nice shot that snaps Face's head back.
Face fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Key scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by Face.
Key is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
Fist Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Face thumps Key with a low kick.
Key wants to clinch
and Face counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Key will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Face feints and then cracks Key's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Key down.
Key fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Face drives through and clinches with Key against the ropes.
Key is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Face gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Face tries to pull guard but Key holds him up against the ropes and eventually Face drops back down to his feet.
Key lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Face has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Key uses from the top position.
Face is looking to stand up but Key isn't so interested in that idea.
Face can't keep his opponent in guard - Key advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Key.
Face wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Key connects with a nice short shot to Face's temple.
Face is trying to stand.
Key is trying to work for a kimura but Face is defending well.
Face pushes Key off looking to stand but Key dives back in and keeps control.
Key lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Face on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Key looks to land a strike but Face avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Face wants to stand but Key is controlling the position.
Key throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Braydon Key will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Face has taken the fight to the clinch.
Key tightens his grip and picks Face up, before dumping him to the ground. Face manages to land in guard.
Key is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Key is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Key stops Face from standing up.
Key distracts Face with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Key throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Key prevents Face from getting back to his feet.
Key working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Face's head.
Key lands a couple of elbows.
Face avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Key working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Face wants to stand up but Key is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Key is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Key accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Key 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Key doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.
Face cracks Key with an open hand slap.
Key clinches but Face breaks the clinch
and Face counters with a nice leg kick.
Key shoots and misses
and Face counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Face.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Key lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key lands a nice uppercut.
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.
Face jumps guard but Key stands there with Face around his waist. Face gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Face breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Face defending well as Key loads up on a big left hand.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Face with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Key to score with a decent uppercut.
Key throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Face misses with a straight right.
Face throws a nice outside leg kick.
Face wants to clinch up but Key keeps it at a distance.
Key rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Face moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Key shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Key throws a left and a right that both miss
and Face makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Face slips under a jab.
Key tries to keep at a distance but Face has taken the fight into the clinch.
Face gets control of Key's arms and successfully pulls guard. Face will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key won't allow Face to get back to his feet.
Face avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Face wants to stand and escape but Key is having none of it.
Key scoring with punches to the head and body.
Key connects with a couple of short punches.
Face working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Key.
Key postures up in Face's guard and throws a big left but Face blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Key moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Key misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Face gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Key breaks from the clinch.
Face lands a nice leg kick that just misses Key's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Key has his takedown stuffed
and Face counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braydon Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key breaks the clinch.
A big left from Key misses.
Face lands with a thumping leg kick.
Face tries to clinch up but Key circles away and keeps his distance.
Face is looking to clinch but Key is avoiding it.
Key goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Face stuffs the takedown attempt from Key. Key gets slowly back to his feet.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Face fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Key, pushing him back against the ropes.
Face jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Key walks away with a smile on his face. Face gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Key falls off balance throwing a combination
and Face counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Braydon Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Braydon Key did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Key shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice jab there from Key.
Face staying out of range there.
Face moves out of range of the strikes.
Key tries a head kick but it misses.
Face throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Key.
Key is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Face comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Face throws a low kick but it's checked well by Key.
Face moves into the clinch successfully.
Face comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Key as Face tries to tie him up.
Key tries for a takedown. No joy.
Face breaks the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Face connects with a solid leg kick.
Face lands a nice leg kick that just misses Key's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Face.
Face fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Key.
Key chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Face can pounce on him.
Face takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Face throws a leg kick but Key checks it.
Face rushes Key and presses him up against the ropes.
Face manages to break the clinch.
Key missing with a left hand there. Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Key will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Face lands a jab to the head.
Key darts in trying to clinch
and Face counters with a low kick, right behind Key 's knee.
Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Key has his takedown stuffed
and Face counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braydon Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key shoots in and drives through. Face sprawls well.
Face throws a leg kick which misses Key's front leg but catches the back leg as Key tries to avoid it.
Face dodges the punch combination from Key.
A left and a right from Face both land. Nice combination.
Key darts in trying to clinch
and Face counters with a slapping leg kick.
Face moves out of range of the strikes.
Key scores with a takedown into Face's guard.
Key landing some decent shots from guard.
Key prevents Face from getting back to his feet.
Face avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key stands up over Face, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Face wants to stand but Key is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Key accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Face is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Key is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Key lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Key throws out a loose jab but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face has Key up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Face throws an elbow but misses.
Key blocking some punches.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Face taking a breather.
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.
Key pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Key throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Key closes the distance but Face moves to the side
and Face counters with a low kick, right behind Key 's knee.
A head kick misses from Key.
Key misses with a takedown
and Face counters by clinching up.
Key lands with a left to the head.
Face fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Face breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Key tries to clinch up
and Face counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Key with a hook.
Key has a takedown stuffed.
Face cracks the inside of Key's front leg.
Key gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Braydon Key will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Key misses with a jab, cross combination.
Key lunges at Face with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Face's hand.
Key doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.
Face slips a straight right by Key.
Key shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Face holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Face jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Key walks away with a smile on his face. Face gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Key closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Face fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Key.
Face scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Face listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Face moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Face avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Face has taken the fight to the clinch.
Face manages to break the clinch.
Key clinches but Face breaks the clinch
and Face counters with a left and a right that stings Key.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Key tries to clinch up
and Face counters with a two punch combo.
Key will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Face tries to land a leg kick but Key saw it coming and moves away.
Key shoots and misses
and Face counters with an inside leg kick.
Key scores with a jab.
Face moves in looking to clinch but Key pushes him off.
Face throws a nice inside leg kick.
Key connects with a solid leg kick.
Key fails to land with a series of punches.
Key has managed to clinch.
Key wants to break free but Face has control.
Face jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face can't keep his opponent in guard - Key advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Face blocking the ground and pound attempt from Key.
Key sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Face defending well though.
Key not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Key working Face over with strikes.
Key not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Key missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Face wants to get back to his feet.
Key lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Key darts in trying to clinch
and Face counters with a leg kick.
Key moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Key breaks the clinch.
Key pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Face has Key up against the ropes in a clinch.
Key wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braydon Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Face gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
Key wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Key.
Face is trying to break free.
Key tries to score a body lock takedown but Face shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Key lands a right hand that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Face pulls guard.
Key postures up in Face's guard and throws a big left but Face blocks it.
Key postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Key is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Key works over Face with some ground and pound from guard.
Key is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Key throws and elbow that misses. Face uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Key's guard. Nice move by Face!
Key tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fist Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braydon Key is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Key trying to keep a closed guard but Face is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fist Face.
I think Key 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fist Face!
Fist Face is the new lightweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Filip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filip has chosen Zovi samo zovi as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Filip!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filip has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filip shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filip tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Filip shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charlie Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Filip.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Filip wants to clinch.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Filip looks gassed!
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!
Brown waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Filip. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Filip to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Nikola Filip has been cut.
Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Filip, up you get!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Brown cracks Filip with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Filip to stand back up!
Filip is rocked!
Filip stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Filip is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown throws a push kick but Filip slaps the foot to one side.
Filip seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Brown engages and cracks Filip with a massive lead left hook - Filip tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Brown is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Brown!
Charlie Brown is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Cushing IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas's entrance music is Diablo - Enemy. A fine choice. Brian Cushing IV told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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136 lbs
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142 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jiri Ahokas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Cushing IV!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cushing IV moves in looking to clinch but Ahokas pushes him off.
Cushing IV blocks a head kick by Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with a straight right.
Cushing IV shoots in but Ahokas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cushing IV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahokas throws a sloppy head kick and Cushing IV moves out of range easily.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cushing IV looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ahokas!
Cushing IV goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ahokas is on top in guard.
Ahokas passes into half guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Cushing IV is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cushing IV won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount.
Cushing IV makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cushing IV.
Ahokas forces his way into half guard.
Ahokas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cushing IV moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas pushing down on Cushing IV's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cushing IV is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas.
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cushing IV has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cushing IV is trying to stand back up but Ahokas is controlling him
Ahokas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ahokas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cushing IV is looking to escape.
Ahokas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Cushing IV tries to hold on but Ahokas pushes him away.
Ahokas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cushing IV is looking to escape.
Ahokas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiri Ahokas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Cushing IV checks a leg kick.
Brian Cushing IV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cushing IV avoids a kick to the body.
Cushing IV is looking to clinch but Ahokas is avoiding it.
Cushing IV swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahokas.
Ahokas lands a nice looking body kick.
Ahokas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cushing IV moves out of range of the body kick from Ahokas.
Cushing IV checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crunch! Ahokas slams his shin into Cushing IV's torso.
Ahokas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahokas motions for Cushing IV to come forward. Ahokas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Ahokas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahokas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cushing IV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahokas motions for Cushing IV to come forward. Ahokas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahokas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahokas clinches up against the ropes.
Ahokas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiri Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas misses the jab.
Cushing IV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses.
Cushing IV swinging wilding here.
Ahokas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ahokas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cushing IV is rocked!
Cushing IV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahokas.
Cushing IV is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahokas finish him?
Cushing IV is breathing heavily.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ahokas knocks Cushing IV out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jiri Ahokas!
Jiri Ahokas retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Per Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mintz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Per Svensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Svensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Mintz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Mintz wants to clinch.
Mintz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svensson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mintz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Svensson manages to break the clinch.
Svensson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mintz momentarily.
Mintz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svensson as he avoids it easily.
Mintz closes the distance and pushes Svensson back into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Svensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mintz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Svensson misses with a body kick.
Svensson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mintz takes a step back to recover.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson misses with an uppercut.
Svensson throws a right and a left that Mintz avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mintz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oooh a lovely combination from Svensson sends Mintz down but not out. Svensson dives into side control looking to finish.
Mintz is rocked!
It looks like Mike Mintz has been cut.
Mintz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mintz is still in real trouble! Can Svensson finish him?
Svensson controlling the position easily from mount.
Mintz seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mintz is squirming around, avoiding Svensson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mintz has given up his back here.
What can Mintz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Svensson keeps control of the position as Mintz tries to break free.
Svensson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson missing with strikes.
Mintz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Svensson.
Svensson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mintz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Svensson.
Svensson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mintz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I would not like to be Mintz right now.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Per Svensson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mintz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svensson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mintz shoots in but Svensson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Per Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mintz.
Mintz tries to clinch up.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Mintz circles away easily
and Mintz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svensson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mintz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Svensson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mintz won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Svensson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mintz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Svensson throws a combination that misses
and Mintz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Svensson is adopting a defensive guard.
Svensson controls Mintz momentarily but Mintz frees himself.
Mintz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Svensson's guard.
Svensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mintz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Mintz preventing the sweep.
Svensson is looking for a triangle but Mintz pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Svensson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mintz.
Svensson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mintz has managed to clinch.
Svensson blocks an elbow strike.
Mintz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Svensson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mintz to the mat. Mintz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mintz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mintz is trying to keep Svensson in close.
Mintz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Svensson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Svensson postures up in Mintz's guard and throws a big left but Mintz blocks it.
Svensson trying to control but Mintz is working from the bottom.
Mintz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mintz is looking for a triangle but Svensson pushes his legs off easily.
Mintz is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Svensson.
Svensson throws out a loose jab but Mintz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Per Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson scores a takedown into full mount!
Svensson controlling from the full mount.
Svensson tries to control but Mintz wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Svensson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mintz'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.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Svensson is looking to score with low kicks.
Mintz misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Svensson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Svensson misses with a combination
so Mintz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Mintz controlling him for the moment.
Mintz trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Svensson has his foot on Mintz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mintz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mintz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Svensson trying to control but Mintz postures up.
Mintz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mintz is trying to control the action in half guard but Svensson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Svensson wants to control but Mintz is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Svensson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mintz wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Mintz controlling him for the moment.
Svensson pulls Mintz in close to prevent any damage.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mintz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Svensson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Mintz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svensson is looking to advance position but Mintz won't allow it.
Mintz wants to get back to full 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.
Svensson tries to pass to full mount but Mintz defends it.
Mintz is looking to escape.
Mintz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mintz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Svensson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mintz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Svensson's back instead.
Svensson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Svensson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mike Mintz just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mike Mintz's cut.
That's time! Svensson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Svensson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mintz's sensitive parts.
Svensson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svensson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Svensson swinging wilding here.
Nice straight punches there by Svensson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svensson.
Svensson wants to slow Mintz down by chopping away at his legs.
Mintz tries for a takedown but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svensson throws a body kick that misses.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mintz is just out of range.
Svensson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mintz on the side of the head.
Mintz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svensson tries to avoid it but Mintz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svensson to the ground. Svensson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Per Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Svensson looks to land a combination but Mintz avoids it well.
Mintz shoots for a double leg takedown but Svensson sprawls well. He's pushed Mintz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Per Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mintz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Svensson.
Svensson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mintz's sensitive parts.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses
and Mintz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Svensson scores with a hook.
Mintz shoots in for a double leg but Svensson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Svensson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mintz circles away quickly and effectively.
Svensson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mintz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mintz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svensson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mintz tries to clinch up.
Svensson misses with a low kick as Mintz jumps back.
Svensson misses with a wild combination.
Mintz takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mintz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick and Mintz moves out of range easily.
Mintz closes the distance but Svensson moves to the side
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mintz clinches up with Svensson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mintz.
Mintz tries to score a body lock takedown but Svensson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Svensson breaks from the clinch.
Mintz moves forwards but Svensson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svensson stalks Mintz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mintz's face. Mintz staggers backwards, shaken.
Mintz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mintz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mintz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svensson throws a head kick but Mintz moves out of range.
Mintz moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Mintz doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.
Mintz avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Svensson connects with a high kick.
Svensson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mintz is fending him off so far but Svensson persists. Nope, Mintz circles away and we're back to standing.
Mintz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mintz has managed to clinch.
Svensson tries to land a knee to the head but Mintz blocks with his arms.
Mintz pushes off an throws an elbow but Svensson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Svensson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mintz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mintz tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mintz clinches but Svensson breaks the clinch
and Svensson counters with a single leg into guard. Mintz didn't expect that.
Mintz wants to stand and escape but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mintz's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Svensson in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mintz moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Svensson had his way with Mike Mintz in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mintz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Svensson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Svensson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mintz counters by moving into the clinch.
Mintz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svensson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Svensson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svensson stalls.
Mintz keeps control of Svensson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svensson breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mintz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches up with Mintz, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes Mintz against the ropes but Mintz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Svensson missing with a left hand there. Mintz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mintz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mintz is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mintz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mintz.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mintz wants to clinch.
Mintz moves out of range as Svensson throws a body kick.
Mintz is looking to clinch.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svensson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mintz misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Svensson, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mintz looks to clinch
and Svensson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Svensson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Svensson scores with a push kick.
Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mintz.
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mintz shoots in looking for a takedown. Svensson tries to sprawl out of it but Mintz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Svensson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Svensson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Mintz's shoulder, as Mintz tries to avoid the shot.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Mintz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Svensson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mintz wants to clinch
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mintz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Svensson misses with a wild combination.
Mintz feints and then cracks Svensson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Svensson down.
Mintz tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
Per Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mintz is out of range.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mintz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mintz wants to clinch
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mintz with a poor takedown
and Svensson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mintz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Svensson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mintz tries to clinch but Svensson is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Svensson. That snapped Mintz's head back.
Per Svensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svensson jabs Mintz right on the nose. Mintz blinks but takes it well.
Mintz closes the distance and pushes Svensson back into the ropes.
Svensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mintz is looking to clinch.
Mintz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svensson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mintz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Svensson manages to break the clinch.
Svensson lands a jab to Mintz's midsection.
Svensson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Svensson.
Mike Mintz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mintz misses with a double jab
and Svensson counters with a body kick that stops Mintz in his tracks momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Per Svensson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Svensson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Svensson!
Per Svensson retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Critical Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tor Svensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tor Svensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Critical Damage!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson forces Damage back against the ropes and clinches.
Damage has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Svensson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Svensson trying to control but not successfully.
Damage lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Svensson hold on?!
Svensson 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 Damage gets his way!
Svensson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Damage throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Damage is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Damage's guard. Nice work there by Svensson.
Svensson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Svensson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Damage had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Svensson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Damage Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Svensson's back instead.
Damage looks gassed!
I really don't envy Svensson right now.
Svensson just trying to survive but Damage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Svensson tries to roll but Damage sticks to his back.
Damage is looking for the choke from the back position but Svensson is controlling his hands well.
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.
Svensson turns into Damage and is now in his guard.
Svensson is pushing down on Damage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Damage is fighting to maintain full guard but Svensson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Damage is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Svensson jumps into side control!
Damage gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Damage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Svensson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Damage manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Svensson trying to control the position but Damage is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Svensson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Damage, who protects the arm well.
Damage is looking to regain half guard here but Svensson keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Damage's face, being in this tough position on 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.
Svensson wants to control but Damage is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Damage's face as Svensson controls the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Damage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Svensson as he jumps to the side.
Damage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Svensson throws a body kick that misses.
Svensson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Damage.
Svensson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Critical Damage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Damage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Damage blocks the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Damage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Svensson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Svensson is controlling Damage's posture.
Damage is breathing heavily.
Damage looking to sit in guard and control but Svensson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damage looking for a guillotine here but Svensson defends easily.
Damage keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Damage keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass.
Damage wants to sweep here but Svensson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Svensson stays in close to Damage's body and controls the position.
Damage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svensson's guard.
Damage is trying to land a reversal but Svensson doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Svensson is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Damage! Damage trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Svensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tor Svensson!
Tor Svensson retains his light heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thirsty Thurston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Highland Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thurston is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. On his way into the ring it seems that Thirsty Thurston has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Thirsty Thurston seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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212 lbs
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216 lbs
0 - 1 - 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
3 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Thirsty Thurston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Highland Park!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thurston misses with a takedown attempt - Park sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thurston is breathing heavily.
Park decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thurston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Park wants to stand up but Thurston has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Park seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thurston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thurston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Park looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thurston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Park is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Park working the head and body with strikes.
Park trying to control the action but Thurston is working from the bottom.
Park wants to stand up but Thurston has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park wants to pass to mount but Thurston is defending the position.
Park thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thurston tries to get to full guard but Park has control of the leg.
Thurston is working hard here to advance position.
Thurston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thurston has his takedown stuffed
and Park counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thurston has a closed guard, preventing Park from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park trying to control but Thurston is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Park trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thurston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Park avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Park lands a couple of digs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Park pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Park throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston with a poor takedown
and Park counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thurston's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thirsty Thurston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thurston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Park gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Thurston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thurston working for a triangle but Park defends it easily.
Park wants to pass the guard but Thurston is keeping the position.
Thurston keeping moving, preventing Park from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Park is one step ahead there.
Park really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thurston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Park tries to stand but Thurston is controlling from the bottom.
Thurston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Park doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Park manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Park tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Park has managed to clinch.
Park has had enough of the clinch but Thurston keeps him there for the moment.
Thurston gets underhooks to prevent Park's takedown attempt.
Park drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thurston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Park shoots in for a double leg but Thurston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Highland Park dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thurston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Park circles away.
Park is looking to clinch.
Thurston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Park swivels and escapes.
Park drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thurston is looking to reverse the position.
Park wants to stand but Thurston is controlling his arm.
Park is looking to take a break and control but Thurston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thurston is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thurston struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park working the head and body with strikes.
Thurston on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Park or perhaps it was just good defense by Thurston which made him look bad.
Park rushes Thurston and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Park is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thurston is keeping busy.
Park manages to pull guard.
Park is looking for a triangle but Thurston pushes his legs off easily.
Park not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thurston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thurston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Park is looking to stand up but Thurston isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park keeping full guard, as Thurston tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Park fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thurston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Park counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thirsty Thurston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thurston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thurston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston is looking for a triangle but Park pushes his legs off easily.
Park must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thurston keeping moving, preventing Park from controlling successfully.
Thurston working for a triangle but Park defends it easily.
Thurston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Park doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Park manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Park wanted to stand there but Thurston had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thurston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Park avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Thurston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Park looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Park drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thurston looking for a guillotine here but Park defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Highland Park 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!
Park ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Park shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Park with shots to the head and body - Thurston looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thurston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Park cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Park looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thurston is looking to improve his position but Park isn't that keen on the idea.
Park controlling from mount.
Thurston tries to hold on but Park postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Thurston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thurston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Park prevents Thurston from getting the reversal.
Park with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thurston wants to hold on but Park pushes him away.
Thirsty Thurston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Thurston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Highland Park has got the better of the ground game so far.
Park postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thurston looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thurston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Park pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Park looking to control but Thurston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Park prevents Thurston from getting the reversal.
Thurston is squirming around, avoiding Park's attempts to control the action.
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.
Park landing strikes from the mount and Thurston is in trouble!
Thurston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Park sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Park avoids the attempt from Thurston to control.
Thurston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Park blocks the strikes from Thurston.
And that's the end of the fight!
Highland Park comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Park has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen 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... Highland Park!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between EJ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Jee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the ring accompanied by Game: South Side . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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20
153 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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22
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, EJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Jee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jee.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Jee is avoiding it.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Jee is avoiding it.
Jee cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Jee throws a nice head kick!
It looks like EJ Johnson has been cut.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jee finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jee.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jee - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jee. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jee tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Jee keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Jee misses.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jee can pounce on him.
Johnson moves forwards but Jee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Jee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jee dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jee thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Jee scores with a leg kick.
Jee misses with a head kick.
Jee throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Jee keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jee throws a nice head kick!
Jee lands a high kick!
Johnson is rocked!
Jee feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Johnson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Toni Jee!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roni Kultainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Phucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kultainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Promoe - Svennebanan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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140 lbs
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23
141 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roni Kultainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Phucker!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Kultainen.
Phucker gets a clinch.
Phucker is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phucker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kultainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kultainen manages to get to full guard.
Phucker is posturing up here but Kultainen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Phucker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Phucker has to tap! Slick submission there by Kultainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roni Kultainen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evald Von Hertzell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isotalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Snoop Dogg - Serial Killa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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18
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evald Von Hertzell!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Hertzell shoots in and drives through. Isotalo sprawls well.
Von Hertzell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Isotalo is holding on to half guard well.
Isotalo tries to get to full guard but Von Hertzell has control of the leg.
Isotalo is refusing to be controlled, as Von Hertzell sits in half guard.
Isotalo tries to get to full guard but Von Hertzell has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Von Hertzell.
Isotalo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Hertzell is working away from the top position though.
Isotalo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hertzell is trying to control. Isotalo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Hertzell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Isotalo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Isotalo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Hertzell is working away from the top position though.
Isotalo is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Von Hertzell keeps the fight on the outside.
Isotalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Hertzell gets the takedown into side control.
Isotalo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Hertzell's best efforts.
Von Hertzell is keen to just control but Isotalo is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo kicks Von Hertzell off and gets back to his feet.
Isotalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Isotalo tries for a takedown but Von Hertzell circles away easily
and Von Hertzell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Isotalo won't be happy with that.
Isotalo is breathing heavily.
Isotalo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Von Hertzell off and has taken his back!
Isotalo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Isotalo doesn't have the hooks in and Von Hertzell manages to turn into his guard.
Isotalo is pulling down on Von Hertzell's head to control his posture.
Von Hertzell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Isotalo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Hertzell trying to control but Isotalo is working from the bottom.
Isotalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Hertzell stopping the sweep attempt from Isotalo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo wants to stand up but Von Hertzell is controlling him.
Isotalo keeping moving, preventing Von Hertzell from controlling successfully.
Von Hertzell is looking to stand up but Isotalo won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Hertzell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Hertzell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Isotalo shoots in and drives through. Von Hertzell sprawls well.
Isotalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Hertzell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Isotalo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von Hertzell moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Isotalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isotalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Isotalo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo scores with a jab. Von Hertzell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Von Hertzell has Isotalo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Isotalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isotalo lands a nice shot that snaps Von Hertzell's head back.
Isotalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Isotalo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Von Hertzell moves out of range as Isotalo throws a body kick.
Isotalo lands a front kick.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Isotalo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Hertzell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Isotalo looking to finish Von Hertzell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Von Hertzell!
Isotalo landing punches.
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 Antti Isotalo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Isotalo clinches.
Isotalo is trying to drag Von Hertzell to the mat but Von Hertzell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Isotalo breaks from the clinch.
Von Hertzell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Isotalo to the mat! Isotalo manages to get full guard.
Isotalo looking to control.
Von Hertzell won't allow Isotalo to get back to his feet.
Von Hertzell trying to control the position from guard on top but Isotalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isotalo trying to keep a closed guard but Von Hertzell is proving a slippery customer.
Isotalo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Isotalo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Hertzell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Isotalo shoots in but Von Hertzell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Isotalo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Isotalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isotalo avoids the head kick by Von Hertzell.
Von Hertzell feints and as Isotalo raises his hands in defense, Von Hertzell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Hertzell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Isotalo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Isotalo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Von Hertzell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Hertzell pushing down on Isotalo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Isotalo pushes Von Hertzell off looking to stand but Von Hertzell dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Von Hertzell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Isotalo to the mat! Isotalo manages to get full guard.
Isotalo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Von Hertzell!
Isotalo prevents Von Hertzell from getting the reversal.
Isotalo is working for a guillotine from mount but Von Hertzell frees his head quite easily.
Von Hertzell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hertzell is squirming around, avoiding Isotalo's attempts to control the action.
Von Hertzell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Isotalo lands with some strikes.
Isotalo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Isotalo landing shots from mount.
Von Hertzell is working to get back to half guard.
Isotalo lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Von Hertzell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Isotalo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Isotalo with the ground and pound from mount.
Von Hertzell is working to get back to half guard.
Von Hertzell is bucking up trying to escape but Isotalo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Isotalo landing punches.
Isotalo lands a big shot there that rocks Von Hertzell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isotalo lands a nice shot to the head.
Von Hertzell tries to reverse the position but Isotalo maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Isotalo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Von Hertzell is bucking up trying to escape but Isotalo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Isotalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Hertzell avoids a kick to the body.
Isotalo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Evald Von Hertzell has been cut.
Antti Isotalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isotalo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Isotalo scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Isotalo feints and as Von Hertzell raises his hands in defense, Isotalo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Isotalo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Isotalo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Von Hertzell to get to his feet.
Von Hertzell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Isotalo.
Von Hertzell scores with a takedown into Isotalo's guard.
Isotalo keeping moving, preventing Von Hertzell from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Hertzell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hertzell is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Isotalo striking off his back but it's not causing Von Hertzell any problems.
Isotalo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Von Hertzell is desperately trying to improve his position but Isotalo has a good base and remains in mount.
Isotalo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Isotalo lands a big shot there that rocks Von Hertzell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Von Hertzell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Isotalo dominating with strikes here.
Isotalo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Hertzell is looking to escape.
Isotalo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo avoids the attempt from Von Hertzell to control.
BOOM! Isotalo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Von Hertzell can't escape the position.
Von Hertzell taking shots to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Von Hertzell can't escape the position.
Isotalo looking to control but Von Hertzell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Isotalo lands a big elbow.
Isotalo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Von Hertzell looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hertzell is looking to improve his position but Isotalo isn't that keen on the idea.
Isotalo lands a heavy elbow.
Von Hertzell tries to reverse the position but Isotalo maintains control.
Isotalo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Isotalo scoring with strikes but Von Hertzell is staying in there.
Isotalo lands a big elbow.
Isotalo 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.
Isotalo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Isotalo controlling the pace for now.
Von Hertzell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hertzell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Isotalo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Von Hertzell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Von Hertzell working to try and regain half guard.
Isotalo punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Isotalo.
Von Hertzell is in a horrible position here. Isotalo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Von Hertzell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isotalo cracks Von Hertzell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Evald Von Hertzell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Isotalo shoots in and drives through. Von Hertzell sprawls well.
Von Hertzell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Isotalo has his takedown stuffed
and Von Hertzell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Isotalo kicks off Von Hertzell and gets to his feet.
Von Hertzell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Isotalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Hertzell tries to close the distance and clinch but Isotalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Isotalo misses with a wild body shot.
Von Hertzell doesn't manage to clinch there - Isotalo circles away.
Isotalo throws a head kick but Von Hertzell moves out of range.
Von Hertzell throws a right hand that Isotalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Isotalo also avoids with ease.
Von Hertzell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Isotalo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Isotalo blocks the strikes from Von Hertzell.
Von Hertzell wants to improve his position but Isotalo is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Isotalo connects with a nice short shot to Von Hertzell's temple.
Isotalo is trying to control. Von Hertzell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Hertzell wants to get back to his feet.
Von Hertzell is staying active underneath Isotalo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Von Hertzell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Hertzell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Isotalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Isotalo scores with a jab to the body.
Isotalo shoots for a double leg takedown but Von Hertzell sprawls well. He's pushed Isotalo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Isotalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Isotalo.
Isotalo moves into range and clinches up with Von Hertzell.
Isotalo is looking to break free of the clinch but Von Hertzell has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hertzell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Hertzell tries to pull guard but Isotalo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Von Hertzell drops back down to his feet.
Isotalo has hold of one of Von Hertzell's legs. Von Hertzell is fighting the takedown attempt but Isotalo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Von Hertzell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Isotalo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Isotalo thows a big elbow that misses.
Von Hertzell is trying to keep Isotalo in close.
Von Hertzell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Von Hertzell controls Isotalo momentarily but Isotalo frees himself.
Isotalo works over Von Hertzell with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Hertzell is trying to control the position but Isotalo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Isotalo connects with a right hand. Von Hertzell shakes it off.
Isotalo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Von Hertzell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Isotalo is controlling him well.
Isotalo wants to control but Von Hertzell is keeping him busy.
Isotalo cracks Von Hertzell with a big right hand but Von Hertzell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Von Hertzell is looking for a sweep.
Von Hertzell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Isotalo cracks Von Hertzell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Isotalo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Hertzell keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Von Hertzell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Isotalo is working Von Hertzell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Isotalo is looking to take a break and control but Von Hertzell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isotalo decides to stand back up.
Von Hertzell 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.
Von Hertzell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Isotalo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo had his way with Evald Von Hertzell in that round.
The cut man is working on Evald Von Hertzell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Isotalo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Isotalo landing strikes from the mount and Von Hertzell is in trouble!
Von Hertzell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Von Hertzell stopping the sweep attempt from Isotalo.
Von Hertzell trying to control but Isotalo is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Isotalo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Isotalo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Hertzell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Von Hertzell stands and throws Isotalo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Hertzell looks up at the clock and then as Isotalo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Hertzell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Von Hertzell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Von Hertzell tries to stand but Isotalo is controlling his head.
Isotalo wants to get back to his feet but Von Hertzell drags him back down.
Isotalo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Von Hertzell off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hertzell trying to get back to his feet but Isotalo is in full control for now.
Isotalo wants to control but Von Hertzell is keeping busy.
Isotalo is not going to allow Von Hertzell to sit and survive in this position.
Isotalo lands punches and elbows.
Isotalo keeps control of the position as Von Hertzell tries to break free.
Isotalo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Von Hertzell!
Isotalo scores with punches and elbows.
Can Von Hertzell hold on?! Isotalo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Isotalo is hanging on to Von Hertzell's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo lands a shot to the head.
Von Hertzell is trying to get back to his feet but Isotalo has full control of the position and if anything, Von Hertzell has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Isotalo lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Von Hertzell hold on?!
Isotalo is working the ground and pound. Can Von Hertzell escape?
Isotalo scores with punches from the back.
Isotalo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Von Hertzell!
Isotalo is not going to allow Von Hertzell to sit and survive in this position.
Von Hertzell tries to roll but Isotalo sticks to his back.
Isotalo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Von Hertzell tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Von Hertzell as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Isotalo!
Von Hertzell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Von Hertzell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Von Hertzell is not content to let Isotalo control the position.
Isotalo working over Von Hertzell with some ground and pound. Von Hertzell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Isotalo is nestled in close to Von Hertzell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Isotalo there.
Evald Von Hertzell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antti Isotalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Isotalo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Isotalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Isotalo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Isotalo!
Antti Isotalo is the new heavyweight champion!
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