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CEC 15 : Dangerous Times PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Yrmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Ramis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain Ramis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Yrmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Ramis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrmy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramis jabs at Yrmy's body.
Yrmy tries to clinch up.
Ramis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yrmy is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramis lands with a cross.
It looks like Pertti Yrmy has been cut.
Ramis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Yrmy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ramis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Ramis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tera Laaksonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laaksonen has chosen Heikki Kuula & Voli - Viimeinen Tango as his entrance music. The key to victory for Frank Foley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tera Laaksonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Foley.
Laaksonen scores with a nice body kick.
Foley is breathing heavily.
Laaksonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laaksonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laaksonen showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laaksonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Laaksonen escapes and gets back to his feet.
Laaksonen closes the distance and clinches.
Laaksonen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Foley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laaksonen.
Laaksonen tries to pull guard but Foley holds him up against the cage and eventually Laaksonen drops back down to his feet.
Laaksonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Laaksonen is trying to keep Foley in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laaksonen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Foley rolls with it to try and escape but Laaksonen cranks on the arm and Foley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tera Laaksonen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Mannerheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko b (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Mannerheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko b!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannerheim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
b is trying to control but can't.
Mannerheim trying to control from half guard but b is working away.
b slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
b throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
b has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
b bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mannerheim's guard.
b looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
b avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
b is in close to Mannerheim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mannerheim has his feet on b's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerheim throws a quick inside leg kick.
b closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mannerheim is trying to get back to full guard.
Mannerheim tries to kick b off but b keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
b tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mannerheim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
b looks gassed!
b is trying to work for a kimura but Mannerheim is defending well.
Mannerheim has one foot on b's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
b has a takedown stuffed.
Mannerheim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mannerheim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
b is desperately trying to improve his position but Mannerheim has a good base and remains in mount.
Mannerheim stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mannerheim throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Niko b has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mannerheim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by b.
Mannerheim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mannerheim with a lazy takedown attempt
and b counters with a takedown into side control.
Mannerheim gets back to half guard.
Mannerheim moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
b tries to free his leg and advance position but Mannerheim is retaining full guard.
Mannerheim wants to sweep but no luck.
Mannerheim looking for a guillotine here but b defends easily.
Mannerheim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
b wants to pass the guard but Mannerheim is keeping the position.
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.
Mannerheim had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. b is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mannerheim Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take b's back instead.
b rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mannerheim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
b is concentrating on defense, preventing Mannerheim from advancing position.
Mannerheim is looking to take a break and control but b is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
b trying to hold on to Mannerheim's head to control him but Mannerheim postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Mannerheim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko b's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mannerheim closes the distance and lands a one-two.
b tries for a takedown but Mannerheim circles away easily
and Mannerheim counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for b!
b working to try and regain half guard.
Mannerheim has hold of b's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and b manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
b really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
b is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerheim looking to isolate an arm here. b doesn't see it coming and as Mannerheim extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mannerheim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keijo Mannerheim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Timmyyyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timmy Timmyyyy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Timmyyyy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hunt swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Timmyyyy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalli Kuutamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lalli Kuutamo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuutamo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kuutamo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kuutamo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burton's face.
Kuutamo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kuutamo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Burton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton is looking to improve his position but Kuutamo isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuutamo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burton wants to control but Kuutamo is having none of it.
Burton gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burton won't allow Kuutamo to pass to mount.
Kuutamo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuutamo is working for a kimura but Burton is defending it quite comfortably.
Burton keeping hold of Kuutamo's head, controlling as best he can.
Burton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuutamo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuutamo's back!
Burton controlling from the back.
Burton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuutamo for as long as he can get away with.
Kuutamo has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Kuutamo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Burton.
Burton is hanging on to Kuutamo's back as he tries to escape.
Kuutamo looks gassed!
Burton 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Joshua Burton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Burton with a poor takedown
and Kuutamo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burton throws an elbow but misses.
Burton is trying to stall.
Burton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuutamo avoiding damage as Burton throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kuutamo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burton fails with the takedown
and Kuutamo counters with a shoot takedown. Burton fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuutamo thows a big elbow that misses.
Burton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuutamo throwing strikes but missing.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuutamo is one step ahead there.
Burton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuutamo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burton looking for a sweep. Not yet Burton, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Burton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuutamo's guard.
Burton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuutamo's guard.
Kuutamo punching from the bottom.
Kuutamo wants to improve his position but Burton is controlling well.
Burton stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuutamo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalli Kuutamo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuutamo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burton wants to control but Kuutamo is keeping busy.
Kuutamo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuutamo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burton defending well though.
Kuutamo is thwarting Burton's attempts to control the position.
Burton tries to roll over but Kuutamo keeps him under control.
Burton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuutamo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuutamo's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton doesn't have the hooks in and Kuutamo manages to turn into his guard.
Kuutamo postures up.
Kuutamo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuutamo thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuutamo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuutamo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuutamo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burton has his hands on Kuutamo's head, controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuutamo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burton fails with the takedown
and Kuutamo counters with a series of strikes. Burton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Burton moves forwards but Kuutamo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burton shoots in and drives through. Kuutamo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuutamo shoots in for a double leg but Burton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuutamo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burton shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuutamo sprawls well. He's pushed Burton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuutamo gets caught flat footed, as Burton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuutamo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Burton prevents Kuutamo from getting back to his feet.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuutamo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuutamo wants to stand and escape but Burton is having none of it.
Kuutamo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burton shoots in but Kuutamo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burton scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton content just to control the position here.
Burton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuutamo is looking to escape.
Kuutamo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burton controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuutamo is looking to escape.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Joshua Burton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Burton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuutamo as he jumps to the side.
Burton tries for a takedown but Kuutamo circles away easily
and Kuutamo counters by clinching up.
Kuutamo tries to score a body lock takedown but Burton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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 Joshua Burton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuutamo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burton stays in close to Kuutamo's body and controls the position.
Kuutamo looking for a guillotine here but Burton defends easily.
Kuutamo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Burton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kuutamo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Burton's back instead.
Burton controlling Kuutamo 's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton tries to get to full guard but Kuutamo has control of the leg.
Burton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burton tries to get out of the position.
Kuutamo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Burton moves into full guard.
Burton is trying to keep Kuutamo in close.
Burton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuutamo postures up.
That's two 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuutamo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burton fails with the takedown
letting Kuutamo counter with a right hand.
Burton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burton fails with the takedown.
Kuutamo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burton backs up against the cage.
Burton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuutamo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton keeps the fight on the outside.
Burton shoots in for a double leg but Kuutamo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuutamo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuutamo is looking for a sweep.
Burton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuutamo on the ground.
Burton trying to control the action but Kuutamo is working from the bottom.
Kuutamo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton works his way into full mount!
Burton controlling the position easily from mount.
Burton cracks Kuutamo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joshua Burton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuutamo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Burton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuutamo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Burton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuutamo can't escape the position.
Kuutamo wants to control but Burton is having none of it.
Kuutamo throwing hammer fists to the chest of Burton. What's that going to do exactly?
Burton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burton wants to control the pace but Kuutamo is squirming around nicely.
Burton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joshua Burton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddie Ohallahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Clutch: Electric Worry. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paddie Ohallahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jensen showed some decent athleticism there.
Ohallahan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jensen moves into the clinch.
Ohallahan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ohallahan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jensen up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ohallahan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ohallahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ohallahan darts in and clinches Jensen up against the cage.
Ohallahan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jensen.
Jensen jumps guard but Ohallahan stands there with Jensen around his waist. Jensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ohallahan.
Ohallahan breaks the clinch.
Jensen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ohallahan is fending him off so far but Jensen persists. Nope, Ohallahan circles away and we're back to standing.
Paddie Ohallahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Jensen.
Jensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunnar Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohallahan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jensen looks for a takedown but Ohallahan sprawls well.
Jensen looks gassed!
Ohallahan scores with a sloppy right hand. Jensen should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohallahan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jensen at a distance.
Jensen closes the distance and clinches up with Ohallahan, looking for a takedown. Jensen pushes Ohallahan against the cage but Ohallahan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jensen throws a right and a left that Ohallahan avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Ohallahan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ohallahan takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohallahan.
Ohallahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohallahan sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Jensen to the ground! Ohallahan dives into full mount looking to finish!
Jensen is rocked!
It looks like Gunnar Jensen has been cut.
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!
Ohallahan content just to control the position here.
Jensen is squirming around, avoiding Ohallahan's attempts to control the action.
Ohallahan stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ohallahan looks for the body kick but Jensen saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Ohallahan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ohallahan lands with a shot to the body.
Ohallahan with a nice cross.
Jensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jensen tries to keep at a distance but Ohallahan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ohallahan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ohallahan scores with a shot to the side of Jensen's head.
Ohallahan stalling the fight.
Ohallahan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ohallahan lands with a short shot to the head.
Ohallahan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ohallahan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ohallahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohallahan wants to clinch.
Jensen fails with the takedown.
Ohallahan lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Ohallahan coming out on top.
Ohallahan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Ohallahan finds it's way through Jensen's defenses.
A jab from Ohallahan finds it's way through Jensen's defenses.
A punch combination from Ohallahan misses.
Ohallahan forces Jensen back against the cage and clinches.
Ohallahan stops a takedown attempt from Jensen.
Nice body punch from Ohallahan - that landed with a thud.
Jensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohallahan has him pressed against the cage.
Jensen being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ohallahan.
Ohallahan manages to break the clinch.
Jensen shoots in but Ohallahan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jensen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jensen wants to clinch
and Ohallahan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen can't get the takedown.
Jensen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ohallahan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ohallahan is pushing Jensen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ohallahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jensen defending well as Ohallahan loads up on a big left hand.
Jensen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ohallahan to the mat! Ohallahan manages to get full guard.
Ohallahan wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen stands up over Ohallahan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ohallahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddie Ohallahan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Jensen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ohallahan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jensen with a poor takedown
and Ohallahan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ohallahan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Ohallahan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jensen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ohallahan counters with a stiff right hand.
Jensen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ohallahan lunges at Jensen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jensen's hand.
Ohallahan scores with a shot to the body.
Jensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jensen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ohallahan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ohallahan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jensen on the side of the head.
Ohallahan scores with a sloppy right hand. Jensen should have avoided that one.
Jensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ohallahan scores with a takedown into Jensen's guard.
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!
Jensen looking for a guillotine here but Ohallahan defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jensen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ohallahan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohallahan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jensen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ohallahan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jensen landing strikes from the bottom.
Jensen is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Jensen working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jensen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jensen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ohallahan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jensen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ohallahan wants to stand but Jensen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Jensen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohallahan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ohallahan wants to stand but Jensen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Ohallahan blocks Jensen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jensen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ohallahan looking to control but Jensen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jensen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Jensen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ohallahan dominating with strikes here.
Jensen is trying desperately to improve position.
Jensen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jensen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jensen bucks Ohallahan off and manages to get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddie Ohallahan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Jensen's cut.
That's time! Ohallahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Jensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ohallahan which made him look bad.
Jensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ohallahan.
Jensen is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jensen wants to control but Ohallahan postures up.
Jensen tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ohallahan.
Jensen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jensen wants to improve his position but Ohallahan is controlling well.
Jensen trying to control from the bottom.
Jensen pushes Ohallahan off but Ohallahan dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohallahan working away.
Jensen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ohallahan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ohallahan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ohallahan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ohallahan blocks the low kick.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ohallahan wants to stand but Jensen is controlling the position.
Ohallahan has control of Jensen's left arm, preventing Jensen from doing any damage.
Jensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ohallahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paddie Ohallahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paddie Ohallahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohallahan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ohallahan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jensen!
Jensen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jensen turns into Ohallahan and is now in his guard.
Ohallahan is wriggling around but Jensen manages to pass to half guard.
Ohallahan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jensen is working away from the top position though.
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.
Jensen throws a strike but Ohallahan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ohallahan is on top in guard.
Jensen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ohallahan advances to half guard.
Jensen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jensen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gunnar Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jensen tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddie Ohallahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ohallahan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddie Ohallahan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Volz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eun Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volz comes into the arena with Anthem of Courage blaring out of the sound system. Park is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Im on a Boat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Volz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eun Park!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volz fails to land with a series of punches.
Park takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Eun Park has been cut.
Volz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Park slips a jab and a cross from Volz.
Volz misses with a wild body shot.
Volz misses with a two punch combination.
Park shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Park passes Volz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Volz wants to control but Park is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Park thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volz's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Volz is defending against the submission attempts here by Park.
Park wants to control but Volz is keeping him busy.
Park sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volz defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Park moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Volz misses.
Some wild striking there from Volz.
Volz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Volz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Park circles away quickly and effectively.
Volz throws a right and a left that Park avoids nicely.
Volz lands a really nice looking cross but Park seems unphased.
Volz with a hook.
Park keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volz scores with a jab.
Victor Volz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volz looks to land a combination but Park avoids it well.
Volz thuds a left hand into Park's body.
Park avoids a punch combination nicely.
Park walks into a straight right hand from Volz.
Volz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Park looks gassed!
Volz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Victor Volz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volz jabs at Park's body.
Park slips a jab and a cross from Volz.
Volz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volz thuds a left hand into Park's body.
Park slips a jab and a cross from Volz.
Volz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Park should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Volz misses with the combination.
Volz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Volz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Park walks into a straight right hand from Volz.
Volz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volz lands a slapping body shot.
Volz misses with a two punch combination.
Volz lands a nice hook to Park's body. Park takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volz lands with a nice body punch.
Volz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Volz throws a combination. Park tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Volz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Volz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Volz duly obliges.
Volz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Park.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Volz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eun Park's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Volz lands a slapping body shot.
Volz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Volz works the jab nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Volz scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volz misses with a series of wild punches.
Park dodges the punch combination from Volz.
Park slips a jab and a cross from Volz.
Volz throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Volz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Volz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Park is breathing heavily.
Park takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Park's head.
Volz scores with the left hand. Park knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Volz does no damage.
Volz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Volz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Park has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volz scores with a one two! Park had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Volz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left and a right from Volz both land. Nice combination.
Volz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Victor Volz is winning the standup battle so far.
Volz lands with a nice combination. Park backs away looking to recover.
Volz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Volz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Park.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volz misses with a double jab.
Volz misses with a two punch combination.
Volz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Volz.
Volz with a nice cross.
Volz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Park can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Volz.
Volz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Park dodges the punch combination from Volz.
Park closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Volz misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volz throws a series of punches but Park moves out of range.
Volz fails to land with a series of punches.
Victor Volz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volz scores with a shot to the body.
Volz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Park on the side of the head.
Park dodges the punch combination from Volz.
Park closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volz circles away.
Volz swinging wilding here.
Volz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Park shoots in looking for a takedown. Volz tries to sprawl out of it but Park keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volz throws a series of strikes that have Park backpedaling.
Park closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volz fails to land with a series of punches.
Volz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volz scores with a hook to the body. Park takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Park gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volz.
Volz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volz stalks Park and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Park's face. Park staggers backwards, shaken.
Volz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Park moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Park 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Volz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eun Park's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Park takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Volz misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Park.
A nice combination there by Volz.
Volz is looking to wear down Park with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Volz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Volz throws a series of punches but Park moves out of range.
Volz catches Park with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Volz fails to land with a series of punches.
Park takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volz stalks Park and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Park's face. Park staggers backwards, shaken.
Volz scores with a one two! Park had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Volz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Volz's corner calls for a 1-2. Volz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volz misses with a few strikes there.
Volz drops Park with a right and a left! Volz comes rushing in but Park regains his composure and manages to keep Volz in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park 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.
Volz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Park has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Park working a defensive guard but Volz passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park missing with punches from the bottom.
Volz controlling the pace.
Park wants to control but Volz is keeping busy.
Park tries to roll over but Volz keeps him under control.
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.
Park is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Volz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Park on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Park takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Volz. That snapped Park's head back.
Eun Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Volz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Volz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Volz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Volz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Volz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Klingler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibson do Carmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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182 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Klingler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gibson do Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Klingler or perhaps it was just good defense by do Carmo which made him look bad.
do Carmo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klingler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Klingler with that takedown attempt.
Klingler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klingler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Klingler wants to work for an arm triangle but do Carmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
do Carmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
do Carmo trying to control here.
Klingler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
do Carmo wants to get back to full guard.
Klingler seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klingler shoots for a double leg takedown but do Carmo sprawls well. He's pushed Klingler'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 Klaus Klingler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
do Carmo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klaus Klingler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klingler is breathing heavily.
do Carmo has his takedown stuffed
and Klingler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in do Carmo's guard.
do Carmo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
do Carmo works his foot free and advances to mount.
do Carmo controlling from the full mount.
I looks like do Carmo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
do Carmo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Klingler has given up his back here. Will do Carmo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Klingler manages to reverse the position and now he's in do Carmo's guard. Nice work there by Klingler.
Klingler postures up in do Carmo's guard and throws a big left but do Carmo blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
do Carmo looking for a sweep. Not yet do Carmo, not yet.
Klingler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klingler is working hard here to advance position.
do Carmo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klingler trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klingler regains half guard.
Klingler is pressing down on do Carmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
do Carmo trying to control but Klingler is working from the bottom.
do Carmo preventing the sweep.
do Carmo postures up.
do Carmo trying to control but Klingler is working from the bottom.
do Carmo slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klingler is trying to control but can't.
do Carmo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
do Carmo wants to control the pace but Klingler is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
do Carmo works his way to his opponent's back.
do Carmo wants to control but Klingler is keeping busy.
Klingler trying to control the hands but do Carmo won't let him.
do Carmo looking for the choke from the back.
Klingler manages to reverse the position and now he's in do Carmo's guard. Nice work there by Klingler.
do Carmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klingler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Klingler 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klingler forces his way into half guard.
Klingler tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Klingler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
do Carmo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Klingler!
do Carmo prevents Klingler from getting the reversal.
do Carmo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Klingler is desperately trying to improve his position but do Carmo has a good base and remains in mount.
do Carmo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Klingler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Klingler!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klingler gets to his feet - do Carmo follows without any prompting.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Klingler.
do Carmo is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klingler just content to control the position.
Klaus Klingler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klingler wants to control but do Carmo is keeping him busy.
Klingler stands up and we're back to a striking position.
do Carmo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Klingler throws a jab but it's blocked by do Carmo.
do Carmo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klingler's hands.
Klingler moves away from the strike by do Carmo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
do Carmo avoids the head kick by Klingler.
do Carmo tries for a takedown but Klingler circles away easily
and Klingler counters with a nice double leg into side control. do Carmo won't be happy with that.
Klingler tries to move into full mount but can't pass do Carmo's legs.
do Carmo is not content to let Klingler control the position.
do Carmo can't do much from the bottom here.
do Carmo prevents Klingler from improving position.
do Carmo struggling a bit here.
Klingler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
do Carmo is looking to regain half guard here but Klingler keeps moving and retains side control.
Klingler stands up and beckons do Carmo to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klingler misses with a jab, cross combination.
do Carmo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
do Carmo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Klingler sprawls well initially but do Carmo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
do Carmo is looking for a kimura but Klingler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for do Carmo to get the leverage.
Klingler works his way to full guard. Good work.
do Carmo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and do Carmo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klingler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
do Carmo stands and throws Klingler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Klingler regains half guard.
Klingler actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klingler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
do Carmo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klingler is just riding it out for now. do Carmo eventually gives up the hold.
do Carmo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Klingler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klingler is trying to control but can't.
Klingler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
do Carmo misses with a takedown attempt
and Klingler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Klaus Klingler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gibson do Carmo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
do Carmo is in trouble now - Klingler has advanced to mount!
Klingler trying to control but do Carmo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Klingler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Klingler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klaus Klingler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klingler moves forwards but do Carmo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
do Carmo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
do Carmo misses with a wild body shot.
Klingler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. do Carmo tries to avoid it but Klingler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag do Carmo to the ground. do Carmo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
do Carmo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klingler misses with a takedown attempt
and do Carmo counters with a single leg into guard. Klingler didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Klingler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klingler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. do Carmo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Klingler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take do Carmo's back instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klingler working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Klingler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Klingler is trying to stick to do Carmo's back but do Carmo is turning into Klingler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Klingler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by do Carmo.
do Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Klingler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
do Carmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
do Carmo wants to control from the top but Klingler keeps moving.
do Carmo looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klingler misses with a takedown attempt
and do Carmo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by do Carmo.
do Carmo trying to control but Klingler is working from the bottom.
Klingler 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.
do Carmo looking to pass the guard.
Klingler wants to get back to his feet but do Carmo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Klingler wants to sweep here but do Carmo controlling him for the moment.
do Carmo wants to control from the top but Klingler keeps moving.
Gibson do Carmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
do Carmo 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.
Klingler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klingler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Klingler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
do Carmo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Klingler.
do Carmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
do Carmo taking shots to the head.
Klingler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. do Carmo looks a forlorn figure.
Klingler wants to control the pace but do Carmo is squirming around nicely.
do Carmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Klingler content just to control the position here.
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.
Klingler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
do Carmo blocking the ground and pound.
do Carmo regains half guard.
Klingler is trying to control the action in half guard but do Carmo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
do Carmo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for do Carmo.
do Carmo keeping moving, preventing Klingler from controlling successfully.
Klingler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. do Carmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
do Carmo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klaus Klingler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klingler trying to control but do Carmo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gibson do Carmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klingler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Klingler!
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