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Fire FC: For the Win PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Decadic Prefix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuzzy Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefix kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Converge - Dark Horse. Decadic Prefix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fuzzy Bear's chin.
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Decadic Prefix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fuzzy Bear!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear misses with a head kick.
Bear throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Decadic Prefix has been cut.
Prefix swats away the attempt to clinch by Bear.
Bear lands a brutal head kick. Prefix looks out on his feet and Bear throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Fuzzy Bear!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jori Jujipallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jujipallo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Mean Kitty Song . On his way into the cage it seems that Angelo Russo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Angelo Russo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Jujipallo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo throws a right and a left that Jujipallo avoids nicely.
Jujipallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russo.
Jujipallo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russo misses with a hook.
Russo throws a right hand that Jujipallo ducks under and follows up with a left that Jujipallo also avoids with ease.
Jujipallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jujipallo.
Jujipallo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russo swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo scores with a hook.
Russo keeps the fight on the outside.
Russo looks to land a combination. Jujipallo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jujipallo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russo sprawls well. Russo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jujipallo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo 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.
Russo throws the left hand but Jujipallo avoids the punch easily.
Russo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jujipallo.
Angelo Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jori Jujipallo.
Russo 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Russo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jujipallo's guard.
Russo gets to his feet. Jujipallo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo fails with the takedown
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jujipallo won't be happy with that.
Russo staying calm.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Jujipallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jujipallo being controlled for a moment.
Jujipallo is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jujipallo to his feet.
Russo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Russo fails to land with a series of punches.
Russo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jujipallo walks into a jab.
Jujipallo walks into a stiff left hand from Russo.
Jujipallo has his takedown stuffed
and Russo counters with a left and a right that stings Jujipallo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russo counters with a straight right hand.
Jujipallo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russo.
Jujipallo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jujipallo thinking.
Russo connects with a body shot.
Russo lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jujipallo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jujipallo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Russo misses with a straight right.
Russo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jujipallo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Russo to counter with a crisp jab.
Russo throws an overhand right that lands on Jujipallo's shoulder, as Jujipallo tries to avoid the shot.
Russo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russo lands with a straight right. Jujipallo didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo misses with a wild combination.
Russo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujipallo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jujipallo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Russo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jujipallo, into his guard.
Russo pushing down on Jujipallo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Russo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Russo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jujipallo defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants to stand up but Jujipallo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Russo is keen to just control but Jujipallo is a slippery customer.
Russo controlling the action here.
Jujipallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russo stands up out of the half guard.
Jujipallo tries to clinch up
and Russo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a looping overhand right but Jujipallo ducks down to avoid it.
Russo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jujipallo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jujipallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russo is aware though and is defending well.
Russo wants to control from the top but Jujipallo keeps moving.
Russo stands up from Jujipallo's guard - Russo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Russo misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jujipallo.
Russo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jujipallo tries for a takedown but Russo circles away easily
and Russo counters with a stiff right hand.
Russo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jujipallo's hands.
Russo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Russo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jujipallo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Russo catches Jujipallo right on the button with a cross.
Russo lands a jab to the nose.
Russo looks to land a combination but Jujipallo avoids it well.
Russo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jujipallo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Russo tries to kick Jujipallo off but Jujipallo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jujipallo wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Angelo Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russo is concentrating on defense, preventing Jujipallo from advancing position.
Jujipallo is trying to work for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Jujipallo is pressing down on Russo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russo is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujipallo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russo sees it coming and defends easily.
Russo tries to kick Jujipallo off but Jujipallo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jujipallo is thwarting Russo's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jujipallo has his takedown stuffed
and Russo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jujipallo's guard now.
Russo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Russo gets to his feet - Jujipallo follows without any prompting.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jujipallo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo walks into a straight right hand from Russo.
Jujipallo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Russo misses.
Jujipallo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Angelo Russo is winning the standup battle so far.
Jujipallo shoots and misses
and Russo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jujipallo's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo 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.
Russo stands up and waves to Jujipallo to follow him.
Russo throws a looping overhand right but Jujipallo ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jujipallo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Russo misses its intended target.
Jujipallo tries to clinch
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jujipallo tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control.
Russo trying to control from half guard but Jujipallo is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo is pressing down on Jujipallo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jujipallo is holding on for now.
Russo is just content to waste time from the top position. Jujipallo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Angelo Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jujipallo can do to turn this around?
Jujipallo trying to control the position.
Jujipallo has a closed guard, preventing Russo from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jujipallo is looking for a triangle here but Russo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jujipallo is looking for a sweep.
Jori Jujipallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here.
Russo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russo 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 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Russo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sendo Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by eye of the tiger. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sendo Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Takeshi throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Takeshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Sendo Takeshi has been cut.
Takeshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Takeshi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Takeshi counter with a right hand.
Sendo Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Takeshi takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Silva cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nate Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terminator Exterminator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Machiavelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machiavelli has chosen August Burns Red - "11th Hour" as his entrance music. The key to victory for Terminator Exterminator has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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168 lbs
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164 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terminator Exterminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustus Machiavelli!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiavelli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machiavelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Exterminator tries to bum rush Machiavelli with a series of wild strikes but Machiavelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machiavelli gets caught flat footed, as Exterminator shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machiavelli striking from the bottom.
Machiavelli doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Exterminator throwing strikes from guard but Machiavelli blocks nicely.
Exterminator preventing the sweep.
Machiavelli is adopting a defensive guard.
Machiavelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Exterminator stuns Machiavelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exterminator fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Exterminator lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Exterminator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiavelli throws a series of punches but Exterminator moves out of range.
Exterminator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exterminator tests Machiavelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machiavelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Exterminator to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Machiavelli working a defensive guard here.
Exterminator looking to pass the guard.
Exterminator throwing strikes from guard but Machiavelli blocks nicely.
Exterminator slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machiavelli is trying to keep Exterminator in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exterminator sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machiavelli's guard.
Exterminator is looking to advance position but Machiavelli won't allow it.
Machiavelli is not content to let Exterminator control the position.
Machiavelli is holding on to half guard well.
Machiavelli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machiavelli trying to control but Exterminator postures up.
Machiavelli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Machiavelli wants to get back to full guard but Exterminator has mounted him!
Exterminator lands a nice shot to the head.
Machiavelli is in a horrible position here. Exterminator smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Machiavelli is looking to improve his position but Exterminator isn't that keen on the idea.
Exterminator 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exterminator putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Machiavelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Exterminator lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Machiavelli tries to reverse the position but Exterminator maintains control.
Exterminator lands a nice shot to the head.
Machiavelli gets back to half guard.
Machiavelli is not content to let Exterminator control the position.
Machiavelli throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Exterminator scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machiavelli trying to hold on to Exterminator's head to control him but Exterminator postures up.
Machiavelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Exterminator is just content to waste time from the top position. Machiavelli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Exterminator's guard.
Exterminator pushes a forearm under Machiavelli's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Machiavelli is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terminator Exterminator!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gala Zar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross has chosen The New Black by Every Time I Die as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gala Zar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zar wants to get back to full guard.
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
Cross with the ground and pound but Zar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zar controls Cross momentarily but Cross frees himself.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Zar is keeping the position.
Cross throws a strike but Zar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zar tries to stand but Cross is controlling from the bottom.
Cross working a defensive guard here.
Zar wants to stand but Cross has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zar's guard.
Cross thows a big elbow that misses.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Zar is keeping the position.
Cross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Zar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Cross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cross looking to pass the guard.
Zar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
Zar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zar leaves Cross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cross tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zar swivels and escapes.
Zar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Zar.
Cross scores with a takedown into Zar's guard.
Cross looks gassed!
Cross wants to pass the guard but Zar is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a big right hand that misses.
Zar controlling Cross's posture.
Zar keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Zar has his feet on Cross's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zar circles away.
Gala Zar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zar throws out a loose jab but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Zar is out of range.
Zar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Zar closes the distance and pushes Cross back into the cage.
Cross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cross is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zar to the mat. Zar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zar wants to stand and escape but Cross is having none of it.
Zar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zar dives on top into guard.
Zar wants to stand but Cross is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zar stands and steps away. Cross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zar rushes Cross and presses him up against the cage.
Zar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Cross with that takedown attempt.
Cross looks for a takedown but Zar sprawls well.
Zar throws a head kick that misses.
Cross fails with the takedown.
Gala Zar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Cross.
Zar tries a head kick but it misses.
Gala Zar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zar.
Zar lands a high kick!
It looks like David Cross has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cross counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zar wants to sweep but no luck.
Cross looking to pass the guard.
Cross works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Zar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cross.
Cross has gone for a leg lock! Zar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cross's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cross's guard.
Cross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cross wants to sweep but no luck.
Zar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zar has managed to get both his arms back between Cross's legs - danger averted.
Zar advances position into side control!
Zar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zar decides to stand back up.
Zar moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Zar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cross wants to break free but Zar has control.
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Cross feints and as Zar raises his hands in defense, Cross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Zar is retaining full guard.
Cross drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cross as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Zar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cross! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Cross!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Volk Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang Du (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Du is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Unholy Confession. Bang Du is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volk Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bang Du!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du is looking to chop away at Khan's legs.
Du pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Du but Du pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Du misses with a head kick.
Khan gets the takedown into side control.
Du is trying to improve his position.
Du manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Du throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Du not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khan is looking for a sweep. Du is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Du looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Du really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khan gets back to full guard.
Du loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Du has managed to get both his arms back between Khan's legs - danger averted.
Khan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Du gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Du accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
Du in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
Khan 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.
Khan passes Du's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Du is looking for a sweep. Khan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du is trying to control but can't.
Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Du is looking to improve his position.
Du throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Du is defending well.
Khan prevents Du from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Du throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Du has Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
Du misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Khan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Du pulls his leg out and moves away.
Du wants to slow Khan down by chopping away at his legs.
Du motions for Khan to come forward. Du throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan misses with a leg kick
and Du counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Du throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Du tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan lands with a cross.
Du throws a leg kick but Khan checks it.
Du throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volk Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Du pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Du looks gassed!
Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Du gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Khan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a kimura but Du is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khan to get the leverage.
Du wants to get back to full guard but Khan has mounted him!
Du is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Khan has hold of Du's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Du manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khan prevents Du from getting the reversal.
Khan fails to advance to Du's back.
Du is trying to escape the mount.
Du tries to hold on but Khan pushes him away.
Du tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volk Khan 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.
Nice takedown defense from Du. No joy for Khan on that attempt.
Du tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Du tries a head kick but it misses.
Du throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Du falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Du sees it coming and defends easily.
Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Du is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du wants to control but Khan is keeping busy.
Khan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Du doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khan.
Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Du tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Volk Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Du trying to control but Khan postures up.
Khan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Du could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Khan has cracked it and Du is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Volk Khan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keke Ikonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ikonen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Conan the Barbarian. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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194 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Ikonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Kaia!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ikonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaia is trying to work for a kimura but Ikonen is defending well.
Kaia trying to control from Ikonen's half guard. Ikonen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kaia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ikonen dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ikonen thows a big elbow that misses.
Ikonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaia is retaining full guard.
Ikonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ikonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaia working for a triangle but Ikonen defends it easily.
Ikonen drops back looking for a leg! Kaia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaia manages to kick Ikonen off! Ikonen jumps back into Kaia's guard.
Ikonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kaia is proving hard to escape from.
Kaia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ikonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ikonen wants to control from the top but Kaia keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ikonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ikonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaia is retaining full guard.
Kaia has his foot on Ikonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ikonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Ikonen looking to sit in guard and control but Kaia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kaia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaia controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ikonen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kaia, into his guard.
Ikonen postures up in Kaia's guard and throws a big left but Kaia blocks it.
Kaia had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ikonen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kaia Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ikonen's back instead.
Kaia working for a choke but Ikonen is defending well.
Kaia looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ikonen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ikonen for a finish.
Ikonen trying to control the position but Kaia manages to sink in the hooks.
Kaia is trying to stick to Ikonen's back but Ikonen is turning into Kaia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kaia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ikonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Kaia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaia shoots in for a takedown but Ikonen shows good takedown defense.
Ikonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaia.
Kaia tries for a takedown but Ikonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keke Ikonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Kaia.
Kaia shoots for a double leg takedown but Ikonen sprawls well. He's pushed Kaia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ikonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ikonen.
Kaia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ikonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ikonen wants to free his trapped foot but Kaia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ikonen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ikonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ikonen pulls his head out easily.
Kaia is breathing heavily.
Ikonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ikonen.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ikonen scores with a takedown into Kaia's guard.
Ikonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ikonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ikonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ikonen wants to stand but Kaia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kaia has his foot on Ikonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ikonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Ikonen stopping the sweep attempt from Kaia.
Ikonen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaia looking to control but Ikonen passes into half guard.
Kaia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ikonen pulls his head out easily.
Kaia gets full guard.
Kaia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaia, not yet.
Ikonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaia keeping full guard, as Ikonen tries to pass.
Kaia with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Ikonen can't handle though.
Kaia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ikonen is aware though and is defending well.
Ikonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ikonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Ikonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaia's guard.
Ikonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaia actively working from the bottom here.
Ikonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Ikonen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kaia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaia has his foot on Ikonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ikonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaia keeping full guard, as Ikonen tries to pass.
Kaia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ikonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ikonen working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ikonen content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ikonen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kaia.
Ikonen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kaia misses with a takedown attempt
and Ikonen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaia's guard.
Kaia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ikonen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kaia tries for a takedown but Ikonen circles away easily
and Ikonen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kaia won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaia struggling a bit here.
Kaia is looking for a sweep.
Kaia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ikonen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ikonen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kaia struggling a bit here.
Kaia tries to bench press Ikonen off him but Ikonen keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaia gets back to half guard.
Ikonen trying to control the action but Kaia is working from the bottom.
Kaia has one foot on Ikonen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ikonen moves into the clinch.
Kaia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kaia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ikonen dives on top into guard.
Kaia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ikonen is aware though and is defending well.
Ikonen wants to control from the top but Kaia keeps moving.
Kaia working for a triangle but Ikonen defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikonen drops back looking for a leg! Kaia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaia manages to kick Ikonen off! Ikonen jumps back into Kaia's guard.
Ikonen looking to sit in guard and control but Kaia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kaia stands up over Ikonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keke Ikonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ikonen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Ikonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wiley Abu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maddy Rock (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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179 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wiley Abu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maddy Rock!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock digs a good body shot into Abu's ribs.
Abu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Abu is looking for a kimura here.
Rock wants to improve his position but Abu is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abu trying to mount his opponent but Rock defends it.
Abu is trying to work for a kimura but Rock is defending well.
Rock wants to get back to his feet.
Abu wants to work for an arm triangle but Rock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rock is trying to maintain the position but Abu is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu stops Rock from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abu has him pressed against the cage.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock misses with a low kick as Abu jumps back.
Abu wants to clinch.
Abu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abu doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
Abu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rock circles away.
Rock misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rock tries for a takedown but Abu circles away easily
and Abu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rock's guard now.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Abu tries to advance to mount but Rock denies him.
Abu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rock is trying to escape and Abu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rock is forced to tap! Nice work there by Abu! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wiley Abu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Linic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson's entrance music is System Of A Down - Vicinity Of Obscenity!. A fine choice. Steven Fredriksson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Linic's chin.
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249 lbs
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262 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Linic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linic tries to clinch up.
Fredriksson throws a jab when Linic was well out of range.
Linic closes the distance and clinches up with Fredriksson, looking for a takedown. Linic pushes Fredriksson against the cage but Fredriksson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fredriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Linic scores with a three punch combo!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fredriksson, as that shot connected.
Linic throws a combination that misses
and Fredriksson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fredriksson lands a with a good body shot.
Fredriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Linic misses with a combination
and Linic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Fredriksson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Mario Linic has been cut.
Linic drops Fredriksson with a left and a right! Oh, Fredriksson is hurt - Linic dives into side control looking to finish!
Fredriksson is rocked!
Linic lands a big left to the face of Fredriksson, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Linic and another - Fredriksson is out! Linic stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mario Linic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercury kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Queen - Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy. Lai has chosen CKY - Chinese Rap as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Mercury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuai Lai!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercury throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Kuai Lai has been cut.
Lai rushes Mercury and presses him up against the cage.
Mercury trying to stall but Lai improves his position.
Mercury tries to circle away but Lai has him pinned against the cage.
Lai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lai crunches a lovely knee into Mercury's ribcage.
Lai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mercury scores with a shoulder strike.
Mercury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lai scores with a spinning back kick!
Lai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mercury will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercury misses with a looping right.
Lai throws a head kick that misses.
Lai clinches.
Lai blocks a body shot from Mercury.
A shot in the inside from Mercury.
Lai misses with a knee strike.
Lai lands a knee to the head.
Lai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercury blocks it with crossed arms.
Lai works on Mercury's body with a couple of short punches.
Lai lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Eddie Mercury has been cut.
Lai is leaning against Mercury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mercury is breathing heavily.
Lai landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Lai.
Lai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lai crunches a lovely knee into Mercury's ribcage.
Good body shot from Lai.
Mercury takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lai lands an elbow inside that Mercury shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai lands an elbow that stopped Mercury in his tracks for a moment.
Mercury takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lai connects with a knee to the head.
Lai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lai lands with a left to the head.
Mercury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lai's elbow.
Lai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mercury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lai lands an elbow inside that Mercury shrugs off.
Mercury is looking to control Lai's arms but Lai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mercury has his back to the cage.
Lai lands an elbow just above Mercury 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lai.
Lai lands a nice knee to the body.
Mercury takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Lai.
Lai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lai with a knee to the head.
Lai lands an elbow inside that Mercury shrugs off.
Lai lands a knee to the body.
Mercury takes an elbow to the temple.
Lai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mercury takes an elbow to the temple.
Mercury working aggressively here.
Lai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai missing with knees to the body.
Mercury looking to slow down the pace here.
Mercury blocks an elbow strike.
Lai landing knees to the head.
Lai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mercury throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mercury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lai.
Mercury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lai moves away.
Mercury scores with a hook to the body. Lai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Mercury misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lai lands a front kick.
Lai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercury stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crunch! Lai slams his shin into Mercury's torso.
Mercury has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai closes the distance and pushes Mercury back into the cage.
Lai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lai tries a knee to the head but Mercury blocks it.
Lai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercury's elbow.
Lai lands an elbow just above Mercury 's eye.
Lai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Mercury on the inside.
Lai has a couple of punches blocked by Mercury.
Lai tries a knee to the head but Mercury blocks it.
Lai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mercury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercury swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lai counters by moving into the clinch.
Lai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mercury taking a breather.
Lai misses with an elbow strike.
Mercury lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mercury.
Mercury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lai slips under a jab.
Lai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercury's head.
Mercury scores with a jab to the head.
Mercury takes a swing at Lai's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Mercury misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercury.
Lai with a jab.
Mercury throws a nice looking combination but Lai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lai looks to land a body kick but Mercury moved away.
Mercury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercury closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mercury slaps away a takedown attempt from Lai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lai moves into the clinch successfully.
Lai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mercury's brow.
Lai misses with an elbow strike.
Mercury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercury blocks the elbow strike.
Lai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mercury tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercury stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mercury.
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!
Lai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mercury.
Mercury stalling in the clinch but Lai improves position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercury avoiding damage as Lai throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuai Lai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lai throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Mercury.
Lai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lai has managed to clinch.
Kuai Lai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Mercury - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lai has a couple of punches blocked by Mercury.
Mercury lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Mercury.
Mercury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lai defending well as Mercury loads up on a big left hand.
Mercury misses the jab.
Mercury connects with a jab.
Mercury thuds his right hand into Lai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eddie Mercury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lai misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lai.
Lai is breathing heavily.
Lai tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mercury waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lai.
Lai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lai throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mercury throws a hook but Lai avoids it easily.
Mercury lands a nice looking body shot.
Mercury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lai moves away.
Mercury thows a body shot but no joy.
Mercury throws the left hand but Lai avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Mercury misses.
Mercury blocks the body kick.
Lai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercury.
Mercury stalks Lai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lai's face. Lai staggers backwards, shaken.
Lai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercury misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lai.
Mercury is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lai's half guard.
Lai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mercury thows a huge punch but Lai dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai is looking for a sweep. Mercury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lai won't allow Mercury to pass to mount.
Lai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mercury is working away from the top position though.
Lai is looking to improve his position.
Mercury trying to mount his opponent but Lai defends it.
Lai manages to get to full guard.
Mercury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body kick from Lai.
Lai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lai closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury working aggressively here.
Lai missing with knees to the body.
Mercury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Mercury does no damage.
No luck for Mercury with that takedown attempt.
Lai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercury.
Lai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lai fakes the leg kick and cracks Mercury in the body.
Lai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercury's sensitive parts.
Mercury will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mercury will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick there by Lai.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mercury crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lai - the referee stops the clock and Mercury gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lai. Mercury manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lai scores with a leg kick.
Lai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lai landing knees to the head.
Lai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercury blocks it with crossed arms.
Mercury takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lai connects with a knee to the head.
Mercury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lai misses with a knee to the head.
Mercury managing to block the knees to the body from Lai.
Lai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercury.
Lai connects with a knee to the head.
Mercury misses with a punch on the inside.
Lai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mercury's face.
Mercury throws a punch but it's blocked by Lai.
Lai misses with a knee strike.
Mercury stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lai lands a knee to the head.
Lai blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lai lands a knee to the head.
Lai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercury blocks it with crossed arms.
Mercury works on Lai's body with a couple of short punches.
Mercury tries to break free but Lai pushes him back against the cage.
Mercury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lai.
Lai delivers a nice body kick.
Mercury throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mercury really felt that one!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Mercury dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lai closes the distance and pushes Mercury back into the cage.
Lai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mercury.
Lai tries to land a knee to the head but Mercury blocks with his arms.
Lai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lai lands an elbow inside that Mercury shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lai.
Mercury stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Lai misses with a knee to the head.
Mercury wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lai has him pressed against the cage.
Lai tries to land a knee to the head but Mercury blocks with his arms.
Mercury pushes Lai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mercury lands a shoulder strike.
Lai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lai tries to land a knee to the head but Mercury blocks with his arms.
Mercury lands a hook that snaps the head of Lai backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mercury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lai.
Mercury lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Mercury fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lai as Mercury tries to tie him up.
Lai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lai as Mercury tries to tie him up.
Lai pushes off an throws an elbow but Mercury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mercury misses with the head strike.
Lai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lai crunches a lovely knee into Mercury's ribcage.
Lai lands a body punch.
Mercury has had enough of the clinch but Lai keeps him there for the moment.
Mercury lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lai backwards.
Mercury lands a hook that snaps the head of Lai backwards.
Lai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mercury has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercury.
Lai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercury blocks it with crossed arms.
Mercury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mercury is trying to break the clinch but Lai is controlling him.
Lai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercury lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lai.
Mercury working aggressively here.
Lai looking to throw knees to the head but Mercury is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Mercury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mercury.
Lai looking to throw knees to the head but Mercury is blocking nicely.
Mercury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lai backwards.
Mercury trying to control the position but instead, Lai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mercury into the cage.
Mercury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lai fails to land.
Lai lands a damaging elbow.
Lai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercury is trying to break the clinch but Lai has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mercury is looking to break free of the clinch but Lai has double underhooks.
Lai tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercury avoids the damage to the body.
Mercury dodges an elbow strike from Lai.
Stalling in the clinch from Mercury.
Lai misses with the head strike.
Mercury taking a breather.
Lai looking to throw knees to the head but Mercury is blocking nicely.
Mercury lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mercury.
Mercury wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mercury wants to stall.
Lai looking to throw knees to the head but Mercury is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury lands with a short shot to the head.
Lai blocks a body shot from Mercury.
Mercury just leaning against Lai, taking a breather.
Lai lands an elbow that stopped Mercury in his tracks for a moment.
Lai lands with a right to the head.
Mercury lands with a left to the head.
Lai has a couple of punches blocked by Mercury.
Lai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercury blocks it with crossed arms.
Mercury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lai backwards.
Mercury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mercury checks a leg kick nicely.
Mercury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lai takes a swing at Mercury's ribcage but misses.
Mercury swings for the body but Lai moves out of range.
Mercury avoids the head kick by Lai.
Mercury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lai can pounce on him.
Mercury stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mercury wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to de liver by Mercury. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mercury.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercury swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lai misses with a leg kick.
Lai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eddie Mercury is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercury lands a jab to the head.
Lai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mercury misses with a straight left.
Lai scores with a spinning back kick!
Lai is looking to clinch but Mercury is avoiding it.
Lai clinches with his opponent.
Lai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lai landing knees to the head.
Lai swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercury pushes Lai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mercury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mercury has Lai pressed against the cage.
Mercury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercury is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mercury is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mercury wants to get back to striking at distance but Lai won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Mercury showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercury 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Mercury!
Eddie Mercury is the new light heavyweight champion!
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