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Holmgang: Challengers!!!1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Przemyslaw Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murri Samu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Przemyslaw Nowak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murri Samu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Samu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nowak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Murri Samu has been cut.
Samu moves into the clinch.
Samu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Samu jumps guard and drags Nowak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nowak looking to pass the guard.
Samu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nowak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nowak tries to free his leg and advance position but Samu is retaining full guard.
Samu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nowak manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Samu wants to stand but Nowak is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samu is trying to land a reversal but Nowak doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Nowak is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Samu! Samu trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Nowak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Przemyslaw Nowak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakataan Paskaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakataan Paskaks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paskaks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paskaks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paskaks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Paskaks has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paskaks's half guard.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paskaks tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paskaks tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Miller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Miller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paskaks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Miller staying calm.
Miller has hold of Paskaks's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Paskaks tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Miller cranks the arm and Paskaks screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Paskaks, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Miller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeru Allianz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesper Stroemblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeru Allianz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesper Stroemblad!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroemblad moves into the clinch successfully.
Allianz pulls guard effortlessly.
Allianz 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.
Allianz pushes a forearm under Stroemblad's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stroemblad is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeru Allianz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josef Donahue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember the Name by Fort Minor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josef Donahue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Donahue tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peterson is in Donahue's guard.
Peterson advances position into side control!
Peterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Donahue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peterson on the ground.
Peterson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Peterson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peterson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Donahue!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peterson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Donahue turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Peterson off and cradles Donahue's limp body as Peterson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Thomas Peterson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zimou Alahuippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pipe Layer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimou Alahuippa is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zimou Alahuippa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pipe Layer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layer wants to clinch
and Alahuippa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Layer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alahuippa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Layer moves to clinch but Alahuippa breaks away
and Alahuippa counters with a nice uppercut.
Alahuippa shoots in but Layer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alahuippa throws a body kick that misses.
Layer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Layer moves out of range as Alahuippa throws a body kick.
Layer closes the distance and clinches up with Alahuippa, looking for a takedown. Layer pushes Alahuippa against the ropes but Alahuippa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alahuippa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Layer darts in trying to clinch
and Alahuippa counters by clinching up.
Alahuippa jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alahuippa has control of Layer's left arm, preventing Layer from doing any damage.
Layer trying to control the position from guard on top but Alahuippa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alahuippa has his feet on Layer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alahuippa thuds his right hand into Layer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Layer misses with a takedown
and Alahuippa counters by clinching up.
Zimou Alahuippa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipe Layer.
Alahuippa breaks the clinch.
Alahuippa misses with a lunging right hand
and Layer counters with a two punch combo.
Layer moves to clinch but Alahuippa breaks away
and Alahuippa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alahuippa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alahuippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alahuippa rushes Layer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alahuippa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alahuippa is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alahuippa manages to break the clinch.
Layer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alahuippa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Layer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alahuippa is in Layer'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!
Alahuippa controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alahuippa postures up in Layer's guard and throws a big left but Layer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Layer controls Alahuippa momentarily but Alahuippa frees himself.
Layer wants to get back to his feet but Alahuippa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zimou Alahuippa just wasn't active enough.
Alahuippa feints and then cracks Layer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Layer down.
Alahuippa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Layer pinned against the cage. Layer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Layer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Alahuippa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alahuippa is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alahuippa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alahuippa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alahuippa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Layer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alahuippa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alahuippa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Layer, up you get!
Layer is looking to chop away at Alahuippa's legs.
Layer tries to clinch but Alahuippa moves away
and Alahuippa moves into the clinch.
Layer tries to pull guard but Alahuippa won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Layer being controlled against the ropes.
Layer 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.
Layer is looking to break free of the clinch but Alahuippa has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zimou Alahuippa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Layer tries to clinch there but Alahuippa circles away.
Layer gets tackled into the ropes by Alahuippa. Alahuippa maintains the clinch.
Alahuippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Layer tries to clinch
and Alahuippa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Layer's guard.
Layer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alahuippa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Layer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alahuippa has managed to get both his arms back between Layer's legs - danger averted.
Layer trying to strike off his back.
Alahuippa thows a big elbow that misses.
Layer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Layer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alahuippa uses it to pass to side control.
Layer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alahuippa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Alahuippa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Layer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Layer stuffs the takedown.
Alahuippa misses with a hook
and Layer counters with a two punch combo.
Alahuippa lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alahuippa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Layer somewhat.
Alahuippa ducks under a wild hook from Layer.
Alahuippa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alahuippa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alahuippa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Layer is trying to get back to half guard.
Layer is trying to work for a sweep but Alahuippa has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layer tries to lock up and control but Alahuippa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alahuippa looking to control but Layer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alahuippa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Layer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Layer taking shots to the head.
Alahuippa controlling from the full mount.
Layer tries to hold on but Alahuippa pushes him away.
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.
Layer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alahuippa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Layer?
Layer can't escape the position.
Alahuippa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Layer tries to improve his position but instead Alahuippa has taken his back!
Will Alahuippa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Layer just trying to survive but Alahuippa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Layer looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zimou Alahuippa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Layer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alahuippa's waist but Alahuippa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Layer off to one side.
Alahuippa rushes Layer and presses him up against the ropes.
Alahuippa tries to score a body lock takedown but Layer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Layer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alahuippa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alahuippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Layer closes the distance and clinches up with Alahuippa, looking for a takedown. Layer pushes Alahuippa against the ropes but Alahuippa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zimou Alahuippa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipe Layer.
A head kick by Layer misses
and Alahuippa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alahuippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Layer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alahuippa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Layer's guard now.
Alahuippa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alahuippa landing some decent shots from guard.
Alahuippa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layer gets tackled into the ropes by Alahuippa. Alahuippa maintains the clinch.
Alahuippa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Layer can do to turn this around?
Layer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alahuippa walks away with a smile on his face. Layer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alahuippa has a takedown stuffed.
Layer shoots in and drives through. Alahuippa sprawls well.
Alahuippa stuffs the takedown attempt from Layer. Layer gets slowly back to his feet.
Layer shoots in but no luck this time.
Layer pushes Alahuippa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Layer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alahuippa is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alahuippa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alahuippa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Layer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Layer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alahuippa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alahuippa jumps guard and drags Layer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Layer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alahuippa's guard.
Alahuippa pulls Layer in close to his closed guard and prevents Layer from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layer won't allow Alahuippa to sweep him here.
Layer wants to control from the top but Alahuippa keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Layer throws a sloppy head kick and Alahuippa moves out of range easily.
Layer has a takedown stuffed.
Layer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alahuippa defends it nicely.
Alahuippa shoots in for a double leg but Layer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zimou Alahuippa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Alahuippa throws a sloppy head kick
and Layer counters by moving into the clinch.
Layer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Layer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alahuippa has Layer pressed against the ropes, preventing Layer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alahuippa has Layer pressed against the ropes, preventing Layer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Layer is trying to break the clinch but Alahuippa has him pressed against the ropes.
Layer tries to pull guard but Alahuippa won't allow it.
Alahuippa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alahuippa 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.
Layer trying to control the position from guard on top but Alahuippa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pipe Layer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zimou Alahuippa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alahuippa pulls Layer in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zimou Alahuippa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alahuippa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Zimou Alahuippa!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Zimou Alahuippa!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Zimou Alahuippa!
Zimou Alahuippa wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Alahuuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Margarito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Alahuuli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oscar Margarito!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alahuuli shoots and misses
and Margarito counters with a straight right hand.
Alahuuli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Margarito counter with a right hand.
Alahuuli misses with a takedown attempt
and Margarito counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Alahuuli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alahuuli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Margarito counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alahuuli misses with a takedown
and Margarito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Margarito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alahuuli's guard.
Alahuuli keeping full guard, as Margarito tries to pass.
Margarito drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alahuuli dives on top into guard.
Alahuuli trying to control but Margarito is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margarito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamal Alahuuli.
Alahuuli shoots and misses
and Margarito counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Margarito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alahuuli defends it well.
Alahuuli tries to kick Margarito off but Margarito keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Margarito is pressing down on Alahuuli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alahuuli is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarito is looking for a kimura here.
Margarito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alahuuli wants to get back to his feet.
Margarito seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Alahuuli is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oscar Margarito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milosh Bartecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartecki comes into the arena with My love, My fury. blaring out of the sound system. Milosh Bartecki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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, Milosh Bartecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries for a takedown but Bartecki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Milosh Bartecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartecki looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Bartecki throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bartecki's guard.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thomas pushing down on Bartecki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thomas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bartecki tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Monarkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliezer Machado (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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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Monarkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliezer Machado!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monarkki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Monarkki with that takedown attempt.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monarkki with a poor takedown
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mihail Monarkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado thows a body shot but no joy.
Machado misses with a body shot
and Monarkki counters with a left and a right that stings Machado.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monarkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Monarkki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Monarkki keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Monarkki circles away.
Machado tries to clinch there but Monarkki circles away.
Monarkki misses with a takedown attempt
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monarkki blocking some punches.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monarkkis head.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado cracks Monarkki with a nice body shot.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Monarkki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Monarkki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Monarkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Machado.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado working aggressively here.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monarkki backwards.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monarkki is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monarkki is breathing heavily.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monarkki backwards.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Monarkki.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Monarkki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado lands a right hand.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Monarkki's head.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monarkki backwards.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliezer Machado dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Monarkki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mihail Monarkki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado tries to clinch but Monarkki is having none of it.
Machado jabs Monarkki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monarkki shoots and misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Monarkki can't get the takedown.
Monarkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Machado.
Machado digs a right hand into Monarkki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monarkki's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monarkkis head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monarkki tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mihail Monarkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Monarkki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Mihail Monarkki has been cut.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado lands a right hand.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Monarkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Machado pushes Monarkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monarkki blocking some punches.
Machado lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monarkki takes a shot to the head.
Monarkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monarkki backwards.
Monarkki takes a shot to the head.
Monarkki blocking some punches.
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.
Machado is pressed up against the ropes. Monarkki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machado down to the mat. Machado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Monarkki circles away.
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado pushes Monarkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monarkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monarkki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliezer Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mihail Monarkki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Monarkki swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Machado tries to clinch up but Monarkki circles away and keeps his distance.
Monarkki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machado lands a lovely overhand right.
Machado closes the distance and pushes Monarkki back into the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Monarkki backwards.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Machado gets through Monarkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monarkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Machado.
Machado pushes Monarkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monarkki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monarkki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monarkki has Machado pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Machado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mihail Monarkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Machado lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Machado.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Monarkki.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado gets through Monarkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Monarkki is rocked!
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monarkkis head.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monarkki backwards.
Oh Monarkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Monarkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monarkki backwards.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monarkki seems to have got his legs back now.
Monarkki is trying to drag Machado to the mat but Machado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eliezer Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Monarkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado gets through Monarkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliezer Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Eliezer Machado!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Eliezer Machado!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Eliezer Machado!
Eliezer Machado wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilmer Apae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deguzman Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deguzman Koslov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wilmer Apae's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilmer Apae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deguzman Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apae lands a nice shot to the body.
Koslov dodges the punch combination from Apae.
Apae misses with a two punch combination.
Apae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Apae looks to land a combination. Koslov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koslov gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Koslov tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Apae is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Koslov buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Koslov!! Koslov is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Apae throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilmer Apae!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Chest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mufasa King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Circle of Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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270 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Chest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mufasa King!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chest misses with a combination
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chest scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters by clinching up.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chest is keeping busy.
King lands an elbow inside that Chest shrugs off.
It looks like Dick Chest has been cut.
King stalling in the clinch but Chest improves position.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chest takes an elbow to the temple.
Dick Chest's cut is getting worse.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dick Chest's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chest tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Chest working hard to break the clinch.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chest is breathing heavily.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King lands an elbow just above Chest 's eye.
Chest takes a knee to the side of the body.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chest takes a knee to the side of the body.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Dick Chest's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dick Chest's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mufasa King!
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