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CEC 147 : Making Waves PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Rakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Rakko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rakko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Pate Rakko has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakko.
Rakko fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Rakko.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rakko fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab-cross combination lands for James and sends Rakko crashing to the mat! James follows him down to the mat - Rakko regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakko is not content to let James control the position.
Rakko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Rakko looking for submissions off his back.
Rakko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James is keen to just control but Rakko is a slippery customer.
Rakko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rakko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rakko looks gassed!
James working the head and body with strikes.
Rakko manages to get to full guard.
Rakko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rakko on the ground.
James wanted to stand there but Rakko had control of the position.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James is in close to Rakko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James passes into half guard.
Rakko wants to get back to full guard.
Rakko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rakko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James trying to control the action but Rakko is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rakko actively working from the bottom here.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Rakko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rakko.
James tries to bum rush Rakko with a series of wild strikes but Rakko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James lands with a hook. Rakko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from James misses.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rakko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rakko circles away quickly and effectively.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Rakko or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
Rakko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James drops Rakko with a right and a left! James comes rushing in but Rakko regains his composure and manages to keep James in guard.
Rakko is rocked!
James arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rakko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sir Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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168 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sir Blocko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Blocko misses the target.
Blocko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blocko throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Blocko trying to control but Silva postures up.
Blocko is looking to improve his position.
Blocko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Blocko wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Blocko trying to control but Silva postures up.
Blocko tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Blocko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blocko throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Blocko misses
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blocko's guard now.
Blocko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva cracks Blocko with a solid left hand.
Blocko trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Blocko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Blocko keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blocko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Blocko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Blocko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blocko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Blocko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blocko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Blocko is defending the position.
Blocko wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Blocko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blocko is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Silva controlling the action here.
Blocko is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is thwarting Blocko's attempts to control the position.
Silva is trying to control. Blocko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roger Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blocko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blocko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blocko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Blocko's guard.
Blocko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blocko is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva trying to control but Blocko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Silva 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.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blocko fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Roger Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Blocko throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Blocko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blocko tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blocko misses with a straight left.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Blocko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blocko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Blocko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Blocko has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Silva. Oh but Blocko has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Silva goes limp - he's gone! Blocko jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sir Blocko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emperor Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapimapetilan Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Who needs the Kwik - E - Mart. Vader has chosen Heresy by Pantera as his entrance music. Emperor Vader has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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187 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emperor Vader!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a leg kick
and Vader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vader cracks Nahasapimapetilan Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vader looks to land a combination but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids it well.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr checks a leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader misses the shot to the body.
Vader scores with a sloppy right hand. Nahasapimapetilan Jr should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vader, right into the meat.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the head kick by Vader.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a left hand
and Vader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to land a front kick but Vader steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Vader counters with a low kick, right behind Nahasapimapetilan Jr 's knee.
Vader misses with a double jab.
Vader cracks the inside of Nahasapimapetilan Jr's front leg.
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vader lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr dodges the punch combination from Vader.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vader scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vader lands with a right and another and another! Nahasapimapetilan Jr is in big trouble! Vader lands again and this time it's lights out for Nahasapimapetilan Jr! A quality knockout there for Vader.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emperor Vader!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Ryerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ryerson's choice of entrance music: I Got You Babe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ned Ryerson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daniels is trying to control. Ryerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ryerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryerson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels.
Ryerson wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Ryerson moves into full guard.
Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryerson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryerson has wrist control.
Ryerson is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
Ryerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryerson is trying to keep Daniels in close.
Ryerson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daniels!
Daniels really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ryerson fails to advance to Daniels's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryerson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape.
Ryerson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Daniels is on top in guard.
Ryerson keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Daniels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryerson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ryerson trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Ryerson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Daniels just wasn't active enough.
Daniels looks to throw a body kick
and Ryerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniels is rocked!
Ryerson throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Ned Ryerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels has his takedown stuffed
and Ryerson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daniels is able to avoid easily.
Ryerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Ryerson circles away easily
and Ryerson counters with a head kick. That will keep Daniels thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryerson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daniels counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ryerson!
Daniels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryerson is looking to escape.
Ryerson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Ryerson dominated that round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daniels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ryerson is looking for a sweep.
Ryerson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ryerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryerson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ryerson trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.
Ryerson seems to be looking for submissions.
Daniels is trying to stand up here but Ryerson is controlling him well.
Ryerson is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryerson trying to pass the guard but Daniels defending well.
Ryerson prevents Daniels from improving his position.
Ryerson throws a strike but Daniels avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ryerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Ryerson looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryerson keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Ryerson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack Daniels has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ryerson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daniels's knee momentarily.
Ryerson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Daniels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daniels fails with the takedown.
Ryerson misses with a shot to the body
and Ryerson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniels jabs Ryerson right on the nose. Ryerson blinks but takes it well.
Ryerson throws a push kick but Daniels slaps the foot to one side.
Ryerson misses with a left hand
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ned Ryerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryerson did well to prevent Daniels getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryerson is trying to maintain the position but Daniels is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryerson is breathing heavily.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daniels thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ryerson to regain full guard.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ned Ryerson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniels avoids the body shot from Ryerson.
Ryerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels.
Ned Ryerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryerson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daniels counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daniels.
Ryerson looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Ryerson blocks nicely.
Daniels thows a big elbow that misses.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels connects with a couple of short punches.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryerson has wrist control.
Daniels is working Ryerson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Daniels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daniels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Ryerson keeps moving.
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryerson is retaining full guard.
Daniels controlling from the top position.
Ryerson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryerson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daniels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daniels!
Daniels thows a big elbow that misses.
Ryerson keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Ryerson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Ryerson blocks nicely.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryerson has wrist control.
Daniels chips away with some ground and pound.
Daniels throwing strikes but missing.
Jack Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels trying to control from half guard but Ryerson is working away.
Daniels controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daniels throwing shots but Ryerson is blocking nicely.
Daniels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daniels throwing shots but Ryerson is blocking nicely.
Ryerson tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg.
Ryerson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryerson's head.
Daniels content to control rather than advance.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ned Ryerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniels prevents Ryerson from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryerson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Ryerson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomson comes to the cage accompanied by If I cant. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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250 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Kuukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuukkeli at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Kuukkeli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuukkeli.
It looks like Craig Thomson has been cut.
Thomson throws a series of punches but Kuukkeli avoids them all with ease.
Thomson misses with a body shot.
Thomson throws a combination. Kuukkeli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuukkeli throws a right hand that misses
and Thomson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuukkeli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomson jabs at Kuukkeli's body.
Thomson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomson scores with a nice strike.
Kuukkeli throws an off balance right hand
and Thomson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuukkeli misses with an uppercut
and Thomson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuukkeli thinking.
Kuukkeli looks gassed!
Thomson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomson scores with the left hand. Kuukkeli knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuukkeli walks into a jab.
Kuukkeli throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuukkeli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuukkeli throws an off balance right hand
and Thomson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kuukkeli tumbling to the canvas! Thomson pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kuukkeli was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Craig Thomson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilmari Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Devotion. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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287 lbs
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300 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilmari Laine!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laine trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Laine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Royce Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Gracie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Laine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laine has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laine uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laine stands up and beckons Gracie to join him on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Laine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Royce Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laine has Gracie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Laine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gracie tumbling to the mat - Laine dives into Gracie's guard.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Laine stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Royce Gracie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ilmari Laine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarne Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripper kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Odorants - This Night. Juutilainen has chosen Legenda - Cohorts Of Demons as his entrance music. Aarne Juutilainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper misses with a left hand
and Juutilainen counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jack Ripper has been cut.
Ripper scores with a nice strike.
Juutilainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ripper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juutilainen.
Ripper misses with a low kick.
Juutilainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Aarne Juutilainen has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ripper.
Jack Ripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripper misses the shot to the body.
Juutilainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juutilainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ripper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jack Ripper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarne Juutilainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripper.
Ripper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripper stalling in the clinch but Juutilainen improves position.
Ripper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ripper tries to circle away but Juutilainen has him pinned against the cage.
Juutilainen dodges an elbow strike from Ripper.
Ripper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Juutilainen lands with a left to the head.
Ripper is looking to control Juutilainen's arms but Juutilainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ripper has his back to the cage.
Ripper controlling the action here for a moment.
Ripper working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper takes a shot to the head.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juutilainen has Ripper pressed against the cage, preventing Ripper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Juutilainen digs a right hand underneath Ripper's ribcage. Ripper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Juutilainen is trying to trip Ripper. He has hold of a leg but Ripper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Juutilainen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ripper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juutilainen postures up in Ripper's guard and throws a big left but Ripper blocks it.
Juutilainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juutilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ripper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aarne Juutilainen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ripper stuns Juutilainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Juutilainen. Beautiful body shot.
Juutilainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ripper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That has opened up Aarne Juutilainen's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juutilainen avoids the head kick by Ripper.
Juutilainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ripper quickly recovers to half guard.
Juutilainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ripper is concentrating on defense, preventing Juutilainen from advancing position.
Aarne Juutilainen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ripper misses with a right hand
and Juutilainen counters by clinching up.
Juutilainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ripper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ripper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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.
Ripper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juutilainens head.
Ripper takes a shot to the head.
Juutilainen lands a nice uppercut.
Juutilainen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ripper regains guard.
Ripper keeping moving, preventing Juutilainen from controlling successfully.
Juutilainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ripper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ripper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Juutilainen is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aarne Juutilainen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ripper cracks Juutilainen with a good jab.
A jab from Ripper misses.
A good leg kick by Ripper.
Ripper misses with a leg kick.
Juutilainen moves into the clinch.
Juutilainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ripper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Juutilainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ripper prevents it.
Juutilainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripper's efforts to push away.
Ripper is looking to break free of the clinch but Juutilainen has double underhooks.
Juutilainen lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ripper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack Ripper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarne Juutilainen.
Ripper stops a takedown attempt from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripper working Juutilainen over with knees to the body.
Juutilainen stalling the fight.
Juutilainen has clasped his hands together around Ripper's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripper is not content to let Juutilainen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen working away.
Juutilainen is breathing heavily.
Ripper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Juutilainen takes a little break here. Ripper wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aarne Juutilainen.
Ripper tries to land a leg kick but Juutilainen saw it coming and moves away.
Juutilainen has managed to clinch.
Ripper lands an elbow inside that Juutilainen shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper misses with the head strike.
Ripper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juutilainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ripper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ripper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Juutilainen has Ripper pressed against the cage, preventing Ripper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Juutilainen wants a takedown but no success here.
Juutilainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Juutilainen fails to land.
Juutilainen blocks an uppercut.
Juutilainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ripper is looking to break free of the clinch but Juutilainen has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Ripper.
Ripper misses with a body punch.
Ripper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ripper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juutilainen is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Juutilainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Juutilainen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Juutilainen controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juutilainen won't allow Ripper to sweep him here.
Juutilainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aarne Juutilainen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Juutilainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ripper circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aarne Juutilainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Juutilainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Juutilainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Juutilainen is leaning against Ripper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juutilainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Juutilainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juutilainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripper tries to break the clinch but Juutilainen is controlling the position.
Ripper presses Juutilainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juutilainen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ripper clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ripper just trying to survive but Juutilainen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Juutilainen lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Juutilainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juutilainen missing with strikes from the back.
Juutilainen controlling the position well here. Ripper rolled but Juutilainen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ripper tries to escape the position.
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.
Juutilainen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ripper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Juutilainen controlling his opponent.
Jack Ripper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Juutilainen controlling from the full mount.
Aarne Juutilainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ripper tries to hold on but Juutilainen postures up.
Juutilainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juutilainen looking to land elbow strikes but Ripper uses the position to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aarne Juutilainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juutilainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aarne Juutilainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Possu The Pumpkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
216 lbs
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28
219 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Very strong |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Possu The Pumpkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saarinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Saarinen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pumpkin wants to control but Saarinen postures up.
Saarinen tries to score with some ground and pound. The Pumpkin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Saarinen grinds an elbow into The Pumpkin's temple.
Saarinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Pumpkin tries to bench press Saarinen off him but Saarinen keeps the position.
The Pumpkin prevents Saarinen from moving into mount.
The Pumpkin gets back to half guard.
Saarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saarinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Pumpkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Pumpkin wants to improve his position but Saarinen is controlling well.
Saarinen prevents The Pumpkin from standing back up.
Saarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saarinen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Saarinen unloads with some shots from mount but The Pumpkin bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saarinen throwing strikes here but The Pumpkin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The Pumpkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saarinen misses with a head shot.
The Pumpkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saarinen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Saarinen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The Pumpkin blocking the ground and pound.
Saarinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Pumpkin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Saarinen working the ground and pound effectively.
The Pumpkin is squirming around, avoiding Saarinen's attempts to control the action.
Saarinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Pumpkin looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen won't let The Pumpkin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Saarinen throwing strikes here but The Pumpkin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Saarinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The Pumpkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Pumpkin hang on?
The Pumpkin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saarinen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Saarinen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Saarinen with the ground and pound from mount.
The Pumpkin is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have The Pumpkin scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Saarinen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Saarinen stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauri Saarinen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ivanovits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanovits comes to the cage accompanied by The Odorants - This Night. Sharpe has chosen Boombox as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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300 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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202 cm
23
298 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Ivanovits!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sharpe.
Sharpe misses with a double jab.
Ivanovits takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Sharpe.
Ivanovits looks to land a left hand but Sharpe moved out of range nicely.
Sharpe dips to his left and cracks Ivanovits with an uppercut!
Ivanovits's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sharpe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ivanovits scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Sharpe misses
letting Ivanovits counter with a right hand.
Sharpe needs to keep his hands up - Ivanovits had a free shot at his head there.
Sharpe throws a sloppy head kick
and Ivanovits makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovits throws a big shot that misses.
Sharpe feints and then cracks Ivanovits's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanovits down.
Ivanovits throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Sharpe misses
and Ivanovits counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Richard Sharpe has been cut.
Richard Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharpe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanovits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharpe.
Sharpe tries to land a front kick but Ivanovits steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sharpe misses with a hook. Ivanovits ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Sharpe misses
and Ivanovits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharpe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ivanovits under the eye.
Sharpe feints and then cracks Ivanovits's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanovits down.
Sharpe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharpe swings for the body but Ivanovits moves out of range.
Sharpe throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanovits counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharpe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sharpe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sharpe looks gassed!
Ivanovits lands a big right hand that sends Sharpe crashing to the mat! Ivanovits stays standing though and waves Sharpe back to his feet!
Sharpe is rocked!
Ivanovits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharpe.
Ivanovits misses with a body kick.
Sharpe throws a lazy head kick
and Ivanovits makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivanovits misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanovits. Sharpe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanovits throws a shot from downtown. Sharpe moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sharpe.
Sharpe slips under a jab from Ivanovits.
Ivanovits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovits bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That has opened up Richard Sharpe's cut even more.
Sharpe blocks a jab.
Ivanovits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharpe.
Ivanovits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharpe closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanovits avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ivanovits.
Sharpe misses with some punches.
Ivanovits blocks an uppercut.
Ivanovits avoiding damage as Sharpe throws knees to the body.
Ivanovits pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sharpe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Sharpe.
Ivanovits wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe misses with some punches.
Ivanovits is stalling here.
Ivanovits stalling in the clinch but Sharpe improves position.
Sharpe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharpe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanovits backwards.
Ivanovits works on Sharpe's body with a couple of short punches.
Sharpe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sharpe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanovits is defending well for now.
Ivanovits is trying to break free.
Sharpe lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanovits won't want to take too many of those.
Ivanovits taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sharpe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharpe has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanovits.
Sharpe swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovits is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sharpe is keeping busy.
Sharpe cracks Ivanovits with a nice body shot.
Ivanovits looking to slow down the pace here.
Ivanovits breaks from the clinch.
Sergei Ivanovits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharpe defending well as Ivanovits loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ivanovits throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ivanovits is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sharpe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovits throws out the jab.
Ivanovits swings widly with a right hand
and Sharpe counters with an outside leg kick.
Sharpe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sharpe, right into the meat.
Ivanovits goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sharpe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ivanovits's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharpe trying to control but Ivanovits is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanovits utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharpe advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ivanovits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Sharpe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sharpe lands a jab to the head.
Ivanovits throws a body kick that misses.
Sharpe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sharpe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ivanovits throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharpe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivanovits slips under a jab.
Sharpe scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Ivanovits lands.
Ivanovits missing with a left hand there. Sharpe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharpe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sharpe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sharpe is looking to take a break and control but Ivanovits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sharpe working over Ivanovits with some ground and pound. Ivanovits looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sharpe thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ivanovits to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovits works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharpe wants to pass the guard but Ivanovits is keeping the position.
Sharpe advances position into side control!
Ivanovits regains half guard, as Sharpe was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe works his way into side control.
Sharpe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An elbow from Sharpe crashes against the mat.
Sharpe lands some shots froms side control.
Ivanovits can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Sharpe crashes against the mat.
Sharpe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sharpe working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanovits managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sharpe.
Sharpe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe lands an elbow.
Ivanovits takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sharpe working the ground and pound but Ivanovits is defending the strikes.
Sharpe scoring with punches from side control.
Richard Sharpe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanovits is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sharpe connects with a decent elbow.
Ivanovits avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sharpe.
Ivanovits struggling a bit here.
Sharpe lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sharpe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanovits keeps working.
Sharpe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sharpe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ivanovits prevents Sharpe from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ivanovits!
Sharpe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ivanovits looks a forlorn figure.
Ivanovits is squirming around, avoiding Sharpe's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Sharpe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Sharpe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ivanovits on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ivanovits ducks under a wild hook from Sharpe.
Ivanovits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharpe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ivanovits is out of range and Sharpe settles back down.
Sharpe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ivanovits is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ivanovits misses with a looping left.
Sharpe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivanovits misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharpe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharpe tries to land a leg kick but Ivanovits saw it coming and moves away.
Ivanovits throws the kick towards the body but Sharpe avoids it.
Sharpe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ivanovits has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sharpe throws out a leg kick but Ivanovits moves out of range and Sharpe only half commits.
Ivanovits works Sharpe's body with a nice hook.
Ivanovits keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanovits paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovits looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharpe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sharpe.
Ivanovits throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sharpe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sharpe - that will leave a mark!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sharpe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab from Sharpe.
Sharpe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sharpe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ivanovits misses with a body kick.
Sharpe misses with a low kick.
Sharpe throws a head kick that Ivanovits semi-blocks.
Sharpe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ivanovits checks a leg kick.
Ivanovits misses with a right hand
and Sharpe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharpe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanovits misses with an uppercut. Sharpe saw that one coming.
Ivanovits uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharpe.
Ivanovits throws a push kick but Sharpe slaps the foot to one side.
Ivanovits misses with a hook
and Sharpe counters with an outside leg kick.
Ivanovits turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sharpe throws a body kick the misses
and Ivanovits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Sharpe blocks the low kick.
A big right from Ivanovits misses.
Ivanovits misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sharpe to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Ivanovits.
A low kick from Sharpe is predictable there
and Ivanovits counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharpe throws a leg kick but Ivanovits moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanovits misses with an uppercut
and Sharpe counters with a good low kick that Ivanovits was not able to check.
Sharpe throws a body punch but Ivanovits moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ivanovits.
Sharpe misses with the body kick
and Sharpe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sharpe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Sharpe misses.
A cross from Sharpe lands.
Ivanovits misses with a straight right.
Sharpe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ivanovits manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovits misses with a hook
and Sharpe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sharpe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanovits pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ivanovits moves out of range of the leg kick from Sharpe.
Sharpe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanovits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe avoids the body shot from Ivanovits.
Sharpe tries to clinch up.
Sharpe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sharpe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ivanovits finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sharpe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanovits misses with a body shot.
Ivanovits on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ivanovits throws a right hand that misses
letting Sharpe counter with a right hand.
Ivanovits gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sharpe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanovits takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sharpe.
Ivanovits moves out of range of the leg kick from Sharpe.
A head kick by Sharpe misses
and Ivanovits counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Richard Sharpe just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Richard Sharpe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sharpe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharpe drops his hands momentarily and Ivanovits takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sharpe throws a right hand that misses
and Sharpe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanovits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharpe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovits.
Ivanovits slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Sharpe finds it's target.
Sharpe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ivanovits counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Sharpe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivanovits throws out a loose jab but Sharpe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovits throws a front kick that sends Sharpe stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovits turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanovits dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ivanovits lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanovits connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sharpe. Sharpe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ivanovits connects with a right hand. Sharpe shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ivanovits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharpe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanovits's sensitive parts.
Sharpe throws a body kick the misses
and Ivanovits counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovits lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Ivanovits.
Sergei Ivanovits is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanovits connects with a crisp jab.
Ivanovits sizes up Sharpe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivanovits throws the left hand but Sharpe avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovits connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharpe throws a body kick the misses
and Ivanovits counters with a nice body shot.
Ivanovits stuns Sharpe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sharpe swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovits counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Richard Sharpe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sharpe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivanovits scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe tries to move into range but Ivanovits moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sharpe is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovits finish him?
Ivanovits connects with a nice looking jab.
Ivanovits jabs Sharpe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sharpe seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivanovits lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sharpe takes a step back to recover.
Ivanovits misses with a hook.
Ivanovits throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Ivanovits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanovits throws a looping overhand right but Sharpe ducks down to avoid it.
Sharpe thows a leg kick but Ivanovits checks it
and Ivanovits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharpe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivanovits counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharpe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ivanovits throws a right and a left that Sharpe avoids nicely.
Ivanovits catches Sharpe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits looks to land a body kick but Sharpe moved away.
Ivanovits misses the jab.
Ivanovits misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharpe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ivanovits is looking to land body kicks.
Sharpe tried to score with a low kick but Ivanovits checks it.
Ivanovits is looking to land body kicks.
Ivanovits is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sharpe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ivanovits throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sharpe counter with a right hand.
Sharpe throws a push kick but Ivanovits slaps the foot to one side.
Sharpe blocks a head kick by Ivanovits.
Sharpe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Sharpe.
Sharpe blocks a jab.
Sharpe avoids the body shot from Ivanovits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits looks to land a right hand but Sharpe moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharpe. Ivanovits does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Sharpe misses
and Sharpe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richard Sharpe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ivanovits tries to sprawl but Sharpe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ivanovits avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovits's head.
Ivanovits blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sharpe.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sharpe connects with a nice short shot to Ivanovits's temple.
Sharpe is looking to take a break and control but Ivanovits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ivanovits had his way with Richard Sharpe in that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Sharpe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sharpe shoots for a takedown but Ivanovits saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivanovits throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharpe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sharpe blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanovits. Sharpe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharpe throws a leg kick
letting Ivanovits counter with a right hand.
Ivanovits ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharpe moves away.
Ivanovits rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharpe counters with a straight right hand.
Sharpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanovits takes a swing at Sharpe's ribcage but misses.
Sharpe scores with a nice head shot.
Ivanovits moves out of range of the body kick from Sharpe.
Ivanovits pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sharpe misses with a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sharpe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ivanovits's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe is looking to clinch but Ivanovits is avoiding it.
Sharpe ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovits.
Sharpe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ivanovits checks it well.
A left lands for Ivanovits.
Sharpe lands a lovely overhand right.
Sharpe throws a sloppy head kick
and Ivanovits counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanovits throws an off balance right hand
and Sharpe counters with a thumping low kick.
Ivanovits throws a hook but Sharpe blocks it.
Sharpe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sharpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sharpe.
Sharpe swings for the body but Ivanovits moves out of range.
Sharpe checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Ivanovits misses
and Sharpe counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sharpe.
Ivanovits misses with a body shot
and Sharpe counters with an outside leg kick.
Sharpe connects with an inside leg kick.
Ivanovits pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovits swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sharpe counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Sharpe.
Sharpe looks to throw the jab but Ivanovits is out of range.
Ivanovits misses with a right hand
and Sharpe counters with a good low kick that Ivanovits was not able to check.
Sharpe scores with a jab. Ivanovits acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sharpe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharpe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharpe scores with a sloppy right hand. Ivanovits should have avoided that one.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses
letting Ivanovits counter with a right hand.
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!
Ivanovits moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharpe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ivanovits will feel that in the morning.
Sharpe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharpe.
Sharpe slips a straight right by Ivanovits.
Sharpe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ivanovits misses the body punch
and Sharpe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ivanovits really felt that one!
Sharpe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sharpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Sharpe.
Sharpe misses with a right hand
and Ivanovits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharpe throws a head kick but Ivanovits moves out of range.
A low kick from Sharpe misses
and Ivanovits counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharpe digs a good hook to Ivanovits's body.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivanovits but Ivanovits pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits throws a chopping leg kick but Sharpe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sharpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanovits throws out a loose jab but Sharpe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovits thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sharpe if he has to take too many more of those.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharpe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ivanovits counters with a nice body shot.
Sharpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharpe throws a push kick but Ivanovits slaps the foot to one side.
Sharpe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovits throws a looping overhand right but Sharpe ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovits slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sharpe thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovits misses with a kick to the body.
Sharpe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovits.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergei Ivanovits.
I think Ivanovits has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergei Ivanovits!
Sergei Ivanovits retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riddick Wannick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums comes to the cage accompanied by Siegreicher Marsch - Amon Amarth. Wannick has chosen Green Day - Basket Case as his entrance music. Tyrone Biggums has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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273 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riddick Wannick!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wannick blocks a jab.
Biggums stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wannick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Biggums!
It looks like Riddick Wannick has been cut.
Wannick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biggums throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggums catches Wannick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wannick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Wannick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wannick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biggums.
Biggums lands a body shot.
Wannick throws a head kick but Biggums moves out of range.
Biggums scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Biggums.
Wannick throws the kick towards the body but Biggums avoids it.
Biggums throws a right and a left that Wannick avoids nicely.
Biggums throws a one two combo.
Biggums lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That has opened up Riddick Wannick's cut even more.
Tyrone Biggums seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggums throws a series of punches but Wannick avoids them all with ease.
Wannick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wannick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biggums's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums stalks Wannick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wannick's face. Wannick staggers backwards, shaken.
Wannick tries to close the distance and clinch but Biggums swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biggums punishes Wannick's body with a nice straight punch.
Wannick fails to land with a series of punches.
Wannick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biggums comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wannick looks gassed!
Biggums cracks a nice hook into Wannick's ribs.
Biggums really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wannick doesn't seem bothered though.
Biggums misses with a double jab.
Biggums misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biggums is looking to wear down Wannick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wannick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wannick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Biggums to score with a decent uppercut.
The cut above Riddick Wannick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
No joy there for Biggums, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biggums throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wannick slips a straight right by Biggums.
Biggums scores with a hook to the body. Wannick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wannick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Biggums digs a good hook to Wannick's body.
Biggums fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Biggums. Beautiful body shot.
Wannick needs to keep his hands up - Biggums had a free shot at his head there.
Biggums's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Biggums duly obliges.
Biggums moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riddick Wannick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Biggums misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biggums is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Biggums stalks Wannick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wannick's face. Wannick staggers backwards, shaken.
Biggums throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wannick.
Biggums's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wannick under the eye.
Biggums's corner calls for a 1-2. Biggums obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Riddick Wannick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyrone Biggums!
Tyrone Biggums retains his heavyweight title!
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