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KFC 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Peppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Sweatycrack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo Peppo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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254 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Peppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sweatycrack!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppo throws a series of strikes that have Sweatycrack backpedaling.
It looks like Albert Sweatycrack has been cut.
Sweatycrack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peppo counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweatycrack fails with the takedown
and Peppo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sweatycrack looks gassed!
Peppo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Peppo scores with a four punch combination!
Peppo batters Sweatycrack with a massive right followed by a huge left! Sweatycrack is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Peppo lands a final crushing right hand to drop Sweatycrack to the mat with a gruesome thud! Peppo is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Teppo Peppo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pora Poraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Tuominen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pora Poraa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuominen shoots in looking for a takedown but Poraa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tuominen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tuominen throws a series of punches but Poraa moves out of range.
Tuominen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tuominen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poraa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poraa drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuominen is trying to control the position but Poraa postures up.
Poraa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tuominen trying to control the position.
Tuominen working a defensive guard but Poraa passes into half guard.
Tuominen wants to control but Poraa is keeping busy.
Poraa working over Tuominen with some ground and pound. Tuominen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tuominen wants to improve his position but Poraa is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poraa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tuominen is staying active underneath Poraa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poraa slows the pace down in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Poraa passes into side control, despite Tuominen's attempt to control the position.
Poraa working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poraa happy to just control the position for now.
Tuominen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Poraa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee asks Poraa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Poraa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Poraa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Poraa is looking to take a break and control but Tuominen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tuominen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tuominen tries to get out of the position.
Poraa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tuominen to see if he's OK.
Tuominen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Poraa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Poraa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuominen?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen tries to lock up and control but Poraa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tuominen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tuominen wants to hold on but Poraa pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poraa with the ground and pound from mount.
Poraa avoids the attempt from Tuominen to control.
Poraa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poraa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poraa landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pora Poraa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Poraa lands with a right hand.
Tuominen misses with a combination
and Poraa counters with a leg kick.
Tuominen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poraa counters with a three punch combo that has Tuominen backing up. Tuominen nods at Poraa to acknowledge the strikes.
Tuominen wants to clinch up but Poraa keeps it at a distance.
Poraa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Poraa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poraa controlling his opponent.
Poraa looking to control but Tuominen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poraa scoring with strikes but Tuominen is staying in there.
Poraa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tuominen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poraa landing strikes from the mount and Tuominen is in trouble!
Poraa prevents Tuominen from getting the reversal.
Poraa unloading with bombs!
Poraa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poraa landing shots from mount.
Pora Poraa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuominen can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poraa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tuominen is desperately trying to improve his position but Poraa has a good base and remains in mount.
Poraa controlling his opponent.
Poraa dominating with strikes here.
Poraa controlling the position easily from mount.
Poraa scoring with strikes but Tuominen is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poraa controlling the position easily from mount.
Poraa breaks from Tuominen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen is trying desperately to improve position.
Poraa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poraa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tuominen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pora Poraa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tuominen misses with a double jab
enabling Poraa to counter with a crisp jab.
Teemu Tuominen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poraa throws a head kick but Tuominen moves out of range.
Tuominen misses with a takedown attempt
and Poraa counters with a two punch combo.
Tuominen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poraa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Poraa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poraa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Poraa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pora Poraa.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Poraa.
Tuominen has his takedown stuffed
and Poraa counters with a shoot takedown. Tuominen fights it but they end up in guard.
Poraa passes Tuominen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poraa trying to control the pace.
Teemu Tuominen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poraa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Poraa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tuominen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poraa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poraa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pora Poraa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tuominen misses with a double jab
and Poraa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poraa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuominen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poraa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poraa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Poraa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Poraa trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poraa working over Tuominen with some ground and pound. Tuominen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Poraa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Poraa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pora Poraa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poraa 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pora Poraa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krsto Frankopan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaquille Oneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krsto Frankopan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krsto Frankopan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaquille Oneal!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankopan fails with a takedown attempt.
Oneal tries to clinch
and Frankopan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oneal!
Frankopan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Frankopan 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.
Frankopan blocks Oneal's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Frankopan controlling from mount.
Oneal tries to reverse the position but Frankopan maintains control.
Oneal is trying to stand up.
Frankopan trying to control but Oneal is having none of it.
Frankopan controlling from the full mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oneal swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Frankopan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankopan wants to control the pace but Oneal is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankopan thowing shots but they're missing.
Oneal is trying to escape the mount.
Oneal landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Oneal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Frankopan prevents Oneal from improving his position.
Frankopan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Frankopan.
Oneal is looking to improve his position but Frankopan isn't that keen on the idea.
Frankopan trying to control but Oneal is having none of it.
Oneal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oneal punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Oneal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oneal throwing hammer fists to the chest of Frankopan. What's that going to do exactly?
Oneal can't escape the position.
Oneal swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Oneal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oneal throwing hammer fists to the chest of Frankopan. What's that going to do exactly?
Frankopan working Oneal over with strikes here.
Oneal is trying desperately to improve position.
Frankopan dominating with strikes here.
Frankopan punching from mount but Oneal doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Oneal swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankopan unloads with some shots from mount but Oneal bucks and avoids them well.
Frankopan is breathing heavily.
Oneal flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Frankopan tries to control but Oneal wriggling away.
Frankopan landing shots from mount.
Oneal is looking to improve his position but Frankopan isn't that keen on the idea.
Frankopan tries to control but Oneal wriggling away.
Oneal flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Oneal tries to reverse the position but Frankopan maintains control.
Oneal throwing hammer fists to the chest of Frankopan. What's that going to do exactly?
Oneal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oneal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frankopan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frankopan's back!
Oneal gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Frankopan covers up after that shot from Oneal.
Oneal has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Frankopan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Oneal. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Oneal lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Frankopan hold on?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneal is punishing Frankopan with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oneal lands shots from the back.
Frankopan rolls, trying to escape but Oneal keeps control of the position.
Oneal is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Frankopan up.
Oneal scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Frankopan is looking for a way out.
Oneal is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Frankopan. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oneal softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Oneal connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Frankopan to escape the position.
Oneal is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Frankopan up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquille Oneal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oneal drops Frankopan with a right and a left! Oneal comes rushing in but Frankopan regains his composure and manages to keep Oneal in guard.
It looks like Krsto Frankopan has been cut.
Oneal works over Frankopan with some ground and pound from guard.
Oneal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oneal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oneal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oneal cracks Frankopan with a solid left hand.
Oneal passes Frankopan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oneal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oneal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaquille Oneal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oneal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oneal lands strikes from half guard.
Oneal thows a huge punch but Frankopan dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frankopan taking some punishment here, with Oneal in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankopan is looking to improve his position.
Oneal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frankopan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oneal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oneal lands with a punch from half guard.
Oneal working over Frankopan with some ground and pound. Frankopan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oneal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oneal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frankopan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oneal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneal is nestled in close to Frankopan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oneal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oneal working Frankopan over with strikes.
Oneal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frankopan taking some punishment here, with Oneal in his half guard.
Oneal lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frankopan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneal.
Nice strikes from Oneal there.
Oneal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frankopan's head.
Oneal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oneal thows a huge punch but Frankopan dodges it nicely.
Oneal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oneal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frankopan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frankopan tries to get out of the position.
Oneal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oneal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frankopan tries to get to full guard but Oneal has control of the leg.
Frankopan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneal.
Oneal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneal thows a huge punch but Frankopan dodges it nicely.
Frankopan wants to improve his position but Oneal is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Oneal.
Oneal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oneal is nestled in close to Frankopan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Oneal.
Oneal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oneal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oneal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frankopan's head.
Oneal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frankopan is looking for a sweep. Oneal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frankopan wants to control but Oneal is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Frankopan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oneal lands strikes from half guard.
Oneal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Frankopan!
Oneal working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frankopan is bucking up trying to escape but Oneal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oneal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oneal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquille Oneal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krsto Frankopan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Oneal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frankopan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frankopan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oneal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Frankopan is in Oneal's guard.
Oneal keeping moving, preventing Frankopan from controlling successfully.
Oneal trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oneal lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Frankopan won't allow Oneal to sweep him here.
Frankopan trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneal looking for a sweep. Not yet Oneal, not yet.
Oneal wants to stand but Frankopan is controlling the position.
Frankopan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frankopan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oneal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oneal trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oneal striking from his own guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneal strikes from his own guard.
Oneal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frankopan's guard.
Oneal postures up in Frankopan's guard and throws a big left but Frankopan blocks it.
Oneal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Frankopan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oneal is in close to Frankopan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oneal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oneal distracts Frankopan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oneal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oneal stands up over Frankopan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oneal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oneal works over Frankopan with some ground and pound from guard.
Oneal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oneal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oneal throws a big right hand that misses.
Oneal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frankopan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oneal postures up and lands a big shot to Frankopan's brow.
Oneal lands a couple of digs.
Oneal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frankopan trying to control the position.
Frankopan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oneal preventing the sweep.
Frankopan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oneal scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oneal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oneal is in close to Frankopan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oneal postures up in Frankopan's guard and throws a big left but Frankopan blocks it.
Oneal postures up in Frankopan's guard and throws a big left but Frankopan blocks it.
Oneal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frankopan's head.
Oneal postures up and lands a big shot to Frankopan's brow.
Frankopan looking to control.
Frankopan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frankopan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oneal scoring with some ground and pound.
Oneal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oneal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oneal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oneal lands a couple of digs.
Krsto Frankopan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oneal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frankopan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oneal connects with a couple of short punches.
Frankopan trying to keep a closed guard but Oneal is proving a slippery customer.
Oneal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oneal preventing the sweep.
Oneal cracks Frankopan with a solid left hand.
Shaquille Oneal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oneal landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquille Oneal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oneal 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 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquille Oneal!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasko Nusciva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nusciva comes to the cage accompanied by Nuki - Sarajka. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasko Nusciva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hammer Fists!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fists lands with a cross.
It looks like Pasko Nusciva has been cut.
Nusciva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fists sprawls well initially but Nusciva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nusciva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fists defend it? Nusciva steps over the head and cranks it - Fists is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nusciva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pasko Nusciva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Mayer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
Mayer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Mayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayer misses with a left hand
and Lesnar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Mayer holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesnar drops back down to his feet.
Mayer tries to score a body lock takedown but Lesnar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Mayer, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Mayer against the cage but Mayer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Lesnar limp body while Mayer jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Mayer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mountain comes to the cage accompanied by kuningas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mountain doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mountain, as that shot connected.
Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Mountain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mountain with a jab.
Emelianenko clobbers Mountain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Emelianenko gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mountain gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Emelianenko is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Mountain!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hungus's choice of entrance music: Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Karl Hungus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Hungus!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cohen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hungus misses with a combination
and Cohen counters with a single leg into guard. Hungus didn't expect that.
Hungus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cohen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cohen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cohen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hungus keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
Hungus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cohen defends it easily.
Hungus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cohen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hungus working for a triangle but Cohen defends it easily.
Cohen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hungus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cohen has managed to get both his arms back between Hungus's legs - danger averted.
Hungus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cohen defends well.
Cohen controlling from the top position.
Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Hungus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hungus manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Hungus's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cohen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hungus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hungus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cohen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hungus keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Hungus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hungus manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Hungus's guard.
Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Hungus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hungus manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Hungus's guard.
Cohen trying to control but Hungus is working from the bottom.
Cohen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hungus is retaining full guard.
Hungus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cohen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hungus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cohen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cohen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cohen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hungus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cohen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hungus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cohen defends well.
Hungus looks gassed!
Cohen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hungus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cohen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Hungus keeps moving.
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.
Cohen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cohen trying to control but Hungus is working from the bottom.
Cohen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hungus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hungus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hungus has his foot on Cohen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cohen works his way back into a safe position though.
Cohen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cohen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungus 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 round but Karl Hungus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hungus misses with a combination
and Cohen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hungus!
Hungus working to try and regain half guard.
Hungus is squirming around, avoiding Cohen's attempts to control the action.
Cohen has control of Hungus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hungus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cohen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hungus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cohen wants to take his opponent's back but Hungus doesn't allow it.
Hungus regains half guard.
Cohen is looking for a kimura here.
Hungus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Cohen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cohen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hungus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hungus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cohen is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hungus looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cohen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hungus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Hungus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hungus manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Hungus's guard.
Cohen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hungus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus working for a triangle but Cohen defends it easily.
Hungus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cohen is aware though and is defending well.
Hungus keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
Hungus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cohen is aware though and is defending well.
Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Hungus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hungus manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Hungus's guard.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Hungus keeps moving.
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.
Hungus wants to sweep here but Cohen controlling him for the moment.
Cohen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hungus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hungus keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
Hungus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cohen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hungus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hungus keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Caleb Cohen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A left and a right from Cohen both land. Nice combination.
Hungus misses with a double jab
and Cohen counters with a three punch combo that has Hungus backing up. Hungus nods at Cohen to acknowledge the strikes.
Hungus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cohen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cohen.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Hungus keeps moving.
Hungus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cohen defends it easily.
Cohen trying to control but Hungus is working from the bottom.
Hungus keeping full guard, as Cohen tries to pass.
Hungus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hungus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hungus can't keep his opponent in guard - Cohen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hungus is defending against the submission attempts here by Cohen.
Hungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cohen throwing shots but Hungus is blocking nicely.
Cohen seems to be looking for submissions.
Hungus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cohen is looking to take a break and control but Hungus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caleb Cohen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cohen wants to work for an arm triangle but Hungus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hungus looking for submissions off his back.
Cohen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cohen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cohen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hungus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cohen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hungus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hungus is staying active underneath Cohen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cohen trying to control the action but Hungus is working from the bottom.
Cohen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hungus is staying active underneath Cohen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cohen seems to be working for a kimura but Hungus defends the submission attempt.
Cohen works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cohen working for a guillotine from mount but Hungus is in no mood to give up.
Hungus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cohen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hungus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hungus shrugs it off.
Cohen prevents Hungus from getting the reversal.
Cohen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cohen wants to take Hungus's back here but Hungus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Cohen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cohen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Cohen!
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