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Holmgang: Challengers!!!!! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratil Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Prado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ratil Ahmed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miquel Prado!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahmed manages to avoid it.
Prado cracks Ahmed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahmed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prado.
Prado swinging wildly here.
Prado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prado misses with an uppercut.
Prado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahmed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prado misses with an uppercut.
Prado cracks Ahmed with an open hand slap.
It looks like Ratil Ahmed has been cut.
Prado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmed.
Prado throws out a loose jab but Ahmed uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prado missing with a left hand there. Ahmed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahmed ducks under a wild hook from Prado.
Ahmed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prado throws a shot from downtown. Ahmed moves away and avoids it.
Prado fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahmed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Prado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahmed manages to avoid it.
Prado lands a jab.
Prado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahmed.
Ahmed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prado.
Prado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahmed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prado digs a good body shot into Ahmed's ribs.
Ahmed looks to throw the jab but Prado is out of range.
Ahmed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prado.
Ahmed misses with a takedown attempt
and Prado counters with a right hand to the body.
Prado misses with a straight left.
Prado throws a body punch but Ahmed moves out of range.
Prado throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Prado misses with an uppercut.
Ahmed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prado throws out the jab.
Prado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ahmed backs up against the ropes.
No joy there for Prado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahmed shoots and misses
enabling Prado to counter with a crisp jab.
Miquel Prado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prado connects with a looping 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!
Prado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prado throws out a loose jab but Ahmed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prado scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Prado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratil Ahmed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahmed manages to avoid it.
Prado misses with a two punch combination.
Ahmed blocks a jab.
Ahmed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ratil Ahmed's cut is getting worse.
Ahmed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahmed.
Miquel Prado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahmed staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miquel Prado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ratil Ahmed'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.
Prado cracks a nice hook into Ahmed's ribs.
Prado swinging wildly here.
Prado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Prado misses.
Prado throws a lazy right hand but Ahmed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prado misses with a looping right.
Ahmed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahmed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahmed defending well as Prado loads up on a big left hand.
Prado catches Ahmed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prado misses the shot to the body.
Ahmed takes one to the side of the head.
Prado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Prado misses.
Prado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahmed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahmed needs to keep his hands up - Prado had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Prado.
Prado looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahmed is just out of range.
Ahmed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed ducks under a wild hook from Prado.
Prado jabs Ahmed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prado lands a jab to the nose.
Ratil Ahmed's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A lazy left from Prado finds it's target.
Prado misses the shot to the body.
Prado cracks Ahmed with an open hand slap.
Prado lands a big right hand that sends Ahmed crashing to the mat! Prado stays standing though and waves Ahmed back to his feet!
Ahmed is rocked!
Jeez, Ratil Ahmed's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Prado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prado cracks Ahmed with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ahmed looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Prado finish him?
Oh Ahmed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ratil Ahmed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miquel Prado!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Thompson slips a jab from Jones.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson walks into a left hand.
Jones lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thompson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Mike Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones jabs Thompson right on the nose. Thompson blinks but takes it well.
Mike Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Thompson's head back.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thompson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination. Thompson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson is rocked!
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones catches Thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Jones catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones with a nice cross.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Hunter Thompson's cut is getting worse.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thompson on the side of the head.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Thompson down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Thompson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones drops Thompson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thompson looks back up at him and smiles so Jones waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jones walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Thompson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jones swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Thompson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Noxchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kekush Vorscky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noxchi comes to the ring accompanied by coma- ocalenie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Noxchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kekush Vorscky!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Noxchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Vorscky which made him look bad.
Vorscky shoots and misses
and Noxchi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vorscky's guard now.
Noxchi trying to control but Vorscky is working from the bottom.
Vorscky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noxchi is one step ahead there.
Noxchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vorscky wants to stand but Noxchi is controlling the position.
Vorscky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vorscky looks gassed!
Noxchi trying to control but Vorscky is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Noxchi stands up and waves to Vorscky to follow him.
Vorscky misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorscky stuffs the takedown attempt from Noxchi. Noxchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Noxchi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vorscky is trying to defend but Noxchi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Noxchi 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.
Vorscky is looking to control Noxchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vorscky avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noxchi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Noxchi wants to take a breather but Vorscky is having none of it.
Vorscky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noxchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vorscky is looking for a sweep. Noxchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Igor Noxchi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vorscky stuffs the takedown attempt from Noxchi. Noxchi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Noxchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noxchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vorscky wants to control but Noxchi postures up.
Noxchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noxchi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Noxchi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vorscky is looking for a sweep.
Noxchi happy to just control the position for now.
Noxchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vorscky keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorscky is trying to improve his position.
Vorscky is not content to let Noxchi control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Noxchi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Noxchi shoots in for a takedown but Vorscky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noxchi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noxchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vorscky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Noxchi 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Noxchi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noxchi.
Vorscky tries for a takedown but Noxchi circles away easily
and Noxchi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vorscky won't be happy with that.
Noxchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vorscky, who protects the arm well.
Vorscky is not content to let Noxchi control the position.
Noxchi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noxchi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Noxchi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Noxchi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Noxchi wants to control but Vorscky is keeping him busy.
Noxchi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Vorscky is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Noxchi yanks on the arm and Vorscky is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Noxchi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Noxchi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Crimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dowda Kociao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Dowda Kociao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Crimshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Dowda Kociao!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Crimshaw.
Crimshaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Daniel Dowda Kociao has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kociao throws a head kick that misses.
Crimshaw circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crimshaw counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Crimshaw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Paakkunainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blanket On The Ground . This should be a great matchup!
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vit Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Paakkunainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakkunainen swings for the body but Tu moves out of range.
Paakkunainen takes a swing at Tu's ribcage but misses.
Paakkunainen connects with a crisp jab.
Tu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Paakkunainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tu.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tu prevents Paakkunainen from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paakkunainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tu stalling.
Tu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paakkunainen's head.
Tu seems to be looking for submissions.
Paakkunainen is looking for a sweep. Tu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tu is working for a kimura but Paakkunainen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tu.
Paakkunainen is trying to stand.
Tu throwing shots but Paakkunainen is blocking nicely.
Paakkunainen is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tu lands a nice short elbow.
Tu trying to control from half guard but Paakkunainen is working away.
Still in half guard, Tu seems content to control.
Paakkunainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tu moves into full mount! Paakkunainen won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tu lands a nice shot to the head.
Tu wants to finish this one by submission but Paakkunainen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Paakkunainen is squirming around, avoiding Tu's attempts to control the action.
Tu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tu looking to secure an arm triangle but Paakkunainen defends it well.
Paakkunainen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Tu.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tu raining down shots from the mount!
Paakkunainen is rocked!
Tu postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Paakkunainen bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tu and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vit Tu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Bjork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Cabana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjork comes to the ring accompanied by Tianamen. Hans Bjork has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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147 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Bjork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Cabana!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjork with a poor takedown
and Cabana counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjork with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cabana counters with a straight right hand.
Bjork has his takedown stuffed
and Bjork takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Bjork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Cabana.
Bjork gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bjork has his takedown stuffed
and Cabana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Cabana lands.
Cabana lands with an uppercut that bounces Bjork off the ropes and back into rage.
Cabana clinches with his opponent.
Bjork is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cabana is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cabana as Bjork tries to tie him up.
Bjork pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabana lands with an overhand left.
Bjork misses with a takedown attempt
and Cabana counters with a shoot takedown. Bjork fights it but they end up in guard.
Bjork looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bjork is breathing heavily.
Cabana throwing strikes from guard but Bjork blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cabana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cabana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjork works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjork will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cabana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cabana wants to stand but Bjork has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Cabana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bjork wants to get back to his feet but Cabana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jim Cabana.
Bjork shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cabana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Cabana there.
Bjork fails with the takedown
and Cabana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabana clinches up against the ropes.
Cabana can't break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cabana tries to circle away but Bjork has him pinned against the ropes.
Cabana wants to break free but Bjork has control.
Bjork tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabana avoids the damage to the body.
Cabana wants to break free but Bjork has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bjork takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabana.
A short left from Cabana.
Cabana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cabana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjork.
Cabana avoids a wild elbow strike from Bjork.
Cabana managing to block the knees to the body from Bjork.
Cabana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bjork tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabana avoids it.
Bjork breaks from the clinch.
Bjork misses with a takedown attempt
and Cabana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cabana tries to break the clinch but Bjork is controlling the position.
Cabana tries to circle away but Bjork has him pinned against the ropes.
Cabana jumps guard and drags Bjork to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjork throwing strikes but missing.
Cabana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bjork in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bjork.
Bjork trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabana wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cabana has momentary wrist control but Bjork slips an elbow through the middle.
Bjork throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjork won't allow Cabana to get back to his feet.
Cabana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Cabana dominated that round.
That's time! Bjork's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cabana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cabana lands with an overhand left.
Cabana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bjork in his tracks.
Bjork tries for a takedown but Cabana circles away easily
and Cabana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabana connects with the punch.
Bjork misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cabana to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjork misses with a takedown
and Cabana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Bjork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjork has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bjork there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bjork misses with a takedown attempt
and Cabana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjork thinking.
A cross from Cabana lands.
Hans Bjork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabana with a jab.
Cabana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Cabana.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabana.
Bjork takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bjork is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bjork doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cabana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bjork shoots and misses
and Cabana counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cabana.
Cabana connects with a jab.
Cabana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cabana rushes Bjork and presses him up against the ropes.
Bjork is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bjork keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cabana's efforts to push away.
Cabana managing to block the knees to the body from Bjork.
Cabana avoiding damage as Bjork throws knees to the body.
Cabana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bjork just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cabana avoids a wild elbow strike from Bjork.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cabana. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bjork tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabana avoids the damage to the body.
Cabana wants to break free but Bjork has control.
Bjork trying to land knees to the body.
Cabana avoiding damage as Bjork throws knees to the body.
Cabana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabana is trying to push Bjork away but Bjork has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cabana wants to get back to striking at distance but Bjork won't allow it.
Bjork trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabana decides to pull guard.
Bjork stops Cabana from standing up.
Bjork is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bjork in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabana manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bjork is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabana swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bjork is now in Cabana's guard. A big mistake from Cabana there, giving up the dominant position!
Bjork is in close to Cabana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bjork trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjork landing with the ground and pound.
Bjork stands up over Cabana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cabana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjork. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabana has momentary wrist control but Bjork slips an elbow through the middle.
Bjork makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bjork thows a big elbow that misses.
Bjork chips away with some ground and pound.
Cabana keeping moving, preventing Bjork from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cabana can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bjork with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bjork trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjork keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabana's head.
Bjork stands up over Cabana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bjork throwing strikes from guard but Cabana blocks nicely.
Bjork throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Cabana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bjork fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cabana avoids it really well and circles away.
Cabana throws a head kick that misses.
Bjork tries for a takedown but Cabana circles away easily
and Cabana counters with a straight right hand.
Bjork misses with a takedown
and Cabana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bjork won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Bjork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabana tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bjork has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bjork sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bjork is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cabana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cabana's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabana is trying to break free.
Bjork scores with punches from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bjork.
Bjork lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bjork.
Jim Cabana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bjork lands shots from the back.
Bjork is hanging on to Cabana's back as he tries to escape.
Bjork lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bjork softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bjork throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Cabana!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjork loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cabana hold on?
Bjork scores with punches and elbows.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bjork. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bjork lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cabana wants to escape the position.
Bjork cracks Cabana with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cabana from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Cabana covers up after that shot from Bjork.
Bjork lands punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bjork.
Cabana grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can Cabana hold on?! Bjork is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cabana is trying to remain composed but Bjork is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bjork scores with punches to the body.
Cabana covers up after that shot from Bjork.
Bjork lands shots from the back.
Bjork loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cabana hold on?
Jim Cabana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabana is trying to remain composed but Bjork is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bjork connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cabana to escape the position.
Bjork is landing with strikes from the back.
Bjork has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Cabana.
Bjork scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabana covers up after that shot from Bjork.
Bjork loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cabana hold on?
Bjork punches Cabana on the ear.
Bjork punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bjork is looking to control Cabana but Cabana is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cabana is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bjork punishes Cabana with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjork is persistently looking for the submission but Cabana is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabana is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Bjork showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cabana 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Cabana!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernest McTairy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earnest Knocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernest McTairy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernest McTairy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Earnest Knocks !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTairy falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Knocks counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Knocks misses
and McTairy counters with a crisp one two that drops Knocks ! McTairy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Knocks to his feet! Knocks is in big trouble!
Knocks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by McTairy misses
and Knocks counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knocks moves out of range of the body kick from McTairy.
McTairy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knocks counters with a good low kick that McTairy was not able to check.
McTairy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knocks counters with a nice low kick that buckles McTairy's knee momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from McTairy. Those never looked like landing.
Knocks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTairy misses with a head kick.
Knocks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McTairy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knocks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTairy throws a lazy head kick
and Knocks counters with a takedown into side control.
McTairy is breathing heavily.
McTairy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McTairy can't do much from the bottom here.
Knocks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knocks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McTairy, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here as Knocks stalls from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knocks wants to stand but McTairy has his arm trapped.
Knocks tries to advance to mount but McTairy denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocks lands some shots froms side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McTairy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knocks wants to stand but McTairy has his arm trapped.
McTairy is letting Knocks control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Earnest Knocks wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knocks , right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knocks scoring well with a low kick there.
Knocks connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnest Knocks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knocks has McTairy up against the ropes in a clinch.
McTairy has Knocks pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Knocks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Knocks . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Knocks manages to pull guard.
Knocks is adopting a defensive guard.
Knocks wants to stand up but McTairy is controlling him.
McTairy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McTairy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knocks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knocks has one of McTairy's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTairy tries to stand but Knocks is controlling his head.
Knocks is looking for a sweep.
McTairy trying to control the action but Knocks is working from the bottom.
Knocks is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knocks is trying to buck McTairy off.
Knocks is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knocks is trying to buck McTairy off.
What's Knocks going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Knocks is looking to regain half guard here but McTairy keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTairy wants to stand but Knocks has his arm trapped.
Knocks sneaks back into half guard.
McTairy is pressing down on Knocks 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knocks is holding on for now.
Knocks is trying to stand back up but McTairy is controlling him
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.
Knocks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Knocks is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnest Knocks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McTairy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McTairy fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McTairy moves out of range of the body kick from Knocks .
Earnest Knocks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knocks is looking to chop away at McTairy's legs.
Ernest McTairy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knocks misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knocks .
Knocks darts in and clinches McTairy up against the ropes.
Knocks 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knocks lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knocks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocks stands up from half guard.
Knocks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knocks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knocks .
McTairy avoids the head kick by Knocks .
Knocks moves into range and clinches up with McTairy.
Knocks is stalling here.
McTairy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knocks walks away with a smile on his face. McTairy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knocks tries a head kick but it misses.
Knocks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McTairy tries to bench press Knocks off him but Knocks keeps the position.
McTairy is trying to control Knocks 's posture but Knocks avoids it.
McTairy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McTairy misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Knocks controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earnest Knocks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knocks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McTairy can't do much from the bottom here.
McTairy is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knocks wants to stand but McTairy is controlling his arm.
Knocks controlling from side mount.
Knocks 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Earnest Knocks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Knocks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McTairy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knocks cracks McTairy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ernest McTairy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knocks controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earnest Knocks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knocks 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnest Knocks !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ze Roscas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratsami Srisai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Srisai has chosen "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye as his entrance music. Ze Roscas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ratsami Srisai's chin.
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149 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ze Roscas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ratsami Srisai!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roscas thows a body shot but no joy.
Srisai has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Srisai.
It looks like Ze Roscas has been cut.
Roscas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Srisai prevents it.
Srisai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roscas's face.
Roscas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Srisai lands a knee to the body.
Srisai keeps control of Roscas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Srisai pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Roscas can't get the takedown.
Srisai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roscas's face.
Srisai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Srisai drops Roscas with a big knee straight up the middle! Roscas is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Roscas is rocked!
Roscas is breathing heavily.
Srisai throws a powerful right kick. Roscas tried to block low but the kick was high! Roscas was taken right off of his feet! Srisai jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ratsami Srisai!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eero Klinikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In a Heartbeat. Klinikka has chosen lets go as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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200 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Soz Sztrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Klinikka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinikka tries for a takedown but Sztrova circles away easily
and Sztrova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klinikka fails with the takedown
and Sztrova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klinikka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sztrova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Klinikka.
Sztrova tries to escape but Klinikka is in control.
Sztrova is looking to regain half guard here but Klinikka keeps moving and retains side control.
Klinikka with the ground and pound but Sztrova regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klinikka is thwarting Sztrova's attempts to control the position.
Sztrova is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztrova is looking to control Klinikka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sztrova avoid being mounted?
Klinikka stops Sztrova from getting back to his feet.
Klinikka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klinikka 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.
Sztrova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klinikka wants to free his trapped foot but Sztrova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Klinikka looking for a submission but Sztrova manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Klinikka tries to free his leg and advance position but Sztrova is retaining full 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.
Klinikka has gone for a leg lock! Sztrova slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klinikka's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sztrova tries to free his leg and advance position but Klinikka is retaining full guard.
Sztrova wants to control from the top but Klinikka keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sztrova preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Soz Sztrova.
Klinikka tries for a takedown but Sztrova circles away easily
and Sztrova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soz Sztrova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Klinikka.
Klinikka wants to clinch but Sztrova slips to the side
enabling Sztrova to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinikka misses with a takedown attempt
and Sztrova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klinikka looks gassed!
Sztrova lands a big head kick that sends Klinikka tumbling to the mat! Sztrova takes a step backwards and waves Klinikka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Eero Klinikka has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sztrova drops Klinikka with a naaaaasty hook - Klinikka is in real trouble here! Sztrova dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soz Sztrova!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rawrl Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ...... Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rawrl Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Umberto Duran!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro defending well as Duran loads up on a big left hand.
Duran misses with a body shot.
Castro misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a nice body shot.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro throws a combination that misses
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Duran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Castro.
Castro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castro misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Duran loads up on a big right hand but Castro slips the punch.
Duran lands a lovely overhand right.
Castro cracks Duran with a good jab.
Duran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duran is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duran misses with a looping left.
Castro looks to land a left hand but Duran moved out of range nicely.
Castro connects with a jab.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Duran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Castro throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Castro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Duran throws a shot from downtown. Castro moves away and avoids it.
Castro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duran misses with an uppercut. Castro saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran misses with an uppercut
and Castro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Castro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Duran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Castro misses with an uppercut
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rawrl Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Duran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castro thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro staying out of range there.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castro swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Duran misses.
Castro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duran.
Castro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Duran throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Castro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Castro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Duran throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duran lands with a straight right. Castro didn't see that one coming.
Duran throws a poor cross that misses
and Castro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castro misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Castro throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duran misses with a left hand
and Castro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Castro misses.
Duran digs a good body shot into Castro's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duran with a hook.
Duran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castro circles away quickly and effectively.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro misses with a left hand
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Duran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castro under the eye.
Duran lands with a right hand.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duran lands a slapping body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses with a left hand
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duran stuns Castro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Duran throws an overhand right that lands on Castro's shoulder, as Castro tries to avoid the shot.
Duran misses with a lunging right hand
and Castro counters with a two punch combo.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Duran.
Castro looks to land a combination but Duran avoids it well.
Castro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Duran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castro lands with a hook. Duran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a right hand that misses
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castro misses with a lunging right hand
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castro throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Castro swings for the body but Duran moves out of range.
Duran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duran scores with a nice head shot.
Castro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Duran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duran misses with a lunging right hand
and Castro counters with a left and a right that stings Duran.
Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Castro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castro takes one on the button.
Duran misses with a straight right.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duran cracks Castro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duran throws a poor cross that misses
and Castro counters with a three punch combo that has Duran backing up. Duran nods at Castro to acknowledge the strikes.
Castro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castro walks into a stiff left hand from Duran.
Duran throws a hook but Castro blocks it.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses with a few strikes there.
Castro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castro moves out of range as Duran strikes.
Castro moves out of range as Duran strikes.
Duran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castro counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran misses with a left hand
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castro connects with a body shot.
A big right from Castro misses.
A left lands for Duran.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duran misses with the combination.
Duran misses with a looping left.
Duran slips under a jab.
Castro throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duran throws an off balance right hand
and Duran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duran's head.
Duran throws a shot to the body.
Duran misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duran lands a really nice looking cross but Castro seems unphased.
Duran lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Duran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duran 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 9:10
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Duran!
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