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KFC 13 - Mansour vs Zordick 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pora Poraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karamba Labrador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karamba Labrador will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pora Poraa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karamba Labrador! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Poraa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Labrador's head. Labrador tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Poraa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Poraa slips a jab and a cross from Labrador.
Labrador thows a body kick. Poraa tries to catch it but that hurt him. Labrador throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poraa sees it coming and avoids it easily. Labrador bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Labrador ducks under a wild hook from Poraa. Labrador tries to clinch but Poraa moves away and Poraa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Labrador's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Labrador trying to keep a closed guard but Poraa is proving a slippery customer.
Labrador throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Poraa lands a couple of elbows. Labrador wants to stand and escape but Poraa is having none of it. Labrador looking to control but Poraa passes into half guard.
Poraa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Labrador tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Poraa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Poraa 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. Labrador trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Poraa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poraa moves into full mount! Labrador won't be happy about that! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Labrador is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poraa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Labrador's face.
Labrador wants to control but Poraa is having none of it. Poraa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Labrador looks a forlorn figure.
Labrador really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poraa raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Poraa is in the full mount, landing strikes. Labrador tries to lock up and control but Poraa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A nice elbow there by Poraa. Labrador is trying to stand. Poraa raining down shots from the mount! Poraa has hold of Labrador's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Labrador manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poraa punishing his opponent with strikes. Labrador is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Poraa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Labrador tries to buck Poraa off but he can't manage it. Poraa with the ground and pound from mount. Poraa scoring with strikes but Labrador is staying in there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Labrador is bucking up trying to escape but Poraa cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Poraa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Labrador?
Poraa lands with some strikes. Poraa trying to control but he's not successful this time. Poraa with a couple of short strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Poraa looking to control but Labrador is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Poraa landing strikes from the mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pora Poraa dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Labrador misses with a takedown attempt and Poraa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Karamba Labrador has been cut. Labrador tries to clinch and Poraa counters with a double leg. Labrador bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Poraa follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Pora Poraa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Grabski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Saggett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saggett has chosen Full House Theme Song as his entrance music. Lukas Grabski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Saggett's chin.
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185 lbs
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192 cm
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Grabski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Saggett! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saggett throws a sloppy head kick and Grabski moves out of range easily. Grabski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saggett's waist but Saggett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grabski off to one side. Saggett looks to land a combination but Grabski avoids it well. Saggett wants to clinch and Grabski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saggett thinking. Grabski staying out of range there. Grabski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Grabski controlling from the top position. Grabski stands up from guard. Let's bang! Saggett tries to clinch and Grabski counters with a stiff right hand. Sloppy strikes from Grabski. Those never looked like landing. Saggett tries to clinch but fails miserably and Grabski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Still in half guard, Grabski seems content to control. Grabski is thwarting Saggett's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grabski trying to control the pace. Saggett wants to get back to full guard. Saggett won't allow Grabski to pass to mount. Saggett scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Grabski manages to mount him!
Grabski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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. Saggett tries to lock up and control but Grabski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. BOOM! Grabski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saggett is trying desperately to improve position. Grabski content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saggett is desperately trying to improve his position but Grabski has a good base and remains in mount. Grabski controlling the position easily from mount. Saggett tries to lock up and control but Grabski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Grabski lands a big shot there that rocks Saggett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four 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. Saggett tries to reverse the position but Grabski maintains control. Saggett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Grabski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grabski avoids the attempt from Saggett to control. Grabski working away from the top, dropping strikes. Saggett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saggett is in a horrible position here. Grabski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grabski working Saggett over with strikes here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Grabski dominated that round. That's time! Grabski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saggett misses with the body kick and Grabski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Saggett! Saggett is trying to escape the mount.
Lukas Grabski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Saggett wants to try and get back to his feet. Saggett wants to control but Grabski is having none of it. Grabski landing punches. Saggett tries to hold on but Grabski pushes him away. Grabski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grabski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saggett for as long as he can get away with. Grabski lands a big shot there that rocks Saggett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grabski avoids the attempt from Saggett to control.
That's two 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. Saggett is desperately trying to improve his position but Grabski has a good base and remains in mount. Grabski controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saggett working to try and regain half guard.
Grabski controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lukas Grabski just wasn't active enough. A kick lands to the mid section there for Saggett. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Saggett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Saggett with a lazy takedown attempt and Grabski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saggett won't be happy with that. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grabski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saggett is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Grabski dominated that second round. That's time! Grabski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Saggett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Lukas Grabski has been cut. Saggett tries to clinch up and Grabski counters with a head kick. Bob Saggett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Saggett tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Grabski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Saggett! Saggett is trying desperately to improve position. Saggett tries to hold on but Grabski postures up. Grabski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saggett looks a forlorn figure.
Grabski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grabski prevents Saggett from getting the reversal. Grabski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grabski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Saggett working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Grabski avoids the attempt from Saggett to control. Saggett can't escape the position.
Bob Saggett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Saggett wants to hold on but Grabski pushes him away. Saggett is trying to escape the mount.
Grabski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grabski wants to finish this one by submission but Saggett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grabski. Saggett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grabski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saggett can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grabski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Grabski looking to finish Saggett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saggett! Grabski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Saggett flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Grabski controlling the pace for now. Lukas Grabski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Saggett swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Lukas Grabski showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grabski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Grabski!
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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 Jan Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jan Mayer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 10 - 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, Jan Mayer! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mayer misses with an uppercut. Frankopan saw that one coming. Frankopan slips under a jab from Mayer. Mayer cracks Frankopan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frankopan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mayer finish him?
It looks like Krsto Frankopan has been cut. Frankopan is breathing heavily. 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! Frankopan is aggressively charging in as Mayer backs up avoiding any damage. Mayer tosses out a jab and Frankopan runs right into it face first! Frankopan is out cold! Mayer dropped down on all fours and is barking in Frankopan's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Mayer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kosh Josheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Kallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josheck comes to the cage accompanied by Get down with The Sickness. Kosh Josheck has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosh Josheck! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Kallo! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Josheck doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kallo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kallo misses with a takedown attempt and Josheck counters with a single leg into guard. Kallo didn't expect that. Josheck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kallo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Josheck, into his guard. Josheck is pulling down on Kallo's head to control his posture. Kallo throwing strikes but missing. Josheck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Josheck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kallo is just riding it out for now. Josheck eventually gives up the hold. Josheck wants to stand up but Kallo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Josheck wants to take a breather but Kallo is having none of it. Josheck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kallo sees it coming and defends easily. Josheck trying to control from Kallo's half guard. Kallo has other ideas though and has regained full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kallo can do anything to dispel that myth. Josheck looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kallo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Josheck's guard. Josheck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Josheck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Josheck trying to control the action but Kallo is working from the bottom. Josheck 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.
Kallo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Josheck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kallo sees it coming and defends easily. Josheck seems to be working for a kimura but Kallo defends the submission attempt. Josheck trying to control from Kallo's half guard. Kallo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Josheck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kallo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kallo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kallo! Josheck dodges the ground and pound from Kallo. Kallo is working Josheck over with some ground and pound from side control. Kallo lands a decent elbow from side control. Josheck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kallo off and has taken his back! Josheck is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kallo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Kallo needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kosh Josheck will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Josheck fails with the takedown and Kallo counters with a shoot takedown. Josheck fights it but they end up in guard. Kallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Josheck is retaining full guard. Josheck tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Josheck is retaining full guard. Kallo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Josheck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kallo preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kallo advances position into side control! Kallo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Josheck is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jukka Kallo has got the better of the ground game so far. Josheck wants to control but Kallo postures up. Kallo is working Josheck over with some ground and pound from side control. Kallo working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Josheck is looking for a sweep. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Josheck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kallo landing strikes. You can see the frustration on Josheck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kallo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Josheck is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Josheck is looking to reverse the position. Kallo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Kallo in side control lands a decent elbow. Kallo throws an elbow but Josheck slips to the side and avoids it well. Kallo is working Josheck over with some ground and pound from side control. Kallo lands some shots froms side control. Josheck parries the strikes from Kallo easily there. Kallo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Josheck to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kallo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Josheck to see if he's OK. Kallo lands an elbow. Kallo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. 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! Kallo lands some shots froms side control. Kallo scores with a couple of short elbows. An elbow from Kallo crashes against the mat.
Josheck tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kallo scores with a couple of short elbows. Kallo grinds an elbow into Josheck's temple. Kallo in side control lands a decent elbow. Kallo lands a few punches from side control. Kallo working the head with strikes. Kallo is putting a hurting on Josheck here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kallo working the head and body with strikes. Josheck is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Kallo in side control, throwing shots but Josheck defends. Kallo landing a few strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kallo lands a few punches from side control. Kallo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Josheck tries to get back to half guard but can't. Josheck is working hard here to advance position. Josheck defending against the ground and pound. Kallo lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kallo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Kallo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Josheck some visible discomfort.
Josheck defending against the ground and pound. Kallo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Kallo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Josheck manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Josheck 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kallo moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Kallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Josheck thows a body shot but no joy. Josheck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kallo with a poor takedown and Josheck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Josheck trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kallo can't keep his opponent in guard - Josheck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Josheck wants to work for an arm triangle but Kallo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kallo is refusing to be controlled, as Josheck sits in half guard. Josheck seems to be working for a kimura but Kallo defends the submission attempt. Josheck maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kallo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Josheck has cracked it and Kallo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Josheck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kosh Josheck!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Sahab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasko Nusciva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nusciva has chosen Nuki - Sarajka as his entrance music. Pasko Nusciva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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199 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Sahab! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasko Nusciva! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A clash of legs there as Nusciva blocks the low kick. Nusciva shoots and misses and Sahab counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Sahab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sahab postures up.
Nusciva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Sahab is posturing up here but Nusciva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sahab tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sahab has to tap! Slick submission there by Nusciva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pasko Nusciva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaf Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hailong Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by encore/numb. Mustaf Ali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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257 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Mustaf Ali! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hailong Wang! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali. Ali ducks under a wild hook from Wang. Ali moves to clinch but Wang breaks away and Wang counters with a straight right hand. Wang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react. Good shot there by Wang. 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! Ali clinches up against the cage. Wang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Wang avoiding damage as Ali throws knees to the body.
Wang gets control of Ali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Wang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ali is controlling him. Ali drops back looking for a leg! Wang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wang manages to kick Ali off! Ali jumps back into Wang's guard. Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Ali is proving a slippery customer.
Ali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ali with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ali prevents Wang from getting back to his feet. Ali wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Ali prevents Wang from getting back to his feet. Ali makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wang can do anything to dispel that myth. Ali drops back looking for a leg! Wang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wang manages to kick Ali off! Ali jumps back into Wang's guard. Wang striking off his back but it's not causing Ali any problems. Ali wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ali scoring with punches to the head and body. Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control. Ali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there. Ali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wang's head. Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang can't keep his opponent in guard - Ali advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Wang looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ali working Wang over with strikes. Ali missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Wang tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg. Ali throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely. Ali wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. Ali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wang defending well though. Wang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ali uses his free foot to push down on Wang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wang. Ali is working for a guillotine from mount but Wang frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ali lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wang hang on? Ali lands a heavy elbow. BOOM! Ali connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ali lands a big elbow. Ali working for a guillotine from mount but Wang is in no mood to give up. Wang tries to lock up and control but Ali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ali prevents Wang from getting the reversal. Ali connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ali landing shots from mount. 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! Ali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaf Ali dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wang stuffs the takedown. Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jab from Wang. Ali closes the distance looking to clinch and Wang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ali shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense. Ali ducks right into an uppercut from Wang. Ali takes one to the side of the head.
Mustaf Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A jab from Wang finds it's way through Ali's defenses. Wang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustaf Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards. A jab from Wang finds it's way through Ali's defenses. Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wang looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely. Wang scores with a nice right hand.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Wang 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. Wang scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ali takes one to the side of the head.
Mustaf Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wang scores with a hook. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A cross from Wang lands. Wang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw. Wang misses with an uppercut. Ali shoots in and drives through. Wang sprawls well. Wang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ali. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Wang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Wang misses. Ali shoots in looking for a takedown but Wang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ali dives in and grabs Wang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wang pushes down on Ali's head and hops out. Wang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ali slips under a jab. Ali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wang circles away. Ali slips under a jab from Wang.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wang but Wang pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali's hands. Wang lands with an overhand left. Ali shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ali tries to clinch but Wang is having none of it. Ali takes one on the button. Wang throws a hook but Ali blocks it. Wang looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range. Wang gets caught flat footed, as Ali shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wang is trying to keep Ali in close.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ali throws a big right hand that misses. Ali pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Ali there. Wang is trying to get back to full guard. Ali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ali is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ali to get the leverage. Wang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ali working Wang over with strikes. Wang trying to hold on to Ali's head to control him but Ali postures up.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ali. Ali throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely. Ali uses his free foot to push down on Wang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wang. Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
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. Ali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wang wants to hold on but Ali pushes him away. Wang tries to reverse the position but Ali maintains control. Wang defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ali. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wang working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ali landing strikes from the mount and Wang is in trouble! Ali pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hailong Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ali tries to bum rush Wang with a series of wild strikes but Wang uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wang throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ali. Wang is trying to drag Ali to the mat but Ali just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Wang has Ali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ali lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ali throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ali pulls guard effortlessly. Ali manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wang is in a horrible position here. Ali smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wang tries to hold on but Ali pushes him away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ali trying to control but Wang is having none of it. Ali has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ali landing strikes, looking to finish! Ali lands a big shot there that rocks Wang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ali working the ground and pound effectively.
Ali looking for a guillotine from mount but Wang is having none of it. Ali thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Ali is working for a guillotine from mount but Wang frees his head quite easily.
Ali has hold of Wang's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wang manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ali is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ali thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ali landing strikes from the mount. Ali looking to finish Wang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wang! Ali scoring with strikes but Wang is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wang tries to hold on but Ali pushes him away. Ali prevents Wang from getting the reversal. Ali lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ali cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mustaf Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ali has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wang's face.
Ali jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wang manages to avoid the submission attempt. Wang is looking for a sweep. Ali moves into full mount! Ali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wang tries to hold on but Ali postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ali landing strikes, looking to finish! Ali lands with some strikes. Wang is looking to improve his position but Ali isn't that keen on the idea. Ali scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wang?
Wang is in a horrible position here. Ali smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ali raining down hammerfists from mount. Ali has hold of Wang's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wang manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ali cracks Wang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight! Mustaf Ali showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ali has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustaf Ali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Mansour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenneth Mansour has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Mansour! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zordick shoots in for a takedown but Mansour shows good takedown defense. Zordick throws a nice inside leg kick. Mansour chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zordick can pounce on him.
Zordick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zordick throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mansour misses with a straight left. Zordick tried to score with a low kick but Mansour checks it. Zordick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mansour finds it's way round the side to connect with Zordick's head. Mansour misses with a hook. Zordick ducked under it nicely. Zordick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mansour misses with a straight right. Zordick throws out a leg kick but Mansour moves out of range and Zordick only half commits. Mansour throws out a loose jab but Zordick uses good head movement to avoid it. Zordick misses with a takedown attempt - Mansour sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zordick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mansour napping and manages to drive through into side control! Zordick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Mansour tries to get back to half guard but can't. Zordick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mansour keeps working. Mansour struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zordick has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mansour! Zordick content just to control the position here. Zordick has hold of Mansour's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mansour manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mansour on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mansour tries to get out of the position. Zordick with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zordick with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mansour really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zordick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Zordick fails to move to back control. Zordick has control of Mansour's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mansour regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zordick trying to control but Mansour is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zordick is standing up, even though he is in mount. A slapping body kick lands there for Zordick. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zordick motions for Mansour to come forward. Zordick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Zordick gets a takedown into half guard. Zordick prevents Mansour from improving his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahlua Zordick dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zordick fails with a takedown attempt. Zordick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mansour is fending him off so far but Zordick persists. Nope, Mansour circles away and we're back to standing. Zordick connects with a solid leg kick. Mansour moves out of range as Zordick throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Zordick misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mansour checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Mansour checks a leg kick nicely. Zordick throws a leg kick but Mansour sees it coming and moves out of range. Mansour defending well as Zordick loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zordick thumps Mansour with a low kick. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zordick. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Mansour checks the leg kick. Zordick misses with a kick to the body.
Kahlua Zordick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mansour misses with a right hand and Zordick counters with a good low kick that Mansour was not able to check. Zordick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mansour is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Mansour slips under a jab from Zordick. Mansour moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Zordick throws a leg kick but Mansour checks it. Kenneth Mansour is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A combination from Mansour does no damage. Mansour throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zordick is defended easily by Mansour. Kenneth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahlua Zordick. Zordick throws out a leg kick but Mansour moves out of range and Zordick only half commits. Mansour throws a lazy uppercut
and Zordick counters with an inside leg kick. Zordick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Zordick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mansour swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zordick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mansour. Mansour blocks a head kick by Zordick.
Mansour moves out of range of the leg kick from Zordick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zordick tries to land a leg kick but Mansour saw it coming and moves away.
Mansour keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zordick shoots in for a double leg but Mansour sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Zordick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zordick fails to land the takedown. Zordick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mansour is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Zordick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mansour sprawls well. Mansour wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zordick gets slowly back to his feet. Zordick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mansour sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zordick somewhat. Mansour is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zordick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Zordick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Zordick has hold of Mansour's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mansour tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Zordick cranks the arm and Mansour screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mansour, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kahlua Zordick! Kahlua Zordick is the new welterweight champion!
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