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Kumite 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Aleluia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Vucinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vucinic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Destroy Destroy Destroy - To Die Without Honor/The Winged Panther. Mirko Vucinic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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, Marcos Aleluia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Vucinic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vucinic is looking to clinch but Aleluia is avoiding it.
Aleluia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aleluia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aleluia looking to pass the guard.
Aleluia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vucinic's head.
Aleluia stands and throws Vucinic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aleluia trying to control the action but Vucinic is working from the bottom.
Vucinic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aleluia throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aleluia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vucinic taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleluia trying to control the action but Vucinic is working from the bottom.
Vucinic tries to bench press Aleluia off him but Aleluia keeps the position.
Aleluia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aleluia lands an elbow.
Aleluia trying to control the action but Vucinic is working from the bottom.
Vucinic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aleluia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Aleluia there.
Aleluia wants to control but Vucinic is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aleluia lands a nice short elbow.
Vucinic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aleluia.
Aleluia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aleluia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aleluia controlling the action here.
Aleluia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aleluia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aleluia is just content to waste time from the top position. Vucinic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aleluia wants to control from the top but Vucinic keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleluia wants to pass the guard but Vucinic is keeping the position.
Aleluia looking to sit in guard and control but Vucinic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aleluia wants to sweep but no luck.
Aleluia is trying to keep Vucinic in close.
Aleluia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vucinic!
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.
Aleluia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aleluia landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aleluia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vucinic is now in Aleluia's guard. A big mistake from Aleluia there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vucinic won't allow Aleluia to sweep him here.
Aleluia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aleluia wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Aleluia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vucinic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aleluia.
Vucinic takes a swing at Aleluia's ribcage but misses.
Vucinic moves in looking to clinch but Aleluia pushes him off.
Vucinic gets caught napping as Aleluia dives in and scores a takedown. Vucinic manages to retain guard.
Aleluia 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.
Aleluia lands a couple of digs.
Aleluia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vucinic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aleluia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleluia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vucinic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aleluia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aleluia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vucinic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vucinic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleluia wants to control from the top but Vucinic keeps moving.
Aleluia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aleluia trying to control but Vucinic is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcos Aleluia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vucinic thuds his right hand into Aleluia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aleluia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aleluia with a poor takedown
and Vucinic counters with a straight right hand.
Aleluia looks for a takedown but Vucinic sprawls well.
Aleluia fails with the takedown
and Aleluia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Aleluia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vucinic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vucinic wants to clinch up but Aleluia keeps it at a distance.
Aleluia tries for a takedown but Vucinic circles away easily
and Vucinic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirko Vucinic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vucinic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vucinic.
Aleluia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vucinic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aleluia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aleluia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vucinic keeps working.
Vucinic regains half guard, as Aleluia was trying to land strikes.
Vucinic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aleluia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aleluia's back!
Vucinic is trying to stick to Aleluia's back but Aleluia is turning into Vucinic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vucinic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aleluia.
Vucinic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aleluia is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleluia trying to control but Vucinic is working from the bottom.
Aleluia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aleluia slips nicely into half guard.
Aleluia trying to control from half guard but Vucinic is working away.
Vucinic is trying to get back to full guard.
Vucinic is breathing heavily.
Vucinic trying to control here.
Vucinic wants to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Aleluia tries to pass to full mount but Vucinic defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aleluia lands a nice short elbow.
Aleluia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vucinic is staying active underneath Aleluia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aleluia trying to mount his opponent but Vucinic defends it.
Aleluia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vucinic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Aleluia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Habib Al Tawil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrestling Partner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Habib Al Tawil!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Al Tawil - that's a beauty! Partner is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Al Tawil can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Habib Al Tawil!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando El Kullittaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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260 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armando El Kullittaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolas Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Kullittaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
El Kullittaja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
El Kullittaja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
El Kullittaja swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Kullittaja is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
El Kullittaja avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into El Kullittaja's body.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but El Kullittaja avoids it well.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez stuns El Kullittaja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Kullittaja rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. El Kullittaja doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez lands a left and a right that send El Kullittaja crashing to the mat, dazed. Sanchez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Armando El Kullittaja has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez drops El Kullittaja with a beautiful combination! El Kullittaja stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanchez is looking for the KO!
El Kullittaja is rocked!
Sanchez connects with a stiff jab that staggers El Kullittaja - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nickolas Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mieszko Grzmotojad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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198 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieszko Grzmotojad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Avalon misses
and Grzmotojad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad thows a big elbow that misses.
Grzmotojad throws a strike but Avalon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grzmotojad wants to stand and escape but Avalon is having none of it.
Grzmotojad trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Avalon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grzmotojad is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grzmotojad is looking to stand up but Avalon isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grzmotojad holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avalon jabs Grzmotojad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avalon misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon lands a right hook to the body.
Grzmotojad is breathing heavily.
Grzmotojad dives in and grabs Avalon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avalon pushes down on Grzmotojad's head and hops out.
Avalon looks to land a combination but Grzmotojad avoids it well.
No joy there for Avalon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avalon clobbers Grzmotojad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avalon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Mieszko Grzmotojad has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Avalon.
Avalon throws a series of punches but Grzmotojad moves out of range.
Avalon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grzmotojad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Avalon throws a right and a left that Grzmotojad avoids nicely.
Grzmotojad shoots in looking for a takedown but Avalon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grzmotojad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Avalon does no damage.
Avalon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avalon lands a nice hook to Grzmotojad's body. Grzmotojad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grzmotojad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mieszko Grzmotojad's cut is getting worse.
Avalon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Avalon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grzmotojad is rocked!
A combination from Avalon does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Avalon as he connects with a hook.
Avalon scores with a punch to the head.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Avalon has cracked Grzmotojad with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Avalon lands another huge swinging hook and Grzmotojad tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Grzmotojad, before Avalon can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Avalon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between jay dee Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Veterano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veterano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Razor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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203 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jay dee Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Veterano!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Veterano counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like jay dee Penn has been cut.
Veterano throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Veterano stuffs the takedown.
Veterano cracks Penn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Veterano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jay dee Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Penn tries for a takedown but Veterano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Veterano steps into range and cracks Penn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Penn flops backwards and Veterano dives into his guard looking to finish!
Penn is rocked!
Veterano landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veterano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veterano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Penn, up you get!
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Veterano does no damage.
Penn backs away from a small jab...but Veterano lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Penn crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Veterano with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Marcelo Veterano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan The Wrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu has chosen Kerrankin Tarpeekseen as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ryan The Wrath has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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162 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan The Wrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Wrath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Wrath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Wrath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Wrath throws a leg kick but Heiluu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Wrath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Wrath.
The Wrath is looking to land body kicks.
The Wrath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Wrath misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Wrath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Wrath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Wrath throws the kick towards the body but Heiluu avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heiluu blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Wrath.
The Wrath misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Wrath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Heiluu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heiluu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Wrath throws a leg kick which misses Heiluu's front leg but catches the back leg as Heiluu tries to avoid it.
The Wrath misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heiluu checks a leg kick.
Heiluu moves out of range as The Wrath throws a body kick.
The Wrath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Wrath tries to clinch up but Heiluu circles away and keeps his distance.
Heiluu moves out of range of the body kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heiluu blocks the body kick.
The Wrath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Heiluu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Wrath utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heiluu thows a big elbow that misses.
Heiluu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heiluu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Wrath dives on top into guard.
Heiluu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu looking for a guillotine here but The Wrath defends easily.
Heiluu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Wrath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heiluu on the ground.
The Wrath got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heiluu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Wrath has managed to get both his arms back between Heiluu's legs - danger averted.
Heiluu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Wrath has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heiluu keeping moving, preventing The Wrath from controlling successfully.
Heiluu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Wrath is aware though and is defending well.
The Wrath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heiluu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heiluu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heiluu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Wrath defends well.
Heiluu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heiluu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Wrath wants to stand but Heiluu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassit Heiluu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Wrath wants to clinch up but Heiluu keeps it at a distance.
The Wrath throws out a leg kick but Heiluu moves out of range and The Wrath only half commits.
The Wrath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heiluu is able to avoid easily.
The Wrath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Wrath misses with a low kick.
Ryan The Wrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Heiluu blocks the leg kick.
The Wrath fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Wrath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Wrath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wrath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heiluu moves out of range as The Wrath throws a body kick.
The Wrath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Wrath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Wrath tries to clinch but Heiluu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu moves out of range of the body kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath throws the kick towards the body but Heiluu avoids it.
Ryan The Wrath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Wrath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Wrath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Wrath moves to clinch but Heiluu breaks away
and Heiluu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Heiluu.
Heiluu throws a big right hand that misses.
Heiluu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heiluu throwing strikes but missing.
Heiluu throws a big right hand that misses.
Heiluu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Wrath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu throwing strikes but missing.
Heiluu postures up in The Wrath's guard and throws a big left but The Wrath blocks it.
Heiluu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Heiluu tries to free his leg and advance position but The Wrath is retaining full guard.
The Wrath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heiluu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heiluu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heiluu postures up in The Wrath's guard and throws a big left but The Wrath blocks it.
The Wrath trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu tries to free his leg and advance position but The Wrath is retaining full guard.
Heiluu throws a big right hand that misses.
The Wrath working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heiluu.
Heiluu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heiluu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Wrath can't keep his opponent in guard - Heiluu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heiluu throwing shots but The Wrath is blocking nicely.
Heiluu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Wrath blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heiluu.
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.
Heiluu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heiluu thows a huge punch but The Wrath dodges it nicely.
Heiluu is looking for a kimura here.
Heiluu is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassit Heiluu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Wrath is looking to chop away at Heiluu's legs.
Heiluu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Wrath throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Wrath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heiluu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Wrath was well out of range. Poor timing from Heiluu.
The Wrath throws a body kick that misses.
The Wrath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heiluu checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wrath misses with a kick to the body.
The Wrath throws a wild body kick that Heiluu sees coming a mile off.
The Wrath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heiluu shoots in looking for a takedown but The Wrath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heiluu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Wrath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wrath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Wrath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice takedown defense from The Wrath. No joy for Heiluu on that attempt.
The Wrath misses with a body kick.
The Wrath looks for the body kick but Heiluu saw that one coming.
The Wrath misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Wrath.
The Wrath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Wrath delivers a nice body kick.
The Wrath tries to clinch up but Heiluu circles away and keeps his distance.
The Wrath throws a body kick that misses.
Heiluu moves out of range of the body kick.
Heiluu has a takedown stuffed.
Ryan The Wrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan The Wrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassit Heiluu.
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.
Heiluu moves out of range of the leg kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heiluu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heiluu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heiluu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Heiluu blocks a low kick nicely.
The Wrath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Wrath fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Wrath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Wrath tries to clinch but Heiluu moves out of range.
The Wrath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Wrath feints and then cracks Heiluu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heiluu down.
The Wrath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath misses with a kick to the body.
The Wrath misses with a body kick.
The Wrath looks for the body kick but Heiluu saw that one coming.
The Wrath wants to clinch.
The Wrath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heiluu shoots in looking for a takedown. The Wrath tries to sprawl out of it but Heiluu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Wrath manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Wrath throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Wrath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Heiluu or perhaps it was just good defense by The Wrath which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Wrath looks for the body kick but Heiluu saw that one coming.
The Wrath throws a body kick that misses.
The Wrath looks for the body kick but Heiluu saw that one coming.
The Wrath tries to score with a low kick but Heiluu moves his leg out of the way.
The Wrath tries to close the distance and clinch but Heiluu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Wrath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Heiluu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heiluu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Wrath misses with a body kick.
Heiluu misses the shot to the body.
The Wrath throws the kick towards the body but Heiluu avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Wrath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Wrath gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Heiluu counters with a takedown into side control.
The Wrath is not content to let Heiluu control the position.
Heiluu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Wrath, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cassit Heiluu.
I've got Heiluu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassit Heiluu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bums Bi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bi comes to the cage accompanied by Infected Mushroom - Killing Time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bums Bi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a combination that misses
and Bi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bi gets a double leg takedown into Bailey's guard.
Bi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bailey is trying to control the position but Bi postures up.
Bailey 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.
Bi connects with a couple of short punches.
Bi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bi being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bi manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bi wants to sweep here but Bailey controlling him for the moment.
Bi being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bailey defends it easily.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Bi looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bi has a takedown stuffed.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bailey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Bi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bi is being controlled here.
Bailey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bi!
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.
Bailey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bi is squirming around, avoiding Bailey's attempts to control the action.
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.
Bi can't escape the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bailey controlling from mount.
Bailey working for a guillotine from mount but Bi is in no mood to give up.
Bailey trying to control but Bi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bi wants to hold on but Bailey pushes him away.
Bi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bi is trying to stand back up but Bailey is controlling him
Bailey wants to control but Bi is keeping him busy.
Bailey is taking a breather. Bi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bailey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bailey trying to advance position but Bi counters by regaining guard.
Bailey won't allow Bi to get back to his feet.
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 Bums Bi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bailey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bi is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bailey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.
Bailey landing strikes from the mount and Bi is in trouble!
Bailey landing punches.
Bailey controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Bailey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bi is looking to escape.
Bi can't escape the position.
Bi is working hard here to advance position.
Bailey landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bailey controlling the pace for now.
Bailey tries to control but Bi wriggling away.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bailey looking to control but Bi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bob Bailey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bi misses with a takedown
and Bailey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bi keeping full guard, as Bailey tries to pass.
Bailey passes Bi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bailey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bailey trying to control from half guard but Bi is working away.
Bi is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bi is looking to improve his position.
Bailey trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bob Bailey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bailey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Bi keeps moving.
Bi has his foot on Bailey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bailey works his way back into a safe position though.
Bailey stops Bi from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bailey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bi.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Bi is out of range.
Bi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bailey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bi 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.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Bi keeps moving.
Bi can't keep his opponent in guard - Bailey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bailey is trying to control. Bi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bailey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bailey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bi tries to reverse the position but Bailey maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
Bailey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bi is trying to stand.
Bailey trying to control but Bi is having none of it.
Bailey with shots to the head and body - Bi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bailey looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey dominating with strikes here.
Bi is looking to get to half guard.
Bailey landing strikes from the mount and Bi is in trouble!
Bailey is landing with some decent strikes but Bi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bailey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bailey wants to control the pace but Bi is squirming around nicely.
Bi is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling from mount.
Bailey tries to control but Bi wriggling away.
Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bob Bailey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bailey shoots and misses
and Bi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bailey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bailey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bi wants to get up but he can't break Bailey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bailey controlling Bi's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bob Bailey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bailey has his takedown stuffed
and Bi counters with a straight right hand.
Bi moves into the clinch.
Bailey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bums Bi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bailey.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Bailey.
I think Bailey 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bailey!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willem DeFoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willem DeFoe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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177 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willem DeFoe!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFoe thows a body shot but no joy.
Craig Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Brophy.
Sloppy strikes from Brophy. Those never looked like landing.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeFoe looks to clinch
and Brophy counters with a right hand to the body.
DeFoe throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Brophy throws a body punch but DeFoe moves out of range.
Brophy misses with a left hand
and DeFoe counters with a left and a right that stings Brophy.
DeFoe moves into range and clinches up with Brophy.
Still in the clinch, DeFoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brophy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFoe keeps control of Brophy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DeFoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from DeFoe.
DeFoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brophy tries to circle away but DeFoe has him pinned against the cage.
DeFoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy is trying to push DeFoe away but DeFoe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from DeFoe - that landed with a thud.
Brophy is breathing heavily.
DeFoe lands with a left to the head.
Brophy is rocked!
DeFoe prevents Brophy from breaking the clinch.
Oh Brophy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeFoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeFoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeFoe pushes Brophy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from DeFoe on the inside.
DeFoe pushes Brophy against the cage. DeFoe is working some dirty boxing. DeFoe pushes off with a quick right hook! Brophy goes down! Brophy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! DeFoe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willem DeFoe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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197 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Fernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fernan to the ground. Tyson is now in Fernan's guard.
Fernan wants to stand but Tyson is controlling the position.
Fernan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tyson dives into side control.
Fernan tries to escape but Tyson is in control.
Fernan is trying to escape the position but Tyson is controlling the position.
Fernan wants to get back to his feet but Tyson drags him back down.
Tyson controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernan gets back to half guard.
Tyson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyson controlling the pace for now.
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.
Fernan is looking to get to half guard.
Tyson won't let Fernan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fernan can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Tyson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fernan is trying to stand.
Fernan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fernan is trying to stand up.
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.
Tyson controlling the pace for now.
Fernan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernan is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson 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.
Fernan scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fernan!
Fernan slips under a jab from Tyson.
Fernan tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernan.
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fernan's head.
Fernan tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fernan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fernan shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
Fernan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Robert Fernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernan is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Fernan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fernan throws a head kick that misses.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fernan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernan wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernan connects with a leg kick. Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Robert Fernan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Fernan moves away and avoids it.
Fernan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyson's sensitive parts.
Fernan throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernan looks to land a body kick but Tyson moved away.
Fernan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fernan misses with a leg kick.
Tyson checks the leg kick.
Tyson wants to land a leg kick but Fernan is out of range.
Fernan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fernan tries to clinch up
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernan throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernan closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fernan wants to clinch
and Tyson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fernan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tyson manages to mount him!
Fernan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fernan is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fernan is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Fernan dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Fernan's head but Fernan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fernan tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernan.
Tyson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice combination there by Tyson.
Fernan throws a push kick but Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fernan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fernan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Fernan misses
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson throws a hook but Fernan avoids it easily.
Tyson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fernan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fernan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyson is able to avoid easily.
Fernan throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Fernan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fernan tries a low kick but Tyson avoids it.
Fernan scores with a leg kick.
Fernan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernan throws a leg kick but Tyson checks it.
Fernan throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Fernan closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side
and Tyson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fernan!
Fernan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fernan is looking to improve his position but Tyson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Fernan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fernan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tyson 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson prevents Fernan from getting the reversal.
Tyson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fernan really wants to buck Tyson off and get back to his feet.
Tyson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fernan is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fernan regains half guard.
Fernan won't allow Tyson to pass to mount.
Mike Tyson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fernan keeps Tyson at a distance using the push kick.
Tyson dives in and scores a takedown into Fernan's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernan is looking to stand up but Tyson isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyson controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Fernan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fernan 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Fernan!
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