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BHFC - Kikkas vs. Butsikov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pumba Ottavainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Westling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Westling struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Ricky Westling looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pumba Ottavainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Westling!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westling tries to move into range but Ottavainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Westling with that takedown attempt.
Westling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ottavainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Ottavainen with a jab.
Ottavainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Westling looks gassed!
Ottavainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ottavainen lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Ottavainen.
It looks like Ricky Westling has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ottavainen scores a nice knee to the body.
Ottavainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ottavainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottavainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Westling takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ottavainen with a knee to the head.
Ottavainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Westling lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ottavainen scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ottavainen.
A knee to the head by Ottavainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ottavainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pumba Ottavainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Westling.
Ottavainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ottavainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westling backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ottavainen.
Ottavainen connects with a knee to the head.
Ottavainen lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen stalling in the clinch.
Ottavainen with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Ottavainen.
Ottavainen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Westling takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ottavainen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Westling wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Ottavainen.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ottavainen landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ottavainen with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ottavainen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ottavainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ottavainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ottavainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ottavainen landing knees to the head.
Ottavainen connects with a knee to the head.
Westling tries to score a body lock takedown but Ottavainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ottavainen.
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.
A nice left hand lands by Ottavainen.
Ottavainen has Westling pushed against the cage.
Ottavainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ottavainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Westling misses with a takedown
and Ottavainen counters with a straight right hand.
Ottavainen lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ottavainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ottavainen lands a jab to Westling's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumba Ottavainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Westling's cut.
That's time! Ottavainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ottavainen lands a head kick. Westling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ottavainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ottavainen punishes Westling's body with a nice straight punch.
Ottavainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pumba Ottavainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ottavainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Westling takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ottavainen lands a head kick!
Ottavainen throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottavainen thumps Westling with a low kick.
Ottavainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ottavainen darts in and clinches Westling up against the cage.
Ottavainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ottavainen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ottavainen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Westling in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ottavainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ottavainen scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen with a knee to the head.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head.
Ottavainen is struggling to control the position.
Ottavainen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Westling in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ottavainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Westling has Ottavainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ottavainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ottavainen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ottavainen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westling's face.
Ottavainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ottavainen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Westling blocks it with crossed arms.
Ottavainen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ottavainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ottavainen scores with a knee to the head.
Westling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ottavainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pumba Ottavainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Westling.
Ottavainen tries a knee to the head but Westling blocks it.
Ottavainen missing with knees to the body.
Ottavainen misses with the head strike.
Westling blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ottavainen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Westling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ottavainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ottavainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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.
Westling drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ottavainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ottavainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Ottavainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ottavainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Westling.
Ottavainen scores with a jab to the head.
Ricky Westling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ottavainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Westling 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumba Ottavainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Westling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Westling with a poor takedown
and Ottavainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ottavainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Westling will feel that in the morning.
That kick from Ottavainen tenderised Westling's leg. Westling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ottavainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ottavainen throws a series of strikes that have Westling backpedaling.
Ottavainen throws a head kick that half lands.
Westling steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ottavainen. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Ottavainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottavainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ottavainen duly obliges.
Ottavainen lands the left hand.
Ottavainen stuns Westling with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ottavainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ottavainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westling can do to turn this around?
Westling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ottavainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ottavainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ottavainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Westling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice combination there by Ottavainen.
Ottavainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Ottavainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pumba Ottavainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ottavainen lands with a nice body kick.
Ottavainen lands a head kick!
Ottavainen scores with a head kick.
Pumba Ottavainen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westling sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Westling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ottavainen can pounce on him.
Jab from Ottavainen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ottavainen.
Westling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Westling takes one to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ottavainen - that will leave a mark!
Ottavainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen digs a good hook to Westling's body.
Ottavainen gets a clinch.
Ottavainen scores with a knee to the head.
Ottavainen leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Ottavainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ottavainen breaks the clinch.
Ottavainen throws out a powerful jab.
Pumba Ottavainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ottavainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ottavainen lands with a kick to the temple. Westling shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ricky Westling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westling gets tackled into the cage by Ottavainen. Ottavainen maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pumba Ottavainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ottavainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pumba Ottavainen!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozin Zbazin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shamil Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jozin Zbazin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zbazin misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zbazin tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Zbazin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zbazin tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Zbazin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zbazin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Magomedov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Kastinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there.
Hanma has gone for a leg lock! Kastinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanma's guard.
Hanma pulls Kastinen in close to prevent any damage.
Hanma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hanma tries to get out of the position.
Hanma uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hanma checks a low kick from Kastinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma feints and as Kastinen raises his hands in defense, Hanma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kastinen looking to control.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kastinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kastinen, not yet.
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Kastinen has wrist control.
Hanma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kastinen keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanmais looking to pass into half guard but Kastinen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kastinen is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet but Kastinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanma kicks Kastinen off and gets to his feet.
Hanma closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Hanma.
Kastinen is trying to improve his position.
Hanma in side control, throwing shots but Kastinen defends.
Hanma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hanma is staying tight to Kastinen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kastinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Kastinen sits in half guard.
Kastinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hanma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanma is not content to let Kastinen control the position.
Kastinen is trying to work for a kimura but Hanma is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Kastinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Kastinen sits in half guard.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
Kastinen looking to sit in guard and control but Hanma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kastinen shoots and misses
and Hanma counters with a takedown into side control.
Hanma scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kastinen manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanma in particular looking to stall.
Hanma is trying to control the action in half guard but Kastinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kastinen wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Kastinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like Hanma is going to stand back up.
Hanma wants to take a breather but Kastinen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baki Hanma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kastinen trying to control from the bottom.
Hanma working over Kastinen with some ground and pound. Kastinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kastinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanma trying to control the action but Kastinen is working from the bottom.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet.
Kastinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kastinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanma.
Kastinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanma.
Kastinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kastinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanma manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Hanma wants to stand up but Kastinen is controlling him.
Kastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now.
Kastinen wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Seppo Kastinen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kastinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hanma sprawls well initially but Kastinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kastinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanma lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Kastinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kastinen is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kastinen wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Kastinen has gone for a leg lock! Hanma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kastinen's guard.
Hanma throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanma is looking to stand up but Kastinen won't let him.
Hanma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kastinen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kastinen misses with a body shot
and Hanma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hanma wants to stand up but Kastinen manages to regain full guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Kastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kastinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kastinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kastinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanma lands a couple of digs.
Hanma throws a strike but Kastinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen won't allow Hanma to get back to his feet.
Kastinen trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma is pulling down on Kastinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kastinen, at least for the moment.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Kastinen tries to pass.
Hanma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kastinen shoots and misses
and Hanma counters with a takedown into side control.
Kastinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kastinen dodges the ground and pound from Hanma.
Hanma goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kastinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanma but great work by Kastinen.
A lull in the action here.
Kastinen trying to control the position but Hanma is working away.
Hanma regains half guard, as Kastinen was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kastinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kastinen is stalling here. Hanma is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kastinen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hanma has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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.
Hanma working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hanma landing strikes.
Kastinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kastinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
Hanma throwing shots but Kastinen is blocking nicely.
Hanma slows the pace down in half guard.
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kastinen defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Breznev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shlomo Wolowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Breznev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shlomo Wolowitz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznev throws a hook to the side of Wolowitz's head but Wolowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolowitz misses the shot to the body.
Wolowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolowitz throws a body punch but Breznev moves out of range.
Breznev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wolowitz misses with a double jab
and Breznev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Shlomo Wolowitz has been cut.
Wolowitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Wolowitz
and Breznev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Breznev connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolowitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Breznev counters with a crisp right that sends Wolowitz to the canvas! Breznev follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Breznev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdula Bahramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hudson (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 James Hudson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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270 lbs
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272 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdula Bahramov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bahramov misses the body punch
and Hudson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bahramov's guard.
Hudson distracts Bahramov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hudson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bahramov wants to stand but Hudson is controlling the position.
Bahramov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudson on the ground.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bahramov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hudson postures up in Bahramov's guard and throws a big left but Bahramov blocks it.
Bahramov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bahramov is breathing heavily.
Bahramov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bahramov has wrist control.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bahramov's head.
Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bahramov has wrist control.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bahramov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hudson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bahramov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudson.
Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bahramov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahramov has momentary wrist control but Hudson slips an elbow through the middle.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson postures up in Bahramov's guard and throws a big left but Bahramov blocks it.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson working some strikes from top position.
Hudson postures up in Bahramov's guard and throws a big left but Bahramov blocks it.
Hudson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bahramov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudson postures up and lands a big shot to Bahramov's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Bahramov blocks nicely.
Hudson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hudson postures up in Bahramov's guard and throws a big left but Bahramov blocks it.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bahramov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudson thows a big elbow that misses.
Bahramov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Bahramov blocks nicely.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bahramov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hudson lands a couple of digs.
Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bahramov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hudson postures up in Bahramov's guard and throws a big left but Bahramov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hudson 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.
Hudson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hudson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bahramov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bahramov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bahramov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hudson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hudson cracks Bahramov with a solid left hand.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudson stops Bahramov from standing up.
Hudson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hudson cracks Bahramov with a solid left hand.
Hudson won't allow Bahramov to get back to his feet.
Hudson works over Bahramov with some ground and pound from guard.
Hudson with a nice head shot there.
Hudson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bahramov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Bahramov blocks nicely.
Hudson throws a strike but Bahramov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hudson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahramov wants to stand but Hudson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hudson is on top in guard.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Hudson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bahramov has momentary wrist control but Hudson slips an elbow through the middle.
Hudson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bahramov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudson works over Bahramov with some ground and pound from guard.
Hudson postures up in Bahramov's guard and throws a big left but Bahramov blocks it.
Bahramov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bahramov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Bahramov blocks nicely.
Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bahramov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hudson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bahramov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bahramov misses with an uppercut
and Hudson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bahramov won't be happy with that.
Hudson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hudson lands an elbow.
James Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hudson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hudson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hudson working the ground and pound but Bahramov is defending the strikes.
Bahramov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hudson grinds an elbow into Bahramov's temple.
Hudson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hudson lands some shots froms side control.
Hudson in side control, throwing shots but Bahramov defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson lands an elbow.
Hudson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bahramov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hudson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hudson is working Bahramov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hudson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hudson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hudson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hudson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hudson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two 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.
Hudson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bahramov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hudson.
Hudson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bahramov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Check out the look on Hudson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hudson working the head and body with strikes.
Hudson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hudson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bahramov is trying to get back to his feet.
Hudson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bahramov some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson working the ground and pound but Bahramov is defending the strikes.
Hudson working the ground and pound but Bahramov is defending the strikes.
Bahramov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hudson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hudson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hudson is putting a hurting on Bahramov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hudson working the head and body with strikes.
The strikes coming from Hudson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hudson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bahramov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hudson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hudson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hudson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Abdula Bahramov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hudson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hudson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hudson lands some shots froms side control.
Hudson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hudson misses with the ground and pound.
Hudson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
James Hudson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hudson throwing strikes but Bahramov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hudson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hudson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hudson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Punahilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punahilkka has chosen Mäihä Show feat. Punahilkka as his entrance music. 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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170 lbs
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24
183 lbs
8 - 6 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Punahilkka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punahilkka closes the distance and clinches.
Punahilkka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Punahilkka lands a body punch in the clinch.
SnedeKKer has had enough of the clinch but Punahilkka keeps him there for the moment.
Punahilkka digs a right hand underneath SnedeKKer's ribcage. SnedeKKer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
SnedeKKer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Punahilkka lands a shot to the body.
SnedeKKer tries to break free but Punahilkka pushes him back against the cage.
SnedeKKer tries to circle away but Punahilkka has him pinned against the cage.
SnedeKKer is trying to break free.
Punahilkka lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Punahilkka.
SnedeKKer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Punahilkka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Punahilkka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of SnedeKKer backwards.
Punahilkka lands a left hand that snaps the head of SnedeKKer backwards.
Punahilkka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Punahilkka.
Punahilkka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SnedeKKer's defenses.
Punahilkka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SnedeKKer's defenses.
Punahilkka lands a shoulder strike.
SnedeKKer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Punahilkka as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punahilkka lands a damaging elbow.
Punahilkka unloads a knee to the mid-section. SnedeKKer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Punahilkka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SnedeKKer's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punahilkka slows down the pace here.
Punahilkka lands a damaging elbow.
Punahilkka pushes SnedeKKer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Punahilkka lands a hook to the side of the head.
SnedeKKer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punahilkka lands with a short shot to the head.
SnedeKKer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
SnedeKKer has had enough of the clinch but Punahilkka keeps him there for the moment.
Punahilkka lands an elbow that stopped SnedeKKer in his tracks for a moment.
Punahilkka lands an elbow just above SnedeKKer 's eye.
Punahilkka digs a right hand into SnedeKKer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on SnedeKKer's gas tank.
A short right from Punahilkka on the inside.
Punahilkka stalling.
The crowd are getting on Punahilkka's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
SnedeKKer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
SnedeKKer tries to break the clinch but Punahilkka is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Punahilkka - that landed with a thud.
Punahilkka digs a right hand into SnedeKKer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on SnedeKKer's gas tank.
SnedeKKer is breathing heavily.
Punahilkka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punahilkka lands a hook that snaps the head of SnedeKKer backwards.
Punahilkka lands an elbow inside.
Punahilkka lands a body shot in the clinch.
SnedeKKer throws a punch but it's blocked by Punahilkka.
Punahilkka lands a left hand that snaps the head of SnedeKKer backwards.
Punahilkka lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Punahilkka.
Punahilkka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Punahilkka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of SnedeKKers head.
Punahilkka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Punahilkka cracks SnedeKKer with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Punahilkka.
Punahilkka just leaning against SnedeKKer, taking a breather.
Punahilkka is working SnedeKKer over against the cage.
Punahilkka is leaning against SnedeKKer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Punahilkka lands a shoulder strike.
Punahilkka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of SnedeKKer backwards.
SnedeKKer is rocked!
Punahilkka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh SnedeKKer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Punahilkka lands with a short shot to the head.
SnedeKKer tries to circle away but Punahilkka has him pinned against the cage.
Punahilkka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Punahilkka.
Punahilkka lands an uppercut.
Punahilkka creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends SnedeKKer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! SnedeKKer drops to his knees and Punahilkka pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Punahilkka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Al Zarqawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Roger Gracie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abu Al Zarqawi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Zarqawi.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Zarqawi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zarqawi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Zarqawi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Al Zarqawi keeps it at a distance.
Al Zarqawi throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roger Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Zarqawi counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
An elbow from Al Zarqawi crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Zarqawi cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Zarqawi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Al Zarqawi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Al Zarqawi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Zarqawi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Zarqawi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi slows the pace down.
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Al Zarqawi connects with a decent elbow.
Al Zarqawi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Zarqawi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Al Zarqawi wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Al Zarqawi lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Al Zarqawi sits in half guard.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Zarqawi pulls his head out easily.
Al Zarqawi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Al Zarqawi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Al Zarqawi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Zarqawi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Al Zarqawi.
Al Zarqawi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Zarqawi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Zarqawi counters with a takedown into side control.
Al Zarqawi wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie parries the strikes from Al Zarqawi easily there. Al Zarqawi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gracie to escape.
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Al Zarqawi looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Al Zarqawi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Al Zarqawi's guard. A big mistake from Al Zarqawi there, giving up the dominant position!
Al Zarqawi working a defensive guard here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Zarqawi is retaining full guard.
Al Zarqawi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Al Zarqawi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Al Zarqawi looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Zarqawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Zarqawi looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Al Zarqawi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Al Zarqawi is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracie is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Al Zarqawi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is in a bad position with Al Zarqawi working for a choke. Gracie manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Al Zarqawi wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Zarqawi keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Al Zarqawi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Al Zarqawi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Zarqawi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Al Zarqawi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to roll over but Al Zarqawi keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Al Zarqawi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Al Zarqawi. Oh but Gracie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Al Zarqawi goes limp - he's gone! Gracie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashe Corven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corven might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Escape. Ashe Corven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ashe Corven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Luffy quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luffy gets back to full guard.
Luffy wants to sweep here but Corven controlling him for the moment.
Corven would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Luffy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corven defends it easily.
Corven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corven drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luffy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corven has Luffy in his guard.
Luffy is looking to work some ground and pound but Corven has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy throws a strike but Corven rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Corven slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corven slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Luffy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Luffy keeping full guard, as Corven tries to pass.
Luffy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corven controls the pace.
Corven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luffy's guard.
Luffy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Luffy.
Corven advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corven passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Luffy!
Luffy is squirming around, avoiding Corven's attempts to control the action.
Corven swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Luffy is now in Corven's guard. A big mistake from Corven there, giving up the dominant position!
Luffy trying to move into half guard but instead Corven has managed to sweep!
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.
Corven wants to control from the top but Luffy keeps moving.
Corven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luffy is looking to sweep but instead, Corven has passed into half guard.
Luffy tries to get to full guard but Corven has control of the leg.
Luffy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashe Corven dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luffy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corven ducks under a wild hook from Luffy.
Luffy throws out a loose jab but Corven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luffy throws a series of punches but Corven moves out of range.
Luffy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corven swings widly with a right hand
and Luffy counters with a stiff right hand.
Corven misses with a takedown attempt
and Luffy counters with a single leg into guard. Corven didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy looking to sit in guard and control but Corven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Corven has gone for a leg lock! Luffy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Corven's guard.
Luffy wants to pass the guard but Corven is keeping the position.
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.
Luffy gets to his feet - Corven follows without any prompting.
Corven dodges the punch combination from Luffy.
Luffy throws a right hand that misses
and Corven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luffy won't be happy with that.
Corven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luffy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Luffy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Corven's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corven is thwarting Luffy's attempts to control the position.
Corven prevents Luffy from improving his position.
Corven is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luffy is not content to let Corven control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luffy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corven seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Luffy has recovered full guard.
Corven preventing the sweep.
Corven trying to control the position from guard on top but Luffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luffy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Luffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Corven gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Luffy counter with a right hand.
Corven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luffy throws a lazy right hand but Corven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corven with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Luffy counter with a right hand.
Corven tries for a takedown but Luffy circles away easily
and Luffy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashe Corven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy looks to land a right hand but Corven moved out of range.
Luffy misses with a straight left.
Luffy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corven circles away quickly and effectively.
Luffy fails with the takedown
and Corven counters with a stiff right hand.
Luffy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corven to the mat! Corven manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy lying in Corven's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Corven decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Luffy taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashe Corven!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvald Kikkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanek Butsikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Osvald Kikkas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Osvald Kikkas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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277 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvald Kikkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vanek Butsikov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butsikov dives in and scores a takedown into Kikkas's guard.
Butsikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kikkas is retaining full guard.
Butsikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Butsikov drops back looking for a leg! Kikkas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kikkas manages to kick Butsikov off! Butsikov jumps back into Kikkas's guard.
Kikkas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kikkas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kikkas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butsikov defends well.
Butsikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Butsikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kikkas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butsikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kikkas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kikkas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butsikov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Butsikov is posturing up here but Kikkas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Butsikov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Butsikov has to tap! Slick submission there by Kikkas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osvald Kikkas!
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