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Cf.51: Rain of Fire PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reima Katekismus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atleetti comes to the cage accompanied by Beyonce - Halo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Katekismus's choice of entrance music: Reima's Requiem. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Reima Katekismus enters the cage!
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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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Katekismus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atleetti moves in looking to clinch but Katekismus pushes him off.
Katekismus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katekismus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Katekismus passes to full mount!
Katekismus lands a big elbow.
Katekismus controlling the pace for now.
Atleetti is squirming around, avoiding Katekismus's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti wants to hold on but Katekismus pushes him away.
Katekismus punching from mount but Atleetti doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Atleetti tries to lock up and control but Katekismus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atleetti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Atleetti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Katekismus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Katekismus throwing strikes here but Atleetti is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Katekismus controlling his opponent.
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.
Katekismus wants to control the pace but Atleetti is squirming around nicely.
Katekismus controlling the pace for now.
Katekismus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti wants to hold on but Katekismus pushes him away.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Reima Katekismus.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katekismus.
Atleetti shoots and misses
and Katekismus counters with a single leg into guard. Atleetti didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katekismus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atleetti is keeping the position for now.
Katekismus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus stopping the sweep attempt from Atleetti.
Atleetti looking to control.
Katekismus wants to stand but Atleetti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Katekismus is fighting to break Atleetti's control of his arms but Atleetti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Katekismus 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.
Katekismus gets caught flat footed, as Atleetti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Katekismus is looking to stand up but Atleetti isn't so interested in that idea.
Katekismus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Katekismus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Atleetti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Katekismus.
Atleetti advances nicely into full mount.
Katekismus is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Katekismus tries to lock up and control but Atleetti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Katekismus tries to improve his position but Atleetti has taken his back! Atleetti has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Katekismus tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Atleetti pushes Katekismus away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antti Atleetti!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sami Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyypia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You'll never walk alone. Sami Svensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Hyypia!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson stuffs the takedown.
Jari Hyypia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyypia dips to his left and cracks Svensson with an uppercut!
Svensson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyypia.
Hyypia throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Svensson scores with a nice strike.
Hyypia swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hyypia shoots in looking for a takedown. Svensson tries to sprawl out of it but Hyypia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Svensson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hyypia staying out of range there.
Hyypia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sami Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Hyypia.
Hyypia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svensson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a hook but Hyypia blocks it.
Hyypia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hyypia misses with a combination
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyypia misses with a jab to the body
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyypia looks for a takedown but Svensson sprawls well.
Svensson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hyypia on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Svensson. No joy for Hyypia on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
A lazy left from Svensson finds it's target.
Hyypia closes the distance and clinches up with Svensson, looking for a takedown. Hyypia pushes Svensson against the cage but Svensson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hyypia looks gassed!
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Hyypia is out of range.
Hyypia looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Hyypia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Svensson misses its intended target.
Svensson slips a straight right by Hyypia.
Svensson misses with an uppercut
and Hyypia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svensson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hyypia throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyypia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svensson pinned against the cage. Svensson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hyypia is defended easily by Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Hyypia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Svensson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Hyypia is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hyypia.
Hyypia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svensson works over Hyypia's head and body with a nice combination.
Hyypia is rocked!
It looks like Jari Hyypia has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson Throws a clean left jab. Svensson Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Hyypia's chin! Hyypia crumbles to the ground and Svensson follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Svensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sami Svensson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lippencot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Psychonaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Psychonaut has chosen Genki Sudo - World Order as his entrance music. 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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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Lippencot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Psychonaut!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lippencot lands a lovely overhand right.
Psychonaut just misses with a punch to the body.
Psychonaut listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Hans Lippencot has been cut.
Lippencot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Psychonaut moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lippencot slips a straight right by Psychonaut.
Psychonaut throws a hook to the side of Lippencot's head but Lippencot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lippencot connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Psychonaut misses.
Lippencot wants to slow Psychonaut down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Psychonaut finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Lippencot.
Jake Psychonaut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lippencot tries to land a leg kick but Psychonaut saw it coming and moves away.
Lippencot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Psychonaut throws out the jab.
Lippencot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Psychonaut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Psychonaut blocks a head kick by Lippencot.
Psychonaut misses with a looping left.
Lippencot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Psychonaut throws a jab when Lippencot was well out of range.
Lippencot tries a head kick but it misses.
Lippencot throws a looping overhand right but Psychonaut ducks down to avoid it.
Lippencot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Psychonaut.
Psychonaut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lippencot.
Psychonaut throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippencot tries a low kick but Psychonaut avoids it.
Psychonaut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lippencot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Psychonaut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lippencot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Psychonaut, as that shot connected.
Psychonaut takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Lippencot misses.
Lippencot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lippencot works Psychonaut's body with a nice hook.
Psychonaut looks gassed!
Psychonaut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lippencot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Psychonaut misses with a straight left.
Lippencot throws a chopping leg kick but Psychonaut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lippencot 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.
Psychonaut avoids the head kick by Lippencot.
Psychonaut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lippencot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Psychonaut.
Lippencot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lippencot jabs Psychonaut right on the nose. Psychonaut blinks but takes it well.
Psychonaut throws a nice looking combination but Lippencot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Psychonaut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lippencot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Psychonaut is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lippencot.
Psychonaut is still on wobbly legs! Can Lippencot finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot scores with a leg kick.
Psychonaut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lippencot Rushes Psychonaut and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Psychonaut is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lippencot Piles on the pressure and Psychonaut crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Lippencot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nixon Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rerbert Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Gay Bar as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Amsterdam, Nixon Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rerbert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Red comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Red looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie throws a body punch but Red moves out of range.
Red drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Red is looking for the KO!
Gracie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Red. Red obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Red finish him?
Gracie ducks into an uppercut from Red and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nixon Red!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Platinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Badge (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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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Romeo Platinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Badge!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badge misses the shot to the body.
Platinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badge moves away.
Platinov scores with a nice head shot.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Badge got wobbled bad by a big combination! Platinov presses forward with punches and knees until Badge stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Badge closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romeo Platinov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen comes into the arena with Edguy - Ministry of Saints blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Potter's choice of entrance music: THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. Carter Potter 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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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carter Potter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen wants to clinch but Potter slips to the side
and Potter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McQueen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McQueen shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but McQueen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Potter lands a slapping body shot.
Potter misses with a body kick.
Potter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McQueen is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter connects with a body shot.
McQueen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potter counters with a nice body shot.
McQueen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Potter.
Potter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James McQueen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQueen moves forwards but Potter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like James McQueen has been cut.
Potter lands with a shot to the body.
Potter throws a sloppy head kick and McQueen moves out of range easily.
Potter cracks McQueen with a good jab.
Potter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Potter lands a brutal head kick. McQueen looks out on his feet and Potter throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Carter Potter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Andrea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smooth Operator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Operator's choice of entrance music: Beggin. Smooth Operator 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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197 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pawel Andrea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smooth Operator!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Operator misses with the combination.
Operator scores with a jab to the body.
Operator just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Operator.
Operator drops Andrea with a left and a right! Oh, Andrea is hurt - Operator dives into side control looking to finish!
Andrea is rocked!
Operator decides to stand back up. Operator steps back and let's Andrea get back to his feet.
Oh Andrea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Operator is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Operator shuts the power down on Andrea. Lights out, game over! Operator is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Smooth Operator!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Mercurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Adamsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercurius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amplifier - The Wave. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Mercurius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Adamsky!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamsky dodges the punch combination from Mercurius.
Adamsky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercurius.
Adamsky throws a leg kick
and Mercurius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adamsky throws a head kick that half lands.
Adamsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mercurius counters with a right hand to the body.
Adamsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adamsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adamsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the body from Adamsky misses
and Mercurius counters with a nice leg kick.
Adamsky lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamsky is looking to slow Mercurius down with leg kicks.
Adamsky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mercurius counters with a straight right hand.
Adamsky misses with a head kick.
Adamsky throws out a powerful jab.
Adamsky thows a leg kick but Mercurius checks it
and Adamsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adamsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adamsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercurius counters with a nice leg kick.
Mercurius looks to land a right hand but Adamsky moved out of range.
Mike Adamsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Mike Adamsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adamsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adamsky throws a low kick, looking for Mercurius's leg but Mercurius calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Mercurius lands.
Adamsky throws a sloppy head kick
and Mercurius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adamsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adamsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adamsky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mercurius counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adamsky keeps working.
Mercurius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adamsky, who protects the arm well.
Mercurius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adamsky keeps working.
Adamsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercurius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mercurius tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mercurius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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.
An elbow from Mercurius crashes against the mat.
Mercurius working the ground and pound.
Mercurius tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mercurius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adamsky dodges the ground and pound from Mercurius.
Mercurius misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamsky regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamsky is looking to improve his position.
Mercurius is nestled in close to Adamsky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Adamsky will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adamsky misses the body punch
and Mercurius counters with an inside leg kick.
Mercurius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mercurius throws a big shot that misses.
Adamsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercurius.
Adamsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mercurius counters with a nice leg kick.
Adamsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercurius misses with a right hand
and Adamsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mercurius's knee momentarily.
Mercurius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adamsky but Adamsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adamsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Adamsky.
Mercurius is looking to control Adamsky's arms but Adamsky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mercurius has his back to the cage.
Mercurius breaks the clinch.
Adamsky throws a head kick that misses
and Mercurius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adamsky throws a head kick that half lands.
Adamsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Adamsky misses
and Mercurius counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius throws out a powerful jab.
Adamsky connects with a single shot there.
Adamsky throws a hook to the side of Mercurius's head but Mercurius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adamsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Adamsky misses
and Mercurius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Adamsky is predictable there
and Mercurius counters with a nice body kick.
Adamsky misses with a shot to the body
letting Mercurius counter with a right hand.
Adamsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adamsky.
Adamsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mercurius rather than just go for the knockout.
Adamsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mercurius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Mercurius. That snapped Adamsky's head back.
Mercurius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adamsky's calf.
Mike Adamsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercurius blocks a head kick by Adamsky.
Mercurius loads up on a big right hand but Adamsky slips the punch.
Adamsky throws a leg kick
and Mercurius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adamsky throws a lazy head kick
and Mercurius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky ducks under a wild hook from Mercurius.
Adamsky misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mercurius counter with a right hand.
Adamsky throws a head kick that misses
and Mercurius counters with a left to the body.
Mercurius shoots in and drives through. Adamsky sprawls well.
Adamsky throws a leg kick
enabling Mercurius to counter with a crisp jab.
Mercurius lands a two punch combo.
Mercurius dives in and grabs Adamsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adamsky pushes down on Mercurius's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Mercurius dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Adamsky throws a leg kick
so Mercurius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mercurius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mercurius content to stall in guard here.
Mercurius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercurius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adamsky's guard.
Mercurius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mercurius trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adamsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mercurius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adamsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius lands strikes from half guard.
Adamsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercurius.
Adamsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercurius.
Mercurius is nestled in close to Adamsky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adamsky won't allow Mercurius to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius throws a strike but Adamsky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mercurius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mercurius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mercurius is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamsky has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adamsky holds on and takes a little breather.
Adamsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adamsky keeping moving, preventing Mercurius from controlling successfully.
Adamsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mercurius throwing strikes but missing.
Adamsky keeping moving, preventing Mercurius from controlling successfully.
Adamsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mercurius's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adamsky preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rocky Mercurius wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mercurius tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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.
Adamsky just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Adamsky is predictable there
and Mercurius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adamsky throws a leg kick
and Mercurius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Mercurius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercurius.
Adamsky throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mercurius to counter with a crisp jab.
Mercurius blocks a head kick by Adamsky.
Adamsky misses with a leg kick
and Mercurius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Mercurius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercurius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Mercurius!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirunda has chosen The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kalema Kirunda will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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29
185 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalema Kirunda!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirunda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zeldenthuis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zeldenthuis gets a double leg takedown into Kirunda's guard.
Zeldenthuis looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeldenthuis looking to sit in guard and control but Kirunda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kirunda wants to stand and escape but instead Zeldenthuis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zeldenthuis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zeldenthuis passes Kirunda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirunda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zeldenthuis throwing shots but Kirunda is blocking nicely.
Zeldenthuis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirunda defending well though.
Kirunda wants to get back to his feet.
Zeldenthuis is pressing down on Kirunda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirunda is holding on for now.
Kirunda is trying to stand up here but Zeldenthuis is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zeldenthuis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeldenthuis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirunda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zeldenthuis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but Kirunda defending well.
Zeldenthuis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirunda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis thows a huge punch but Kirunda dodges it nicely.
Zeldenthuis is looking to take a break and control but Kirunda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirunda wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zeldenthuis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kirunda!
Kirunda is bucking up trying to escape but Zeldenthuis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zeldenthuis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Kalema Kirunda has been cut.
Zeldenthuis won't let Kirunda get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zeldenthuis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirunda is looking to escape.
Zeldenthuis is really struggling to control Kirunda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kirunda throws a lazy right hand but Zeldenthuis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeldenthuis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zeldenthuis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Kirunda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dirk Zeldenthuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeldenthuis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeldenthuis wants to clinch but Kirunda slips to the side
enabling Kirunda to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirunda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeldenthuis.
Some wild striking there from Kirunda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeldenthuis misses with a kick to the body
and Kirunda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Zeldenthuis is predictable there
and Kirunda counters with a leg kick.
Kirunda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zeldenthuis fails with the takedown.
No luck for Zeldenthuis with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jab by Zeldenthuis.
That has opened up Kalema Kirunda's cut even more.
Zeldenthuis throws a hook but Kirunda blocks it.
Kirunda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zeldenthuis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Zeldenthuis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeldenthuis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirunda circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kirunda.
Zeldenthuis looks to throw a body kick
and Kirunda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zeldenthuis thinking.
Zeldenthuis is looking to clinch.
Zeldenthuis misses with a leg kick
and Kirunda counters with a thumping low kick.
Zeldenthuis moves away from the strike by Kirunda.
Kirunda throws a hook but Zeldenthuis avoids it easily.
Zeldenthuis misses with a takedown attempt - Kirunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirunda.
Zeldenthuis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirunda misses with a kick to the body.
Kirunda misses with a lunging right hand
and Zeldenthuis counters with a head kick. That will keep Kirunda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kirunda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zeldenthuis throws a sloppy head kick
and Kirunda counters with a low kick, right behind Zeldenthuis 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalema Kirunda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zeldenthuis throws a head kick that misses
and Kirunda counters with a body kick that stops Zeldenthuis in his tracks momentarily.
Kirunda misses with a left hand
and Zeldenthuis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeldenthuis throws a sloppy head kick
and Kirunda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zeldenthuis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Zeldenthuis is predictable there
and Kirunda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zeldenthuis thinking.
Kirunda checks the leg kick.
Zeldenthuis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirunda tries to sprawl out of it but Zeldenthuis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirunda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zeldenthuis throws a leg kick
and Kirunda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis thows a leg kick but Kirunda checks it
and Kirunda counters with an inside leg kick.
Zeldenthuis misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirunda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zeldenthuis misses the body punch
and Kirunda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirunda connects with a looping right hand.
Kirunda throws a head kick that misses
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirunda thinking.
Kirunda leaves Zeldenthuis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zeldenthuis throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis throws a nice head kick!
Zeldenthuis thows a leg kick but Kirunda checks it
and Kirunda counters with a two punch combo.
Zeldenthuis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kirunda throws a body kick that misses.
Zeldenthuis throws a hook to the side of Kirunda's head but Kirunda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirunda scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zeldenthuis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirunda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirunda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kirunda is staying active underneath Zeldenthuis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirunda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dirk Zeldenthuis just wasn't active enough.
Zeldenthuis connects with a looping right hand.
Zeldenthuis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kirunda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zeldenthuis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kirunda will feel that in the morning.
A head kick by Kirunda misses
and Zeldenthuis counters with a body kick.
Kirunda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeldenthuis throws a front kick aimed at Kirunda's knee but Kirunda avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalema Kirunda really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zeldenthuis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeldenthuis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirunda misses with a lunging right hand
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zeldenthuis. That's going to slow Kirunda down.
Kirunda gets caught napping as Zeldenthuis dives in and scores a takedown. Kirunda manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeldenthuis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirunda is keeping the position for now.
Kirunda keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
Kirunda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeldenthuis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirunda is retaining full guard.
Zeldenthuis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zeldenthuis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kirunda's guard.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control. Kirunda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeldenthuis is controlling the pace.
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.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirunda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zeldenthuis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zeldenthuis throwing shots but Kirunda is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zeldenthuis is trying to work for a kimura but Kirunda is defending well.
Kirunda tries to kick Zeldenthuis off but Zeldenthuis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirunda can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is taking a breather. Kirunda 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.
Zeldenthuis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kirunda!
Zeldenthuis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirunda is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zeldenthuis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis looking to finish with strikes here!
Zeldenthuis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zeldenthuis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Zeldenthuis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kirunda?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis had his way with Kalema Kirunda in that round.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zeldenthuis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zeldenthuis showed some decent athleticism there.
Kirunda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zeldenthuis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zeldenthuis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but Kirunda defending well.
Kirunda pushes Zeldenthuis off looking to stand but Zeldenthuis dives back in and keeps control.
Zeldenthuis with the ground and pound but Kirunda uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zeldenthuis passes into half guard.
Kirunda is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zeldenthuis seems to be looking for submissions.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but Kirunda defending well.
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.
Zeldenthuis works his way into full mount!
Zeldenthuis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kirunda is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zeldenthuis wants to control the pace but Kirunda is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kirunda's face.
Zeldenthuis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kirunda in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zeldenthuis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirunda is looking to escape.
Dirk Zeldenthuis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirunda is looking to escape.
Kirunda wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zeldenthuis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Zeldenthuis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zeldenthuis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Romario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards's entrance music is Rolling Stones - Paint It Black. A fine choice. Romario has chosen Polly - By Nirvana as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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184 cm
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270 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Romario!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romario ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Richards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richards tries to clinch
and Romario counters with a slapping leg kick.
Richards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romario.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Romario does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Richards does no damage.
Richards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romario.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
Richards misses with the body kick
and Romario finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Romario throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romario misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Romario throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romario thumps Richards with a low kick.
Richards walks forward, straight into a front kick from Romario.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Romario.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick from Romario.
Romario throws a body kick that misses.
Romario feints and then cracks Richards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romario.
Romario pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Romario thumps Richards with a low kick.
Romario moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Romario thumps Richards with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside.
Romario pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richards throws a hook but Romario avoids it easily.
Richards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romario counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Richards will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick from Romario lands but Richards takes it in his stride.
Romario closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romario landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Richards can't break the clinch.
Romario lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
Romario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Romario lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
Richards dodges an elbow strike from Romario.
Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Romario.
Romario misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romario throws an elbow but misses.
Richards works on Romario's body with a couple of short punches.
Romario throws an elbow but it misses.
Richards blocks the elbow strike.
Richards blocks an elbow strike.
Romario comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Richards looking to slow down the pace here.
Romario creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romario pushes off an throws an elbow but Richards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Romario.
Richards pushes Romario back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romario misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
Romario lands an elbow inside.
Romario creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Richards pushes Romario back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romario creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Romario looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Richards.
Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Romario.
Richards avoiding damage as Romario throws knees to the body.
Romario gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romario creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
Romario trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Romario.
Romario lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romario trying to control the position but instead, Richards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romario into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romario throws an elbow but misses.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
Romario lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Keijo Richards has been cut.
Richards dodges an elbow strike from Romario.
Romario tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romario misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romario just misses with a elbow thrown towards Richards's brow.
Romario is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richards is keeping busy.
Richards jumps guard.
Romario is fighting to break Richards's control of his arms but Richards is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Romario preventing the sweep.
Romario is looking to stand up but Richards won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Romario dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Richards's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romario is looking to land body kicks.
Richards misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Romario misses
and Richards counters with a stiff right hand.
Romario throws a leg kick
and Richards counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romario throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Richards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romario throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.
Romario pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Romario looks for the body kick but Richards saw that one coming.
Romario misses with a body kick.
Richards connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romario's head backwards.
Richards throws a poor cross that misses
and Romario counters with a body kick.
Romario throws a push kick but Richards slaps the foot to one side.
Richards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romario tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Romario misses with a wild body shot.
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Romario's front leg but catches the back leg as Romario tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romario throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Richards is predictable there
and Romario counters with a leg kick.
Romario takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romario throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards cracks Romario with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keijo Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards cracks Romario with a good jab.
Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Richards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romario takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keijo Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Romario is breathing heavily.
Romario displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richards.
Richards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Richards misses with a wild combination.
Richards misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romario wants to clinch.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Richards lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Romario backs up against the cage.
Romario ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Romario bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romario misses with a body kick.
Romario uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Richards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romario counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richards's knee momentarily.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick.
Richards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romario connects with an inside leg kick.
Romario lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romario tries to land a front kick but Richards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romario wants to clinch.
Romario throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards lands a really nice looking cross but Romario seems unphased.
Romario throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romario.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Richards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Richards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Romario tries a head kick but it misses.
Richards thows a leg kick but Romario checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romario feints and then cracks Richards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards down.
Romario uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards.
Romario thumps Richards with a low kick.
Romario is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards misses with a left hand
and Romario holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Richards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Richards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Richards lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Romario!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romario can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards unloads with some shots from mount but Romario bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romario is trying to escape the mount.
Richards misses with a head shot.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards trying to control but Romario is having none of it.
Romario tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richards unloads with some shots from mount but Romario bucks and avoids them well.
Richards raining down shots from the mount!
Romario wants to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
Richards 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.
Romario gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romario wants to get back to full guard.
Romario blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richards.
Romario is trying to get back to full guard.
Richards is nestled in close to Romario, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romario wants to control but Richards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Richards works his way into side control.
Romario is not content to let Richards control the position.
Richards throws an elbow but Romario slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards just content to control the position.
Romario is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it.
Richards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Romario takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands an elbow.
Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romario has escaped the position, nice work there.
Richards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Richards in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Richards trying to control the action but Romario is working from the bottom.
Romario on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Romario is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Romario struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richards 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Richards!
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FIGHT
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