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Holmgang: TBA II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nad Rodhrehson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sako Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rodhrehson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fight to dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Rodhrehson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sako Li!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li fails with the takedown
and Rodhrehson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Li shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodhrehson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Li goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodhrehson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Li but great work by Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson lands a few punches from side control.
Rodhrehson is working Li over with some ground and pound from side control.
Li is not content to let Rodhrehson control the position.
Rodhrehson throws an elbow but Li slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Rodhrehson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Rodhrehson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodhrehson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodhrehson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sako Li has been cut.
Li throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodhrehson counters with a big right hand! Oh Li is in trouble here! Rodhrehson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nad Rodhrehson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carnival Hippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Dam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carnival Hippo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippo tries to clinch up
and Dam moves into the clinch.
Dam stalls.
Hippo tries to work over Dam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippo is trying to force a seperation but Dam has the dominant position.
Hippo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hippo missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hippo tries to pull guard but Dam won't allow it.
Hippo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dam lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hippo or not.
Hippo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rob Dam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carnival Hippo.
Dam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hippo's efforts to push away.
Hippo tries to pull guard but Dam won't allow it.
Dam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dam managing to block the knees to the body from Hippo.
Hippo wants to break free but Dam has control.
Hippo jumps guard but Dam stands there with Hippo around his waist. Hippo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dam is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two 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.
Hippo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dam walks away with a smile on his face. Hippo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hippo counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Dam down! Hippo is looking to finish but Dam is intelligently defending himself.
Dam is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hippo trying to control but Dam is working from the bottom.
Hippo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dam is keeping the position for now.
Hippo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dam tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dam is pulling down on Hippo's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carnival Hippo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dam clinches up with Hippo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hippo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dam just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hippo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dam walks away with a smile on his face. Hippo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hippo wants to clinch
and Dam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dam.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dam.
Hippo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hippo is trying to force a seperation but Dam has the dominant position.
Hippo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dam walks away with a smile on his face. Hippo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hippo tries to clinch but Dam moves away
and Dam moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carnival Hippo dominated that round.
That's time! Dam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hippo moves to clinch but Dam breaks away
and Dam counters with a right hand to the body.
Hippo moves to clinch but Dam breaks away
and Dam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dam lands a nice shot to the body.
Dam blocks a body shot from Hippo.
Dam lands a nice shot to the body.
Hippo is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Dam.
Hippo is trying to force a seperation but Dam has the dominant position.
Hippo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dam.
Hippo wants to break free but Dam has control.
Hippo tries to break free but Dam pushes him back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dam.
Hippo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dam won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hippo throws an elbow but misses.
Hippo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hippo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dam just stands there and leans against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two 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.
Hippo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dam walks away with a smile on his face. Hippo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rob Dam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carnival Hippo.
Dam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hippo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dam instigates a clinch.
Hippo fails to pull guard.
Dam stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dam lands a hook that snaps the head of Hippo backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dam.
Dam dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Hippo jumps guard but Dam stands there with Hippo around his waist. Hippo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hippo backwards.
Dam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hippo's efforts to push away.
Dam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hippo backwards.
Dam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hippo jumps guard but Dam stands there with Hippo around his waist. Hippo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dam stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dam is pushing Hippo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hippo is trying to push Dam away but Dam has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hippo wants to stall.
Hippo is trying to break free.
Hippo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hippo is trying to push Dam away but Dam has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hippo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dam won't allow it.
Hippo tries to break the clinch but Dam is controlling the position.
Dam is working Hippo over against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for Dam to work.
Hippo fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dam dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hippo darts in trying to clinch
and Dam holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hippo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hippo tries to pull guard but Dam won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dam lands a nice shot to the body.
Hippo can't break the clinch.
Dam lands a left hand.
Hippo is trying to push Dam away but Dam has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dam just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rob Dam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carnival Hippo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dam prevents Hippo from breaking the clinch.
Hippo pushes Dam back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dam lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Dam - that landed with a thud.
Hippo tries to circle away but Dam has him pinned against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hippo jumps guard but Dam stands there with Hippo around his waist. Hippo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dam holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Dam stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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.
Dam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hippo backwards.
Dam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hippo.
Hippo is looking to break free of the clinch but Dam has double underhooks.
Hippo is trying to maintain a safe position but Dam gets an underhook and turns Hippo into the ropes.
Hippo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dam smiles and moves away.
Hippo misses with a jab to the body
and Dam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dam.
Dam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hippo's efforts to push away.
Dam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hippo looking to throw knees to the head but Dam is blocking nicely.
Dam has Hippo pressed against the ropes, preventing Hippo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dam keeps control of Hippo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hippo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dam smiles and moves away.
Dam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hippo.
Hippo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dam counter with a right hand.
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.
Hippo darts in trying to clinch
and Dam counters with a right hand to the body.
Dam clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dam lands a shot to the body.
Hippo tries to circle away but Dam has him pinned against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Dam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dam 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Dam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeru Allianz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeru Allianz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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185 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel LaRusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeru Allianz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allianz moves to clinch but LaRusso breaks away
and LaRusso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Allianz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso avoids it really well and circles away.
Allianz tries to clinch up
and LaRusso finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
LaRusso throws a leg kick which misses Allianz's front leg but catches the back leg as Allianz tries to avoid it.
Allianz shoots for a double leg takedown but LaRusso sprawls well. He's pushed Allianz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Allianz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allianz is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaRusso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeru Allianz.
Allianz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allianz wants to clinch
and LaRusso counters with a body kick that stops Allianz in his tracks momentarily.
Allianz throws a nice looking combination but LaRusso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LaRusso lands a leg kick that knocks Allianz off balance momentarily.
LaRusso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
LaRusso lands a leg kick that knocks Allianz off balance momentarily.
Allianz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LaRusso. LaRusso obviously looking to wear him down.
Allianz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaRusso as he jumps to the side.
Jeru Allianz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allianz throws a head kick that misses
and LaRusso counters with a body kick that stops Allianz in his tracks momentarily.
Allianz looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allianz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LaRusso counters with a leg kick.
LaRusso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Allianz with a poor takedown
and LaRusso counters with a good, hard body kick but Allianz shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allianz 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.
LaRusso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Allianz if he has to take too many more of those.
LaRusso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LaRusso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Allianz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from LaRusso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso works over Allianz's head and body with a nice combination.
LaRusso lands a high kick!
LaRusso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allianz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaRusso.
Allianz misses with a combination
and LaRusso counters with a thumping low kick.
Allianz misses with a takedown attempt
and LaRusso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A good leg kick by LaRusso.
Allianz is trying desperately to land a takedown but LaRusso is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Allianz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso connects with a solid leg kick.
Allianz takes a jab right on the kisser.
LaRusso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allianz wants to clinch but LaRusso slips to the side
and LaRusso counters with a leg kick.
LaRusso feints and then cracks Allianz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allianz down.
LaRusso leaves Allianz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRusso stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel LaRusso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LaRusso scores with a three punch combo!
LaRusso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allianz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LaRusso circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Allianz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Allianz is breathing heavily.
Allianz throws a nice looking combination but LaRusso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allianz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allianz shoots in looking for a takedown but LaRusso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Allianz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allianz throws a leg kick
and LaRusso counters with a nice leg kick.
LaRusso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniel LaRusso is winning the standup battle so far.
Allianz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Allianz moves to clinch but LaRusso breaks away
and LaRusso counters with a thumping low kick.
Allianz fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeru Allianz.
LaRusso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allianz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaRusso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daniel LaRusso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaRusso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Allianz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaRusso but LaRusso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allianz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allianz fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for LaRusso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso delivers a nice body kick.
LaRusso thuds his shin into the meat of Allianz's side.
LaRusso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allianz's calf.
Allianz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LaRusso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LaRusso throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crunch! LaRusso slams his shin into Allianz's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Allianz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaRusso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LaRusso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for LaRusso.
Allianz misses with a takedown attempt
and LaRusso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allianz thinking.
A punch combination from LaRusso misses.
LaRusso scores with a nice body kick.
LaRusso connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel LaRusso dominated that second round.
That's time! LaRusso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Allianz wants to clinch but LaRusso slips to the side
and LaRusso makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Allianz really felt that one!
LaRusso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Allianz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LaRusso counters with a good low kick that Allianz was not able to check.
Allianz fails with a takedown attempt.
Allianz tries for a takedown but LaRusso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LaRusso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Allianz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allianz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LaRusso. LaRusso obviously looking to wear him down.
LaRusso lands with a kick to the temple. Allianz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Allianz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaRusso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
LaRusso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LaRusso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allianz can do to turn this around?
Allianz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
LaRusso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allianz.
Allianz fails with the takedown
and LaRusso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daniel LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeru Allianz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allianz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaRusso makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Allianz really felt that one!
LaRusso lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allianz backs up against the ropes.
Allianz tries to clinch up
and LaRusso counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allianz throws a leg kick that is checked
and LaRusso counters with a body kick that stops Allianz in his tracks momentarily.
LaRusso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allianz looks for a takedown but LaRusso sprawls well.
LaRusso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allianz.
LaRusso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allianz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaRusso is fending him off so far but Allianz persists. Nope, LaRusso circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters circling a little - LaRusso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
LaRusso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LaRusso scores with a kick to the body.
Allianz misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daniel LaRusso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniel LaRusso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaRusso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jeru Allianz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allianz darts in trying to clinch
and LaRusso counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel LaRusso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LaRusso 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel LaRusso!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel One has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
202 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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24
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
One feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, One changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst One is controlling him.
One drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break One's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but One is controlling his posture from full guard.
One trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Daniel One has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
One tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones cracks One with an open hand slap.
One with a poor takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
One misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
One shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones tries to bum rush One with a series of wild strikes but One uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
One on the wrong end of a nice hook.
One tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! One had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones throws a series of punches but One avoids them all with ease.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
One fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
One has his takedown stuffed
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
One shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. One will be more careful next time no doubt.
One is breathing heavily.
One shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones lands with a nice combination. One backs away looking to recover.
One tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniel One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One has his takedown stuffed
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
One tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
One is rocked!
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh One is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
One shoots and misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones scores with a counter punch that sends One to the canvas! Jones smells blood - he's punishing One with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! One has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubinho Kraateri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraateri comes to the ring accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - On the eve of war. Nurmi has chosen Säkkijärvenpolkka as his entrance music. Sakari Nurmi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
184 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubinho Kraateri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmi throws a lazy right hand but Kraateri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooh!!! Nurmi has knocked Kraateri down with a huge combo! Nurmi steps away and waves a wobbly Kraateri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Rubinho Kraateri has been cut.
Nurmi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kraateri misses with a low kick as Nurmi jumps back.
Nurmi cracks Kraateri with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kraateri tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Nurmi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kraateri is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakari Nurmi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Munich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pipe Layer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pipe Layer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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19
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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19
218 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omar Munich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pipe Layer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Layer.
Munich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Munich gets a clinch.
Munich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Layer can't get the takedown.
Munich lands a knee to the head.
Layer jumps guard but Munich stands there with Layer around his waist. Layer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Layer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Munich avoids it.
Munich missing with knees to the body.
Layer looking to slow down the pace here.
Munich lands a good knee to the midsection. Layer won't want to take too many of those.
Munich is struggling to control the position.
Munich breaks from the clinch.
Layer tries to clinch up
and Munich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Layer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Munich blocks it with crossed arms.
Layer wants to break free but Munich has control.
Munich missing with knees to the body.
Layer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munich walks away with a smile on his face. Layer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Omar Munich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipe Layer.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Layer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munich lands a knee to the body.
Layer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Munich stalling.
Knees to the body from Munich.
Munich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Munich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Munich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Layer trying to stall but Munich improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Munich lands a knee to the body.
Layer looks gassed!
Munich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Munich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Layer wants a takedown.
Layer is trying to break the clinch but Munich is controlling him.
Layer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Munich clinches up with Layer and pushes him back against the ropes.
Munich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munich blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Layer.
Munich pushes Layer up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Layer is defending well for now.
Munich lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Munich slowing the pace effectively.
Layer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Munich.
Munich is pressed up against the ropes. Layer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Munich down to the mat. Munich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Munich clinches with his opponent.
Layer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Munich clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Munich has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Layer is trying to control but Munich is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munich wants to try and get back to his feet.
Layer trying to control but Munich is having none of it.
Munich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Munich regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munich is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Munich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Munich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Munich tries to clinch up but Layer circles away and keeps his distance.
Munich moves into the clinch.
Munich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Layer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Munich tries to land knees in the clinch but Layer avoids the damage to the body.
Layer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Layer avoiding damage as Munich throws knees to the body.
Munich lands with a left to the head.
Munich breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Omar Munich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munich moves into the clinch.
Layer managing to block the knees to the body from Munich.
Layer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munich smiles and moves away.
Munich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Layer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munich tries to clinch
letting Layer counter with a right hand.
Munich wants to clinch up but Layer keeps it at a distance.
Munich tries to clinch up but Layer circles away and keeps his distance.
Munich shoots in looking for a takedown. Layer tries to sprawl out of it but Munich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Layer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Layer or perhaps it was just good defense by Munich which made him look bad.
Omar Munich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipe Layer.
Layer misses with a series of wild punches.
Munich swats away the attempt to clinch by Layer.
Nice sprawl there from Munich as Layer shoots in.
Munich tries to clinch but Layer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munich forces Layer back against the ropes and clinches.
Layer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Layer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Layer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Layer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munich walks away with a smile on his face. Layer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munich clinches.
Layer jumps guard but Munich stands there with Layer around his waist. Layer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Layer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Munich pulls guard.
Layer looking to sit in guard and control but Munich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Munich gets to his feet. Layer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Layer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Layer managing to block the knees to the body from Munich.
Layer struggles to land a body shot inside as Munich controls his hands.
Munich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Layer is defending well for now.
Layer avoiding damage as Munich throws knees to the body.
Layer tries to stall but Munich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Munich trying to land knees to the body.
Layer jumps guard but Munich stands there with Layer around his waist. Layer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Munich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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.
Munich jumps guard.
Layer wants to pass the guard but Munich is keeping the position.
Layer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Layer wants to pass the guard but Munich is keeping the position.
Munich is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Munich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Layer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Layer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Munich dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Layer.
Munich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Layer, pushing him back against the ropes.
Layer is trying to break the clinch but Munich has him pressed against the ropes.
Layer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Munich just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Layer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munich walks away with a smile on his face. Layer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Layer throws a front kick aimed at Munich's knee but Munich avoids it well.
Layer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Munich's half guard.
Munich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Layer fails with the takedown.
Omar Munich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipe Layer.
Munich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Layer throws a series of punches but Munich moves out of range.
Layer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layer misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Layer.
Munich moves into the clinch.
Layer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munich walks away with a smile on his face. Layer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Layer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Layer circles away.
Layer fails with a takedown attempt.
Munich clinches with his opponent.
Layer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munich smiles and moves away.
Munich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munich shoots for a double leg takedown but Layer sprawls well. He's pushed Munich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Omar Munich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munich closes the distance and clinches.
Layer taking a breather.
Layer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Layer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Omar Munich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Layer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Munich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Munich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Layer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Munich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Layer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Layer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Munich prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Layer.
Munich is pressed up against the ropes. Layer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Munich down to the mat. Munich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Omar Munich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Layer gets tackled into the ropes by Munich. Munich maintains the clinch.
Munich is pressed up against the ropes. Layer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Munich down to the mat. Munich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Munich tries to clinch up but Layer circles away and keeps his distance.
Layer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Munich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Munich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munich darts in and clinches Layer up against the ropes.
Munich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Layer tries to keep at a distance but Munich has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layer tries to land knees in the clinch but Munich avoids the damage to the body.
Layer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Munich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Munich breaks from the clinch.
Munich slips a straight right by Layer.
Munich clinches with his opponent.
Layer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Munich leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Munich jumps guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Munich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munich 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Munich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between hei Jari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hei Jari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
194 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hei Jari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucio Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Jari. No joy for Magalhaes on that attempt.
Magalhaes shoots in for a double leg but Jari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
hei Jari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Magalhaes.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Jari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magalhaes is defended easily by Jari.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown but Jari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and Jari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucio Magalhaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magalhaes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magalhaes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jari tries to avoid it but Magalhaes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jari to the ground. Jari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jari slaps away a takedown attempt from Magalhaes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magalhaes misses with a hook
and Jari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magalhaes thinking.
Magalhaes looks gassed!
Magalhaes shoots for a takedown but Jari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jari as he avoids it easily.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
letting Jari counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jari cracks a nice hook into Magalhaes's ribs.
Good shot there by Jari.
Jari stalks Magalhaes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magalhaes's face. Magalhaes staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Lucio Magalhaes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magalhaes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
hei Jari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jari scores with a shot to the body.
Magalhaes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jari is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Magalhaes.
Jari's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jari duly obliges.
Jari cracks Magalhaes with an open hand slap.
Jari lands a jab to the head.
Jari lands a jab to the head.
Jari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magalhaes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jari lands with a shot to the body.
Jari digs a good body shot into Magalhaes's ribs.
Jari is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Magalhaes throws a poor cross that misses
and Jari counters with a series of strikes. Magalhaes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magalhaes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A jab from Jari does it's job there.
Jari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magalhaes.
Jari connects with a body shot that sends Magalhaes's belly button to the back.
Jari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magalhaes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jari lands a nice shot that snaps Magalhaes's head back.
Jari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magalhaes at a distance.
Jari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magalhaes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jari lands a slapping body shot.
Jari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magalhaes on the side of the head.
Jari with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magalhaes is defended easily by Jari.
Magalhaes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jari lands with a nice body punch.
Magalhaes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jari thuds a left hand into Magalhaes's body.
Jari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magalhaes drops his hands momentarily and Jari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magalhaes doesn't seem bothered though.
Magalhaes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jari lands with a good body shot.
Jari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jari tests Magalhaes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magalhaes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magalhaes tries to move into range but Jari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jari works Magalhaes's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magalhaes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jari catches Magalhaes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hei Jari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucio Magalhaes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jari goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Magalhaes closes the distance and clinches up with Jari, looking for a takedown. Magalhaes pushes Jari against the ropes but Jari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Magalhaes with that takedown attempt.
Jari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jari feints a jab promting Magalhaes to slip. Jari then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magalhaes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magalhaes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jari counters with a nice body shot.
Jari slaps away a takedown attempt from Magalhaes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
hei Jari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Magalhaes.
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
Jari lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jari lands with a nice combination. Magalhaes backs away looking to recover.
Magalhaes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magalhaes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jari lands with a straight right. Magalhaes didn't see that one coming.
Jari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jari.
Jari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Jari.
Magalhaes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magalhaes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jari circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magalhaes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magalhaes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jari has got the better of the exchanges.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt
and Jari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magalhaes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magalhaes has eaten all the pies!
Jari jabs Magalhaes right on the nose. Magalhaes blinks but takes it well.
Magalhaes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jari connects with a right hand. Magalhaes shakes it off.
Jari works Magalhaes's body with a nice hook.
Jari clobbers Magalhaes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jari digs a good hook to Magalhaes's body.
Jari lands with a straight right. Magalhaes didn't see that one coming.
Magalhaes ducks right into an uppercut from Jari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and Jari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magalhaes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jari finds it's way round the side to connect with Magalhaes's head.
Jari lands with a right hand.
Magalhaes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jari throws a shot to the body.
Magalhaes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Jari.
A jab from Jari does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jari connects with the punch.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt - Jari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jari thuds a left hand into Magalhaes's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magalhaes on the side of the head.
Jari lands with a shot to the body.
Jari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danga de danga de dang - Jari scores with a four punch combination!
Jari scores with a body shot.
Jari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jari scores with a jab to the body.
Magalhaes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
hei Jari is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magalhaes wants to clinch
and Magalhaes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jari scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hei Jari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucio Magalhaes's cut.
That's time! Jari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Magalhaes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jari connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magalhaes scrambles back to his feet.
Jari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magalhaes can do to turn this around?
Magalhaes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magalhaes is rocked!
Magalhaes shoots in looking for a takedown but Jari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magalhaes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magalhaes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magalhaes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Magalhaes misses
and Jari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magalhaes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magalhaes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jari connects with a nice looking jab.
Magalhaes fails to land the takedown.
Magalhaes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jari lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Jari.
Jari cracks a nice hook into Magalhaes's ribs.
Jari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magalhaes doesn't seem bothered though.
Jari cracks a nice hook into Magalhaes's ribs.
Jari digs a good hook to Magalhaes's body.
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and Jari counters with a series of strikes. Magalhaes will be more careful next time no doubt.
hei Jari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Magalhaes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magalhaes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jari to score with a decent uppercut.
Jari lands with a good body shot.
Jari lands with a good body shot.
Magalhaes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jari lands a jab to Magalhaes's midsection.
Jari digs a good body shot into Magalhaes's ribs.
Jari scores with a body shot.
Magalhaes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jari scores with a hook to the body. Magalhaes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magalhaes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jari lands with a nice body punch.
Magalhaes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jari digs a good hook to Magalhaes's body.
Decent striking displayed by Jari there.
Jari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jari works over Magalhaes's head and body with a nice combination.
Magalhaes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jari lands with a good body shot.
Jari connects with a body shot that sends Magalhaes's belly button to the back.
Jari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jari digs a good body shot into Magalhaes's ribs.
Magalhaes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jari pinned against the cage. Jari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magalhaes walks into a straight right hand from Jari.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt - Jari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magalhaes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jari works Magalhaes's body with a nice hook.
Jari is looking to wear down Magalhaes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magalhaes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magalhaes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jari catches Magalhaes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jari connects with a nice looking jab.
Magalhaes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jari throws a combination. Magalhaes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lucio Magalhaes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
hei Jari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Jari.
And that's the end of the fight!
hei Jari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jari 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... hei Jari!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratil Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonttu Ukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tonttu Ukko enters the ring!
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ratil Ahmed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonttu Ukko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmed with a poor takedown
and Ukko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ratil Ahmed has been cut.
Ahmed is looking to clinch.
Ahmed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukko.
Ukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko throws a hook but Ahmed blocks it.
Ukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmed was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukko.
Ukko throws a nice looking combination but Ahmed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ukko counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed slips a straight right by Ukko.
Ukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahmed throws a looping overhand right but Ukko ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed throws a jab but it's blocked by Ukko.
Tonttu Ukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahmed tries for a takedown but Ukko circles away easily
and Ukko counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratil Ahmed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed with a poor takedown
and Ukko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ukko throws a right hand that Ahmed ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahmed also avoids with ease.
Oooooh!!! Ukko has knocked Ahmed down with a huge combo! Ukko steps away and waves a wobbly Ahmed back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ratil Ahmed's cut is getting worse.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ukko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonttu Ukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ratil Ahmed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ahmed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ukko counters with a nice uppercut.
Ukko misses with the combination.
Ukko thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko takes a swing at Ahmed's ribcage but misses.
Ukko throws a series of punches but Ahmed avoids them all with ease.
Oooooh!!! Ukko has knocked Ahmed down with a huge combo! Ukko steps away and waves a wobbly Ahmed back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ahmed is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukko tries to bum rush Ahmed with a series of wild strikes but Ahmed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ukko misses the shot to the body.
Ahmed with a poor takedown
and Ukko counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukko swinging wildly here.
Ukko drops Ahmed with a beautiful combination! Ahmed stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ukko is looking for the KO!
Oh Ahmed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Ratil Ahmed's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ratil Ahmed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tonttu Ukko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior comes into the arena with Linkin Park - Somewhere I Belong blaring out of the sound system. Tu has chosen Blanket on the ground as his entrance music. Vit Tu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugo Junior's chin.
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vit Tu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tu checks a leg kick.
Tu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Junior is trying to defend but Tu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Junior wants to improve his position but Tu is controlling well.
Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tu postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it.
Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tu's guard.
Tu keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
Tu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Junior has picked Tu up and slammed him! Tu can't keep hold of the triangle and Junior manages to pass to side control!
Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Junior tries for a kimura but Tu is defending well.
Tu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tu looking for submissions off his back.
Tu tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior trying to control from half guard but Tu is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is working for a kimura but Tu is defending it quite comfortably.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tu is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Junior passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tu!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tu is trying to escape the mount.
Junior is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Junior unloads with some shots from mount but Tu bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tu wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Junior prevents Tu from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Junior working for a submission but Tu is keeping him at bay.
Tu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tu is one step ahead there.
Tu has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tu's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into half guard.
Tu is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Junior 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.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Tu is defending well.
Tu is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tu 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.
Hugo Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Junior has his takedown stuffed
and Tu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Junior!
Junior is in all sorts of trouble here.
Junior gets back to half guard.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Junior manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Junior looking to control but Tu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junior is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tu is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tu flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Junior anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tu and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Junior slips an arm under Tu chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Junior has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Junior is squeezing on Tu like an anaconda would it's prey. Tu fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugo Junior!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ana Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mufasa King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the ring accompanied by Apinamies. King has chosen Circle of Life as his entrance music. Mufasa King is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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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, Ana Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mufasa King!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King connects with the punch.
Ali has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a left to the body.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Ali digs a good hook to King's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
King misses the jab.
King looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
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.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King misses the jab.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting King counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
King connects with a single shot there.
King lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
King tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mufasa King dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ali tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a good low kick that Ali was not able to check.
King misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali fails with the takedown
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
King tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
King throws a poor cross that misses
so Ali counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King pulls Ali in close to prevent any damage.
King is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
Ali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
King trying to control from the bottom.
Ali throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
Ali thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ali has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ali is just content to waste time from the top position. King takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ali wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Ali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ali is controlling him.
Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ana Ali dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
King misses with a shot to the body
so Ali counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ali won't allow King to get back to his feet.
Ali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Ali forces his way into half guard.
King is staying active underneath Ali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Ali eventually gives up the hold.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Ali is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Ali.
Ali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
That's two 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.
Ali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King is trying to stand back up but Ali is controlling him
King manages to get to full guard.
Ali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King wants to get back to his feet but Ali is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ali postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ali, into his guard.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ali is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ali has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Ali's legs - danger averted.
King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ali's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
King gets to his feet. Ali looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
King misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ana Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ali has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ana Ali!
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