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BHFC 71 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Horwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Twelf Thermandin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Horwick!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thermandin misses with a body kick.
Thermandin gets tackled into the cage by Horwick. Horwick maintains the clinch.
Come on Thermandin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thermandin trying to land knees to the body.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but Horwick blocks with his arms.
Thermandin landing knees to the body.
Thermandin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Horwick is trying to break free.
Thermandin landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sam Horwick has been cut.
Horwick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Horwick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thermandin walks away with a smile on his face. Horwick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horwick shoots in for a double leg but Thermandin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Twelf Thermandin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Horwick.
Thermandin leaves Horwick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thermandin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin rushes Horwick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Horwick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thermandin crunches a lovely knee into Horwick's ribcage.
Horwick looks gassed!
Horwick trying to control the position but instead, Thermandin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Horwick into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thermandin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thermandin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Thermandin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Horwick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thermandin.
Thermandin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Horwick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thermandin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thermandin scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thermandin obliges.
Thermandin avoiding damage.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thermandin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thermandin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Thermandin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thermandin.
Thermandin crunches a lovely knee into Horwick's ribcage.
Thermandin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Horwick's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horwick letting Thermandin take a breather here.
Thermandin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thermandin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thermandin working Horwick over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Thermandin.
Thermandin lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermandin crunches a lovely knee into Horwick's ribcage.
Thermandin lands a knee to the body.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Sam Horwick's cut even more.
Thermandin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Thermandin.
Thermandin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Horwick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thermandin landing knees to the head.
Thermandin slows down the pace here.
Thermandin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thermandin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thermandin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Horwick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Horwick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Thermandin.
Horwick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thermandin.
Thermandin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thermandin - that will leave a mark!
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!
Thermandin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thermandin.
Horwick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thermandin.
Thermandin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thermandin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thermandin working Horwick over with knees to the body.
Horwick is breathing heavily.
Thermandin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Horwick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thermandin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin just leaning against Horwick, taking a breather.
Thermandin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thermandin connects with a knee to the head.
Thermandin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thermandin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thermandin obliges.
Thermandin landing knees to the body.
Thermandin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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!
Thermandin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Thermandin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thermandin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thermandin is pushing Horwick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thermandin lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Thermandin.
The cut above Sam Horwick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thermandin drops Horwick with a big knee straight up the middle! Horwick is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Horwick is rocked!
Thermandin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horwick is still on wobbly legs! Can Thermandin finish him?
Thermandin instigates a clinch.
Thermandin crunches a lovely knee into Horwick's ribcage.
Thermandin stalls.
Thermandin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thermandin avoiding damage.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head.
Thermandin controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Twelf Thermandin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayn Lazovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Jacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazovich comes into the arena with Madonna - Frozen blaring out of the sound system. Jacks has chosen Written in The Stars as his entrance music. Desmond Jacks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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207 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayn Lazovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desmond Jacks!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lazovich as he avoids it easily.
Jacks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jacks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lazovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacks defends it easily.
Lazovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Lazovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacks is aware though and is defending well.
Jacks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lazovich looking for a guillotine here but Jacks defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazovich is trying to keep Jacks in close.
Jacks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lazovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lazovich is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacks wants to stand but Lazovich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lazovich is trying to control the position but Jacks postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jacks closes the distance and pushes Lazovich back into the cage.
Lazovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacks breaks the clinch.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lazovich sprawls well. Lazovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacks gets slowly back to his feet.
Lazovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jacks lands in his opponent's guard.
Lazovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacks manages to get himself to full guard.
Lazovich trying to control but Jacks is working from the bottom.
Lazovich is fighting to break Jacks's control of his arms but Jacks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jacks wants to get back to his feet but Lazovich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazovich wants to control from the top but Jacks keeps moving.
Jacks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacks has a closed guard, preventing Lazovich from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dwayn Lazovich.
Jacks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacks wants it to stay on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jacks.
Jacks misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacks moves in looking to clinch but Lazovich pushes him off.
Jacks drives through and clinches with Lazovich against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwayn Lazovich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lazovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lazovich fails with the takedown
and Jacks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jacks.
Lazovich tries to break the clinch but Jacks is controlling the position.
Jacks lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lazovich trying to hold on to Jacks's head to control him but Jacks postures up.
Lazovich is looking for a sweep. Jacks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lazovich is doing well to control the position and prevent Jacks from advancing to side control.
Lazovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lazovich.
Jacks stands and throws Lazovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lazovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Lazovich manages to get back to half guard.
Lazovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacks pulls his head out easily.
Lazovich is trying to maintain the position but Jacks is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazovich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jacks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jacks is trying to control the action in half guard but Lazovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jacks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lazovich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We're going to have a standup here because Dwayn Lazovich wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jacks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lazovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacks.
Lazovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jacks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lazovich fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayn Lazovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazovich pinned against the cage. Lazovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lazovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lazovich's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacks wanted to stand there but Lazovich had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jacks pushing down on Lazovich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Jacks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jacks gets the takedown into side control.
Jacks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazovich keeps working.
Lazovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Lazovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacks wants to control but Lazovich is keeping him busy.
Jacks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazovich tries to buck Jacks off but Jacks is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazovich is trying to control Jacks's posture but Jacks avoids it.
Lazovich throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jacks trying to control the position but Lazovich is working away.
Lazovich gets back to half guard.
Lazovich actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazovich is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacks is looking to take a break and control but Lazovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacks throwing shots but Lazovich is blocking nicely.
Dwayn Lazovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacks trying to pass the guard but Lazovich defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lazovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lazovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Lazovich, not yet.
Lazovich has a closed guard, preventing Jacks from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lazovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacks has managed to get both his arms back between Lazovich's legs - danger averted.
Jacks advances to half guard.
Jacks is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Lazovich as he works his way to full guard.
Lazovich keeping full guard, as Jacks tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lazovich has his feet on Jacks's thighs here. He's pushed Jacks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jacks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dwayn Lazovich!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dani Kamarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dani Kamarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kamarainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamarainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kamarainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamarainen looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Kamarainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith sends Kamarainen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Kamarainen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kamarainen is rocked!
Smith fakes the body blow, causing Kamarainen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kamarainen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fowwest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fowwest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump lands a head shot.
Wolf clinches.
Wolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gump with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolf avoids the elbow strike from Gump, against the cage.
Gump using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gump scores with a knee to the head.
Gump throws an elbow that misses.
Gump blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Gump tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gump pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gump looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Wolf takes a swing at Gump's ribcage but misses.
Wolf moves into the clinch.
Wolf tries to score a body lock takedown but Gump shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Fowwest Gump has been cut.
Gump with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gump.
Gump tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
Gump tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms.
Gump with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Gump takes a shot to the head.
Gump tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
Gump landing knees to the head.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gump with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolf.
Wolf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gump avoids it.
Wolf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolf working the head and body with strikes.
That's two 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!
Wolf misses with a head shot. Gump uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Gump is keeping the position.
Wolf stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wolf has closed the distance and engaged Gump in a clinch.
Gump with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gump connects with a knee to the head.
Wolf lands an elbow that stopped Gump in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gump with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gump misses with a knee strike.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Gump manages to get underhooks.
Fowwest Gump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Wolf.
Gump looking to throw knees to the head but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Gump tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gump throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Gump controls the action.
Wolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gump gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gump connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wolf's face.
Wolf wants a takedown but no success here.
Wolf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf blocks an elbow strike.
Gump blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Gump looking to stall.
Gump tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wolf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wolf manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf throwing strikes but Gump manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump throws an elbow but Wolf slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolf misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wolf is trying to stand up here but Gump is controlling him well.
Gump trying to control from half guard but Wolf is working away.
Gump not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Wolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fowwest Gump's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gump connects with a looping right hand.
Wolf moves into the clinch successfully.
Gump with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gump misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Wolf - that landed with a thud.
Gump with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Gump.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gump tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
Gump looking to throw knees to the head but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Gump blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Gump tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Wolf pushes Gump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gump backwards.
Wolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gump's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Gump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf lands an uppercut.
Wolf throws an elbow but it misses.
Gump tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Wolf.
Fowwest Gump's cut is getting worse.
Wolf misses with a knee to the head.
Wolf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gump is defending well for now.
Gump with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolf.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wolf manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Gump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf working the ground and pound.
Wolf scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fowwest Gump's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wolf scoring with punches and elbows.
Jeez, Fowwest Gump's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fowwest Gump's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson Wolf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Punahilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punahilkka has chosen Mäihä Show feat. Punahilkka as his entrance music. Punahilkka has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
178 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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25
183 lbs
11 - 7 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Punahilkka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Punahilkka looks gassed!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krenshaw.
Punahilkka avoids the head kick by Krenshaw.
Nice shot lands for Krenshaw.
Punahilkka throws a body punch but Krenshaw moves out of range.
Krenshaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Punahilkka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krenshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punahilkka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenshaw throws a looping overhand right but Punahilkka ducks down to avoid it.
Krenshaw cracks Punahilkka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Punahilkka is rocked!
Krenshaw circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Punahilkka to the canvas! Punahilkka doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Krenshaw keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vay Krenshaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy misses with a two punch combination.
Dakka fails to land the takedown.
Luffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dakka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luffy throws out the jab.
Luffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luffy connects with a body shot that sends Dakka's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Luffy misses its intended target.
Luffy misses with a series of wild punches.
Dakka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Luffy. No joy for Dakka on that attempt.
Monkey Luffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dakka is defended easily by Luffy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wazz Dakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Luffy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luffy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dakka circles away quickly and effectively.
Luffy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dakka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy stuffs the takedown attempt from Dakka. Dakka gets slowly back to his feet.
Dakka moves out of range as Luffy strikes.
Luffy throws a body punch but Dakka moves out of range.
Luffy stuns Dakka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dakka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luffy stuffs the takedown attempt from Dakka. Dakka gets slowly back to his feet.
Luffy throws a looping overhand right but Dakka ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Luffy coming out on top.
Dakka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luffy avoids it really well and circles away.
Luffy lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Luffy.
Luffy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dakka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luffy misses with a looping right.
Dakka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luffy throws out the jab.
Luffy misses with an uppercut. Dakka saw that one coming.
Dakka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Luffy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luffy stopping the sweep attempt from Dakka.
Dakka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Luffy stacks Dakka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Luffy!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Luffy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dakka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luffy lands a jab to the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dakka. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Luffy enables Dakka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luffy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dakka passes into half guard.
Luffy wants to improve his position but Dakka is controlling well.
Luffy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dakka is nestled in close to Luffy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy looking for submissions off his back.
Luffy won't allow Dakka to pass to mount.
Luffy is looking to improve his position.
Dakka seems to be working for a kimura but Luffy defends the submission attempt.
Dakka works his way into full mount!
Dakka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dakka wants to control the pace but Luffy is squirming around nicely.
Dakka wants to finish this one by submission but Luffy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dakka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Luffyis looking to pass into half guard but Dakka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dakka is in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dakka looking to pass the guard.
Luffy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dakka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dakka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luffy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dakka has managed to get both his arms back between Luffy's legs - danger averted.
Luffy is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dakka trying to control the position from guard on top but Luffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dakka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dakka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dakka working the ground and pound.
Dakka works to advance to full mount. Luffy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dakka with a couple of short strikes.
Dakka looking to finish Luffy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Luffy!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luffy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dakka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Luffy has worked his arm free - good work by Luffy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dakka tries to advance to mount but Luffy denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luffy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Luffy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dakka easily slips into full mount!
Luffy is desperately trying to improve his position but Dakka has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dakka landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dakka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Luffy is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wazz Dakka dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
Dakka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luffy pinned against the cage. Luffy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luffy throws the left hand but Dakka avoids the punch easily.
Luffy throws a jab when Dakka was well out of range.
Luffy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Luffy thuds his right hand into Dakka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dakka.
Luffy stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka with a lazy takedown attempt
so Luffy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wazz Dakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dakka keeping moving, preventing Luffy from controlling successfully.
Dakka wants to sweep here but Luffy controlling him for the moment.
Luffy passes Dakka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dakka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Luffy is working away from the top position though.
Luffy is trying to control the action in half guard but Dakka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wazz Dakka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy is looking for a kimura here.
Dakka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dakka is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luffy is just content to waste time from the top position. Dakka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Luffy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luffy is one step ahead there.
Dakka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dakka has his foot on Luffy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luffy works his way back into a safe position though.
Luffy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Luffy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dakka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dakka has escaped and now he's on top!
Dakka looking to sit in guard and control but Luffy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luffy.
Luffy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dakka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luffy throws a strike but Dakka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Luffy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luffy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Dakka advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Monkey Luffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luffy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monkey Luffy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmos Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Motorhead - Ace of Spades. Bong has chosen Hits From The Bong as his entrance music. The Bong will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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25
265 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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27
265 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cosmos Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Bong!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Bong tightens his grip and picks Ivanov up, before dumping him to the ground. Ivanov manages to land in guard.
Ivanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bong tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov keeping full guard, as Bong tries to pass.
Bong drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick Bong off! Bong jumps back into Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov wants to stand but Bong is controlling the position.
Bong forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet.
Bong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ivanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Ivanov wants to control but Bong is keeping busy.
Bong is looking for a kimura here.
Bong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong is working for a submission of some sort.
Bong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong wants to take a breather but Ivanov is having none of it.
Bong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ivanov manages to get to full guard.
Bong stands and throws Ivanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bong has an Americana. Ivanov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bong is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bong hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). The Bong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lilburne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyato Kimuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lilburne comes to the cage accompanied by You'll never walk alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
218 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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27
215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lilburne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyato Kimuraba!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimuraba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lilburne can pounce on him.
Lilburne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimuraba.
Lilburne connects with a leg kick. Kimuraba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lilburne blocks a head kick by Kimuraba.
Lilburne lands a front kick.
Lilburne misses with a body kick.
Kimuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Lilburne.
Lilburne pushes Kimuraba away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimuraba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kimuraba misses with a hook.
Kimuraba throws a hook to the side of Lilburne's head but Lilburne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimuraba is defended easily by Lilburne.
Danga de danga de dang - Lilburne scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kimuraba looks gassed!
Lilburne scores with a spinning back kick!
Lilburne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lilburne lands a front kick.
Lilburne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lilburne sizes up Kimuraba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kimuraba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kimuraba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kimuraba is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Lilburne tenderised Kimuraba's leg. Kimuraba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kimuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Lilburne finish him?
Lilburne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kimuraba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lilburne connects with a body shot that sends Kimuraba's belly button to the back.
Kimuraba seems to have recovered his senses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lilburne. Kimuraba shrugs it off though.
That kick from Lilburne tenderised Kimuraba's leg. Kimuraba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kimuraba tries to move into range but Lilburne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lilburne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kimuraba will feel that in the morning.
Lilburne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lilburne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kimuraba.
That kick from Lilburne tenderised Kimuraba's leg. Kimuraba is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kimuraba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lilburne - the referee stops the clock and Kimuraba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lilburne. Kimuraba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lilburne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lilburne misses with a head kick.
Lilburne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lilburne tries a head kick but it misses.
John Lilburne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lilburne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lilburne lands with a kick to the temple. Kimuraba shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lilburne! Kimuraba is out on his feet! Lilburne rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kimuraba is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kimuraba is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lilburne!
John Lilburne retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan Mc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc comes to the cage accompanied by The Choice Is Yours (This or That) by Black Sheep. Kraken comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Battle Without Honor Or Humanity kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The Kraken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baeddan Mc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, The Kraken!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Kraken.
Kraken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kraken wants it to stay on the feet.
Mc misses with a kick to the body.
Baeddan Mc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mc.
Mc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mc fails with a takedown attempt.
Mc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraken moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc dives in and scores a takedown into Kraken's guard.
Mc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kraken keeping moving, preventing Mc from controlling successfully.
Mc distracts Kraken with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraken keeping moving, preventing Mc from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc wants to control from the top but Kraken keeps moving.
Kraken controlling Mc's posture.
Mc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraken is keeping the position for now.
Kraken keeping moving, preventing Mc from controlling successfully.
Mc looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kraken is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mc, into his guard.
Mc doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kraken scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraken wants to pass the guard but Mc is keeping the position.
Mc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraken cracks Mc with a solid left hand.
Kraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraken passes Mc's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mc misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mc actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kraken connects with a nice short shot to Mc's temple.
Kraken throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mc is looking to control Kraken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mc avoid being mounted?
Mc tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kraken has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mc 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.
Mc is squirming around, avoiding Kraken's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc tries to lock up and control but Kraken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kraken lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mc really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kraken working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mc is trying to escape the mount.
Mc taking shots to the head.
Mc tries to hold on but Kraken pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Baeddan Mc will probably get the nod.
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.
Mc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kraken can pounce on him.
Kraken jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mc misses with a lunging right hand
and Kraken counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kraken cracks Mc with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mc looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kraken finish him?
Mc is rocked!
It looks like Baeddan Mc has been cut.
Kraken throws a leg kick which misses Mc's front leg but catches the back leg as Mc tries to avoid it.
Oh Mc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraken ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Mc out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Kraken!
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