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BHFC 73 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pumba Ottavainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pumba Ottavainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Ottavainen tries to sprawl out of it but Ortiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ottavainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ottavainen checks a leg kick.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ortiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ottavainen circles away.
Pumba Ottavainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ortiz.
Ottavainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ottavainen scores with a hook.
Ottavainen moves into the clinch.
Ottavainen misses with a knee to the head.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ottavainen avoids it.
Ottavainen with a knee to the head.
It looks like David Ortiz has been cut.
Ottavainen prevents Ortiz from breaking the clinch.
Ottavainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ortiz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ottavainen is working Ortiz over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Ortiz is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Pumba Ottavainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bomzhara Serdceed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rooney comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Rooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bomzhara Serdceed!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney shoots in looking for a takedown. Serdceed tries to sprawl out of it but Rooney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Serdceed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rooney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Serdceed is trying to defend but Rooney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rooney seems to be looking for submissions.
Rooney is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serdceed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rooney.
Rooney is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Serdceed still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Serdceed has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rooney gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serdceed is looking for a kimura but Rooney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Serdceed to get the leverage.
Serdceed trying to control from half guard but Rooney is working away.
It looks like Serdceed is going to stand back up.
Rooney gets full guard.
Serdceed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Serdceed trying to control but Rooney is working from the bottom.
Rooney working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serdceed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Serdceed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rooney working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serdceed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rooney is tightening it up a little... Serdceed has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Serdceed reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Serdceed taps out! nice BJJ there by Rooney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jamie Rooney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Alvarez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Silva tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva scores with a few weak punches.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez working Silva over with strikes.
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Alvarez prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarez lands a nice short elbow.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alvarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Alvarez tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Alvarez prevents Silva from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paulo Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Alvarez there.
Ground and pound from Alvarez.
Alvarez working Silva over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alvarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Alvarez 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.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Alvarez there.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alvarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva is rocked!
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez lands a big elbow - Silva is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mako Jr Mahtava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mahtava might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wintersun - Beyond the dark sun. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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252 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mako Jr Mahtava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Svenson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahtava is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahtava takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahtava takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Svenson lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Svenson as Mahtava shoots in.
Svenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahtava on the side of the head.
Mahtava moves forwards but Svenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svenson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Svenson duly obliges.
Svenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahtava. Mahtava gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mako Jr Mahtava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svenson lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtava shoots for a double leg takedown but Svenson sprawls well. He's pushed Mahtava's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Svenson with a hook.
Svenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahtava.
Nice body punch from Svenson.
Mahtava closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svenson circles away.
Svenson throws a sloppy head kick and Mahtava moves out of range easily.
Mahtava fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Svenson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahtava shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Svenson as he jumps to the side.
Svenson lands a jab.
Svenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahtava takes one to the chin there.
Svenson lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Mahtava blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtava moves forwards but Svenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svenson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahtava had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Svenson lands a lovely overhand right.
Svenson leaves Mahtava with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Svenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahtava. Mahtava gets slowly back to his feet.
Svenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahtava at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson connects with a body shot that sends Mahtava's belly button to the back.
Svenson connects with a looping right hand.
Mahtava fails to land the takedown.
Mahtava is breathing heavily.
Svenson lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Svenson there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahtava looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svenson is fending him off so far but Mahtava persists. Nope, Svenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Svenson lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Svenson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Svenson is looking to chop away at Mahtava's legs.
Mahtava misses with a takedown attempt - Svenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Svenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mahtava. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mahtava closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svenson scores with a punch to the head.
Svenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Svenson cracks a nice hook into Mahtava's ribs.
A jab lands there for Svenson.
Mahtava fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtava has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mako Jr Mahtava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svenson scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Svenson. That snapped Mahtava's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Svenson. No joy for Mahtava on that attempt.
Svenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahtava ducks right into an uppercut from Svenson.
Mahtava checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahtava takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahtava takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahtava looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Svenson sizes up Mahtava with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Svenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahtava shoots in for a takedown but Svenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Svenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahtava closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svenson circles away.
Svenson throws a solid leg kick but Mahtava takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Svenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson lands a head shot.
Jab from Svenson.
Svenson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Svenson with a hook.
Svenson lands a nice shot that snaps Mahtava's head back.
A cross from Svenson lands.
Magnus Svenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahtava on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Svenson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Svenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Svenson.
Mahtava drives through with a takedown into Svenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mahtava prevents Svenson from getting back to his feet.
Mahtava has gone for a leg lock! Svenson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mahtava's guard.
Mahtava working for a triangle but Svenson defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahtava is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Svenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Svenson scores with a hook.
Mahtava looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svenson is fending him off so far but Mahtava persists. Nope, Svenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Svenson misses with a low kick.
Svenson scores with a nice head shot.
Svenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Svenson.
Mahtava shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svenson defends it nicely.
Mahtava needs to keep his hands up - Svenson had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtava takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Svenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magnus Svenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahtava avoids the head kick by Svenson.
Mahtava closes the distance and pushes Svenson back into the cage.
Mahtava gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Svenson regains guard.
Mahtava forces his way into half guard.
Svenson is trying to stand.
Mahtava is trying to work for a kimura but Svenson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtava 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.
Mahtava tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svenson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magnus Svenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtava wants to control but Svenson is keeping him busy.
Mahtava stops Svenson from getting back to his feet.
Mahtava throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mahtava is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Svenson defends it well.
Mahtava is looking to take a break and control but Svenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Svenson is staying active underneath Mahtava, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mako Jr Mahtava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahtava 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahtava is trying to control. Svenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mako Jr Mahtava.
I think Svenson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Svenson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rey Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnson has chosen the rock says as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rey Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne johnson !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer instigates a clinch.
johnson can't get the takedown.
johnson tries to pull guard but Destroyer holds him up against the cage and eventually johnson drops back down to his feet.
Destroyer manages to pull guard.
Destroyer working for a triangle but johnson defends it easily.
johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Destroyer struggling a bit here.
Destroyer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer won't allow johnson to pass to mount.
johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destroyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Destroyer tries to get out of the position.
Destroyer pushes johnson off looking to stand but johnson dives back in and keeps control.
johnson 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.
Destroyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but johnson pulls his head out easily.
johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Destroyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is defending against the submission attempts here by johnson .
Destroyer trying to control here.
Destroyer is in trouble now - johnson has advanced to mount!
Destroyer is wriggling around trying to escape.
johnson unloading with bombs!
Destroyer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Destroyer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Destroyer showing good submission defense here.
Destroyer trying to control but not successfully.
johnson is looking for the choke from the back position but Destroyer is controlling his hands well.
johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer trying to control the hands but johnson breaks the grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
johnson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Destroyer trying to get back to his feet but johnson is in full control for now.
johnson has got one arm under Destroyer's chin. This could be trouble... Destroyer trying to control the other hand but johnson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Destroyer has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dwayne johnson !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Hudson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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255 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey misses with a takedown attempt
so Hudson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Casey blocks nicely.
Casey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson works over Casey with some ground and pound from guard.
Casey controlling Hudson's posture.
Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hudson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Casey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Casey has escaped and now he's on top!
Casey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Casey has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Casey.
Casey throwing shots but Hudson is blocking nicely.
Hudson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Casey.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hudson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Casey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey is looking to stand up but Hudson won't let him.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Casey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Casey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hudson, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casey wants to clinch
and Hudson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Casey!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey working to try and regain half guard.
Hudson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hudson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Casey is on top in guard.
Hudson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Casey trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
Casey landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casey tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudson is retaining full guard.
Casey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Casey is looking to stand up but Hudson won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casey sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Casey just wasn't active enough.
Casey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 John Casey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Casey dives in and scores a takedown into Hudson's guard.
Casey is pushing down on Hudson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hudson is fighting to maintain full guard but Casey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Casey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hudson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hudson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Casey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Casey thows a huge punch but Hudson dodges it nicely.
Casey trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hudson manages to get to full guard.
Casey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Casey is looking to advance position but Hudson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Casey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Casey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Casey and Hudson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hudson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Casey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Casey manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hudson is working away from the top position though.
Hudson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casey is just riding it out for now. Hudson eventually gives up the hold.
Casey wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hudson prevents Casey from improving his position.
Hudson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hudson seems to be looking for submissions.
Casey trying to hold on to Hudson's head to control him but Hudson postures up.
Casey is pressing down on Hudson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hudson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Casey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Casey has escaped and now he's on top!
Casey throws and elbow that misses. Hudson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Casey's guard. Nice move by Hudson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson drops back looking for a leg! Casey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Casey manages to kick Hudson off! Hudson jumps back into Casey's guard.
Casey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hudson manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Casey dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson.
Hudson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Casey.
Hudson checks a leg kick nicely.
Casey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hudson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hudson pinned against the cage. Hudson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hudson scores with a takedown into Casey's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hudson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Casey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hudson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hudson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hudson has gone for a leg lock! Casey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hudson's guard.
Hudson keeping full guard, as Casey tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casey wants to stand and escape but instead Hudson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Casey wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudson landing with the ground and pound.
Hudson postures up and lands a big shot to Casey's brow.
Hudson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Casey's head.
Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John Casey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Casey controls Hudson momentarily but Hudson frees himself.
Hudson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Casey wants to sweep but no luck.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hudson cracks Casey with a solid left hand.
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!
Casey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hudson stands up over Casey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Casey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hudson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Casey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Casey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Breznev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Helling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breznev's entrance music is Mother Russia. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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278 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Breznev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Helling!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Breznev.
Good work by Breznev as he checks the leg kick.
Helling swings for the body but Breznev moves out of range.
Breznev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helling takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Breznev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helling avoids the body shot from Breznev.
Breznev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Helling. Helling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Helling tries to bum rush Breznev with a series of wild strikes but Breznev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Breznev stuns Helling with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Helling misses.
Breznev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Breznev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helling blocks a head kick by Breznev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helling tries to avoid it but Breznev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helling to the ground. Helling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Helling misses with a two punch combination.
Breznev fails to land with a series of punches.
Helling blocks the body kick.
Michael Helling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breznev slips a straight right by Helling.
Breznev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helling.
Helling looks to land a right hand but Breznev moved out of range.
Helling blocks a low kick nicely.
Breznev throws a leg kick but Helling sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Helling throws a leg kick but Breznev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Helling looks to score with a jab to the body but Breznev is just out of range.
Helling is looking to chop away at Breznev's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helling misses with a wild combination.
Helling avoids the head kick by Breznev.
Helling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Breznev's head backwards.
Breznev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Breznev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Breznev throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helling throws an overhand right that lands on Breznev's shoulder, as Breznev tries to avoid the shot.
Helling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helling swinging wildly here.
Breznev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Breznev.
Helling throws a leg kick that misses.
Breznev misses with a body kick.
Breznev keeps Helling at a distance using the push kick.
Helling looks gassed!
A punch combination from Helling misses.
Breznev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helling throws a looping overhand right but Breznev ducks down to avoid it.
Breznev delivers a nice body kick.
Breznev throws a sloppy head kick and Helling moves out of range easily.
Helling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breznev lands a nice shot to the body.
Breznev shoots in and drives through. Helling sprawls well.
Breznev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helling throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Breznev connects with the punch.
Breznev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helling throws a leg kick
and Breznev counters with a straight right hand.
Helling misses the body punch
and Breznev counters with a big head kick but Helling shrugs it off.
Breznev lands with a good body shot.
Breznev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Helling there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breznev lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Breznev.
Breznev avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Breznev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Helling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Breznev.
Helling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Breznev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Helling throws a looping overhand right but Breznev ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Breznev.
Helling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Breznev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breznev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dmitry Breznev is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Breznev lands but Helling takes it in his stride.
Breznev scores with a nice head shot.
Breznev lands a body shot.
Helling is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznev scores with a hook to the body. Helling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Breznev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Breznev scores with a four punch combination!
Breznev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Breznev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helling can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Breznev.
Breznev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helling's head.
Breznev is looking to wear down Helling with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Breznev cracks the inside of Helling's front leg.
Crunch! Breznev slams his shin into Helling's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breznev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Breznev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helling takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Breznev. Breznev obviously looking to wear him down.
Breznev keeps Helling at a distance using the push kick.
Breznev throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Breznev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breznev connects with a high kick.
Breznev thumps Helling with a low kick.
Michael Helling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breznev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Helling's hands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Helling might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Breznev has got the better of the exchanges.
Breznev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Breznev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Breznev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznev is looking to slow Helling down with leg kicks.
Helling has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Breznev.
Breznev scores with a jab to the body.
Breznev throws a leg kick which misses Helling's front leg but catches the back leg as Helling tries to avoid it.
Breznev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Helling walks forward, straight into a front kick from Breznev.
Helling has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helling there as he acknowledges the shot.
Helling takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Breznev scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breznev clinches up with Helling and pushes him back against the cage.
Breznev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Breznev controlling the action here for a moment.
Breznev works on Helling's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breznev trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Breznev.
It looks like Michael Helling has been cut.
Breznev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helling wants to get back to striking at distance but Breznev won't allow it.
Breznev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Breznev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Breznev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breznev cracks Helling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Breznev throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Breznev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Helling's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Helling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Breznev counters with a nice body shot.
Breznev clobbers Helling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Breznev misses the shot to the body.
Helling throws a chopping leg kick but Breznev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Helling.
Breznev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Breznev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helling throws a series of punches but Breznev avoids them all with ease.
Helling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Breznev lands with a nice body kick.
Helling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helling ducks right into an uppercut from Breznev.
Helling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Breznev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Breznev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Helling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Breznev delivers a nice body kick.
Breznev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Breznev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznev lands a glancing blow to the side of Helling's head.
Breznev cracks Helling with a good jab.
Helling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Breznev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Breznev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helling blocks a head kick by Breznev.
Breznev lands a front kick.
Crunch! Breznev slams his shin into Helling's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Breznev.
Breznev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Helling manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Breznev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helling's guard.
Breznev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznev stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Helling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Breznev can pounce on him.
Breznev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Helling.
Breznev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Helling takes a step back to recover.
Breznev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Breznev jabs Helling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Helling misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Breznev.
Dmitry Breznev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breznev feints and then cracks Helling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helling down.
Breznev scores with a hook to the body. Helling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Breznev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helling just misses with a punch 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!
Helling avoids the head kick by Breznev.
Breznev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Breznev's corner calls for a 1-2. Breznev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Breznev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Breznev.
Breznev dives in and grabs Helling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helling pushes down on Breznev's head and hops out.
Michael Helling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bone on bone clash there as Breznev blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Breznev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Breznev 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Breznev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulligan McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Majak Daw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mulligan McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Majak Daw!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daw looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
Daw takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
Daw avoids the body shot from McGee.
Daw just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Daw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daw.
Daw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Daw.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daw.
Jab, jab by Daw - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daw misses with a hook
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Majak Daw has been cut.
Daw shoots in looking for a takedown but McGee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGee on the side of the head.
Daw throws a right hand that misses
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Daw's head.
McGee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daw to score with a decent uppercut.
Mulligan McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGee to the mat! McGee manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Daw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daw trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
McGee looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Majak Daw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Daw thows a body shot but no joy.
Daw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
Daw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee takes a swing at Daw's ribcage but misses.
Daw throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Daw stuns McGee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGee has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daw. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daw lands a nice hook to McGee's body. McGee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daw ducks right into an uppercut from McGee.
Daw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGee rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daw lands a slapping body shot.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Daw is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Majak Daw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Majak Daw's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Daw shoots in looking for a takedown but McGee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good exchange - Daw coming out on top.
Daw tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daw scores with a jab to the body.
Daw scores with a nice strike.
McGee slaps away a takedown attempt from Daw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daw misses the body punch
and McGee counters with a right hand to the body.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee stuns Daw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Daw.
Daw cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daw misses with a left hand
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Daw.
Nice defenses there by Daw.
Daw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daw scores with a nice head shot.
Daw is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mulligan McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Majak Daw.
Daw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daw.
The crowd cheers as Daw lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGee doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from McGee finds it's way through Daw's defenses.
Daw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daw swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McGee to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Majak Daw's cut even more.
Daw misses with the combination.
Majak Daw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daw cracks McGee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daw slips a straight right by McGee.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daw.
Daw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
Daw looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee misses with a looping right.
McGee lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mulligan McGee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Majak Daw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Nice cross by Daw.
Daw throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
McGee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daw.
Daw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daw was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
Daw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daw thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
Daw lands a nice shot to the body.
Daw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daw.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daw.
Daw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
McGee thuds his right hand into Daw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
Daw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Daw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daw looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daw.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daw.
A shot to the body from McGee misses
and Daw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McGee!
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Daw's attempts to control the action.
Daw is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGee shrugs it off.
Daw looking for a guillotine from mount but McGee is having none of it.
Daw looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daw is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Daw working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McGee turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Daw off and cradles McGee's limp body as Daw celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Majak Daw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paula Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarrod Wyatt (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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27
183 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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193 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paula Abdul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarrod Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wyatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdul scores with a sloppy right hand. Wyatt should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wyatt.
Abdul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abdul.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wyatt. That's going to slow Abdul down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. Wyatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Wyatt.
Wyatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wyatt lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wyatt slips a jab from Abdul.
Abdul jabs Wyatt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paula Abdul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul throws a jab when Wyatt was well out of range.
Wyatt dodges the punch combination from Abdul.
Abdul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wyatt feints and then cracks Abdul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abdul down.
Wyatt looks to land a body kick but Abdul moved away.
Wyatt misses with a low kick as Abdul jumps back.
Wyatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wyatt scores with a body shot.
Wyatt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyatt cracks the inside of Abdul's front leg.
Abdul is breathing heavily.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyatt moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wyatt ducks under a wild hook from Abdul.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdul.
Wyatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wyatt shoots for a double leg takedown but Abdul sprawls well. He's pushed Wyatt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wyatt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Abdul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wyatt in side control, throwing shots but Abdul defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Abdul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wyatt cracks Abdul with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks Wyatt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wyatt prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wyatt just content to control the position.
Wyatt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abdul gets back to half guard.
Wyatt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abdul defending well though.
Wyatt is pressing down on Abdul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abdul is holding on for now.
Well, if Wyatt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul is trying to get back to full guard.
Wyatt is controlling the pace.
Abdul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarrod Wyatt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Wyatt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jarrod Wyatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyatt misses with a hook.
Wyatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abdul is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdul checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wyatt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdul misses with a two punch combination.
Wyatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abdul.
Wyatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdul is looking to wear down Wyatt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wyatt lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Abdul slips a jab and a cross from Wyatt.
Wyatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abdul.
Abdul 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.
Wyatt slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. Wyatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wyatt misses with a low kick.
Wyatt throws a head kick but Abdul moves out of range.
Wyatt lands a glancing blow to the side of Abdul's head.
Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wyatt misses with a two punch combination.
Wyatt lands a leg kick that knocks Abdul off balance momentarily.
Wyatt throws a nice looking combination but Abdul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul feints a jab promting Wyatt to slip. Abdul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wyatt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdul looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyatt is just out of range.
Wyatt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wyatt works the jab nicely.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul moves away.
Wyatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wyatt throws a push kick but Abdul slaps the foot to one side.
Wyatt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wyatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wyatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdul.
Abdul slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abdul.
Abdul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wyatt circles away quickly and effectively.
Abdul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wyatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wyatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abdul.
Wyatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wyatt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wyatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wyatt lands a jab.
Wyatt throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wyatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abdul misses with a lunging right hand
and Wyatt counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Abdul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wyatt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdul blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wyatt. That's going to slow Abdul down.
Wyatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Abdul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wyatt throws out a leg kick but Abdul moves out of range and Wyatt only half commits.
Wyatt cracks a nice hook into Abdul's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wyatt.
Abdul blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Wyatt 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.
Wyatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abdul.
Wyatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdul moves out of range as Wyatt throws a body kick.
Jarrod Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyatt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdul blocks a head kick by Wyatt.
Wyatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdul looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyatt is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Abdul blocks the leg kick.
Wyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyatt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wyatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Wyatt lands but Abdul takes it in his stride.
Wyatt misses with a low kick.
Wyatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wyatt.
Wyatt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wyatt misses with a body shot.
Abdul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Abdul misses with the combination.
Abdul scores with a shot to the body.
Wyatt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt misses with some punches.
Wyatt can't find room to land a body shot as Abdul controls the action.
Wyatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wyatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wyatt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wyatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdul controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt working Abdul over with knees to the body.
Abdul managing to block the knees to the body from Wyatt.
A body shot lands from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Wyatt.
Wyatt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abdul up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wyatt.
Wyatt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wyatt trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wyatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdul.
Wyatt has Abdul pressed against the cage, preventing Abdul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wyatt missing with knees to the body.
Wyatt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abdul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyatt tries to throw a body punch but Abdul avoids it by throwing Wyatt back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt effectively controlling the action here.
Abdul has Wyatt pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Wyatt really 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.
Wyatt feints and then cracks Abdul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abdul down.
Wyatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abdul. That did some damage!
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyatt moves away.
Abdul lands with a right hand.
Wyatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wyatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt lands a slapping body shot.
Abdul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyatt.
Abdul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wyatt.
Wyatt shoots in for a takedown but Abdul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt lands with an overhand left.
Jab, jab by Wyatt - just one landing.
Abdul misses with a left hand
and Wyatt counters with a shoot takedown. Abdul fights it but they end up in guard.
Abdul keeping moving, preventing Wyatt from controlling successfully.
Abdul is trying to keep Wyatt in close.
Abdul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wyatt's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wyatt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wyatt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Abdul asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Abdul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abdul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wyatt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul trying to control the action but Wyatt is working from the bottom.
Wyatt is looking to reverse the position.
Abdul is looking to take a break and control but Wyatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wyatt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdul off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Abdul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Abdul is squirming around, avoiding Wyatt's attempts to control the action.
Abdul tries to hold on but Wyatt postures up.
Wyatt lands a nice shot to the head.
Jarrod Wyatt has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyatt controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Wyatt dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Wyatt misses.
Abdul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wyatt has time to react.
Abdul scores with a body shot.
Wyatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abdul lands the left hand.
Abdul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Wyatt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wyatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abdul moves out of range of the body kick from Wyatt.
Abdul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wyatt doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul digs a good hook to Wyatt's body.
Wyatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wyatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdul. Abdul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abdul circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Abdul counter with a right hand.
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wyatt cracks Abdul with an open hand slap.
Abdul misses with a two punch combination.
Wyatt scores with a takedown into Abdul's guard.
Wyatt sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul controls Wyatt momentarily but Wyatt frees himself.
Wyatt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jarrod Wyatt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Abdul throws a series of punches but Wyatt avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a low kick as Abdul jumps back.
Wyatt tried to score with a low kick but Abdul checks it.
Wyatt misses with a wild body shot.
Wyatt misses with a head kick.
Wyatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdul.
Wyatt slips a jab from Abdul.
Abdul thows a body shot but no joy.
Abdul avoids the head kick by Wyatt.
Abdul blocks the body kick.
Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wyatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abdul 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.
Abdul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdul lands with a nice body punch.
Paula Abdul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wyatt throws a hook but Abdul avoids it easily.
Abdul misses with a body shot.
Wyatt throws a head kick but Abdul moves out of range.
Abdul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdul moves away from the strike by Wyatt.
Wyatt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarrod Wyatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wyatt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarrod Wyatt!
Jarrod Wyatt is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starim Stal Overdreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overdreem has chosen Motorhead-Iron Fist as his entrance music. Mr Beast has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Starim Stal Overdreem!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast takes a swing at Overdreem's ribcage but misses.
Beast swinging wildly here.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Overdreem.
Beast looks to land a left hand but Overdreem moved out of range nicely.
Beast takes a swing at Overdreem's ribcage but misses.
Beast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Overdreem. Overdreem obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Beast as Overdreem shoots in.
Beast wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beast pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Overdreem back to the cage. Beast follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Starim Stal Overdreem has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overdreem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beast goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Overdreem blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdreem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beast lands with a shot to the body.
Beast closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Overdreem! Beast dives in looking to finish! Overdreem is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Beast!
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