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Genesis 15 : Critical Mass PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joachim SenHan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihail Mansurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joachim SenHan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joachim SenHan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Mansurov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansurov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with SenHan, pushing him back against the cage.
SenHan wants a takedown.
Mansurov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mansurov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching SenHan on his heels. He'll look to pass SenHan's guard now, I'm sure.
SenHan controls Mansurov momentarily but Mansurov frees himself.
Mansurov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SenHan is keeping the position for now.
Mansurov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mansurov trying to control the position from guard on top but SenHan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mansurov is fighting to break SenHan's control of his arms but SenHan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
SenHan trying to control the position.
Mansurov content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mansurov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SenHan ducks under a wild hook from Mansurov.
SenHan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mansurov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SenHan.
Mansurov darts in and clinches SenHan up against the cage.
SenHan tries to score a body lock takedown but Mansurov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
SenHan can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joachim SenHan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mansurov breaks the clinch.
SenHan throws a sloppy body shot
and Mansurov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mansurov.
SenHan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mansurov is working SenHan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
SenHan keeping moving, preventing Mansurov from controlling successfully.
SenHan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mansurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mansurov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansurov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mansurov trying to control but SenHan is working from the bottom.
Mansurov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mansurov working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansurov landing a few strikes.
SenHan is rocked!
Mansurov working the head and body with strikes.
Oh SenHan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mansurov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear SenHan down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SenHan is being controlled here.
A big shot lands for Mansurov! That's hurt SenHan! Will he recover? Mansurov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mihail Mansurov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maniek Pudziao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maniek Pudziao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice closes the distance but Pudziao moves to the side
and Pudziao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slice closes the distance but Pudziao moves to the side
and Pudziao counters by moving into the clinch.
Pudziao tries to throw a body punch but Slice avoids it by throwing Pudziao back against the cage.
Pudziao has Slice pushed against the cage.
Slice is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pudziao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pudziao swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
Pudziao wants to get back to striking at distance but Slice won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudziao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pudziao misses with the head strike.
Pudziao lands with a left to the head.
Pudziao has Slice pressed against the cage.
Pudziao is looking to break free of the clinch but Slice has double underhooks.
Pudziao wants to get back to striking at distance but Slice won't allow it.
Pudziao struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pudziao working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pudziao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Slice.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Slice slows down the pace here.
Slice is working Pudziao over against the cage.
Pudziao is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice pushes Pudziao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slice lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Slice.
Slice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice lands with a right to the head.
Slice cracks Pudziao with a nice body shot.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slice taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to clinch up but Pudziao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pudziao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pudziao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pudziao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slice closes the distance but Pudziao moves to the side
and Pudziao counters with a series of strikes. Slice will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slice wants to clinch
and Pudziao counters with a series of strikes. Slice will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pudziao counters by clinching up.
Slice lands a nice uppercut.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Slice.
Slice breaks from the clinch.
Slice is looking to clinch.
Slice tries to clinch up
letting Pudziao counter with a right hand.
Slice tries to clinch up
enabling Pudziao to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pudziao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pudziao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Slice on the inside.
Slice breaks from the clinch.
Slice is looking to clinch but Pudziao is avoiding it.
Slice tries to clinch up but Pudziao circles away and keeps his distance.
Bimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice tries to clinch
enabling Pudziao to counter with a crisp jab.
Pudziao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pudziao counters with a series of strikes. Slice will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pudziao counters with a three punch combo that has Slice backing up. Slice nods at Pudziao to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slice dominated that round.
That's time! Pudziao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slice moves to clinch but Pudziao breaks away
and Pudziao counters with a two punch combo.
Slice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pudziao counters by moving into the clinch.
Slice is struggling to control the position.
Slice blocks the elbow strike.
Pudziao has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.
Slice pushes Pudziao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pudziao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Slice's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Slice.
Slice pushes Pudziao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice tries to clinch but Pudziao moves away
and Pudziao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice wants to clinch but Pudziao slips to the side
and Pudziao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slice tries to clinch up
and Pudziao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pudziao.
Slice lands a body punch.
Slice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slice will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pudziao up against the cage.
Slice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slice is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Slice.
Pudziao working aggressively here.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slice lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bimbo Slice seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slice.
Slice cracks Pudziao with a nice body shot.
Slice slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bimbo Slice.
Slice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pudziao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pudziao counters with a one-two to the body.
Pudziao swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.
Slice tries to clinch but Pudziao moves away
and Pudziao counters with a one-two to the body.
Slice tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pudziao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice moves to clinch but Pudziao breaks away
and Pudziao counters with a three punch combo that has Slice backing up. Slice nods at Pudziao to acknowledge the strikes.
Slice tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pudziao counters with a nice uppercut.
Slice moves to clinch but Pudziao breaks away
and Pudziao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice wants to clinch but Pudziao slips to the side
and Pudziao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slice tries to clinch
and Pudziao counters with a straight right hand.
Slice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pudziao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slice takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slice tries to clinch up
and Pudziao counters by clinching up.
Pudziao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pudziao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pudziao misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Slice.
Slice breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice moves to clinch but Pudziao breaks away
letting Pudziao counter with a right hand.
Maniek Pudziao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slice looks to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Pudziao moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pudziao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slice blocks a body shot from Pudziao.
Pudziao lands a hook that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Pudziao is trying to break the clinch but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
Pudziao being controlled against the cage.
Slice trying to stall but Pudziao improves his position.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Slice.
Slice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pudziao backwards.
Still in the clinch, Slice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pudziao misses with a punch on the inside.
Pudziao misses with some punches.
Slice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pudziao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice moves to clinch but Pudziao breaks away
and Pudziao moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slice trying to control the position but instead, Pudziao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slice into the cage.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but Pudziao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pudziao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice wants to clinch up but Pudziao keeps it at a distance.
Slice is looking to clinch but Pudziao is avoiding it.
Slice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pudziao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slice tries to clinch up.
Pudziao misses with a series of wild punches.
Pudziao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pudziao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pudziao counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pudziao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pudziao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slice tries to clinch
and Pudziao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Slice does it's job there.
Slice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pudziao counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice closes the distance but Pudziao moves to the side
and Pudziao counters with a three punch combo that has Slice backing up. Slice nods at Pudziao to acknowledge the strikes.
Slice wants to clinch but Pudziao slips to the side
and Pudziao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pudziao.
Bimbo Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slice presses Pudziao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slice lands a right hand.
Slice cracks Pudziao with a nice body shot.
Slice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pudziao backwards.
Slice lands a hook that snaps the head of Pudziao backwards.
Pudziao misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slice.
Slice continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Slice works on Pudziao's body with a couple of short punches.
Slice effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice pushes Pudziao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice slowing the pace effectively.
Slice is leaning against Pudziao and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Slice scores with a shot to the side of Pudziao's head.
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pudziao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pudziao swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.
Slice is looking to clinch but Pudziao is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice tries to clinch up.
Slice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pudziao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kensei Takudome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kensei Takudome!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros closes the distance but Takudome moves to the side
and Takudome counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Medeiros struggles to land a body shot inside as Takudome controls his hands.
Takudome pulls guard effortlessly.
Takudome is looking to sinch up a triangle. Medeiros throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Takudome's body to avoid the submission. Takudome has instead reached around Medeiros's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Takudome arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kensei Takudome!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renars Stunza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: drop the world. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Renars Stunza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickson Rua!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Stunza, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Stunza against the cage but Stunza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Renars Stunza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stunza misses with a body punch
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stunza is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua 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.
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Stunza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stunza manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Stunza's guard.
Stunza is looking to stand up but Rua isn't so interested in that idea.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Stunza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stunza is looking to stand up but Rua isn't so interested in that idea.
Rua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rua 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.
Rua 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.
Stunza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rua on the ground.
Rua trying to control but Stunza is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stunza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stunza being controlled here, momentarily.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Stunza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rua in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stunza is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rua asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rua is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Stunza looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rua gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Stunza is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rua lets go of the hold and Stunza can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Rua!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Egil Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Sinisalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olsen comes to the cage accompanied by Skylar Grey - I Need a Doctor (Dubstep). Sinisalo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cold War Kids - Royal Blue. Egil Olsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egil Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Sinisalo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olsen misses with a double jab.
Olsen lands with a nice combination. Sinisalo backs away looking to recover.
Sinisalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sinisalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olsen looks to land a combination but Sinisalo avoids it well.
Sinisalo with a poor takedown
and Olsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Olsen sizes up Sinisalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Olsen lands a leg kick that knocks Sinisalo off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Olsen. That's going to slow Sinisalo down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Olsen. Those never looked like landing.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Sinisalo avoids them all with ease.
Olsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Olsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A thudding body kick lands there by Olsen!
Sinisalo looks gassed!
Olsen thuds his shin into the meat of Sinisalo's side.
Olsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinisalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olsen clinches with his opponent.
Olsen lands an elbow just above Sinisalo 's eye.
Olsen manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
A head kick misses from Olsen.
Sinisalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Olsen. Olsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Sinisalo moves forwards but Olsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Olsen.
Olsen lands a big head kick that sends Sinisalo tumbling to the mat! Olsen takes a step backwards and waves Sinisalo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sinisalo is rocked!
Sinisalo walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Olsen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Egil Olsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helio Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Morais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morais is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Apaga mas não bate . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helio Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergio Morais!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morais shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ali counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morais!
Morais wants to hold on but Ali pushes him away.
Morais is desperately trying to improve his position but Ali has a good base and remains in mount.
Ali wants to control the pace but Morais is squirming around nicely.
Morais sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Morais tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ali has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Morais is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morais is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morais is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morais is squirming around, avoiding Ali's attempts to control the action.
Ali controlling from mount.
Ali looking to control but Morais is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morais tries to lock up and control but Ali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ali prevents Morais from getting the reversal.
Ali sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ali forces the positional change into back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morais breaks Ali's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Morais trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Ali has his foot on Morais's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morais works his way back into a safe position though.
Ali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morais content to stall in guard here.
Ali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morais trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morais trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Ali looking to control.
Morais preventing the sweep.
Ali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morais defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali keeping full guard, as Morais tries to pass.
Morais looking to sit in guard and control but Ali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morais is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Ali 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.
Morais shoots and misses
and Ali counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morais has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ali has managed to get both his arms back between Morais's legs - danger averted.
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali is stalling in the full guard.
Ali trying to control but Morais is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali passes Morais's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ali is looking to take a break and control but Morais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morais tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morais keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ali controlling the action here.
Ali thows a huge punch but Morais dodges it nicely.
Morais is trying to maintain the position but Ali is very close to passing his half guard.
Ali is looking to stall here but Morais recovers full guard.
Morais is trying to keep Ali in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to control from the top but Morais keeps moving.
Ali forces his way into half guard.
Ali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morais is looking to control Ali's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morais avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morais keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ali is looking to pass Morais's guard but actually Morais recovers to full guard.
Morais wants to sweep but no luck.
Ali advances to half guard.
Ali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morais actively working from the bottom here.
Ali seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Ali dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
BOOM! Ali connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ali tries to control but Morais wriggling away.
Ali is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morais is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morais tries to improve his position but instead Ali has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Morais trying to control the position but Ali manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Morais right now.
Ali is trying to stick to Morais's back but Morais is turning into Ali. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ali's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morais.
Ali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morais is one step ahead there.
Morais advances position into side control!
Morais is looking to take a break and control but Ali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.
Morais passes to full mount!
Ali is trying to escape the mount.
Morais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
Morais avoids the attempt from Ali to control.
Ali can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morais.
Ali tries to hold on but Morais pushes him away.
Ali can't escape the position.
Ali is working hard here to advance position.
Ali wants to control but Morais is having none of it.
Morais looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ali slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morais stalling away here and it's allowed Ali to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morais controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morais slips nicely into half guard.
Ali wants to control but Morais is keeping busy.
Sergio Morais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morais passes to side control.
Helio Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morais tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morais has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 Helio Ali.
Well Ali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Ali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loren Bebb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Vanica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bebb's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Im Winning. Vanica has chosen Muay Thai Classic as his entrance music. Loren Bebb has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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27
285 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Loren Bebb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Vanica!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanica will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vanica swings widly with a right hand
and Vanica takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bebb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bebb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vanica. Vanica obviously looking to wear him down.
Vanica tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bebb is able to avoid easily.
Bebb looks to land a right hand but Vanica moved out of range.
Bebb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vanica throws a head kick that misses.
Vanica throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bebb.
Vanica throws out a leg kick but Bebb moves out of range and Vanica only half commits.
Bebb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Bebb misses the target.
Vanica turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanica moves in looking to clinch but Bebb pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vanica, right into the meat.
Bebb is breathing heavily.
Vanica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vanica lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bebb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bebb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vanica scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vanica throws a leg kick which misses Bebb's front leg but catches the back leg as Bebb tries to avoid it.
Vanica tries a low kick but Bebb avoids it.
Vanica misses with a few strikes there.
Vanica throws a low kick but Bebb moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Bebb.
Vanica throws a right and a left that Bebb avoids nicely.
Vanica throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bebb counters with a straight right hand.
Bebb misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vanica, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanica scoring well with a low kick there.
Bebb tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanica looks for the body kick but Bebb saw that one coming.
Bebb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vanica thuds his shin into the meat of Bebb's side.
Vanica misses with a hook.
Bebb avoids the head kick by Vanica.
Vanica throws a low kick, looking for Bebb's leg but Bebb calmly moves out of range.
Vanica throws a body punch but Bebb moves out of range.
Bebb tried to score with a low kick but Vanica checks it.
Vanica buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bebb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vanica.
Vanica lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vanica is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vanica.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanica cracks Bebb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vanica delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanica waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bebb.
Vanica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanica lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bebb backwards.
Vanica breaks the clinch.
Vanica wants to land a leg kick but Bebb is out of range.
Andrei Vanica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bebb circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bebb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanica cracks Bebb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vanica has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bebb to stand back up!
It looks like Loren Bebb has been cut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Vanica moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bebb! Vanica continues to tee off on Bebb, landing with a left and a right! Vanica connects with a right hand that leaves Bebb sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Vanica!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Vanica!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louie Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Baginski (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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174 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Louie Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez tries to clinch
and Baginski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendez wants to clinch
so Baginski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baginski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendez is keeping the position for now.
Baginski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski drops back looking for a leg! Mendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendez manages to kick Baginski off! Baginski jumps back into Mendez's guard.
Baginski tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
Baginski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baginski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baginski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baginski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendez has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baginski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mendez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baginski but great work by Mendez.
Baginski tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mendez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Baginski wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Baginski defending against the ground and pound.
Baginski gets back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baginski looking for submissions off his back.
Baginski has hold of Mendez's hands but Mendez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baginski on the ground.
Mendez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baginski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baginski defending well though.
Baginski trying to control but Mendez postures up.
Mendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Baginski dodges it nicely.
Baginski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baginski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baginski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Baginski working for a guillotine from mount but Mendez is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mendez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mendez and Baginski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but Baginski is dominant here and he's now got Mendez's back!
Baginski throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mendez!
Baginski working for the choke.
Baginski working for a choke but Mendez is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mendez wants to clinch but Baginski slips to the side
and Baginski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baginski fails with the takedown
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baginski misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Louie Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez looks to clinch
and Baginski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baginski.
Piotr Baginski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baginski wants to pass the guard but Mendez is keeping the position.
Baginski trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez is looking to stand up but Baginski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baginski tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baginski.
Baginski trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baginski wants to pass the guard but Mendez is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Baginski from controlling successfully.
Baginski drops back looking for a leg! Mendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendez manages to kick Baginski off! Baginski jumps back into Mendez's guard.
Mendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baginski won't allow Mendez to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baginski drops back looking for a leg! Mendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendez manages to kick Baginski off! Baginski jumps back into Mendez's guard.
Baginski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Baginski from controlling successfully.
Baginski forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baginski trying to mount his opponent but Mendez defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Baginski misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez darts in trying to clinch
and Baginski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Baginski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Baginski has control of Mendez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mendez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mendez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mendez and Baginski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Baginski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baginski is trying to ground and pound but Mendez uses the momentary lack of control by Baginski to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski is looking for a kimura here.
Baginski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendez sees it coming and defends easily.
Baginski prevents Mendez from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baginski wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baginski stops Mendez from getting back to his feet.
Louie Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baginski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baginski seems to be looking for submissions.
Baginski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baginski prevents Mendez from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Baginski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baginski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Baginski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man Zend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uolevi Kaipainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zend comes into the arena with Get Up blaring out of the sound system. Kaipainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fredi - Puhu hiljaa rakkaudesta. Man Zend is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Man Zend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uolevi Kaipainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaipainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Zend cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaipainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zend finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zend connects with a body shot that sends Kaipainen's belly button to the back.
Kaipainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Zend to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Uolevi Kaipainen has been cut.
Kaipainen misses with a right hand
and Zend counters with a low kick, right behind Kaipainen 's knee.
Uolevi Kaipainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Zend.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaipainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zend ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaipainen looks gassed!
Kaipainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zend counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaipainen misses with an uppercut
and Zend counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaipainen is rocked!
Zend dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaipainen. That did some damage!
Zend comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zend rushes Kaipainen and presses him up against the cage.
Zend lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Uolevi Kaipainen's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zend manages to break the clinch.
Zend lunges at Kaipainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaipainen's hand.
The cut above Uolevi Kaipainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaipainen misses with a combination
and Zend counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zend rushes Kaipainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaipainen is defending well for now.
Zend throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zend lands an elbow that stopped Kaipainen in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uolevi Kaipainen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Man Zend!
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