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Cf.67: Haunted PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu has chosen Sabrina-Boys as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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273 lbs
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257 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Mela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mela looks to land a body kick but Stigu moved away.
Mela on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stigu swings for the body but Mela moves out of range.
Stigu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stigu throws a right hand that Mela ducks under and follows up with a left that Mela also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mela drives through and clinches with Stigu against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mela.
Mela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stigu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stigu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melas head.
Stigu controlling the action here for a moment.
Stigu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stigu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mela scores with a shoulder strike.
Stigu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stigu misses with a knee to the head.
Stigu wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu misses with the head strike.
Stigu has a couple of punches blocked by Mela.
Stigu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mela.
Stigu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mela lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stigu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mela's back!
Stigu has Mela flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mela covering up well and avoiding damage.
Stigu looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stigu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stigu has Mela flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mela wants to escape the position.
Mela trying to control the hands but Stigu won't let him.
Mela fending off the submission attempt from Stigu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mela trying to get back to his feet but Stigu is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stigu has Mela flattened out and is raining down punches.
Stigu connects with a big shot to the side of Mela's head.
Stigu is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Mela is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Stigu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahto Paine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paine comes to the cage accompanied by Iced Earth - Watching Over Me. Johnson has chosen Halo as his entrance music. Ahto Paine has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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290 lbs
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269 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahto Paine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ahto Paine has been cut.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paine can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paine tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paine lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paine's brow.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paine's defenses.
Paine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Paine blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnson obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paine blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paine is defending well for now.
Paine avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Paine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paine manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Paine sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paine misses with a series of wild punches.
Paine tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahto Paine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Paine's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Paine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Paine controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Paine is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paine is avoiding damage well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paine is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Paine controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Paine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paine keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paine managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahto Paine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Paine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paine is rocked!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paine.
Oh Paine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paine takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Paine is avoiding it.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paine tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paine to the ground. Paine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paine seems to have got his legs back now.
Paine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Paine misses with a straight right.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Paine is avoiding it.
Paine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Paine's ribs.
Paine takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Paine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dwayne Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Paine drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Paine blocks a jab.
Ahto Paine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paine throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paine feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Paine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paine's head.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Paine keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson slips a straight right by Paine.
Paine tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Paine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paine checks a leg kick.
Paine throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Paine tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Paine.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Paine is just out of range.
Paine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paine moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Paine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paine throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Paine moves away and avoids it.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paine tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Paine tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paine looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ahto Paine's cut.
That's time! Paine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Paine doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Paine tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Paine as Johnson shoots in.
Paine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paine in his tracks.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paine to the mat! Paine manages to get full guard.
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!
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paine wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paine is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Paine looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paine is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ahto Paine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Paine out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Johnson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Anoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolls Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anoy comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop. Romo has chosen Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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168 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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28
167 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ayo Anoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Rolls Romo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anoy lands with a nice combination. Romo backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Rolls Romo has been cut.
Romo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anoy.
A low kick from Romo is predictable there
and Anoy counters with a two punch combo.
Romo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anoy digs a good body shot into Romo's ribs.
Romo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anoy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Romo looking to pass the guard.
Anoy trying to strike off his back.
Anoy is looking for a triangle but Romo pushes his legs off easily.
Romo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anoy keeping moving, preventing Romo from controlling successfully.
Anoy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anoy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Romo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anoy punching from the bottom.
Anoy is refusing to be controlled, as Romo sits in half guard.
Romo is trying for a kimura here. Anoy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Romo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolls Romo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen comes to the cage accompanied by Edguy - Ministry of Saints. Candy has chosen zZzz 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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276 lbs
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Good knees
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Candy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen fails with the takedown.
A lazy left from Candy finds it's target.
It looks like James McQueen has been cut.
Candy misses with a few strikes there.
Candy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McQueen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Candy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McQueen shoots for a double leg takedown but Candy sprawls well. He's pushed McQueen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James McQueen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQueen fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McQueen.
McQueen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Candy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McQueen looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Candy holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen looking to pass the guard.
McQueen has gone for a leg lock! Candy slips out almost immediately though and dives into McQueen's guard.
Candy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McQueen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Candy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McQueen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQueen is looking to regain half guard here but Candy keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on McQueen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Candy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen wants to control but Candy postures up.
McQueen tries to improve position but can't.
Candy taking a breather here.
McQueen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McQueen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candy trying to control the pace.
McQueen is trying to control but can't.
McQueen wants to get back to full guard.
Candy controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQueen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Candy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Candy's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Candy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James McQueen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Candy throws out a loose jab but McQueen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Candy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McQueen walks into a straight right hand from Candy.
McQueen drives through with a takedown into Candy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McQueen trying to control but Candy is working from the bottom.
McQueen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Candy dives on top into guard.
McQueen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Candy content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen controls Candy momentarily but Candy frees himself.
McQueen working for submissions but it's allowed Candy to get to half guard.
Candy prevents McQueen from improving his position.
McQueen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Candy pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. McQueen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McQueen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Candy has passed into half guard!
McQueen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Candy pulls his head out easily.
Candy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McQueen looking for subs from the bottom but Candy mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Candy. What's that going to do exactly?
McQueen tries to hold on but Candy postures up.
McQueen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McQueen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McQueen is looking to improve his position but Candy isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQueen tries to hold on but Candy postures up.
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 James McQueen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James McQueen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McQueen shoots in looking for a takedown. Candy tries to sprawl out of it but McQueen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Candy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Candy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Candy fails to land with a series of punches.
McQueen fails with a takedown attempt.
John Candy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McQueen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Candy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James McQueen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Candy drops McQueen with a beautiful combination! McQueen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Candy is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQueen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Candy but Candy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McQueen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Candy lands with a good body shot.
Candy lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh McQueen got wobbled bad by a big combination! Candy presses forward with punches and knees until McQueen stumbles to the ground! The ref watches McQueen closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Candy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santi Jimara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killing in the name. . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Santi Jimara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eskobar Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jimara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andersson moves out of range of the body kick from Jimara.
Andersson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jimara will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jimara.
Andersson is looking to land body kicks.
Jimara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jimara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimara throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jimara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jimara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jimara circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Jimara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Jimara.
Andersson is looking to clinch but Jimara is avoiding it.
Andersson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jimara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jimara, right into the meat.
Jimara throws a right and a left that Andersson avoids nicely.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimara.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andersson. That's going to slow Jimara down.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andersson.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Jimara moved out of range.
Andersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jimara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eskobar Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimara with a hook.
Jimara throws a sloppy head kick
and Andersson counters with an inside leg kick.
Andersson gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimara.
Jimara misses with the head strike.
Andersson trying to land knees to the body.
Andersson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jimara lands with a short shot to the head.
Jimara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jimara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andersson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jimara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jimara looking to stall.
Andersson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jimara is defending well for now.
Jimara manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Jimara moves out of range easily.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimara.
Jimara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jimara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jimara tries to land a leg kick but Andersson saw it coming and moves away.
Andersson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jimara in his tracks.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Jimara avoids them all with ease.
Jimara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andersson is out of range and Jimara settles back down.
Andersson connects with a single shot there.
Jimara throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Jimara. Beautiful body shot.
Andersson clinches up against the cage.
Andersson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jimara backwards.
Jimara managing to block the knees to the body from Andersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimara breaks from the clinch.
Jimara is looking to wear down Andersson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jimara throws a lazy head kick
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Andersson. That's going to slow Jimara down.
An inside leg kick lands from Andersson.
Jimara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andersson. Andersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimara checks a leg kick.
Jimara misses with a looping left.
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jimara slips a jab and a cross from Andersson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersson connects with an inside leg kick.
Andersson throws a leg kick but Jimara checks it.
Jimara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jimara avoids a kick to the body.
Andersson throws a leg kick but Jimara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eskobar Andersson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jimara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses
and Jimara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andersson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Eskobar Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimara keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jimara.
Andersson slips a jab and a cross from Jimara.
Jimara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Jimara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jimara throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jimara.
Andersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jimara's calf.
Andersson throws a right hand that Jimara ducks under and follows up with a left that Jimara also avoids with ease.
Jimara lands a head kick!
Andersson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jimara finish him?
Andersson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andersson misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jimara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andersson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimara misses with a looping right.
Jimara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andersson will feel that in the morning.
Andersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jimara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Andersson to work.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jimara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jimara misses with some punches.
Jimara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jimara throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
Jimara lands a glancing blow to the side of Andersson's head.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jimara circles away.
Jimara throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jimara stalling.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jimara avoids it.
Jimara throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Andersson.
Jimara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jimara connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Andersson tumbling to the canvas! Jimara pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Andersson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Santi Jimara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Freestyler. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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164 lbs
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157 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colt Riley!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryan scores with a leg kick.
Riley has Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Riley - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Riley on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riley.
Ryan can't get the takedown.
Riley is pressed up against the cage. Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riley down to the mat. Riley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Riley feints a jab promting Ryan to slip. Riley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Riley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryan staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley tries to clinch up.
Riley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan throws a shot to the body.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
Ryan wants a takedown but no success here.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Riley - that landed with a thud.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Riley lands a body punch.
Riley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands with a left to the head.
Riley lands a nice shot to the body.
Riley lands a shot to the body.
Riley tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Riley back against the cage.
Riley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Riley gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Riley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
Riley lands a body shot.
Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riley misses with a body punch.
Riley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
Riley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan tries to score with a low kick but Riley moves his leg out of the way.
Riley just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riley connects with a jab.
Ryan is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riley throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ryan's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Riley dives in looking to finish as Ryan flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Riley's strikes! Riley is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ryan's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ryan was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Riley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pointon Slavey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavey comes to the cage accompanied by I Predict A Riot. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pointon Slavey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Svensson.
Svensson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slavey finds it's way round the side to connect with Svensson's head.
Svensson scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Pointon Slavey has been cut.
Svensson lands with a cross.
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!
Slavey moves into the clinch successfully.
Slavey misses with a body punch.
Slavey throws an elbow but it misses.
Slavey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Slavey.
Slavey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson misses with an uppercut
and Slavey counters with a three punch combo that has Svensson backing up. Svensson nods at Slavey to acknowledge the strikes.
Slavey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pointon Slavey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slavey moves forwards but Svensson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svensson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Svensson lands a nice shot that snaps Slavey's head back.
Slavey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slavey has Svensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Slavey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Svensson's efforts to push away.
Slavey taking a breather.
Svensson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to circle away but Slavey has him pinned against the cage.
Svensson is trying to force a seperation but Slavey has the dominant position.
Slavey throws a head punch that misses.
Slavey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Slavey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slavey.
Svensson managing to block the knees to the body from Slavey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slavey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slavey misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Slavey as the two fighters clinch.
Slavey struggles to land a body shot inside as Svensson controls his hands.
Svensson looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson can't break the clinch.
Slavey pushes Svensson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slavey tries to throw a body punch but Svensson avoids it by throwing Slavey back against the cage.
Svensson trying to control the position but instead, Slavey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Svensson into the cage.
Slavey throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slavey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Svensson is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slavey can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
Svensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slavey is keeping busy.
Slavey lands an elbow just above Svensson 's eye.
Svensson wants to get back to striking at distance but Slavey won't allow it.
Svensson tries to circle away but Slavey has him pinned against the cage.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slavey's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Slavey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slavey scores with a shot to the side of Svensson's head.
A head punch on the inside from Slavey fails to land.
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 Pointon Slavey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pointon Slavey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Svensson throws a nice looking combination but Slavey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Svensson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slavey looks to land a combination. Svensson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Slavey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slavey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svensson.
Svensson breaks from the clinch.
Svensson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slavey.
A punch combination from Svensson misses.
Svensson with a nice cross.
Svensson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavey tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sami Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svensson throws out a loose jab but Slavey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slavey gets a clinch.
Svensson breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Svensson misses.
Svensson tries to clinch but Slavey is having none of it.
Slavey moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Slavey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Svensson on the side of the head.
Slavey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson.
Svensson moves out of range as Slavey strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pointon Slavey's cut is getting worse.
Slavey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Nice defenses there by Slavey.
Svensson misses with a few strikes there.
Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Slavey.
Svensson throws a jab when Slavey was well out of range.
Slavey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slavey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Slavey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svensson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slavey's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slavey lands an uppercut.
Slavey tries to land knees in the clinch but Svensson avoids the damage to the body.
Slavey misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson dodges an elbow strike from Slavey.
Svensson trying to stall but Slavey improves his position.
Slavey has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
A head punch on the inside from Slavey fails to land.
Slavey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slavey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Slavey misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slavey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Svensson stalling the fight.
Slavey can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slavey lands an elbow that stopped Svensson in his tracks for a moment.
Slavey digs a right hand into Svensson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Svensson's gas tank.
Slavey stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slavey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pointon Slavey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pointon Slavey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Svensson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slavey ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Slavey scores with a three punch combo!
Slavey moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Slavey tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson takes a swing at Slavey's ribcage but misses.
Slavey is looking to clinch.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slavey.
Slavey throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Slavey keeps the fight on the outside.
Svensson connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavey has Svensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson is trying to break free.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Slavey just leaning against Svensson, taking a breather.
Slavey seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Svensson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slavey has him pressed against the cage.
Svensson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slavey has him pressed against the cage.
Svensson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavey misses with a few strikes there.
Slavey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slavey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
Svensson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Svensson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaveys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Svensson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slavey backs up against the cage.
Slavey misses with a hook
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Slavey.
Slavey looks to land a body kick but Svensson moved away.
Svensson misses with a jab to the body
and Slavey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slavey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slavey.
Slavey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svensson's head.
Slavey misses with a series of wild punches.
Svensson tries to clinch but Slavey is having none of it.
A lazy left from Svensson finds it's target.
Pointon Slavey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slavey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slavey momentarily.
Svensson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jeez, Pointon Slavey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Slavey.
Sami Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slavey misses with a low kick as Svensson jumps back.
Slavey throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Pointon Slavey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slavey lands with an overhand left.
Slavey lands with a hook. Svensson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slavey.
Svensson lands with a good body shot.
Pointon Slavey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svensson lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slavey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pointon Slavey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smooth Operator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Operator kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beautiful in Blue alesana. Smooth Operator has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smooth Operator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uncle Rico!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Operator misses.
Operator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Operator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Operator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Operator takes a swing at Rico's ribcage but misses.
Rico thows a body shot but no joy.
Rico shoots for a double leg takedown but Operator sprawls well. He's pushed Rico's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Operator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rico was well out of range. Poor timing from Operator.
A big left from Rico misses.
Operator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rico manages to avoid it.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Operator manages to avoid it.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Operator manages to avoid it.
Rico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Operator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Operator scores with a hook to the body. Rico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rico shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rico showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico trying to mount his opponent but Operator defends it.
Rico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rico throwing shots but Operator is blocking nicely.
Operator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rico on the ground.
Rico is looking for a kimura here.
Rico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Operator is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rico stalling away here and it's allowed Operator to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rico throwing strikes from guard but Operator blocks nicely.
Rico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rico prevents Operator from getting back to his feet.
Rico postures up in Operator's guard and throws a big left but Operator blocks it.
Operator pushes Rico off and gets back to his feet.
Rico thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Operator scores with a hook.
Operator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico avoids the body shot from Operator.
Rico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Operator moves away.
Operator takes a swing at Rico's ribcage but misses.
Operator misses with a body shot.
Rico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Operator throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
Rico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Operator moves away.
Rico lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rico.
Danga de danga de dang - Rico scores with a four punch combination!
Operator is looking to wear down Rico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Operator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Operator lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rico slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Operator misses with a looping left.
Rico lands with a nice body punch.
Rico ducks under a wild hook from Operator.
Rico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Operator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rico thows a body shot but no joy.
Rico misses with a body shot.
Rico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Operator.
Smooth Operator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico takes a swing at Operator's ribcage but misses.
Rico stuns Operator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Operator misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Rico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Operator manages to avoid it.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Operator manages to avoid it.
Operator falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rico counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Operator. No joy for Rico on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Operator!
Rico avoids the body shot from Operator.
Operator looks to score with a jab to the body but Rico is just out of range.
Operator uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rico has time to react.
Operator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rico.
Rico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico lands with a good body shot.
Operator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Rico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Operator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Operator takes a swing at Rico's ribcage but misses.
Operator misses with a looping right.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Rico.
Smooth Operator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Operator cracks Rico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Operators jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Operator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Operator misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Operator misses the target.
Operator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Operator. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico takes a swing at Operator's ribcage but misses.
Operator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Operator moves out of range as Rico strikes.
Rico slips a jab from Operator.
Operator lands a slapping body shot.
Operator misses with a body shot.
A jab from Operator misses.
Operator moves out of range as Rico strikes.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Operator as he jumps to the side.
Operator lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rico defending well as Operator loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Operator misses with a wild body shot.
Operator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smooth Operator is winning the standup battle so far.
Rico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Operator.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Operator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Operator misses with a wild body shot.
Operator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Operator manages to avoid it.
Operator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Operator throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
Rico takes a swing at Operator's ribcage but misses.
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Operator misses.
Rico cracks Operator with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Operator!
Operator misses the shot to the body.
Rico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Operator.
Operator swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rico counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Operator stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rico throws a body punch but Operator moves out of range.
Rico misses with a wild body shot.
Rico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Operator.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Operator was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico.
Rico takes a swing at Operator's ribcage but misses.
Operator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smooth Operator dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rico thows a body shot but no joy.
Rico cracks Operator with an open hand slap.
Operator just misses with a punch to the body.
Rico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Operator moves away.
Rico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Operator fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Operator moves away.
Operator looks to land a left hand but Rico moved out of range nicely.
Operator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Operator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rico scores with a decent looking hook.
Operator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Operator misses with a looping left.
Operator misses with a straight right.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Operator lands with an overhand left.
Operator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Operator moves away.
Rico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Operator.
Operator misses the shot to the body.
Rico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
Operator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Operator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Operator slips a straight right by Rico.
Operator jabs at Rico's body.
Rico thuds a left hand into Operator's body.
Operator tests Rico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rico fails with a takedown attempt.
Rico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Operator throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
Operator throws a jab but it's blocked by Rico.
Operator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Operator thuds a left hand into Rico's body.
Rico moves out of range of the strikes.
Rico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Operator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Operator throws a lazy uppercut
and Rico counters with a right hand to the body.
Rico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Operator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rico moves away.
Rico misses with a body shot.
Operator takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Operator manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Rico.
A swing and a miss from Operator.
Rico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Operator misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Rico.
Rico throws a body punch but Operator moves out of range.
Operator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Operator manages to avoid it.
Operator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Operator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Operator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Operator lands a really nice looking cross but Rico seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Operator looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Rico gets the takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Uncle Rico.
I think Rico 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Uncle Rico!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Byron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. Byron is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roky Erickson - Click your Fingers Applauding the Play . 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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282 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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carter Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Byron!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byron takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Potter dips to his left and cracks Byron with an uppercut!
Potter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Potter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Byron will feel that in the morning.
Byron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potter. Potter obviously looking to wear him down.
Potter lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Potter.
Potter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byron's calf.
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!
Potter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byron's calf.
Byron tries to move into range but Potter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Potter throws a body kick that misses.
Potter throws a body punch but Byron moves out of range.
Potter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byron misses with a takedown attempt - Potter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Byron looks gassed!
Potter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Potter scores with a nice head shot.
Potter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Byron doesn't seem bothered though.
Potter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byron walks into a left hand.
Potter catches Byron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Potter catches Byron right on the button with a cross.
Potter throws a head kick but Byron moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Byron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potter can pounce on him.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potter.
Potter scores with a nice body kick.
Potter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Potter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byron tries to clinch but Potter moves out of range.
Byron wants to clinch.
Potter tries to land a front kick but Byron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron slaps away a takedown attempt from Potter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Potter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Potter takes a swing at Byron's ribcage but misses.
Potter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Potter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potter.
Potter shoots in but Byron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Potter swats away the attempt to clinch by Byron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter connects with a body shot that sends Byron's belly button to the back.
Potter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter swats away the attempt to clinch by Byron.
Potter throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Potter.
Potter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Byron has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Potter throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Potter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Potter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Potter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Potter lands a slapping body shot.
Potter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tom Byron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Potter. Byron shrugs it off though.
Byron takes one to the chin there.
Potter pushes Byron away with a front kick.
Potter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Potter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Byron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potter throws a leg kick which misses Byron's front leg but catches the back leg as Byron tries to avoid it.
Byron is breathing heavily.
Potter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Potter scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter lands with a cross.
Byron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Potter.
Potter lands with a good body shot.
Potter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Potter scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Potter jabs Byron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Potter connects with an inside leg kick.
Potter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Potter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Byron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Potter is in Byron's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Potter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Potter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Potter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Potter.
Potter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byron.
Nice body kick from Potter.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Byron as he avoids it easily.
Byron has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Potter.
Potter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Byron if he has to take too many more of those.
Potter lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Potter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Byron's head backwards.
Byron takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Potter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Potter connects with a body shot.
Byron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter shoots in for a double leg but Byron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donk. Potter catches Byron right on the button with a cross.
Byron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Potter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter digs a good hook to Byron's body.
Potter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Potter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byron.
Byron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Byron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Potter.
Byron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Byron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potter. Potter obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter punishes Byron's body with a nice straight punch.
Potter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Potter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Potter 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!
Potter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potter's waist but Potter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Byron off to one side.
Potter throws a body punch but Byron moves out of range.
That kick from Potter tenderised Byron's leg. Byron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Potter cracks Byron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Potter thuds his right hand into Byron's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Potter scores with a leg kick.
Potter stuns Byron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Byron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Potter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Potter thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Potter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Byron moves out of range of the body kick.
Potter misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Potter.
Byron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Potter.
Potter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byron takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Potter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Byron can do to turn this around?
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!
Potter scores with a nice right hand.
Potter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carter Potter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Potter.
Potter lands with a good body shot.
Potter scores with a hook to the body. Byron takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Potter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Potter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Potter keeps Byron at a distance using the push kick.
Potter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Byron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Potter is looking to wear down Byron with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Byron avoids the head kick by Potter.
Potter thuds a left hand into Byron's body.
Carter Potter is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter thows a body kick. Byron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Potter - that will leave a mark!
Potter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Potter feints and then cracks Byron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Byron down.
Tom Byron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potter scoring well with a low kick there.
Byron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Potter thuds a left hand into Byron's body.
Byron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Potter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byron shoots in but no luck this time.
Byron tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Potter lands a glancing blow to the side of Byron's head.
Potter shoots in and bounces Byron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Potter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Potter 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 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Potter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Mercurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirunda comes to the cage accompanied by The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus. Mercurius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amplifier - The Wave. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalema Kirunda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Mercurius!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercurius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirunda momentarily.
Kirunda tries a low kick but Mercurius avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kirunda.
Kirunda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercurius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirunda was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercurius.
Mercurius walks into a left hand.
Kirunda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirunda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mercurius works Kirunda's body with a nice hook.
Mercurius throws a leg kick but Kirunda checks it.
Kirunda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kirunda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercurius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercurius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirunda throws an overhand right that lands on Mercurius's shoulder, as Mercurius tries to avoid the shot.
Mercurius misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius throws out a leg kick but Kirunda moves out of range and Mercurius only half commits.
Kirunda moves out of range as Mercurius throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mercurius.
A punch combination from Kirunda misses.
Kirunda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mercurius wants to slow Kirunda down by chopping away at his legs.
Mercurius connects with a body shot.
Mercurius shoots in looking for a takedown but Kirunda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mercurius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mercurius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mercurius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirunda at a distance.
Kirunda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirunda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mercurius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kalema Kirunda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Mercurius.
Mercurius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirunda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mercurius stuns Kirunda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mercurius misses with a leg kick
and Kirunda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercurius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercurius cracks a nice hook into Kirunda's ribs.
Kirunda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirunda tries a low kick but Mercurius avoids it.
Mercurius throws a good cross that connects.
Mercurius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercurius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Mercurius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirunda.
Mercurius lands a lovely overhand right.
Kalema Kirunda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercurius checks a leg kick nicely.
Mercurius swings for the body but Kirunda moves out of range.
Kirunda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kirunda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercurius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirunda. Kirunda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mercurius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirunda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercurius somewhat.
Kirunda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercurius under the eye.
Kirunda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mercurius throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda throws a leg kick but Mercurius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mercurius swings for the body but Kirunda moves out of range.
Kirunda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercurius is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirunda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercurius lands a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mercurius.
Mercurius connects with a leg kick. Kirunda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kirunda is breathing heavily.
Kirunda checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercurius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirunda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercurius.
Kirunda misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Mercurius 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.
Mercurius misses with a body shot.
Mercurius throws out a powerful jab.
Mercurius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirunda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mercurius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mercurius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercurius tries a low kick but Kirunda avoids it.
Kirunda lands a glancing blow to the side of Mercurius's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mercurius - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Mercurius tenderised Kirunda's leg. Kirunda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mercurius just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mercurius misses.
Kirunda swings for the body but Mercurius moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercurius throws a leg kick but Kirunda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mercurius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kirunda rather than just go for the knockout.
Kirunda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Mercurius.
Mercurius avoids the body shot from Kirunda.
Mercurius throws a wild body kick that Kirunda sees coming a mile off.
Mercurius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirunda.
Mercurius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mercurius tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kirunda dodges the ground and pound from Mercurius.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercurius throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mercurius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mercurius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kirunda is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mercurius scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kirunda to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirunda parries the strikes from Mercurius easily there. Mercurius is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kirunda to escape.
Mercurius creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kirunda sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mercurius lands a nice forearm strike.
Mercurius advances to mount.
Kirunda avoids a strike by Mercurius and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Mercurius's guard! Fantastic escape!
Mercurius looking for a sweep. Not yet Mercurius, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius managing to control the position.
Mercurius has a closed guard, preventing Kirunda from standing up.
Mercurius seems keen to control Kirunda's posture.
Kirunda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kirunda throws a solid leg kick but Mercurius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirunda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mercurius.
Mercurius throws the kick towards the body but Kirunda avoids it.
Mercurius wants to slow Kirunda down by chopping away at his legs.
Kirunda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercurius.
Mercurius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirunda tries a low kick but Mercurius avoids it.
Mercurius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirunda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirunda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercurius misses with a straight left.
Mercurius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirunda's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Mercurius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kirunda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mercurius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crunch! Mercurius slams his shin into Kirunda's torso.
Mercurius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kirunda thows a leg kick but Mercurius checks it
and Mercurius counters with a good low kick that Kirunda was not able to check.
Mercurius throws a leg kick but Kirunda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rocky Mercurius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercurius scores with the left hand. Kirunda knows he should have avoided that one.
Mercurius thumps Kirunda with a low kick.
Kirunda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crunch! Mercurius slams his shin into Kirunda's torso.
Kirunda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercurius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mercurius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercurius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercurius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercurius throws a sloppy head kick
and Kirunda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mercurius's knee momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Mercurius finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kirunda's calf.
Mercurius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirunda doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercurius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirunda is fending him off so far but Mercurius persists. Nope, Kirunda circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mercurius.
Kirunda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercurius.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mercurius, right into the meat.
Mercurius tests Kirunda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mercurius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kirunda under the eye.
Kirunda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercurius works Kirunda's body with a nice hook.
Kalema Kirunda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercurius punishes Kirunda's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirunda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercurius to score with a decent uppercut.
Mercurius lands the left hand.
Mercurius throws a hook but Kirunda blocks it.
Kirunda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercurius lands a jab to the head.
Mercurius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kirunda fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercurius works Kirunda's body with a nice hook.
Mercurius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mercurius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius is taking a breather. Kirunda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kirunda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercurius.
Kirunda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mercurius trying to control the pace.
Mercurius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mercurius dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius is working for a guillotine from mount but Kirunda frees his head quite easily.
Kirunda wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mercurius.
Rocky Mercurius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirunda is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercurius throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Mercurius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mercurius 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Mercurius!
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FIGHT
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