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BHFC 85 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Kravvikowskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayn Lazovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazovich has chosen Madonna - Frozen as his entrance music. Johnny Kravvikowskii has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Kravvikowskii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayn Lazovich!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Kravvikowskii. Beautiful body shot.
Kravvikowskii tries a low kick but Lazovich avoids it.
Kravvikowskii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kravvikowskii lands an uppercut.
Kravvikowskii lands a hook that snaps the head of Lazovich backwards.
Lazovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazovich stalling in the clinch but Kravvikowskii improves position.
Lazovich tries to land knees in the clinch but Kravvikowskii avoids the damage to the body.
Kravvikowskii just leaning against Lazovich, taking a breather.
Kravvikowskii stops a takedown attempt from Lazovich.
Kravvikowskii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lazovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kravvikowskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Kravvikowskii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lazovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Kravvikowskii counters with a left and a right that stings Lazovich.
Kravvikowskii scores with a one two! Lazovich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lazovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kravvikowskii to the mat! Kravvikowskii manages to get full guard.
Kravvikowskii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravvikowskii wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kravvikowskii working a defensive guard here.
Kravvikowskii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lazovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lazovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lazovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lazovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kravvikowskii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravvikowskii throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kravvikowskii looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravvikowskii, not yet.
Kravvikowskii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravvikowskii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazovich is one step ahead there.
Kravvikowskii looking for a guillotine here but Lazovich defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii wants to sweep here but Lazovich controlling him for the moment.
Lazovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kravvikowskii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lazovich defends it easily.
Lazovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kravvikowskii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lazovich has managed to get both his arms back between Kravvikowskii's legs - danger averted.
Lazovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kravvikowskii controls Lazovich momentarily but Lazovich frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii looking for a guillotine here but Lazovich defends easily.
Lazovich stopping the sweep attempt from Kravvikowskii.
Kravvikowskii throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kravvikowskii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kravvikowskii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kravvikowskii tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazovich drops back looking for a leg! Kravvikowskii is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kravvikowskii manages to kick Lazovich off! Lazovich jumps back into Kravvikowskii's guard.
Kravvikowskii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kravvikowskii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kravvikowskii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lazovich's calf.
Lazovich with a poor takedown
and Kravvikowskii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lazovich shoots and misses
and Kravvikowskii counters with a stiff right hand.
Lazovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kravvikowskii throws a series of strikes that have Lazovich backpedaling.
Johnny Kravvikowskii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kravvikowskii digs a good hook to Lazovich's body.
Kravvikowskii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kravvikowskii stops a takedown attempt from Lazovich.
Johnny Kravvikowskii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayn Lazovich.
Kravvikowskii lands with a short shot to the head.
Kravvikowskii leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kravvikowskii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lazovich is breathing heavily.
Kravvikowskii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kravvikowskii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kravvikowskii clinches with his opponent.
Kravvikowskii prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kravvikowskii effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazovich wants the takedown. Kravvikowskii is fighting it off but Lazovich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kravvikowskii's guard against the ropes.
Lazovich drops back looking for a leg! Kravvikowskii is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kravvikowskii manages to kick Lazovich off! Lazovich jumps back into Kravvikowskii's guard.
Kravvikowskii keeping moving, preventing Lazovich from controlling successfully.
Kravvikowskii looking to control.
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!
Kravvikowskii managing to control the position.
Kravvikowskii controls Lazovich momentarily but Lazovich frees himself.
Kravvikowskii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kravvikowskii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazovich is one step ahead there.
Lazovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lazovich preventing the sweep.
Kravvikowskii is working hard here to advance position.
Kravvikowskii looking for a guillotine here but Lazovich defends easily.
Kravvikowskii keeping moving, preventing Lazovich from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravvikowskii, not yet.
Kravvikowskii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lazovich defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kravvikowskii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lazovich is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kravvikowskii dominated that second round.
That's time! Kravvikowskii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lazovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kravvikowskii counters with a two punch combo.
Lazovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kravvikowskii counters with an outside leg kick.
Lazovich misses with the combination.
Kravvikowskii lands a two punch combo.
Lazovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kravvikowskii counters with a three punch combo that has Lazovich backing up. Lazovich nods at Kravvikowskii to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnny Kravvikowskii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayn Lazovich.
Kravvikowskii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lazovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kravvikowskii drives through and clinches with Lazovich against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii can't get the takedown.
Kravvikowskii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lazovich misses with a takedown attempt
and Kravvikowskii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dwayn Lazovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravvikowskii scores with a three punch combo!
Kravvikowskii clinches up against the ropes.
Kravvikowskii tightens his grip and picks Lazovich up, before dumping him to the ground. Lazovich manages to land in guard.
Kravvikowskii controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnny Kravvikowskii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravvikowskii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii postures up in Lazovich's guard and throws a big left but Lazovich blocks it.
Kravvikowskii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kravvikowskii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kravvikowskii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravvikowskii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravvikowskii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kravvikowskii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kravvikowskii wants to control from the top but Lazovich keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lazovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravvikowskii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravvikowskii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kravvikowskii wants to control from the top but Lazovich keeps moving.
Kravvikowskii postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lazovich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kravvikowskii, into his guard.
Kravvikowskii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kravvikowskii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lazovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lazovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dwayn Lazovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazovich trying to control but Kravvikowskii is working from the bottom.
Johnny Kravvikowskii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kravvikowskii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Kravvikowskii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kravvikowskii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Kravvikowskii!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niko Puhakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puhakka 's entrance music is Condemned 84 - Face the Aggression. A fine choice. The key to victory for Niko Puhakka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Puhakka !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Sapp as Puhakka shoots in.
Sapp lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Puhakka shoots for a double leg takedown but Sapp sprawls well. He's pushed Puhakka 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puhakka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puhakka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sapp defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Puhakka . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Sapp.
Puhakka checks a leg kick nicely.
A combination from Sapp does no damage.
Puhakka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sapp as he jumps to the side.
Sapp takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puhakka .
Sapp looking to throw knees to the head but Puhakka is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puhakka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puhakka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puhakka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sapp is fighting off a takedown attempt but Puhakka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sapp to the mat. Sapp regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Puhakka stands and steps away. Sapp gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sapp looks gassed!
Puhakka with a poor takedown
and Sapp counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Puhakka 's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sapp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sapp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Puhakka pushes Sapp off and scrambles back to his feet.
Niko Puhakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sapp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puhakka moves in looking to clinch but Sapp pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puhakka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sapp gets control of Puhakka 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sapp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing Puhakka from controlling successfully.
Sapp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puhakka is looking to work some ground and pound but Sapp has wrist control.
Puhakka throwing strikes but missing.
Puhakka looking to sit in guard and control but Sapp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sapp wants to control from the top but Puhakka keeps moving.
Puhakka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp looking to sit in guard and control but Puhakka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Puhakka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puhakka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puhakka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing Puhakka from controlling successfully.
Puhakka is looking to work some ground and pound but Sapp has wrist control.
Sapp has a closed guard, preventing Puhakka from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puhakka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sapp is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sapp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sapp wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sapp.
Puhakka fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Niko Puhakka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puhakka shoots in but no luck this time.
Puhakka shoots in for a takedown but Sapp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puhakka misses with a takedown attempt
and Sapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Puhakka . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puhakka tries to close the distance and clinch but Sapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puhakka tries to clinch there but Sapp circles away.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puhakka closes the distance but Sapp moves to the side
and Sapp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Puhakka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puhakka jumps guard.
Sapp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Puhakka misses with a takedown attempt
and Sapp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puhakka won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sapp decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puhakka looks to clinch
and Sapp moves into the clinch.
Sapp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puhakka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sapp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sapp moves into the clinch successfully.
Puhakka pulls guard successfully.
Sapp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puhakka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sapp is controlling him.
Sapp thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp gets to his feet. Puhakka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sapp is looking to score with low kicks.
Sapp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Puhakka fails with the takedown
and Sapp counters by clinching up.
Sapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Puhakka backwards.
Sapp fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puhakka turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sapp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sapp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Puhakka trying to control the position but Sapp is working away.
Puhakka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sapp, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puhakka stands up.
Puhakka with a poor takedown
and Sapp moves into the clinch.
Sapp stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sapp trying to stall but Puhakka improves his position.
Sapp breaks the clinch.
Puhakka takes the fight into the clinch.
Puhakka ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Puhakka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sapp stands up over Puhakka , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puhakka wants to stand and escape but Sapp is having none of it.
Sapp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sapp stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Puhakka throws up his legs and catches Sapp in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sapp tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Puhakka ! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Niko Puhakka !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster has chosen Deftones- welcome to the butcher as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Josh Warmaster enters the ring!
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266 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmaster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pratt sprawls well initially but Warmaster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Warmaster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pratt sees it coming and defends easily.
Warmaster wants to work for an arm triangle but Pratt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pratt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pratt tries to get out of the position.
Pratt is looking to improve his position.
Pratt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pratt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warmaster is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warmaster is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pratt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pratt defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pratt tries to get to full guard but Warmaster has control of the leg.
Warmaster is looking to take a break and control but Pratt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pratt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Warmaster scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratt is pressing down on Warmaster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pratt looking for a sweep. Not yet Pratt, not yet.
Pratt controls Warmaster momentarily but Warmaster frees himself.
Warmaster preventing the sweep.
Pratt is working hard here to advance position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warmaster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pratt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warmaster defends well.
Warmaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pratt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pratt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warmaster defends it easily.
Pratt is breathing heavily.
Pratt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Warmaster escapes and throws Pratt's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warmaster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pratt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratt struggling a bit here.
Warmaster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratt is not content to let Warmaster control the position.
Pratt is pushing Warmaster's head away, looking to escape. Warmaster manages to hold on to the position though.
Warmaster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pratt taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Joseph Pratt has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check out the look on Warmaster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pratt tries to buck Warmaster off but Warmaster is having none of it.
Warmaster works to advance to full mount. Pratt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pratt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Warmaster seems to be looking for submissions.
Pratt is trying to stand back up but Warmaster is controlling him
Warmaster works his way into full mount!
Warmaster is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pratt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pratt shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pratt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratt is pressing down on Warmaster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pratt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Warmaster uses it to pass to side control.
Warmaster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warmaster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Warmaster is trying to get an arm triangle but Pratt is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pratt tries to escape but Warmaster is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Warmaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Pratt's cut.
That's time! Pratt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warmaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pratt has a takedown stuffed.
Warmaster lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pratt backs up against the ropes.
Pratt tries to clinch up but Warmaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Pratt wants to clinch.
Pratt is looking to clinch.
Warmaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pratt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warmaster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pratt tries to kick Warmaster off but Warmaster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pratt defends it well.
Pratt wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster seems to be looking for submissions.
Pratt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warmaster pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pratt tries to get to full guard but Warmaster has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Warmaster connects with a nice short shot to Pratt's temple.
Warmaster trying to control from half guard but Pratt is working away.
Warmaster is trying to work for a kimura but Pratt is defending well.
Warmaster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pratt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Warmaster trying to control the action but Pratt is working from the bottom.
Pratt is pressing down on Warmaster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster advances position into side control!
Warmaster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pratt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pratt tries to bench press Warmaster off him but Warmaster keeps the position.
Warmaster has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pratt is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Warmaster yanks on the arm and Pratt is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Warmaster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Warmaster!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Josh Warmaster made sure he mentioned Rivers Edge Nutrition (Disciples of Pain), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashe Corven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corven comes into the arena with Escape blaring out of the sound system. Rey Destroyer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ashe Corven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rey Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Destroyer misses.
Destroyer tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corven.
Destroyer throws a right hand that Corven ducks under and follows up with a left that Corven also avoids with ease.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer misses with a straight left.
Corven walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Destroyer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Corven has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corven there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer throws a right and a left that Corven avoids nicely.
Destroyer lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Destroyer. That snapped Corven's head back.
Destroyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corven circles away quickly and effectively.
Corven slips a jab and a cross from Destroyer.
Destroyer has closed the distance and engaged Corven in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Destroyer has had enough of the clinch but Corven keeps him there for the moment.
Corven keeps control of Destroyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Destroyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corven has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Destroyer is trying to stall.
Destroyer breaks from the clinch.
Destroyer moves into the clinch.
Corven is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashe Corven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corven successfully pulls guard.
Corven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Destroyer defends well.
Destroyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corven has his foot on Destroyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Destroyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Corven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corven keeping full guard, as Destroyer tries to pass.
Corven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Destroyer defends well.
Destroyer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corven manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Destroyer has Corven in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet.
Destroyer is pulling down on Corven's head to control his posture.
Corven tries to free his leg and advance position but Destroyer is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destroyer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Destroyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destroyer trying to keep a closed guard but Corven is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Destroyer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Destroyer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Destroyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Destroyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Destroyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corven postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Destroyer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Corven, into his guard.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Corven is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Corven has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Destroyer is looking to defend but Corven has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Destroyer! Corven pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Destroyer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ashe Corven!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DollaDrew Dgaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hampton Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dgaf comes to the ring accompanied by Kottonmouth Kings BUMP. Hampton Forbes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DollaDrew Dgaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hampton Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dgaf throws a combination. Forbes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dgaf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dgaf moves into the clinch.
Forbes presses Dgaf against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Forbes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Forbes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dgaf effectively controlling the action here.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Forbes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dgaf.
Forbes lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Forbes is leaning against Dgaf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Forbes gets through Dgaf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dgaf is trying to push Forbes away but Forbes has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Dgaf tries to circle away but Forbes has him pinned against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dgaf wants to get back to striking at distance but Forbes won't allow it.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Dgaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Dgaf.
A lazy left from Dgaf finds it's target.
Forbes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dgaf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dgaf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dgaf has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Forbes as the two fighters clinch.
Dgaf blocks a body shot from Forbes.
A hook to the body from Forbes.
Dgaf is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dgaf wants to get back to striking at distance but Forbes won't allow it.
Dgaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Forbes controls his hands.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dgaf.
Forbes keeps control of Dgaf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Forbes.
A short uppercut from Forbes.
Forbes digs a right hand underneath Dgaf's ribcage. Dgaf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Forbes.
Forbes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Forbes controlling the action here for a moment.
Dgaf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Forbes tries to work over Dgaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forbes lands a nice shot to the body.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Dgaf's head.
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forbes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dgaf's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dgaf's elbow.
Forbes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Forbes fails to land.
Dgaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dgaf throws out the jab.
Forbes tries to clinch but Dgaf is having none of it.
Hampton Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dgaf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forbes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dgaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Dgaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Forbes.
Dgaf shoots in for a double leg but Forbes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DollaDrew Dgaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dgaf keeps the fight on the outside.
Dgaf keeps the fight on the outside.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dgaf but Dgaf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Forbes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dgaf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Forbes doesn't manage to clinch there - Dgaf circles away.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Dgaf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forbes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dgaf moves away.
Forbes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dgaf counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dgaf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dgaf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forbes tries to clinch but Dgaf moves out of range.
Forbes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dgaf misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hampton Forbes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forbes is defended easily by Dgaf.
Dgaf forces Forbes back against the ropes and clinches.
Forbes tries to throw a body punch but Dgaf avoids it by throwing Forbes back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dgaf.
Forbes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dgaf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Forbes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Forbes has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Forbes fails to land.
Dgaf is trying to break the clinch but Forbes has him pressed against the ropes.
Dgaf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forbes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dgaf is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dgaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forbes tries to throw a body punch but Dgaf avoids it by throwing Forbes back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dgaf.
Forbes cracks Dgaf with a nice body shot.
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dgaf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forbes is stalling here.
Dgaf prevents a body shot from Forbes.
Dgaf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forbes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A body shot lands from Forbes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forbes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Forbes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dgaf takes a shot to the head.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Forbes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes is leaning against Dgaf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Forbes lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Forbes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Forbes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dgaf backwards.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Forbes.
Forbes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forbes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like DollaDrew Dgaf has been cut.
Forbes throws a big uppercut that drops Dgaf! More strikes from Forbes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dgaf lies dazed against the ropes as Forbes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hampton Forbes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starim Stal Overdreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Overdreem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motorhead-Iron Fist. Vegas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don't Stop The Rock by Freestyle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johnny Vegas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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22
250 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Starim Stal Overdreem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdreem tries to score with a low kick but Vegas moves his leg out of the way.
Overdreem lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Overdreem throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Overdreem moves into the clinch.
Overdreem taking a breather.
Overdreem is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overdreem leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Overdreem seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Starim Stal Overdreem.
Overdreem feints and then cracks Vegas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vegas down.
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!
Overdreem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Overdreem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas defending well as Overdreem loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overdreem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Overdreem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overdreem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overdreem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overdreem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overdreem misses with a head kick.
Vegas is looking to score with low kicks.
Overdreem misses with a head kick.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Overdreem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overdreem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 uppercut there from Vegas.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Overdreem avoids nicely.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Overdreem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Overdreem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vegas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Overdreem.
Overdreem tries to clinch but Vegas is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Vegas.
Vegas cracks a nice hook into Overdreem's ribs.
Vegas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Overdreem backs up against the ropes.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Vegas blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Overdreem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vegas checks a leg kick.
Vegas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Overdreem closes the distance and pushes Vegas back into the ropes.
Overdreem landing knees to the body.
Vegas looks gassed!
Overdreem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overdreem, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overdreem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vegas will feel that in the morning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Overdreem.
Overdreem thuds his shin into the meat of Vegas's side.
Overdreem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Overdreem.
Vegas avoids the head kick by Overdreem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Overdreem feints and then cracks Vegas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vegas down.
Overdreem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Overdreem wants to stand up but Vegas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Vegas trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overdreem wants to stand up but Vegas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Overdreem prevents Vegas from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starim Stal Overdreem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Overdreem throws a low kick, looking for Vegas's leg but Vegas calmly moves out of range.
Vegas throws a good cross that connects.
Overdreem moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Overdreem can pounce on him.
Overdreem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Overdreem.
Nice sprawl there from Overdreem as Vegas shoots in.
Starim Stal Overdreem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overdreem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Overdreem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Overdreem wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Overdreem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overdreem lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vegas is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overdreem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overdreem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Overdreem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas working a defensive guard here.
Overdreem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Overdreem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vegas checks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overdreem, right into the meat.
Overdreem throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Overdreem is predictable there
and Vegas counters with a nice body shot.
Starim Stal Overdreem is winning the standup battle so far.
Overdreem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vegas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Overdreem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas throws out a powerful jab.
Vegas throws a lazy uppercut
and Overdreem counters with a nice leg kick.
Overdreem closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overdreem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem feints and as Vegas raises his hands in defense, Overdreem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Overdreem is looking to stand up but Vegas won't let him.
Vegas looking for a guillotine here but Overdreem defends easily.
Overdreem wants to stand but Vegas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Overdreem trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vegas is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas wants to control from the top but Overdreem keeps moving.
Overdreem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vegas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Overdreem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Overdreem is retaining full guard.
Overdreem has momentary wrist control but Vegas slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Overdreem's head.
Vegas has gone for a leg lock! Overdreem slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vegas's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Overdreem wants to stand but Vegas is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Overdreem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vegas is proving hard to escape from.
Vegas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Overdreem defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starim Stal Overdreem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Overdreem has Vegas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Overdreem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overdreem doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Vegas jabs Overdreem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Overdreem throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses.
Overdreem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Overdreem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Overdreem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overdreem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Overdreem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Overdreem misses with a body kick.
Overdreem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Overdreem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas scores with a nice body kick.
Overdreem needs to keep his hands up - Vegas had a free shot at his head there.
Vegas lands a glancing blow to the side of Overdreem's head.
Vegas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vegas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Overdreem tries to bum rush Vegas with a series of wild strikes but Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegas scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas jabs Overdreem right on the nose. Overdreem blinks but takes it well.
Overdreem checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vegas. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Overdreem on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Overdreem sprawls well. Overdreem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vegas gets slowly back to his feet.
Vegas connects with a body shot that sends Overdreem's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Overdreem. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Overdreem's head but Overdreem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas with a nice cross.
Vegas throws a right hand that Overdreem ducks under and follows up with a left that Overdreem also avoids with ease.
Vegas cracks Overdreem with a good jab.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vegas catches Overdreem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Overdreem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vegas's head.
Vegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Overdreem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Overdreem sizes up Vegas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Overdreem throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overdreem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Overdreem catches Vegas right on the button with a cross.
Vegas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Overdreem scores with a takedown into Vegas's guard.
Overdreem is looking to stand up but Vegas won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vegas is trying to control the position but Overdreem postures up.
Starim Stal Overdreem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Overdreem wants to stand but Vegas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Starim Stal Overdreem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vegas lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Overdreem manages to get himself to full guard.
Vegas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Overdreem looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Overdreem looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Overdreem!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Starim Stal Overdreem.
Well Overdreem 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 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Starim Stal Overdreem!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abu Al Zarqawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Puikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abu Al Zarqawi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abu Al Zarqawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Puikko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puikko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Puikko scores with a nice body kick.
Puikko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Abu Al Zarqawi has been cut.
Al Zarqawi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puikko.
Puikko looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Zarqawi is just out of range.
Janne Puikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puikko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Zarqawi on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Puikko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Puikko. Al Zarqawi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Zarqawi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puikko was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Zarqawi.
Puikko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Zarqawi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puikko tries to bum rush Al Zarqawi with a series of wild strikes but Al Zarqawi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puikko misses with a hook.
Janne Puikko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Puikko lands.
Al Zarqawi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Puikko.
Al Zarqawi checks a low kick from Puikko.
Al Zarqawi misses with a shot to the body
and Puikko counters with a nice uppercut.
Puikko throws a head kick but Al Zarqawi moves out of range.
Al Zarqawi slips a jab from Puikko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Puikko misses.
Al Zarqawi loads up on a big right hand but Puikko slips the punch.
Puikko connects with an inside leg kick.
Puikko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puikko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Zarqawi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puikko was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Zarqawi.
Al Zarqawi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puikko counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Zarqawi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Al Zarqawi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puikko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puikko lands a lovely overhand right.
Puikko lands a nice hook to Al Zarqawi's body. Al Zarqawi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puikko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Puikko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abu Al Zarqawi's cut is getting worse.
Al Zarqawi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puikko.
Al Zarqawi is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puikko lands a front kick.
Puikko connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Puikko.
Al Zarqawi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Puikko finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Puikko.
Al Zarqawi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Abu Al Zarqawi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Puikko scores with a jab. Al Zarqawi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jeez, Abu Al Zarqawi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Puikko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Zarqawi eats them both and turns towards Puikko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Al Zarqawi misses with a shot to the body
enabling Puikko to counter with a crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abu Al Zarqawi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Janne Puikko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan Mc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc comes to the ring accompanied by The Choice Is Yours (This or That) by Black Sheep. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baeddan Mc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc moves forwards but San Pedro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Baeddan Mc has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from San Pedro as Mc shoots in.
San Pedro slaps away a takedown attempt from Mc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
San Pedro connects with a body shot that sends Mc's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.
Mc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mc ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro cracks Mc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and San Pedro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baeddan Mc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro jabs at Mc's body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mc. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mc is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. San Pedro doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Mc crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Mc's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregorio San Pedro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lilburne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lilburne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You'll never walk alone. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sobieski's choice of entrance music: Kto Cię Obroni Polsko. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lilburne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lilburne. Sobieski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobieski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lilburne throws a wild body kick that Sobieski sees coming a mile off.
Sobieski moves out of range of the body kick.
Sobieski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lilburne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lilburne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobieski backwards.
Sobieski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lilburne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobieski misses with a wild body shot.
Lilburne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
John Lilburne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lilburne slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobieski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobieski clinches.
Sobieski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lilburne smiles and moves away.
Lilburne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sobieski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lilburne to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lilburne.
Lilburne throws a body punch but Sobieski moves out of range.
Sobieski slips a jab from Lilburne.
Lilburne throws a body kick that misses.
Sobieski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lilburne.
A jab from Lilburne misses.
Lilburne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobieski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lilburne misses with an uppercut. Sobieski saw that one coming.
Lilburne swings widly with a right hand
and Sobieski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sobieski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lilburne walks away with a smile on his face. Sobieski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Lilburne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sobieski.
Lilburne is looking to land body kicks.
Sobieski moves out of range as Lilburne strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lilburne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sobieski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lilburne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobieski backwards.
Sobieski is looking to control Lilburne's arms but Lilburne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sobieski has his back to the ropes.
Sobieski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lilburne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lilburne is trying to break the clinch but Sobieski is controlling him.
Sobieski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sobieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobieski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lilburne is refusing to be controlled, as Sobieski sits in half guard.
Lilburne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lilburne tries to get out of the position.
Sobieski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sobieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lilburne keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski works his way into side control.
Sobieski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sobieski tries to score with some ground and pound. Lilburne controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Sobieski.
Sobieski misses with the ground and pound.
Sobieski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lilburne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sobieski on the ground.
Lilburne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sobieski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is putting a hurting on Lilburne here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Sobieski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sobieski wants to control but Lilburne is keeping him busy.
Sobieski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lilburne regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobieski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sobieski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sobieski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lilburne's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Lilburne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sobieski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lilburne, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lilburne working aggressively here.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but Lilburne won't allow it.
Lilburne is pressed up against the ropes. Sobieski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lilburne down to the mat. Lilburne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sobieski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Lilburne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sobieski.
Lilburne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobieski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lilburne.
Lilburne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sobieski drives through and clinches with Lilburne against the ropes.
Lilburne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lilburne with a hook.
Sobieski rushes Lilburne and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sobieski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lilburne just stands there and leans against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lilburne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sobieski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski manages to break the clinch.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lilburne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sobieski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sobieski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lilburne is squirming around, avoiding Sobieski's attempts to control the action.
Sobieski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lilburne?
Sobieski content just to control the position here.
Sobieski trying to control but Lilburne is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sobieski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lilburne is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sobieski thowing shots but they're missing.
Sobieski looking to control but Lilburne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sobieski goes for an armbar but Lilburne turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lilburne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sobieski wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobieski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobieski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sobieski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilburne holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sobieski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sobieski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sobieski lands with some strikes.
Lilburne avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sobieski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobieski cracks Lilburne with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lilburne blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sobieski postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lilburne in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lilburne to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Sobieski! Jan Sobieski retains his light heavyweight title!
Jan Sobieski took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'John Lilburne is really tough guy, he won this title 7 times, he try to beat me one more time but I must say sorry... it's my time!!! Thanks for all fans!!!'.
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