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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Nakkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Nakkeli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Nakkeli!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen with a poor takedown
and Nakkeli counters with a crisp one two that drops Cohen! Nakkeli thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cohen to his feet! Cohen is in big trouble!
Cohen is rocked!
Crack! Nakkeli connects with the perfect overhand right and Cohen falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Nakkeli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niko Nakkeli!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thulani Imamu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Robinson's choice of entrance music: Madness - Our House. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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203 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thulani Imamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jermaine Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imamu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Imamu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jermaine Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imamu lunges at Robinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robinson's hand.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Imamu is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Imamu circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Imamu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
Robinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Imamu lands a left and a right that sends Robinson crashing to the canvas! Imamu dives into mount looking to finish!
Robinson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Imamu wants to stand but Robinson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Robinson is still in real trouble! Can Imamu finish him?
Imamu tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Imamu is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Imamu stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Imamu misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Imamu.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Imamu slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robinson.
Imamu throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imamu. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Imamu throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Imamu wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stops Imamu from standing up.
Imamu is breathing heavily.
Robinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robinson advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imamu dodges the ground and pound from Robinson.
Robinson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Imamu is trying to escape and Robinson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Imamu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Robinson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jermaine Robinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Edguy - Ministry of Saints kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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271 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell misses with a left hand
and McQueen counters with a one-two to the body.
Campbell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like James McQueen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQueen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McQueen slips a jab and a cross from Campbell.
James McQueen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQueen drives through and clinches with Campbell against the cage.
Campbell breaks from the clinch.
McQueen tries a head kick but it misses.
Campbell stuffs the takedown.
McQueen tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
McQueen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Campbell to the ground. McQueen is now in Campbell's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McQueen is looking to advance position but Campbell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
McQueen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQueen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
No luck for McQueen with that takedown attempt.
Rashad Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McQueen.
Campbell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McQueen.
Campbell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McQueen shoots in looking for a takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl out of it but McQueen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campbell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to avoid it but McQueen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campbell to the ground. Campbell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from McQueen misses.
McQueen shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Campbell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McQueen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell catches McQueen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McQueen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campbell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a shot to the body.
Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQueen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campbell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McQueen.
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQueen tries for a takedown but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McQueen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a hook. McQueen ducked under it nicely.
Campbell with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McQueen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Campbell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQueen shoots in looking for a takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl out of it but McQueen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campbell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McQueen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McQueen throws a low kick but Campbell avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McQueen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 Rashad Campbell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James McQueen's cut.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Campbell misses with a lunging right hand
and McQueen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Campbell's guard now.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing McQueen from controlling successfully.
Campbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McQueen is pushing down on Campbell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Campbell is fighting to maintain full guard but McQueen has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQueen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Campbell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen prevents Campbell from standing back up.
Campbell kicks McQueen off and gets back to his feet.
Campbell slaps away a takedown attempt from McQueen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McQueen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McQueen tries to clinch there but Campbell circles away.
McQueen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Campbell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell cracks McQueen with a good jab.
Campbell scores with a hook to the body. McQueen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and McQueen counters with a single leg into guard. Campbell didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campbell is looking to stand back up but McQueen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Campbell.
McQueen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campbell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McQueen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to kick McQueen off but McQueen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McQueen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campbell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McQueen.
Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James McQueen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McQueen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Campbell tries to buck McQueen off but McQueen takes his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQueen struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McQueen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James McQueen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but McQueen is just out of range.
McQueen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McQueen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
McQueen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campbell as he jumps to the side.
Campbell digs a good hook to McQueen's body.
Campbell lands a right hook to the body.
McQueen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Campbell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Campbell.
McQueen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campbell feints with a jab and clips McQueen right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! McQueen is sent crashing into the canvas and Campbell leaps in for the kill! McQueen tries to get to his feet but Campbell is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that McQueen is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Campbell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chauncey Peppertooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronholm kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eeppinen biisi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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257 lbs
17 - 16 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gronholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Chauncey Peppertooth!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gronholm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peppertooth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gronholm throws a right and a left that Peppertooth avoids nicely.
Gronholm scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Chauncey Peppertooth has been cut.
Gronholm misses with a jab to the body
enabling Peppertooth to counter with a crisp jab.
Gronholm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gronholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peppertooth dodges the punch combination from Gronholm.
A nice combination there by Gronholm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gronholm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gronholm misses with a left hand
and Peppertooth counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronholm avoids the body shot from Peppertooth.
Gronholm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppertooth misses with a straight right.
Gronholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gronholm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gronholm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peppertooth.
Peppertooth lands an overhand right.
Peppertooth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gronholm throws a jab when Peppertooth was well out of range.
Gronholm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peppertooth circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Gronholm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gronholm.
No joy there for Gronholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gronholm misses with a few strikes there.
Gronholm throws a combination that misses
and Peppertooth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Peppertooth. Gronholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gronholm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peppertooth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gronholm throws a combination that misses
and Peppertooth counters with a good low kick that Gronholm was not able to check.
Gronholm is breathing heavily.
Peppertooth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gronholm momentarily.
Gronholm lands a jab to the nose.
Gronholm scores with a hook to the body. Peppertooth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gronholm throws a right and a left that Peppertooth avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peppertooth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peppertooth looks to land a left hand but Gronholm moved out of range nicely.
Gronholm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gronholm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peppertooth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gronholm misses with a double jab
and Peppertooth counters with a good low kick that Gronholm was not able to check.
Peppertooth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gronholm did well to prevent Peppertooth getting side control.
Gronholm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peppertooth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gronholm's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth is trying to control the action in half guard but Gronholm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peppertooth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gronholm on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Peppertooth is nestled in close to Gronholm, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Peppertooth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gronholm's head.
Peppertooth drops an elbow to the side of Gronholm's head.
Gronholm taking some punishment here, with Peppertooth in his half guard.
Peppertooth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peppertooth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peppertooth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peppertooth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peppertooth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peppertooth winds up and cracks Gronholm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peppertooth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chauncey Peppertooth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chauncey Peppertooth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Peppertooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Gronholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gronholm misses with a double jab
and Peppertooth counters with a leg kick.
Gronholm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peppertooth counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus Gronholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Peppertooth cracks Gronholm with a good jab.
Gronholm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peppertooth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gronholm's knee momentarily.
Gronholm stalks Peppertooth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Peppertooth's face. Peppertooth staggers backwards, shaken.
Peppertooth feints and then cracks Gronholm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gronholm down.
Gronholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peppertooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronholm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Peppertooth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus Gronholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gronholm misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peppertooth.
Gronholm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peppertooth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peppertooth lands a knee to the body.
Peppertooth is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gronholm can't fight it off and eventually Peppertooth manages to take the fight to the floor. Gronholm looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peppertooth passes Gronholm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peppertooth lands a nice short elbow.
Peppertooth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peppertooth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gronholm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gronholm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peppertooth.
Gronholm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peppertooth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gronholm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peppertooth thows a huge punch but Gronholm dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth drops an elbow to the side of Gronholm's head.
Gronholm taking some punishment here, with Peppertooth in his half guard.
Peppertooth working over Gronholm with some ground and pound. Gronholm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gronholm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gronholm is rocked!
Peppertooth lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gronholm quite badly. Gronholm pulls Peppertooth in close trying to recover. Peppertooth postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gronholm on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gronholm doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chauncey Peppertooth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhomboid Goatcabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goatcabin's choice of entrance music: Selfishly Irritating. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Paavo Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhomboid Goatcabin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goatcabin shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goatcabin at a distance.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Goatcabin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goatcabin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Goatcabin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Goatcabin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paavo Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhomboid Goatcabin.
Goatcabin fails with the takedown.
Smith tries a low kick but Goatcabin avoids it.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goatcabin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Goatcabin looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatcabin throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Goatcabin. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Goatcabin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Goatcabin.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goatcabin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Goatcabin throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goatcabin.
Goatcabin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goatcabin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goatcabin throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Goatcabin sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goatcabin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Goatcabin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Goatcabin's shoulder, as Goatcabin tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
A jab from Goatcabin does it's job there.
Smith moves away from the strike by Goatcabin.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Goatcabin as Smith shoots in.
Goatcabin scores with a shot to the body.
Goatcabin misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goatcabin. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goatcabin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goatcabin. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Goatcabin shows good takedown defense.
Smith slips under a jab from Goatcabin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goatcabin avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith staying out of range there.
Goatcabin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goatcabin misses the shot to the body.
Goatcabin checks a leg kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Goatcabin.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Goatcabin's defenses.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goatcabin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Goatcabin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goatcabin checks a leg kick.
Goatcabin gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goatcabin is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control but Goatcabin is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Goatcabin blocks nicely.
Smith wants to control from the top but Goatcabin keeps moving.
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!
Goatcabin has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goatcabin is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rhomboid Goatcabin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goatcabin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Goatcabin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Goatcabin blocks a jab.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goatcabin.
Goatcabin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goatcabin was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Goatcabin throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goatcabin fails with the takedown.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhomboid Goatcabin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a hook but Goatcabin blocks it.
Goatcabin throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Goatcabin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Goatcabin is working from the bottom.
Smith is nestled in close to Goatcabin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goatcabin is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goatcabin is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goatcabin wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith throwing shots but Goatcabin is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is thwarting Goatcabin's attempts to control the position.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Goatcabin trying to control from the bottom.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith trying to control the action but Goatcabin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing shots but Goatcabin is blocking nicely.
Smith looks to land a strike but Goatcabin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is fighting to break Goatcabin's control of his arms but Goatcabin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goatcabin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith wants to control from the top but Goatcabin keeps moving.
Goatcabin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Goatcabin.
It looks like Paavo Smith has been cut.
Smith regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith trying to control but Goatcabin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Goatcabin control the position.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goatcabin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goatcabin.
Smith has Goatcabin pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goatcabin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goatcabin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goatcabin stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
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 Paavo Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavo Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Goatcabin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goatcabin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Goatcabin moves out of range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goatcabin.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goatcabin misses with a wild body shot.
Goatcabin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Goatcabin fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goatcabin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Goatcabin is out of range.
A big left from Goatcabin misses.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goatcabin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Goatcabin with a hook.
Goatcabin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goatcabin pinned against the cage. Goatcabin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goatcabin shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Goatcabin tries to pass.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goatcabin is one step ahead there.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Goatcabin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith pushes down on Goatcabin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goatcabin defends it well.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Goatcabin to regain full guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Goatcabin looking to control.
Goatcabin has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goatcabin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his 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!
Smith wants to sweep here but Goatcabin controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is trying to control the position but Goatcabin postures up.
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 Paavo Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatchakorn Yeerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yeerum's choice of entrance music: The Thai Monk. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
180 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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21
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Croix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatchakorn Yeerum!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Croix does no damage.
Yeerum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Croix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yeerum.
Croix misses with the combination.
Yeerum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Croix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Croix misses with a double jab
and Yeerum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yeerum dodges the punch combination from Croix.
Croix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yeerum.
Croix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yeerum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Croix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Croix throws a hook but Yeerum avoids it easily.
Croix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Croix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Yeerum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yeerum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeerum lands a right hook to the body.
Croix gets tackled into the cage by Yeerum. Yeerum maintains the clinch.
Croix takes a shot to the head.
Yeerum misses with some punches.
Yeerum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yeerum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yeerum scores with a shot to the side of Croix's head.
Yeerum misses with some punches.
Yeerum swings wildly with an uppercut but Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Croix blocks an uppercut.
Yeerum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Croixs head.
A head punch on the inside from Yeerum fails to land.
Yeerum working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yeerum has a couple of punches blocked by Croix.
Yeerum swings wildly with an uppercut but Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Yeerum fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Croix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Croix blocking some punches.
Croix blocks an uppercut.
Yeerum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yeerum misses with the head strike.
Yeerum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yeerum working aggressively here.
Yeerum swings wildly with an uppercut but Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yeerum misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum working aggressively here.
A short right from Yeerum.
Yeerum has a couple of punches blocked by Croix.
Croix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Croix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yeerum has a couple of punches blocked by Croix.
Croix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeerum misses with a double jab.
Croix misses with a hook. Yeerum ducked under it nicely.
Yeerum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Croix swats away the attempt to clinch by Yeerum.
Yeerum throws a right and a left that Croix avoids nicely.
Croix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yeerum counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Croix.
Croix fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Croix is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yeerum's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yeerum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yeerum has a couple of punches blocked by Croix.
A head punch on the inside from Yeerum fails to land.
Yeerum misses with some punches.
Croix takes a shot to the head.
Croix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooh a lovely combination from Croix sends Yeerum down but not out. Croix dives into side control looking to finish.
Yeerum is rocked!
It looks like Tatchakorn Yeerum has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Croix stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Yeerum is still on wobbly legs! Can Croix finish him?
Croix misses with a double jab.
and Croix counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Yeerum! He's just covering up as Croix starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Croix!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baller comes to the cage accompanied by Heey, let`s swing the 13. Paul Baller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch misses with a wild combination.
Snitch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snitch manages to get himself to full guard.
Snitch keeping full guard, as Baller tries to pass.
Snitch has his hands on Baller's head, controlling the position.
Baller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snitch keeping moving, preventing Baller from controlling successfully.
Snitch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baller!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snitch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Snitch controls Baller momentarily but Baller frees himself.
Baller looking to sit in guard and control but Snitch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snitch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snitch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snitch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Baller 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snitch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snitch landing with the ground and pound.
Snitch won't allow Baller to sweep him here.
Baller is working hard here to advance position.
Snitch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baller wants to sweep but no luck.
Snitch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snitch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Baller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Snitch is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Snitch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Snitch goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Snitch but great work by Baller.
Snitch is looking for a sweep.
Baller trying to control the action but Snitch is working from the bottom.
Baller advances nicely into full mount.
Snitch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baller lands with some strikes.
Baller tries to control but Snitch wriggling away.
Snitch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch tries to lock up and control but Baller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snitch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snitch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baller is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snitch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baller wants to pass the guard but Snitch is keeping the position.
Baller passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Snitch dominated that 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
Baller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Baller.
Baller misses with a hook. Snitch ducked under it nicely.
Snitch misses with a takedown
and Baller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paul Baller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Snitch.
Baller lands a jab.
It looks like Rob Snitch has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snitch's hands.
Baller throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Baller.
Baller digs a good hook to Snitch's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snitch misses with a takedown
and Baller counters with a right hand to the body.
Snitch is breathing heavily.
Baller lands with an uppercut that bounces Snitch off the cage and back into range.
Baller misses with a looping right.
Snitch tries for a takedown but Baller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Baller.
Baller cracks Snitch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paul Baller is winning the standup battle so far.
Baller throws out a loose jab but Snitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rob Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Baller.
Snitch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baller finds it's way round the side to connect with Snitch's head.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but Baller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baller swinging wildly here.
Paul Baller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snitch throws a combination that misses
and Baller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Baller.
Snitch tries for a takedown but Baller circles away easily
and Baller counters with a crisp right that sends Snitch to the canvas! Baller follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Baller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckenbauer comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não bate . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Beckenbauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckenbauer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kim on his heels. He'll look to pass Kim's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beckenbauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim keeping full guard, as Beckenbauer tries to pass.
Beckenbauer is working hard here to advance position.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beckenbauer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Beckenbauer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beckenbauer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kim!
Beckenbauer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckenbauer has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kim showing good submission defense here.
Beckenbauer gets his hands free as Kim looks to control.
Kim is having to fend off submission attempts from Beckenbauer, who is looking to sink in the choke. Beckenbauer doesn't have the hooks in though and Kim manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckenbauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim connects with a couple of short punches.
Beckenbauer keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beckenbauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beckenbauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beckenbauer is looking for a triangle but Kim pushes his legs off easily.
Kim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beckenbauer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kim passes into side control.
Beckenbauer tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beckenbauer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beckenbauer tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
Kim slips a nice elbow through Beckenbauer's hands, connecting with Beckenbauer's forehead.
Kim not doing much here.
Beckenbauer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beckenbauer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim landing some decent shots from guard.
Beckenbauer working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
Beckenbauer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kim stacks Beckenbauer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kim!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim landing a few strikes.
Beckenbauer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckenbauer keeps working.
Kim is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim prevents Beckenbauer from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jin Kim will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beckenbauer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beckenbauer.
Beckenbauer stops Kim from standing up.
Beckenbauer postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Beckenbauer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Kim keeping full guard, as Beckenbauer tries to pass.
Beckenbauer has gone for a leg lock! Kim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beckenbauer's guard.
Beckenbauer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckenbauer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Beckenbauer's legs - danger averted.
Kim scoring with some ground and pound.
Kim wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.
Beckenbauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kim stands up over Beckenbauer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beckenbauer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckenbauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beckenbauer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckenbauer is looking for a triangle here but Kim uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Beckenbauer is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
Beckenbauer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beckenbauer is defending against the submission attempts here by Kim.
Beckenbauer actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckenbauer looking for submissions off his back.
Jin Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control the action but Beckenbauer is working from the bottom.
Kim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beckenbauer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Beckenbauer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kim postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beckenbauer looks a forlorn figure.
Beckenbauer is rocked!
Kim lands a big shot to the head and Beckenbauer winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jin Kim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa has chosen Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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183 lbs
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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
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Duane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfonso Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Sosa.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sosa connects with the punch.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Sosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sosa throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson moves to clinch but Sosa breaks away
and Sosa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alfonso Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson closes the distance but Sosa moves to the side
and Sosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Sosa.
Sosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Jackson closes the distance but Sosa moves to the side
and Sosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sosa, as that shot connected.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Sosa.
Sosa throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Sosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Sosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to clinch but Sosa is having none of it.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Sosa.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alfonso Sosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Sosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sosa.
Sosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Sosa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sosa tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Sosa misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Sosa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Sosa is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Alfonso Sosa has been cut.
Sosa swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but Sosa is having none of it.
Nice shot by Sosa.
Sosa is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Sosa misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sosa throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sosa digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Sosa.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sosa counters with a leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sosa lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sosa scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Sosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa scores with a nice head shot.
Sosa throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Sosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sosa misses with an uppercut.
Jackson forces Sosa back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sosa smiles and moves away.
Sosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa lands with a nice body punch.
Sosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a right hand that Sosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sosa also avoids with ease.
Jackson defending well as Sosa loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alfonso Sosa's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice body punch from Sosa.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sosa lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Sosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sosa throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sosa cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sosa misses the target.
Sosa misses with an uppercut.
Sosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Sosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sosa looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Sosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sosa counters with a left to the body.
A left lands for Sosa.
Duane Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Sosa connects with a body shot.
Sosa throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson moves to clinch but Sosa breaks away
and Sosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Sosa connects with a single shot there.
Jackson tries to clinch but Sosa moves out of range.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alfonso Sosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sosa lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfonso Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sosa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonso Sosa!
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