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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Mannstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mannstrom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No One Is Safe: Family First. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Mannstrom!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannstrom tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mannstrom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriel Mannstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mannstrom wants to clinch.
Mannstrom shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
Simon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Mannstrom.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Mannstrom.
White tried to score with a low kick but Mannstrom checks it.
Mannstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
Mannstrom avoids the head kick by White.
Mannstrom shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannstrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
White lands a nice looking body kick.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Mannstrom moves out of range easily.
Mannstrom closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Mannstrom pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mannstrom fails with the takedown.
Mannstrom avoids the head kick by White.
Mannstrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
Mannstrom defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Simon White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannstrom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mannstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
White rushes Mannstrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mannstrom misses with some punches.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannstrom tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
Mannstrom breaks the clinch.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Mannstrom misses.
Mannstrom throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Mannstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Mannstrom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White moves into range and clinches up with Mannstrom.
Mannstrom prevents White from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannstrom decides to pull guard.
White stands up from Mannstrom's guard - White perhaps looking for a knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Mannstrom moves out of range easily.
Mannstrom fails with the takedown.
White darts in and clinches Mannstrom up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mannstrom tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
White misses with a body shot.
Mannstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mannstrom somewhat.
White clinches.
Mannstrom keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mannstrom forces White back against the cage and clinches.
Mannstrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mannstrom jumps guard but White stands there with Mannstrom around his waist. Mannstrom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Mannstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannstrom is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mannstrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mannstrom has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mannstrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mannstrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mannstrom's efforts to push away.
Mannstrom tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Mannstrom back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White working hard to break the clinch.
White is trying to push Mannstrom away but Mannstrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White working aggressively here.
Mannstrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
White stalling in the clinch but Mannstrom improves position.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mannstrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mannstrom shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
Mannstrom throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mannstrom is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannstrom takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannstrom looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
White throws a head kick but Mannstrom moves out of range.
Mannstrom shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mannstrom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mannstrom tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Mannstrom closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Mannstrom pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White lands with a cross.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannstrom shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mannstrom shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White throws a head kick but Mannstrom moves out of range.
Mannstrom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White misses with a head kick.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick by White misses
and Mannstrom counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Mannstrom to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Mannstrom moves out of range easily.
Mannstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon White dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mannstrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
Mannstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
White misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannstrom motions for White to come forward. Mannstrom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannstrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White counters with a head kick. That will keep Mannstrom thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mannstrom misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Mannstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannstrom shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mannstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simon White is winning the standup battle so far.
Mannstrom avoids the head kick by White.
White connects with a high kick.
White rushes Mannstrom and presses him up against the cage.
Mannstrom looking for a takedown.
White missing with knees to the body.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mannstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Mannstrom persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
White throws a hook to the side of Mannstrom's head but Mannstrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannstrom throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White pushes Mannstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White tries to throw a body punch but Mannstrom avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
Mannstrom trying to stall but White improves his position.
White manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mannstrom.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannstrom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Mannstrom moves out of range easily.
White lands a head kick!
White throws a head kick that misses.
Mannstrom is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mannstrom shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands with a cross.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mannstrom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Mannstrom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriel Mannstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mannstrom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simon White 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.
White lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon White!
A victorious Simon White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Stonebone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blaze Stonebone's chin.
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240 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blaze Stonebone!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonebone just misses with a punch to the body.
Stonebone's corner calls for a 1-2. Stonebone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stonebone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Stonebone pushes him off.
Stonebone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Stonebone plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Jones swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Jones face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blaze Stonebone!
In his post fight interview, Blaze Stonebone gave a big smile as he said 'This chump got beat badly, I hope he has a speedy recovery.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frederik Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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178 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frederik Kraus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenshaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Kraus sprawls well. He's pushed Krenshaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krenshaw tries to clinch up.
Krenshaw tries to clinch up.
Kraus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kraus lands with a punch from half guard.
Kraus is nestled in close to Krenshaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kraus is pressing down on Krenshaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krenshaw is holding on for now.
Krenshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.
Kraus is nestled in close to Krenshaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krenshaw is looking to improve his position.
Krenshaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krenshaw actively working from the bottom here.
Kraus is working for a submission of some sort.
Kraus seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus is nestled in close to Krenshaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krenshaw trying to control but Kraus postures up.
Krenshaw wants to get back to full guard.
Kraus works his way into side control.
Krenshaw wants to get back to his feet but Kraus drags him back down.
Krenshaw tries to buck Kraus off but Kraus is having none of it.
Kraus is chipping away with strikes.
Kraus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krenshaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Krenshaw sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kraus is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krenshaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krenshaw is trying to control but can't.
Krenshaw tries to get to full guard but Kraus has control of the leg.
Krenshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.
Krenshaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraus's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krenshaw.
Kraus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kraus controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kraus 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.
Krenshaw is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kraus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Krenshaw misses with a punch to the head.
Krenshaw working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kraus is doing well to defend. Krenshaw seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kraus is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vay Krenshaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Ligtly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Alvarez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Ligtly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ligtly as he jumps to the side.
Ligtly misses with a hook
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ligtly is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Ligtly wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Ligtly is keeping the position.
Ligtly keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Ligtly controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ligtly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ligtly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez postures up in Ligtly's guard and throws a big left but Ligtly blocks it.
Ligtly working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Ligtly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez postures up and lands a big shot to Ligtly's brow.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Ligtly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ligtly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alvarez has worked his arm free - good work by Alvarez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Ligtly seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Alvarez tries to bench press Ligtly off him but Ligtly keeps the position.
Alvarez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Ligtly counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots in and bounces Ligtly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ligtly controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Ligtly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Ligtly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ligtly tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Ligtly has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ligtly trying to control from Alvarez's half guard. Alvarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ligtly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alvarez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ligtly has Alvarez in his guard.
Ligtly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ligtly cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Ligtly - just one landing.
Ligtly shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed Ligtly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Ligtly, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Ligtly against the cage but Ligtly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ligtly is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Ligtly circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Ligtly.
Ligtly throws a head kick that misses.
Ligtly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ligtly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ligtly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ligtly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Chris Ligtly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Alvarez.
Ligtly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Chris Ligtly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ligtly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ligtly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ligtly is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarez lands a nice short elbow.
Alvarez wants to control but Ligtly is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez throws a strike but Ligtly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alvarez cracks Ligtly with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ligtly keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Ligtly keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligtly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound.
Ligtly manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alvarez to take his back!
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Alvarez wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Ligtly punching from mount but Alvarez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ligtly is trying to control here but Alvarez has managed to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ligtly wants to advance to full mount but Alvarez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ligtly is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Alvarez postures up and lands a big shot to Ligtly's brow.
Ligtly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ligtly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ligtly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ligtly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Ligtly's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alvarez checks a low kick from Ligtly.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ligtly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ligtly misses with a straight left.
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ligtly's guard.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ligtly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Ligtly's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez works over Ligtly with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ligtly can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Ligtly defends it.
Alvarez is stalling here. Ligtly is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alvarez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ligtly has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ligtly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligtly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alvarez regains half guard, as Ligtly was trying to land strikes.
Alvarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Ligtly from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Ligtly is controlling well.
Ligtly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ligtly.
Ligtly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chris Ligtly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ligtly is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez is positioning himself well to prevent Ligtly advancing to mount.
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ligtly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ligtly's back!
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Alvarez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ligtly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ligtly is in bad spot here.
Paulo Alvarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Alvarez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ligtly hold on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvarez 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Alvarez!
In his post fight interview, Paulo Alvarez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rey Destroyer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hessu Hopo's chin.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rey Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer gets a double leg takedown into Hopo's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hopo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hopo prevents Destroyer from improving his position.
Hopo is controlling the pace.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep. Hopo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Hopo seems content to control.
Destroyer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Destroyer controls Hopo momentarily but Hopo frees himself.
Hopo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopo looking to sit in guard and control but Destroyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hopo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hopo is looking to stand up but Destroyer isn't so interested in that idea.
Hopo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Destroyer manages to get himself to full guard.
Hopo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Destroyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hopo advances position into side control!
Destroyer tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Destroyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer tries to buck Hopo off but Hopo is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Destroyer wants to control but Hopo postures up.
Hopo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Destroyer to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopo taking a breather here.
Hopo working the ground and pound.
It looks like Rey Destroyer has been cut.
Hopo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That has opened up Rey Destroyer's cut even more.
Hopo working the head with strikes.
The cut above Rey Destroyer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rey Destroyer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hessu Hopo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Opaskar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Opaskar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opaskar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lemieux but Lemieux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Opaskar tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemieux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemieux throws a combination. Opaskar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lemieux lands with an overhand left.
Opaskar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lemieux slaps away a takedown attempt from Opaskar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Opaskar.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lemieux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lemieux pounces like a tiger and cracks Opaskar with a vicious hook! Opaskar is down but not out! Lemieux follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Lemieux!
David Lemieux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Langhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong comes to the cage accompanied by Hits From The Bong. Michael Langhi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, The Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Langhi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Langhi tries to bench press Bong off him but Bong keeps the position.
Langhi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bong trying to control the position but Langhi is working away.
Bong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Langhi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bong working away.
Langhi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bong is working for a kimura but Langhi is defending it quite comfortably.
Langhi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bong seems to be working for a kimura but Langhi defends the submission attempt.
Langhi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
No luck for Bong with that takedown attempt.
Langhi throws a lazy right hand but Bong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Langhi looks to land a body kick but Bong moved away.
The Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong shoots in for a takedown but Langhi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Langhi swivels and escapes.
Langhi misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Bong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Langhi's waist but Langhi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bong off to one side.
Bong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong fails with the takedown.
Bong shoots in and drives through. Langhi sprawls well.
Bong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Langhi sprawls well. Langhi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.
Langhi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bong is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Langhi defends it nicely.
Langhi looks to land a body kick but Bong moved away.
Michael Langhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bong shoots in and drives through. Langhi sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Langhi misses with a low kick.
Langhi lands a two punch combo.
It looks like The Bong has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Langhi misses.
Langhi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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!
Bong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Langhi sees it coming and defends easily.
Bong is breathing heavily.
Bong prevents Langhi from standing back up.
Langhi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Langhi is defending against the submission attempts here by Bong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langhi is trying to stand back up but Bong is controlling him
Bong is trying to work for a kimura but Langhi is defending well.
Bong wants to control but Langhi is keeping him busy.
Bong seems to be working for a kimura but Langhi defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langhi looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Langhi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Langhi lands with a good body shot.
Langhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bong rather than just go for the knockout.
Langhi lands a nice looking body shot.
Bong shoots in but Langhi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Langhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bong blocks a jab.
Bong slips a jab from Langhi.
Bong misses with a body shot.
Langhi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bong.
Langhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bong.
Langhi thows a body shot but no joy.
Bong dives in and grabs Langhi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Langhi pushes down on Bong's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langhi lands a jab to Bong's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Bong slips a straight right by Langhi.
Bong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Langhi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bong shoots for a double leg takedown but Langhi sprawls well. He's pushed Bong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langhi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bong.
Michael Langhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bong misses with a takedown
and Langhi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bong thinking.
Langhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langhi misses with a low kick.
A combination from Langhi does no damage.
Bong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Langhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bong moves away.
Bong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Langhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bong is looking to clinch but Langhi is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Langhi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bong doesn't seem phased though.
Langhi misses with a wild combination.
Bong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Langhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langhi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bong circles away quickly and effectively.
Bong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Langhi avoids it really well and circles away.
Bong with a poor takedown
and Langhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Langhi lands a jab.
Langhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Langhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Langhi. Bong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Langhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bong.
Langhi stuns Bong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Langhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bong off the cage and back into range.
Bong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Langhi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Langhi lands a jab-cross combination.
Langhi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Langhi duly obliges.
The Bong's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langhi connects with the punch.
Bong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Langhi.
Langhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Langhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bong ducks under a wild hook from Langhi.
Langhi tries to land a front kick but Bong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Langhi, as that shot connected.
The Bong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bong misses the target.
Bong shoots in but Langhi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bong moves away from the strike by Langhi.
Bong with a poor takedown
and Bong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bong is defended easily by Langhi.
Langhi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Langhi avoids the head kick by Bong.
Langhi missing with a left hand there. Bong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Langhi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Langhi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Langhi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bong.
Langhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Langhi throws a low kick but Bong avoids it.
Bong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Langhi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Langhi. Bong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bong just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Langhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Langhi is fending him off so far but Bong persists. Nope, Langhi circles away and we're back to standing.
Langhi throws a nice looking combination but Bong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bong avoids the body shot from Langhi.
Langhi throws a series of punches but Bong avoids them all with ease.
Bong throws a jab but it's blocked by Langhi.
A left lands for Langhi.
Langhi throws a leg kick but Bong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Langhi.
Langhi stuns Bong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Langhi. No joy for Bong on that attempt.
Bong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Langhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Langhi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bong fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Langhi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Langhi.
Bong shoots in looking for a takedown but Langhi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Langhi lands with a shot to the body.
Langhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Langhi tries to bum rush Bong with a series of wild strikes but Bong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Langhi sizes up Bong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Bong blocks the leg kick.
Langhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bong was well out of range. Poor timing from Langhi.
Langhi swings for the body but Bong moves out of range.
Bong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bong drops back looking for a leg! Langhi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Langhi manages to kick Bong off! Bong jumps back into Langhi's guard.
Langhi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langhi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bong is one step ahead there.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Langhi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langhi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bong pushes down on Langhi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Bong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langhi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Langhi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Langhi defends it well.
Bong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Langhi sees it coming and defends easily.
Bong stops Langhi from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong prevents Langhi from improving his position.
Bong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Langhi is defending against the submission attempts here by Bong.
Michael Langhi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Langhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langhi looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Langhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Langhi 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Langhi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Bortman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Bortman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanma feints and as Bortman raises his hands in defense, Hanma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Hanma postures up in Bortman's guard and throws a big left but Bortman blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanma throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanma throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanma stands up over Bortman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanma lands a couple of elbows.
Bortman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bortman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma trying to control but Bortman is working from the bottom.
Hanma passes Bortman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bortman pushes Hanma off looking to stand but Hanma dives back in and keeps control.
Bortman has hold of Hanma's hands but Hanma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bortman defending well though.
Hanma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bortman sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bortman keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanma thows a huge punch but Bortman dodges it nicely.
Bortman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanma not doing much here.
Hanma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanma is taking a breather. Bortman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma throwing shots but Bortman is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bortman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanma on the ground.
Bortman is refusing to be controlled, as Hanma sits in half guard.
Hanma lands with a punch from half guard.
Bortman is looking to escape.
Hanma thows a huge punch but Bortman dodges it nicely.
Hanma throwing shots but Bortman is blocking nicely.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanma is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bortman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hanma prevents Bortman from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to control the action in half guard but Bortman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bortman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
Hanma is just content to waste time from the top position. Bortman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Bortman keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma stands up from Bortman's guard - Hanma perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanma blocks a head kick by Bortman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma 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.
Bortman throws a right and a left that Hanma avoids nicely.
Bortman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma looking to score a takedown here. Bortman is defending well but Hanma drives through and ends up in Bortman's guard.
Hanma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanma looking to sit in guard and control but Bortman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bortman wants to stand but Hanma is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet but Bortman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma wants to sweep but no luck.
Bortman wants to stand and escape but instead Hanma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Bortman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanma stands up and waves to Bortman to follow him.
Bortman throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Bortman loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
Bortman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alex Bortman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bortman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bortman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Bortman throws a right and a left that Hanma avoids nicely.
Bortman misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bortman misses with a double jab.
Bortman missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bortman.
Hanma shoots for a double leg takedown but Bortman sprawls well. He's pushed Hanma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bortman quickly recovers to half guard.
Hanma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura but Bortman is defending well.
Hanma stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bortman is looking to escape.
Bortman is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bortman defending well though.
Hanma stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma prevents Bortman from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baki Hanma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hanma gets a double leg takedown into Bortman's guard.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Bortman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanma.
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanma content to stall in guard here.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Bortman wants to stand up but Hanma is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bortman keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hanma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Bortman keeps moving.
Bortman wants to stand but Hanma is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma gets to his feet - Bortman follows without any prompting.
Bortman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bortman is trying to defend but Hanma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hanma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma wants to free his trapped foot but Bortman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanma wants to work for an arm triangle but Bortman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma wants to free his trapped foot but Bortman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bortman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
Hanma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bortman pushes Hanma off looking to stand but Hanma dives back in and keeps control.
Bortman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanma.
Hanma thows a huge punch but Bortman dodges it nicely.
Hanma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanma content to control rather than advance.
Hanma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanma is keen to just control but Bortman is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alex Bortman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baki Hanma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hanma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Chen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Chen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mustang misses with a takedown attempt
and Chen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mustang blocks a body shot from Chen.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
Chen lands with a light punch inside.
Chen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chen is struggling to control the position.
Chen tries to work over Mustang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen works on Mustang's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustang's elbow.
Mustang prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen is working Mustang over against the cage.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mustang up against the cage.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
Mustang is working for takedown but Chen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen stops a takedown attempt from Mustang.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Mustang's ribcage. Mustang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mustang.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Mustang's ribcage. Mustang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen presses Mustang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen gets through Mustang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mustang is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen slows down the pace here.
Chen tries to work over Mustang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen lands a nice uppercut.
Chen lands with a short shot to the head.
Chen presses Mustang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
Chen tries a body shot but Mustang blocks it.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mustang prevents a body shot from Chen.
Mustang drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustang is trying to control the position but Chen postures up.
Mustang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mustang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Chen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chen tries to clinch up but Mustang circles away and keeps his distance.
Mustang with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Chen to counter with a crisp jab.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mustang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mustang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Mustang tries for a takedown but Chen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen stalling.
Mustang is trying to drag Chen to the mat but Chen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen stalls.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Mustang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shawn Chen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Chen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Mustang avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Chen.
Chen misses with a left hand
and Mustang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chen's guard.
Mustang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mustang tries for a kimura but Chen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen is trying to control Mustang's posture but Mustang avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Chen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mustang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chen just misses with a punch to the body.
Chen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mustang tries to keep at a distance but Chen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mustangs head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
Mustang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mustang is trying to pull guard but Chen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mustang looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Mustang blocks a body shot from Chen.
Mustang is trying to pull guard but Chen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Mustang avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Mustang controls the action.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Mustang avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mustang backwards.
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Mustang wants a takedown.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen lands with a light punch inside.
Chen scores with a shot to the side of Mustang's head.
Mustang wants to take the fight to the mat but Chen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mustang.
Mustang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chen walks away with a smile on his face. Mustang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mustang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Chen. No joy for Mustang on that attempt.
Mustang doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Chen counter with a right hand.
Chen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roy Mustang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen digs a right hand underneath Mustang's ribcage. Mustang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mustang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Mustang blocks a body shot from Chen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustang's elbow.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustang's elbow.
Chen effectively controlling the action here.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shawn Chen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Chen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Chen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shawn Chen waved his t-shirt featuring Undead clothing. All items 10$'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Punahilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punahilkka has chosen Mäihä Show feat. Punahilkka as his entrance music. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pekka Punahilkka's chin.
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
16 - 10 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Punahilkka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira misses with a takedown
and Punahilkka counters with a thumping low kick.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Punahilkka swivels and escapes.
Nogueira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Punahilkka counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Punahilkka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nogueira goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Punahilkka turns into him and now he's in Nogueira 's guard.
Punahilkka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Punahilkka chips away with some ground and pound.
Punahilkka controlling from the top position.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punahilkka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nogueira 's head.
Punahilkka distracts Nogueira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Punahilkka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Punahilkka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nogueira 's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Punahilkka doesn't defend quickly enough and Nogueira has managed to lock this one up! Can Punahilkka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nogueira on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira retains his welterweight title!
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