 |
MMA HELSINKI 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Ketola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jani Ketola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
24
203 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
|
185 cm
27
205 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coleman dives in and grabs Ketola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ketola pushes down on Coleman's head and hops out.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ketola punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Coleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ketola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Coleman shoots in but Ketola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jani Ketola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Nice cross by Ketola.
Decent striking displayed by Ketola there.
A clash of legs there as Coleman blocks the low kick.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ketola's waist but Ketola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ketola as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman moves forwards but Ketola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ketola stuffs the takedown.
Ketola throws a nice looking combination but Coleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jani Ketola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ketola lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ketola. Beautiful body shot.
Ketola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ketola jabs at Coleman's body.
Ketola lands an overhand right.
Ketola misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Ketola both land. Nice combination.
Jani Ketola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ketola - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Ketola.
Ketola cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.
Coleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ketola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Ketola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Ketola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ketola wants it to stay on the feet.
Ketola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman looks gassed!
Ketola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ketola jabs Coleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Ketola.
Ketola leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ketola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ketola wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ketola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketola is trying to push Coleman away but Coleman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ketola tries to break free but Coleman pushes him back against the cage.
Ketola working hard to break the clinch.
Coleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ketola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good shot there by Ketola.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ketola as he avoids it easily.
Ketola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Ketola 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.
Coleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ketola lands a glancing blow to the side of Coleman's head.
A slow jab from Ketola misses its intended target.
Ketola is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ketola stuffs the takedown.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ketola as he avoids it easily.
Jani Ketola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Ketola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coleman. Coleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ketola cracks Coleman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Ketola.
Ketola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ketola digs a good hook to Coleman's body.
Coleman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ketola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coleman on the side of the head.
Ketola scores with a body shot.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ketola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Coleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ketola sprawls well. Ketola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ketola.
Coleman blocks a low kick nicely.
A left and a right from Ketola both land. Nice combination.
Ketola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A cross from Ketola lands.
Ketola lands with a good body shot.
Coleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ketola throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coleman 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.
Ketola scores with a decent looking hook.
Coleman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ketola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Ketola sprawls well.
Ketola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Ketola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ketola scores with a hook to the body. Coleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ketola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coleman. Coleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ketola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ketola lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ketola lands a two punch combo.
Ketola leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketola lands a leg kick that knocks Coleman off balance momentarily.
Ketola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coleman if he has to take too many more of those.
Coleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Ketola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ketola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ketola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ketola scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ketola. That's going to slow Coleman down.
Ketola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coleman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ketola slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Ketola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ketola scores with a nice head shot.
Coleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coleman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Ketola coming out on top.
Coleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick from Ketola.
Ketola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coleman in his tracks.
Ketola lands a body shot.
Ketola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Colemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ketola 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketola tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ketola slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jani Ketola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Ketola shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coleman eats them both and turns towards Ketola to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ketola thuds a left hand into Coleman's body.
Ketola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ketola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coleman at a distance.
Ketola scores with a jab. Coleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ketola!
Ketola throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ketola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Ketola cracks Coleman with an open hand slap.
Mark Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ketola scores with a push kick.
Ketola closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ketola jabs at Coleman's body.
Nice shot lands for Ketola.
Ketola connects with a body shot that sends Coleman's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketola throws a leg kick but Coleman checks it.
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ketola pinned against the cage. Ketola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ketola lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Ketola misses.
Ketola works Coleman's body with a nice hook.
Jani Ketola is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ketola connects with a body shot that sends Coleman's belly button to the back.
Ketola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Ketola lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jani Ketola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ketola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jani Ketola!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukas Hartmann acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
|
191 cm
28
223 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Hartmann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartmann wants it to stay on the feet.
Armstrong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hartmann sprawls well initially but Armstrong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hartmann tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hartmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Hartmann holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Armstrong decides to stand up.
Hartmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong fails with the takedown
and Hartmann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to clinch up
enabling Hartmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Hartmann lands a left and a right that sends Armstrong crashing to the canvas! Hartmann dives into mount looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Armstrong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Armstrong tries to hold on but Hartmann pushes him away.
Hartmann looking to control but Armstrong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hartmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hartmann thowing shots but they're missing.
Hartmann working for a submission but Armstrong is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann avoids the attempt from Armstrong to control.
Hartmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armstrong is looking to escape.
Hartmann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Armstrong is trying to escape the mount.
Hartmann looking to control but Armstrong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to buck Hartmann off but he can't manage it.
Hartmann looking to control but Armstrong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Armstrong tries to hold on but Hartmann pushes him away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding Hartmann's attempts to control the action.
Hartmann thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Armstrong is controlling an arm, preventing Hartmann from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying desperately to improve position.
Armstrong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Hartmann keeps him under control.
Hartmann moves into full mount! Armstrong won't be happy about that!
Armstrong tries to reverse the position but Hartmann maintains control.
Hartmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armstrong is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann is looking to work his way around to Armstrong's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hartmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hartmann digs a good hook to Armstrong's body.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmann which made him look bad.
Hartmann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartmann wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmann lands a nice shot that snaps Armstrong's head back.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Hartmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartmann thuds a left hand into Armstrong's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armstrong on the side of the head.
Armstrong is rocked!
Hartmann feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Armstrong crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lukas Hartmann!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bader comes to the cage accompanied by This Is War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
20
218 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy shoots for a takedown but Bader saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Bader is defending well.
Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bader is looking to control Guy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bader avoid being mounted?
Bader actively working from the bottom here.
Guy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Guy is looking to take a break and control but Bader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader won't allow Guy to pass to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guy is trying to control. Bader wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guy passes into side control, despite Bader's attempt to control the position.
Guy tries to score with some ground and pound. Bader controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bader is not content to let Guy control the position.
Guy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bader tries to buck Guy off but Guy is having none of it.
Guy is trying to get an arm triangle but Bader is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader manages to get back to half guard.
Guy prevents Bader from improving his position.
Bader slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bader is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bader wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bader trying to control but Guy is having none of it.
Guy wants to control but Bader is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Guy is squirming around, avoiding Bader's attempts to control the action.
Guy is looking to improve his position but Bader isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bader takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bader trying to control momentarily.
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 Ken Bader will probably get the nod.
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.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
A nice combination there by Bader.
It looks like That Guy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bader punishes Guy's body with a nice straight punch.
Bader cracks Guy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Guy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bader finish him?
Guy is rocked!
Bader cracks Guy's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Guy slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Bader can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Bader!
Our winner, Ken Bader, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaio Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Uther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaio Fernandes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
21
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
200 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaio Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Uther!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandes.
Fernandes has his takedown stuffed
and Uther holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uther breaks the clinch.
Fernandes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fernandes fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaio Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uther keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown but Uther manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes shoots for a takedown but Uther saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uther scores with a body shot.
Fernandes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uther as he jumps to the side.
Fernandes shoots for a double leg takedown but Uther sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernandes throws a poor cross that misses
and Uther counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is trying to force a seperation but Uther has the dominant position.
Fernandes stalling in the clinch but Uther improves position.
Uther lands a nice uppercut.
Fernandes has Uther pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Uther manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uther just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uther stalls.
Fernandes wants to break free but Uther has control.
Uther gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Uther lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Uther working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernandes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fernandes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uther has Fernandes pushed against the cage.
Uther working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uther scores with a shot to the side of Fernandes's head.
Fernandes is working for takedown but Uther is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uther keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernandes's efforts to push away.
Uther lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uther lands an uppercut.
Uther manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fernandes fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes tries to score a body lock takedown but Uther shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Uther escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown. Uther tries to sprawl out of it but Fernandes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uther manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uther but Uther pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uther connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fernandes scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Uther dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Uther rushes Fernandes and presses him up against the cage.
Uther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Uther.
Uther is pressed up against the cage. Fernandes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Uther down to the mat. Uther avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good exchange - Uther coming out on top.
Uther defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Uther scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fernandes looks for a takedown but Uther sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaio Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uther darts in and clinches Fernandes up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Uther.
Fernandes trying to stall but Uther improves his position.
Uther lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Fernandes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uther.
A short left from Uther.
Uther avoiding damage.
Uther's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown but Uther manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uther has closed the distance and engaged Fernandes in a clinch.
The referee calls for Uther to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uther prevents it.
Uther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fernandes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uther gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Uther pressing his opponent against the cage.
Uther scores with a shot to the side of Fernandes's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uther breaks from the clinch.
Fernandes misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uther connects with a body shot that sends Fernandes's belly button to the back.
Uther has closed the distance and engaged Fernandes in a clinch.
Uther displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fernandes up against the cage.
Uther working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uther gets underhooks to prevent Fernandes's takedown attempt.
Uther lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uther lands a left hand.
Uther lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fernandes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fernandes has had enough of the clinch but Uther keeps him there for the moment.
Fernandes tries to score a body lock takedown but Uther shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Uther fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Uther getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uther forces Fernandes back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uther lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uther just leaning against Fernandes, taking a breather.
Uther gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Uther dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Uther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Uther throws a series of strikes that have Fernandes backpedaling.
Uther scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uther lunges at Fernandes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fernandes's hand.
Uther displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandes throws out the jab.
Fernandes just misses with a punch to the body.
Uther connects with a right hand. Fernandes shakes it off.
Fernandes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uther.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uther forces Fernandes back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Uther.
Uther has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uther pushes Fernandes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Franz Uther seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Uther.
Uther breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Uther. No joy for Fernandes on that attempt.
Uther throws a series of strikes that have Fernandes backpedaling.
Uther gets a clinch.
Uther lands a body shot.
Fernandes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uther lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uther smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uther with a nice cross.
Uther lands with an overhand left.
Fernandes takes one on the button.
Uther swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandes.
Fernandes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaio Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uther stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernandes. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
Uther works the jab nicely.
Fernandes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uther avoids it really well and circles away.
Uther misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Uther.
Uther displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kaio Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uther swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandes.
Uther scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaio Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franz Uther 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.
Fernandes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uther to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Uther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uther has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Uther!
Franz Uther gave a mention to Hilo Nutrition (video proof) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Go to sleep as his entrance music. Gino Ramirez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
21
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
27
199 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Duran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gino Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Calvin Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez tries to move into range but Duran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramirez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duran throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duran as he jumps to the side.
That kick from Duran tenderised Ramirez's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramirez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
Ramirez presses Duran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Duran.
Ramirez takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Ramirez.
Duran stalling in the clinch but Ramirez improves position.
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran lands a shot to the body.
Ramirez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duran is keeping busy.
Duran throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Ramirez taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duran's efforts to push away.
Ramirez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duran looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Duran moves into the clinch successfully.
Duran manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez gets a clinch.
Ramirez gets control of Duran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ramirez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Duran tries to stand but Ramirez is controlling from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Duran controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Duran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Duran trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Calvin Duran just wasn't active enough.
Duran lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran cracks Ramirez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.
Duran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duran.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duran manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Duran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Duran jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Duran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duran loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Duran misses with a body shot.
Duran lands with a good body shot.
Duran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Duran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramirez doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Calvin Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Ramirez.
Duran throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Duran misses the jab.
Ramirez swings for the body but Duran moves out of range.
Duran lands with a right hand.
Ramirez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez moves out of range as Duran strikes.
Calvin Duran is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Duran.
Duran misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Duran has Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
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!
Ramirez tries to score a body lock takedown but Duran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramirez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duran tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Duran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramirez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duran stalling the fight.
Ramirez has Duran pressed against the cage, preventing Duran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Duran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duran as he avoids it easily.
Duran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duran.
Duran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramirez, pushing him back against the cage.
Calvin Duran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramirez looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duran misses with the head strike.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Duran swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Duran scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramirez checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Duran dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez slips a jab from Duran.
Duran throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Duran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duran throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Duran swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
Duran avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Duran closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ramirez manages to end up in side control.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Duran wants to get back to his feet.
Duran tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Duran is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ramirez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Duran taking a bit of punishment here - Ramirez scoring with strikes.
Duran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duran wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ramirez throwing shots but Duran is blocking nicely.
Duran wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Duran is working from the bottom.
Ramirez stops Duran from getting back to his feet.
Ramirez wants to control but Duran is keeping him busy.
Duran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramirez.
Duran is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ramirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duran tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duran lands a head kick!
Duran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Ramirez really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Duran throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Duran's belly button to the back.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gino Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Duran is looking to stand up but Ramirez isn't so interested in that idea.
Duran is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Duran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Ramirez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duran rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Duran as he connects with a hook.
Duran misses with a body shot.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Duran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duran pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
An inside leg kick lands from Duran.
Duran misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Duran down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Calvin Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Ramirez.
Duran misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Duran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Duran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duran throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
Duran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duran closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Duran lands with a short shot to the head.
Duran working aggressively here.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramirez jumps into guard, dragging Duran to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duran wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Duran had his way with Gino Ramirez in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Duran rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
Duran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
A swing and a miss from Duran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duran looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Duran connects with a crisp jab.
Duran closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duran.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Duran won't allow it.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez pushes Duran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ramirez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez gets through Duran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran misses with the head strike.
Duran stalling in the clinch.
Duran presses Ramirez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Gino Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Duran tries to stall but Ramirez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duran prevents it.
Calvin Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Ramirez.
Duran throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Duran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramirez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duran lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez pushes Duran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duran lands a left hand.
Ramirez is rocked!
Ramirez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
Ramirez seems to have recovered his senses.
Duran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ramirez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duran blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Still in the clinch, Duran scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez is trying to drag Duran to the mat but Duran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramirez scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
Duran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calvin Duran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duran 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Duran!
Calvin Duran retains his middleweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
99% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lay And (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pullo Kalevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
24
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
27
235 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lay And!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pullo Kalevi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
And with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalevi counters with a shoot takedown. And fights it but they end up in guard.
Kalevi content to stall in guard here.
And manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalevi manages to get himself to full guard.
Kalevi wants to get back to his feet but And is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And wants to control from the top but Kalevi keeps moving.
And trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalevi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
And wants to pass the guard but Kalevi is keeping the position.
Kalevi keeping moving, preventing And from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalevi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kalevi tries to break the clinch but And is controlling the position.
Kalevi tries for a takedown but And manages to get underhooks.
And wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And is pressed up against the cage. Kalevi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag And down to the mat. And avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
And with a poor takedown
and Kalevi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And 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.
Kalevi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And looking for a sweep. Not yet And, not yet.
And is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lay And has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
And misses with a takedown
and Kalevi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay And. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
And wants to control but Kalevi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And regains full guard. Nicely done.
And looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kalevi has picked And up and slammed him! And can't keep hold of the triangle and Kalevi manages to pass to side control!
And tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And sneaks back into half guard.
And is looking to get back to full guard here but Kalevi has managed to pass to side control instead.
And regains half guard.
And is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Kalevi seems content to control.
And trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pullo Kalevi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
And shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalevi counters with a single leg into guard. And didn't expect that.
Kalevi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kalevi stays in close to And's body and controls the position.
Kalevi thows a big elbow that misses.
And tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And looking to control.
Kalevi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kalevi gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
And is looking to improve his position.
And trying to control from the bottom.
Kalevi controlling the action here.
And is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Kalevi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
And wants to control but Kalevi is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalevi counters with a single leg into guard. And didn't expect that.
And working a defensive guard here.
Kalevi stays in close to And's body and controls the position.
Kalevi thows a big elbow that misses.
And working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalevi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalevi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalevi is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
And looking to control.
And wants to control but Kalevi passes easily into half guard.
Kalevi works his way into side control.
And is being controlled here.
Kalevi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused And some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And dodges the ground and pound from Kalevi.
Kalevi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kalevi's best efforts.
And is trying to maintain the position but Kalevi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kalevi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And wants to get back to full guard.
And gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalevi wants to control from the top but And keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pullo Kalevi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
And tries for a takedown but Kalevi circles away easily
and Kalevi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And is looking for a sweep. Kalevi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalevi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with And. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalevi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kalevi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And is looking to control Kalevi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can And avoid being mounted?
And is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalevi pulls his head out easily.
And moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
And trying to control the position.
Kalevi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. And swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kalevi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi really wants to buck And off and get back to his feet.
Kalevi is squirming around, avoiding And's attempts to control the action.
Kalevi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And has control of Kalevi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kalevi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi really wants to buck And off and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalevi can do anything to dispel that myth.
And looking to control but Kalevi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kalevi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kalevi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalevi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from And.
And looking to isolate an arm here. Kalevi doesn't see it coming and as And extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by And!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lay And!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jere Karalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jere Karalahti told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
27
190 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
|
188 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Karalahti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Karalahti moved out of range nicely.
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Karalahti's guard.
Karalahti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karalahti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Karalahti has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Karalahti blocks nicely.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karalahti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karalahti's head.
Karalahti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karalahti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalahti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karalahti's head.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karalahti has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Karalahti working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Karalahti uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Anderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karalahti on his heels. He'll look to pass Karalahti's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalahti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalahti has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Karalahti blocks nicely.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Karalahti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson stands and throws Karalahti's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karalahti looks gassed!
Anderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karalahti down.
Karalahti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Anderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Karalahti is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
Karalahti is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Karalahti is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Anderson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Anderson!
Greg Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olli Pekka Hartikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hartikainen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem: Just Don't Give a Fuck. On his way into the cage it seems that Olli Pekka Hartikainen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Olli Pekka Hartikainen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
19
221 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
192 cm
20
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Pekka Hartikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hartikainen fails with the takedown.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hartikainen with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hartikainen shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olli Pekka Hartikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartikainen with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a solid body kick.
Hartikainen is breathing heavily.
Hartikainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Olli Pekka Hartikainen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartikainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Hartikainen back into the cage.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartikainen drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt pushes Hartikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartikainen is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hartikainen has his back to the cage.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hartikainen blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt scores with a push kick.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hartikainen.
Hartikainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt tests Hartikainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartikainen is rocked!
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Hartikainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt pounces like a tiger and cracks Hartikainen with a vicious hook! Hartikainen is down but not out! Hunt follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 155 cm
25
141 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
|
165 cm
20
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knock Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Out tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Out to the ground. Out escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Out avoids it really well and circles away.
Out shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roberts is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roberts holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Out tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Out's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts throwing hammer fists to the chest of Out. What's that going to do exactly?
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Out has a good base and remains in mount.
Roberts sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Out sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Out has control of the leg.
Out is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts punching from the bottom.
Roberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Out trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Out knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Out is one step ahead there.
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Out defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Out has his hands clasped together but Roberts extends an breaks Out's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Roberts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Roberts!
An out of breath Jake Roberts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fleegle Bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bananasplits has chosen call to prayer as his entrance music. Balig Murska could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fleegle Bananasplits's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
21
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
|
188 cm
29
212 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
|
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Fast |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fleegle Bananasplits!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Murska.
It looks like Fleegle Bananasplits has been cut.
Bananasplits looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bananasplits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Bananasplits misses.
Bananasplits connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murska momentarily.
Bananasplits turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bananasplits lands a right hook to the body.
Murska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bananasplits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bananasplits is looking to chop away at Murska's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bananasplits has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murska.
Murska scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska wants to clinch.
Murska defending well as Bananasplits loads up on a big left hand.
Bananasplits looks to land a left hand but Murska moved out of range nicely.
Bananasplits throws a sloppy head kick and Murska moves out of range easily.
Murska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bananasplits throws out the jab.
Bananasplits moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murska wants to clinch.
Murska chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murska slips under a jab.
Murska closes the distance and pushes Bananasplits back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bananasplits's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murska throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bananasplits blocks it with crossed arms.
Bananasplits wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bananasplits working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murska.
Bananasplits has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bananasplits is trying to push Murska away but Murska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bananasplits connects with a knee to the head.
Murska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bananasplits's efforts to push away.
Bananasplits throws an elbow that misses.
Murska using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bananasplits has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bananasplits is trying to break the clinch but Murska has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits has had enough of the clinch but Murska keeps him there for the moment.
Bananasplits wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murska unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bananasplits looks gassed!
Murska landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bananasplits misses with a punch to the body.
Murska with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murska prevents Bananasplits from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bananasplits misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bananasplits takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bananasplits is trying to force a seperation but Murska has the dominant position.
Murska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murska.
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!
Murska pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murska gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bananasplits up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balig Murska.
Murska throws a leg kick but Bananasplits moved away.
Murska tries to land a leg kick but Bananasplits saw it coming and moves away.
Bananasplits tried to score with a low kick but Murska checks it.
Murska is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murska holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bananasplits can't find room to land a body shot as Murska controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balig Murska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fleegle Bananasplits'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.
A slow jab from Bananasplits misses its intended target.
Murska takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bananasplits counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bananasplits.
A head kick misses from Bananasplits.
Murska tries to clinch up but Bananasplits circles away and keeps his distance.
Bananasplits misses the jab.
Bananasplits checks a leg kick.
Bananasplits checks a low kick from Murska.
Bananasplits tries a low kick but Murska avoids it.
Murska misses with a hook.
Bananasplits swats away the attempt to clinch by Murska.
Bananasplits ducks under a wild hook from Murska.
Balig Murska is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bananasplits moves out of range of the leg kick from Murska.
Murska misses with a low kick.
Bananasplits tries to land a front kick but Murska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bananasplits throws out a leg kick but Murska moves out of range and Bananasplits only half commits.
Bananasplits misses with a looping right.
Bananasplits scores with a sloppy right hand. Murska should have avoided that one.
Murska misses with a body shot.
Bananasplits cracks Murska with a good jab.
Bananasplits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murska takes a swing at Bananasplits's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murska.
Murska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murska throws out a loose jab but Bananasplits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bananasplits, pushing him back against the cage.
Murska managing to block the knees to the body from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bananasplits throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bananasplits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murska counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murska wants to slow Bananasplits down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska throws a low kick, looking for Bananasplits's leg but Bananasplits calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska jabs Bananasplits to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bananasplits is breathing heavily.
Murska throws a leg kick but Bananasplits sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murska digs a good hook to Bananasplits's body.
Bananasplits loads up on a big right hand but Murska slips the punch.
Bananasplits drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murska scores with a head kick. Bananasplits tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bananasplits is rocked!
That has opened up Fleegle Bananasplits's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murska throws a body punch but Bananasplits moves out of range.
Bananasplits is still on wobbly legs! Can Murska finish him?
Murska attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bananasplits seems to have recovered his senses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bananasplits in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Murska tries to clinch up.
Murska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits misses with a kick to the body.
Bananasplits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murska fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bananasplits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bananasplits avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murska throws a leg kick but Bananasplits moved away.
Murska tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bananasplits cracks Murska with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Murska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balig Murska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fleegle Bananasplits's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bananasplits fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bananasplits throws a front kick aimed at Murska's knee but Murska avoids it well.
A jab from Bananasplits misses.
Bananasplits fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murska.
Bananasplits connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bananasplits throws a lazy right hand but Murska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bananasplits moves out of range of the strikes.
Murska scores with a leg kick.
Murska turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bananasplits moves away.
Murska tests Bananasplits's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bananasplits takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bananasplits's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska looks to score with a jab to the body but Bananasplits is just out of range.
Bananasplits will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murska throws a leg kick
and Bananasplits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bananasplits on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murska throws a front kick aimed at Bananasplits's knee but Bananasplits avoids it well.
Murska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bananasplits is out of range and Murska settles back down.
Bananasplits throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murska counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Bananasplits misses
and Murska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murska lands a nice hook to Bananasplits's body. Bananasplits takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bananasplits looks to throw the jab but Murska is out of range.
Murska keeps Bananasplits at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bananasplits blocks a low kick nicely.
Murska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bananasplits.
Murska motions for Bananasplits to come forward. Murska throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bananasplits takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bananasplits's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bananasplits doesn't seem bothered though.
Murska lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good leg kick by Murska there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murska connects with the punch.
The cut above Fleegle Bananasplits's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murska avoids the body shot from Bananasplits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murska finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murska avoids a kick to the body.
Murska is looking to clinch but Bananasplits is avoiding it.
Murska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murska misses with a punch to the body.
Murska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murska has Bananasplits pressed against the cage, preventing Bananasplits from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bananasplits misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bananasplits is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murska is defending well for now.
Murska lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murska.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska managing to block the knees to the body from Bananasplits.
Balig Murska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murska has him pressed against the cage.
Murska landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Murska.
Murska lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bananasplits throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Murska.
Murska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bananasplits misses with some punches.
Murska lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murska landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bananasplits tries to circle away but Murska has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Murska.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murska.
Murska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bananasplits can do to turn this around?
Murska lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balig Murska clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Fleegle Bananasplits's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murska misses with a low kick as Bananasplits jumps back.
Murska is looking to clinch.
Murska is looking to wear down Bananasplits with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murska fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bananasplits has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murska tries to clinch there but Bananasplits circles away.
Murska wants to clinch up but Bananasplits keeps it at a distance.
Murska lands a nice shot to the body.
Murska scores with a jab. Bananasplits acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bananasplits moves away.
Jab, jab by Bananasplits - just one landing.
Murska feints with a jab and clips Bananasplits right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bananasplits is sent crashing into the canvas and Murska leaps in for the kill! Bananasplits tries to get to his feet but Murska is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bananasplits is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balig Murska!
Balig Murska is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Balig Murska waved his t-shirt featuring Ymer Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
