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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stedman Tinsdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stedman Tinsdale!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsdale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Tinsdale keeps it at a distance.
Tinsdale lands with a shot to the body.
Tinsdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Tinsdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Tinsdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tinsdale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tinsdale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tinsdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Doug Thomas has been cut.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tinsdale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Tinsdale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsdale throws a one two combo.
Doug Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinsdale lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Tinsdale punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinsdale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Tinsdale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tinsdale blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tinsdale.
Tinsdale lands a jab to the nose.
Tinsdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tinsdale connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Thomas to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Tinsdale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stedman Tinsdale!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stedman Tinsdale made sure he mentioned Global MMA Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ross Ocipzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Bob Bailey enters the cage!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Ocipzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocipzak misses with a low kick as Bailey jumps back.
Bob Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ocipzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bailey.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bailey trying to control the action but Ocipzak is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ocipzak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Ocipzak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bailey works to advance to full mount. Ocipzak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bailey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ocipzak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ocipzak is looking to get to half guard.
Ocipzak tries to hold on but Bailey postures up.
Ocipzak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocipzak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bailey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bailey's back!
Bailey showing good submission defense here.
Bailey tries to escape the position.
Bailey just trying to survive but Ocipzak is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bailey wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Ocipzak has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bailey has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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!
Ocipzak has the hooks in. Bailey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ocipzak is persistently looking for the submission but Bailey is defending it well.
Ocipzak is trying to stick to Bailey's back but Bailey is turning into Ocipzak. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ocipzak's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bailey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling from the top position.
Ocipzak working for a triangle but Bailey defends it easily.
Bailey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ocipzak working a defensive guard here.
Ocipzak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ocipzak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bailey's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bailey trying to keep a closed guard but Ocipzak is proving a slippery customer.
Ocipzak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bailey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ocipzak has Bailey in his guard.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Ocipzak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ocipzak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ocipzak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Ocipzak is keeping the position.
Bailey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bailey shoots and misses
and Ocipzak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bailey's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ocipzak drops back looking for a leg! Bailey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bailey manages to kick Ocipzak off! Ocipzak jumps back into Bailey's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Ocipzak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ocipzak motions for Bailey to come forward. Ocipzak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ocipzak avoids it really well and circles away.
Bailey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ocipzak pinned against the cage. Ocipzak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bailey has his takedown stuffed
and Ocipzak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ross Ocipzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bailey.
Ocipzak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ross Ocipzak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ocipzak wants to work for an arm triangle but Bailey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bailey wants to control but Ocipzak is keeping busy.
Ocipzak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bailey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ocipzak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocipzak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bailey defends it well.
Bailey is trying to maintain the position but Ocipzak is very close to passing his half guard.
Bailey is looking to improve his position.
Bailey wants to control but Ocipzak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ocipzak is looking for a kimura here.
Bailey wants to control but Ocipzak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ocipzak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bailey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bailey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ocipzak is working away from the top position though.
Bailey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ocipzak is working for a kimura but Bailey is defending it quite comfortably.
Ocipzak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ocipzak 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is trying is best to control the position here.
Bailey trying to control but Ocipzak postures up.
Bailey tries to get to full guard but Ocipzak has control of the leg.
Bailey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ocipzak is looking for a kimura here.
Bailey gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocipzak advances position into side control!
Bailey manages to get back to half guard.
Ocipzak is looking for a kimura here.
Bailey controlling the position well.
Ocipzak is trying to work for a kimura but Bailey is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ocipzak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bailey trying to hold on to Ocipzak's head to control him but Ocipzak postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Ocipzak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Ocipzak shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
Bailey shoots in for a double leg but Ocipzak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ocipzak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bailey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bailey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ocipzak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ross Ocipzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bailey.
Ocipzak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bailey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bailey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bailey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bailey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocipzak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ocipzak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Ocipzak keeps moving.
Bailey is looking to work some ground and pound but Ocipzak has wrist control.
Bailey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bailey stopping the sweep attempt from Ocipzak.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Ocipzak is keeping the position.
Bailey stays in close to Ocipzak's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ocipzak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bailey defends well.
Ross Ocipzak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocipzak wants to sweep here but Bailey controlling him for the moment.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Ocipzak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bailey won't allow Ocipzak to sweep him here.
Ocipzak is trying to keep Bailey in close.
Bailey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocipzak keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ocipzak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown. Ocipzak tries to sprawl out of it but Bailey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ocipzak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey looks for a takedown but Ocipzak sprawls well.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ocipzak connects with an inside leg kick.
Ocipzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocipzak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bailey did well to prevent Ocipzak getting side control.
Bailey is trying to control but can't.
Ocipzak is taking a breather. Bailey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocipzak is trying to control the action in half guard but Bailey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ocipzak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bailey tries to roll over but Ocipzak keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ocipzak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ross Ocipzak just wasn't active enough.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ocipzak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bailey's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailey is trying to control the position but Ocipzak postures up.
Ocipzak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bob Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ocipzak wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Ocipzak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ocipzak, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Ocipzak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan The Wrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micka Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan The Wrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micka Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from The Wrath.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
The Wrath wants to land a leg kick but Wallace is out of range.
Wallace misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from The Wrath.
The Wrath misses with a low kick.
Wallace changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Wrath looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Wrath tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Wrath stops Wallace from passing to mount.
The Wrath is trying to improve his position.
Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Wrath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Wrath sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The Wrath is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wallace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Wrath knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Wrath tries to buck Wallace off but Wallace is having none of it.
The Wrath is trying to buck Wallace off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace is working The Wrath over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wallace is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down The Wrath's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wallace tries to score with some ground and pound. The Wrath controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The Wrath wants to get back to his feet but Wallace drags him back down.
Wallace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Wrath has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wallace trying to control the position but The Wrath is working away.
The Wrath wants to control but Wallace postures up.
Wallace is trying to get an arm triangle but The Wrath is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Wrath can't do much from the bottom here.
The Wrath is trying to get back to his feet.
Wallace working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Wrath knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wallace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wallace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
A lull in the action here as Wallace stalls from top position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Wallace landing strikes.
Wallace has hold of The Wrath's arm. He's looking for a kimura. The Wrath seems comfortable defending it but Wallace has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! The Wrath is real pain and he's forced to tap out! The Wrath is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wallace couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Micka Wallace!
Micka Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jalil Mahmoudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Cumblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahmoudi's entrance music is CAUTION!!! VULGAR AS F^CK. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Erik Cumblood enters the cage!
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284 lbs
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250 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jalil Mahmoudi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Cumblood!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cumblood avoids the body shot from Mahmoudi.
Cumblood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahmoudi swings for the body but Cumblood moves out of range.
Cumblood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mahmoudi sprawls well. Mahmoudi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cumblood gets slowly back to his feet.
Mahmoudi lands a nice shot that snaps Cumblood's head back.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cumblood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahmoudi scores with a sloppy right hand. Cumblood should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoudi scores with a nice body kick.
Cumblood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahmoudi counters with a one-two to the body.
Jalil Mahmoudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Cumblood.
Cumblood tries to move into range but Mahmoudi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cumblood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mahmoudi to the ground. Cumblood is now in Mahmoudi's guard.
Mahmoudi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mahmoudi controlling Cumblood's posture.
Mahmoudi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cumblood on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cumblood trying to control but Mahmoudi is working from the bottom.
Cumblood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahmoudi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mahmoudi, not yet.
Cumblood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahmoudi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cumblood throwing strikes but missing.
Mahmoudi trying to control the position.
Cumblood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mahmoudi gets full guard.
Cumblood scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cumblood throws a big right hand that misses.
Cumblood throws a big elbow that misses.
Cumblood chips away with some ground and pound.
Mahmoudi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cumblood postures up in Mahmoudi's guard and throws a big left but Mahmoudi blocks it.
Mahmoudi trying to control the position.
Mahmoudi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cumblood.
Cumblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmoudi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cumblood won't allow Mahmoudi to sweep him here.
Mahmoudi is pulling down on Cumblood's head to control his posture.
Cumblood works over Mahmoudi with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cumblood trying to control but Mahmoudi is working from the bottom.
Cumblood wants to pass the guard but Mahmoudi is keeping the position.
Mahmoudi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Cumblood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cumblood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cumblood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahmoudi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mahmoudi 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahmoudi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mahmoudi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mahmoudi keeping full guard, as Cumblood tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalil Mahmoudi dominated that round.
That's time! Mahmoudi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cumblood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mahmoudi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cumblood with a poor takedown
and Mahmoudi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cumblood with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jalil Mahmoudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Cumblood.
Cumblood tries to move into range but Mahmoudi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahmoudi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mahmoudi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahmoudi.
Mahmoudi lands a head shot.
Mahmoudi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mahmoudi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cumblood was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoudi.
Cumblood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cumblood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahmoudi misses with a body shot.
Jalil Mahmoudi is winning the standup battle so far.
Cumblood ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoudi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cumblood fails with the takedown
and Mahmoudi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cumblood is breathing heavily.
Cumblood fails with the takedown
and Mahmoudi counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoudi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cumblood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jalil Mahmoudi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahmoudi connects with a single shot there.
Mahmoudi lands a jab to Cumblood's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoudi throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahmoudi.
Mahmoudi misses the shot to the body.
Mahmoudi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cumblood on the side of the head.
Cumblood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mahmoudi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahmoudi lands a really nice looking cross but Cumblood seems unphased.
Erik Cumblood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahmoudi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoudi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cumblood gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Cumblood tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Mahmoudi is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Cumblood buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Cumblood!! Cumblood is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Mahmoudi throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalil Mahmoudi!
A relieved looking Jalil Mahmoudi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ceester Crack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helmut Doerner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doerner has chosen Balls to the Wall by Accept as his entrance music. Helmut Doerner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
144 lbs
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22
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ceester Crack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helmut Doerner!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doerner tries to close the distance and clinch but Crack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doerner moves away.
Doerner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doerner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doerner's corner calls for a 1-2. Doerner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doerner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doerner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doerner.
Crack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doerner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doerner moves away.
Crack misses with a body shot.
Doerner lands a high kick!
Doerner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doerner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crack as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crack, as that shot connected.
Doerner 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.
Doerner throws a low kick, looking for Crack's leg but Crack calmly moves out of range.
Crack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doerner moves away.
Crack works Doerner's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack throws a body punch but Doerner moves out of range.
No luck for Crack with that takedown attempt.
Crack connects with the punch.
Doerner thows a body shot but no joy.
Doerner clinches with his opponent.
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!
Doerner breaks from the clinch.
Doerner cracks Crack with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crack is defended easily by Doerner.
Doerner tries to clinch but Crack is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Doerner.
Doerner throws a low kick but Crack moves out of range easily.
Doerner scores with a three punch combo!
Ceester Crack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Crack or perhaps it was just good defense by Doerner which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceester Crack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doerner gets caught flat footed, as Crack shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crack slips nicely into half guard.
Doerner is trying to stand.
Crack is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doerner is trying to stand up here but Crack is controlling him well.
Crack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doerner sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doerner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crack.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crack prevents Doerner from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helmut Doerner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crack misses with a body shot.
Helmut Doerner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crack throws a body punch but Doerner moves out of range.
Crack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doerner misses with a wild body shot.
Doerner looks to score with a jab to the body but Crack is just out of range.
Doerner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crack is out of range and Doerner settles back down.
Crack is looking to wear down Doerner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crack looking to score a takedown here. Doerner is defending well but Crack drives through and ends up in Doerner's guard.
Crack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doerner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doerner wants to stand up but Crack is controlling him.
Doerner keeping moving, preventing Crack from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack looking to pass the guard.
Crack controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crack looking to sit in guard and control but Doerner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doerner tries to free his leg and advance position but Crack is retaining full guard.
Doerner wants to control from the top but Crack keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack wants to improve his position but instead Doerner has moved into half guard.
Crack is trying to get back to full guard.
Crack manages to get to full guard.
Doerner being controlled here momentarily.
Crack wants to sweep here but Doerner controlling him for the moment.
Crack trying to control the position.
Doerner wants to control from the top but Crack keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crack holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doerner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doerner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crack's guard.
Doerner won't allow Crack to sweep him here.
Doerner wants to control from the top but Crack keeps moving.
Helmut Doerner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jab by Doerner.
A nice combination there by Doerner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doerner leaves Crack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crack misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crack.
Doerner gets a clinch.
Doerner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doerner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doerner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doerner moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ceester Crack will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Crack throws a looping overhand right but Doerner ducks down to avoid it.
Doerner shoots for a takedown but Crack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doerner moves away.
Doerner misses with a double jab
and Crack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crack misses with a hook to the body
and Doerner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doerner misses with a body shot.
Doerner throws a nice looking combination but Crack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crack stuns Doerner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doerner dives in and grabs Crack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crack pushes down on Doerner's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack misses with a body shot.
Crack throws a sloppy body shot
and Doerner counters with a nice leg kick.
Doerner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Crack with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Crack misses.
Doerner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crack takes a swing at Doerner's ribcage but misses.
Doerner stuffs the takedown.
Doerner misses with a low kick as Crack jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack throws an off balance right hand
and Doerner counters with a straight right hand.
Crack shoots for a takedown but Doerner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceester Crack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doerner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doerner avoids the body shot from Crack.
Crack keeps the fight on the outside.
Crack misses with a shot to the body
and Doerner counters with a low kick, right behind Crack 's knee.
Doerner 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.
Crack misses with a body shot.
Crack jabs Doerner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crack shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doerner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doerner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doerner's guard.
Crack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doerner defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doerner sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doerner is trying to stand.
Crack trying to control from Doerner's half guard. Doerner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Crack won't allow Doerner to get back to his feet.
Doerner keeping moving, preventing Crack from controlling successfully.
Crack looking to sit in guard and control but Doerner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doerner wants to stand but Crack has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doerner preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceester Crack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ceester Crack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jizzy Krup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Vucinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vucinic has chosen Destroy Destroy Destroy - To Die Without Honor/The Winged Panther as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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22
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jizzy Krup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Vucinic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krup tries to clinch but Vucinic moves out of range.
Vucinic throws a nice head kick!
Vucinic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krup swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jizzy Krup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krup throws a combination that misses
and Vucinic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krup.
Nice sprawl there from Vucinic as Krup shoots in.
Krup scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Krup has hold of Vucinic's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vucinic seems comfortable defending it but Krup has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vucinic is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vucinic is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Krup couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jizzy Krup!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Uskovainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uskovainen has chosen as his entrance music. Stewie Griffin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Asko Uskovainen's chin.
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23
200 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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29
188 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stewie Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Uskovainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Griffin.
Uskovainen throws a leg kick but Griffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uskovainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uskovainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Uskovainen.
Both fighters circling a little - Uskovainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Uskovainen.
Nice shot lands for Uskovainen.
Griffin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin checks a leg kick.
Uskovainen throws a push kick but Griffin slaps the foot to one side.
Griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Uskovainen.
Griffin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Uskovainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffin.
Griffin moves into the clinch.
A short right from Uskovainen on the inside.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
Uskovainen tries a knee to the head but Griffin blocks it.
A short uppercut from Griffin.
Griffin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Uskovainen is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uskovainen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Uskovainen is blocking nicely.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uskovainen is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Uskovainen.
Uskovainen misses with an elbow over the top.
Uskovainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Uskovainen scores with a knee to the head.
Griffin prevents a body shot from Uskovainen.
A hook to the body from Uskovainen.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uskovainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uskovainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Uskovainen can't get the takedown.
Uskovainen breaks from the clinch.
Stewie Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Uskovainen.
Uskovainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin clinches with his opponent.
Griffin scores with a knee to the head.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Uskovainen blocking some punches.
Uskovainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Uskovainen scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin connects with a knee to the head.
Uskovainen tries to land a knee to the head but Griffin blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Uskovainen.
Uskovainen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Uskovainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Uskovainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffin is defending well for now.
Uskovainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uskovainen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Griffin misses with a knee to the head.
Uskovainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Griffin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Uskovainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Uskovainen tightens his grip and picks Griffin up, before dumping him to the ground. Griffin manages to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uskovainen postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Uskovainen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uskovainen postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
Uskovainen throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
Uskovainen stands up over Griffin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Uskovainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uskovainen.
Uskovainen throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
Uskovainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uskovainen.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uskovainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Uskovainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Uskovainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uskovainen postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uskovainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uskovainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uskovainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Uskovainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Uskovainen tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uskovainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uskovainen distracts Griffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uskovainen working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Uskovainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Uskovainen loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Uskovainen looking to throw knees to the head but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Griffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by Uskovainen.
Uskovainen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uskovainen.
Griffin managing to block the knees to the body from Uskovainen.
Uskovainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uskovainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Asko Uskovainen has been cut.
Asko Uskovainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin pushes Uskovainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uskovainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Uskovainen is blocking nicely.
Uskovainen blocking some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uskovainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uskovainen lands a knee to the body.
Uskovainen landing knees to the head.
Uskovainen throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uskovainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Griffin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uskovainen is proving hard to escape from.
Uskovainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uskovainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uskovainen has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Asko Uskovainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin wanted to stand there but Uskovainen had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uskovainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uskovainen looking for a guillotine here but Griffin defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen pulls Griffin in close to prevent any damage.
Griffin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uskovainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffin has managed to get both his arms back between Uskovainen's legs - danger averted.
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uskovainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffin wants to stand but Uskovainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Uskovainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uskovainen is working an open guard so Griffin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin forces Uskovainen back against the cage and clinches.
Uskovainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uskovainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Uskovainen lands a head shot.
Uskovainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Uskovainen connects with a body shot.
Uskovainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin throws a body punch but Uskovainen moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Uskovainen.
Stewie Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uskovainen throws a front kick aimed at Griffin's knee but Griffin avoids it well.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Uskovainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uskovainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uskovainen. Griffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uskovainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Uskovainen blocking some punches.
Uskovainen blocks a body shot from Griffin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uskovainen.
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!
Griffin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uskovainen can pounce on him.
Griffin checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uskovainen takes a shot to the head.
Uskovainen missing with knees to the body.
Griffin managing to block the knees to the body from Uskovainen.
Uskovainen tightens his grip and picks Griffin up, before dumping him to the ground. Griffin manages to land in guard.
Uskovainen prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uskovainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uskovainen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uskovainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Uskovainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Asko Uskovainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Uskovainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin forces Uskovainen back against the cage and clinches.
Uskovainen lands a knee to the head.
Uskovainen tries to land a knee to the head but Griffin blocks with his arms.
Uskovainen tries a knee to the head but Griffin blocks it.
Uskovainen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
Uskovainen tries to land a knee to the head but Griffin blocks with his arms.
Uskovainen digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Uskovainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. Uskovainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Uskovainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Uskovainen drags the fight down to the ground.
Griffin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Griffin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Uskovainen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Griffin is looking to defend but Uskovainen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Griffin! Uskovainen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Griffin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Asko Uskovainen!
An intense looking Asko Uskovainen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Först öf öll ai wuld laik to tänk tsiisus, tsiisus saivs and plaah plaah plaah, tsiisus plaah tsiisu plaahplaah tsiis plaah plaah, tsiisustsiisustsiisus...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bums Bi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Infected Mushroom - Killing Time. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bums Bi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Fernan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bi is just out of range.
Bi tries to clinch but Fernan moves out of range.
Bi tries to sprawl but Fernan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bi wants to control but Fernan is keeping busy.
Bi wants to get back to full guard.
Fernan is trying to control the action in half guard but Bi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bi moves into full guard.
Bi has momentary wrist control but Fernan slips an elbow through the middle.
Bi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernan defends it easily.
Fernan postures up.
Fernan wants to pass the guard but Bi is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fernan is controlling him.
Bi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fernan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fernan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bi trying to keep a closed guard but Fernan is proving a slippery customer.
Bi has his foot on Fernan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernan works his way back into a safe position though.
Bi managing to control the position.
Fernan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan looking to sit in guard and control but Bi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fernan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bi throws an elbow that misses. Fernan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bi's guard. Nice move by Fernan!
Bi is trying to keep Fernan in close.
Fernan is fighting to break Bi's control of his arms but Bi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernan defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernan looking to sit in guard and control but Bi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bi wants to control from the top but Fernan keeps moving.
Bi being controlled here momentarily.
Bi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bi trying to move into half guard but instead Fernan has managed to sweep!
Bi keeping moving, preventing Fernan from controlling successfully.
Bi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fernan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bi is keeping the position for now.
Bi is trying to keep Fernan in close.
Fernan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernan has managed to get both his arms back between Bi's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernan manages to get himself to full guard.
Fernan is pulling down on Bi's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bums Bi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Bums Bi has been cut.
Bi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernan avoids it really well and circles away.
Bi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fernan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernan wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from Fernan tenderised Bi's leg. Bi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fernan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bums Bi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernan lands with a slapping head kick.
Fernan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bi trying to hold on to Fernan's head to control him but Fernan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernan trying to control the pace.
Fernan thows a huge punch but Bi dodges it nicely.
Fernan prevents Bi from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Fernan.
Bi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bi.
Fernan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernan preventing the sweep.
Fernan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fernan looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan stays in close to Bi's body and controls the position.
Fernan postures up.
Fernan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bi has wrist control.
Fernan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Fernan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fernan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bi's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bi wants to clinch but Fernan slips to the side
and Fernan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fernan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fernan throws a shot to the body.
Fernan lands a high kick!
Fernan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fernan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fernan.
Fernan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fernan.
Fernan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bi's guard.
Fernan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fernan postures up in Bi's guard and throws a big left but Bi blocks it.
Fernan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fernan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bi has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bi keeping moving, preventing Fernan from controlling successfully.
Fernan is stalling in the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Fernan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bi 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.
Nice sprawl there from Fernan as Bi shoots in.
Fernan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fernan, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Fernan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fernan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernan misses with a wild body shot.
Fernan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robert Fernan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Fernan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bums Bi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fernan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bi's calf.
Fernan cracks the inside of Bi's front leg.
Fernan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fernan misses with a wild body shot.
Fernan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernan counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fernan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fernan scores with a head kick. Bi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bums Bi's cut is getting worse.
Bi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fernan.
Fernan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bi.
Bi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fernan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fernan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bi tries to reverse the position but Fernan maintains control.
Bi wants to control but Fernan is having none of it.
Fernan controlling his opponent.
Fernan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Robert Fernan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fernan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fernan punching from mount but Bi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fernan looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan tries to control but Bi wriggling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bi blocking the ground and pound.
Fernan controlling his opponent.
Bi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fernan controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bi tries to lock up and control but Fernan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fernan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fernan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fernan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernan avoids the attempt from Bi to control.
Fernan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bi because Fernan loaded up on that one.
Fernan tries to control but Bi wriggling away.
Fernan avoids the attempt from Bi to control.
Fernan landing punches.
Fernan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Fernan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fernan looking to finish with strikes here!
Bi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fernan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fernan controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Fernan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fernan 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 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Fernan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Robert Fernan thanked Global MMA Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingdown comes to the cage accompanied by Baggy Trousers. Nykanen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jeff Mills - The Bells. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Dingdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paco Nykanen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nykanen throws a shot from downtown. Dingdown moves away and avoids it.
Dingdown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dingdown throws a head kick that misses.
Dingdown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nykanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Dingdown scores with a nice right hand.
Ben Dingdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nykanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dingdown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nykanen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dingdown's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nykanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nykanen looking to sit in guard and control but Dingdown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nykanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dingdown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nykanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dingdown defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen 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.
Nykanen is working an open guard so Dingdown takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dingdown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dingdown throws a series of punches but Nykanen moves out of range.
Dingdown throws a series of punches but Nykanen avoids them all with ease.
Nykanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dingdown lands a jab to the nose.
Dingdown cracks Nykanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nykanen throws out a powerful jab.
Dingdown throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dingdown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nykanen misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown misses with a wild body shot.
Nykanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nykanen shoots in and drives through. Dingdown sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Dingdown as Nykanen shoots in.
Dingdown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dingdown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dingdown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dingdown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nykanen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nykanen looks gassed!
Nykanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingdown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown 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.
Nykanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Dingdown has wrist control.
Nykanen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nykanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nykanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingdown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nykanen throws an elbow that misses. Dingdown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nykanen's guard. Nice move by Dingdown!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dingdown frees his head nicely. Oh but Nykanen has switched to an armbar! Dingdown is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paco Nykanen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sabaton - Talvisota . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
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181 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamey Mills!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Peto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peto sizes up Mills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mills shoots in but no luck this time.
Peto lands a big head kick that sends Mills tumbling to the mat! Peto takes a step backwards and waves Mills back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mills is rocked!
It looks like Jamey Mills has been cut.
Peto is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Mills flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mills is out cold! Peto holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pertti Peto!
Pertti Peto is the new welterweight champion!
Pertti Peto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Undead clothing. All items 10$ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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