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BHFC 137 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfe Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe Larson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfe Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Waters!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson lands with a slapping head kick.
Waters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters blocks a head kick by Larson.
Waters gets a double leg takedown into Larson's guard.
Larson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Waters is controlling him.
Waters postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Larson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Waters, into his guard.
Larson preventing the sweep.
Larson throws a big right hand that misses.
Larson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters has control of Larson's left arm, preventing Larson from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters wants to get back to his feet but Larson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Waters wriggles free and stands up.
Jon Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Larson enables Waters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Larson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Waters trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Waters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Waters is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Larson moves into range and clinches up with Waters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Larson scores with a knee to the head.
Larson is breathing heavily.
Waters gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Waters looks to land a strike but Larson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Waters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Waters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Larson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Waters is trying to get an arm triangle but Larson is defending well.
Waters tries to advance to mount but Larson denies him.
Larson is not content to let Waters control the position.
Waters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
Larson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Waters asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Waters is trying to get an arm triangle but Larson is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Larson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Waters's guard! Nice work there by Larson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Waters 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.
Waters misses with a body shot.
Waters shoots in and bounces Larson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Waters wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
Waters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Waters has Larson in his guard.
Larson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Waters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Waters has escaped and now he's on top!
Waters drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Waters is trying to escape and Larson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Waters is forced to tap! Nice work there by Larson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wolfe Larson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kangaskokko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kangaskokko comes to the cage accompanied by Fleshgod Apocalypse - The Violation. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Kangaskokko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enoch Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kangaskokko to the ground. Thompson is now in Kangaskokko's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kangaskokko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kangaskokko, up you get!
Kangaskokko swinging wildly here.
Kangaskokko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kangaskokko drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Kangaskokko improves position.
Kangaskokko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Enoch Thompson has been cut.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Kangaskokko has him pressed against the cage.
Kangaskokko managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kangaskokko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kangaskokko to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangaskokko lands a knee to the body.
Thompson has Kangaskokko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kangaskokko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kai Kangaskokko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enoch Thompson.
Thompson looks gassed!
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kangaskokko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kangaskokko scores with a knee to the head.
Kangaskokko with a knee to the head.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Kangaskokko has him pressed against the cage.
Kangaskokko misses with a knee strike.
Kangaskokko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kangaskokko prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kangaskokko has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tries to break free but Kangaskokko pushes him back against the cage.
Kangaskokko working Thompson over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kangaskokko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Kangaskokko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kangaskokko jerks Thompson's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Thompson drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kangaskokko goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kangaskokko because Thompson was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Kai Kangaskokko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz LightBear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz LightBear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mamoru Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Buzz LightBear has been cut.
LightBear closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takamura circles away.
Takamura connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamura throws a body punch but LightBear moves out of range.
Takamura throws a head kick but LightBear moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Takamura. No joy for LightBear on that attempt.
Takamura wants to clinch up but LightBear keeps it at a distance.
Takamura scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takamura throws a sloppy strike and LightBear uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and LightBear has ended up in Takamura's guard.
LightBear pushing down on Takamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Takamura wants to get back to full guard.
Takamura wants to control but LightBear is keeping busy.
Takamura is refusing to be controlled, as LightBear sits in half guard.
LightBear seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LightBear thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LightBear stands up and beckons Takamura to join him on the feet.
LightBear darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
LightBear blocks the strikes from Takamura.
Takamura wants to improve his position but LightBear is controlling well.
LightBear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takamura tries to roll over but LightBear keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from LightBear.
Takamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LightBear pulls his head out easily.
LightBear is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takamura tries to get to full guard but LightBear has control of the leg.
LightBear moves nicely into side control.
LightBear working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LightBear is trying to get an arm triangle but Takamura is defending well.
LightBear fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Takamura is trying to control LightBear's posture but LightBear avoids it.
LightBear fails to land a wild elbow strike.
LightBear creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Takamura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LightBear looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
LightBear wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takamura, who protects the arm well.
LightBear is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
LightBear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LightBear is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
LightBear is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takamura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LightBear wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
LightBear avoids the strikes from the bottom by Takamura.
Takamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LightBear in side control, throwing shots but Takamura defends.
Takamura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
LightBear seems to be looking for submissions.
LightBear is working for a submission of some sort.
Takamura actively working from the bottom here.
LightBear maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Takamura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but LightBear has cracked it and Takamura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by LightBear!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buzz LightBear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucentus Darklance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rick James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucentus Darklance!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands a jab to the head.
Darklance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James clinches up with Darklance and pushes him back against the cage.
Darklance is trying to break free.
James lands a knee to the head.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Darklance avoids the damage to the body.
Darklance takes a knee right on the jaw!
James has a couple of punches blocked by Darklance.
James connects with a knee to the head.
Darklance is rocked!
James utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Darklance is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James jerks Darklance's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Darklance drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! James goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from James because Darklance was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Rick James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodolpho Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Nakkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquel comes to the cage accompanied by Surviving the Times. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nakkeli's choice of entrance music: LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Rodolpho Vasquel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodolpho Vasquel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Nakkeli!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakkeli. Vasquel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakkeli keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakkeli looks to land a left hand but Vasquel moved out of range nicely.
Vasquel closes the distance and clinches up with Nakkeli, looking for a takedown. Vasquel pushes Nakkeli against the cage but Nakkeli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vasquel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakkeli is fending him off so far but Vasquel persists. Nope, Nakkeli circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasquel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nakkeli misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasquel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolpho Vasquel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakkeli throws a body punch but Vasquel moves out of range.
Nakkeli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakkeli lands the left hand.
It looks like Rodolpho Vasquel has been cut.
Vasquel fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquel misses with a double jab
and Nakkeli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkeli clobbers Vasquel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Nakkeli.
Vasquel looks for a takedown but Nakkeli sprawls well.
Nakkeli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vasquel.
Vasquel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakkeli.
Nakkeli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vasquel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nakkeli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasquel throws a big elbow that misses.
Vasquel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakkeli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakkeli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli content to control rather than advance.
Nakkeli wants to take a breather but Vasquel is having none of it.
Nakkeli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasquel is just riding it out for now. Nakkeli eventually gives up the hold.
Nakkeli trying to control the action but Vasquel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquel is refusing to be controlled, as Nakkeli sits in half guard.
Vasquel is looking for a sweep. Nakkeli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakkeli wants to control but Vasquel is keeping him busy.
Vasquel gets full guard.
Vasquel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakkeli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakkeli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vasquel's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel is doing well to control the position and prevent Nakkeli from advancing to side control.
Nakkeli throws a strike but Vasquel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vasquel keeping moving, preventing Nakkeli from controlling successfully.
Nakkeli throwing strikes from guard but Vasquel blocks nicely.
Vasquel is pulling down on Nakkeli's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakkeli, at least for the moment.
Vasquel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakkeli is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Nakkeli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodolpho Vasquel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakkeli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasquel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakkeli somewhat.
Nakkeli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasquel.
Nakkeli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vasquel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nakkeli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakkeli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasquel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakkeli wants to free his trapped foot but Vasquel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nakkeli is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkeli is working for a kimura but Vasquel is defending it quite comfortably.
Vasquel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakkeli tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquel is retaining full guard.
Nakkeli wants to control from the top but Vasquel keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakkeli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vasquel kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nakkeli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakkeli throwing strikes from guard but Vasquel blocks nicely.
Vasquel looking for a guillotine here but Nakkeli defends easily.
Nakkeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vasquel keeping moving, preventing Nakkeli from controlling successfully.
Vasquel wants to control the position but Nakkeli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nakkeli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakkeli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakkeli is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasquel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli throwing shots but Vasquel is blocking nicely.
Vasquel is looking for a sweep. Nakkeli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasquel is trying to maintain the position but Nakkeli is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakkeli not doing much here.
Vasquel is trying to control but Nakkeli passes into side control!
Vasquel is looking to get back to his feet here but Nakkeli is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vasquel's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Nakkeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodolpho Vasquel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nakkeli cracks Vasquel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakkeli fails to land the takedown.
Nakkeli stuffs the takedown.
Nakkeli fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakkeli dodges the punch combination from Vasquel.
Vasquel is looking to clinch but Nakkeli is avoiding it.
Nakkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasquel manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vasquel!
Vasquel with a poor takedown
and Nakkeli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasquel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakkeli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niko Nakkeli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasquel closes the distance and pushes Nakkeli back into the cage.
Vasquel manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkeli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vasquel moves in looking to clinch but Nakkeli pushes him off.
Vasquel throws a series of punches but Nakkeli moves out of range.
Rodolpho Vasquel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquel misses with a takedown attempt - Nakkeli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolpho Vasquel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Nakkeli.
Vasquel fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakkeli connects with a looping right hand.
Vasquel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakkeli but Nakkeli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasquel throws a right and a left that Nakkeli avoids nicely.
A big left from Nakkeli misses.
Nakkeli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasquel tries to clinch there but Nakkeli circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel wants to clinch up but Nakkeli keeps it at a distance.
Vasquel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakkeli, as that shot connected.
Nakkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasquel.
Vasquel catches Nakkeli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquel throws a leg kick but Nakkeli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vasquel lands a nice hook to Nakkeli's body. Nakkeli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vasquel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakkeli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasquel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nakkeli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasquel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli has his hands on Vasquel's head, controlling the position.
Nakkeli 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.
Nakkeli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakkeli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vasquel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakkeli's head.
Vasquel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vasquel stopping the sweep attempt from Nakkeli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli striking off his back but it's not causing Vasquel any problems.
Rodolpho Vasquel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasquel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakkeli's head.
Vasquel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasquel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vasquel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vasquel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vasquel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakkeli has his hands on Vasquel's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasquel lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolpho Vasquel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakkeli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Nakkeli!
Our winner, Niko Nakkeli, 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mulligan McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulligan McGee 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!
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mulligan McGee!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chen.
Mulligan McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Chen misses the shot to the body.
McGee throws a right hand that Chen ducks under and follows up with a left that Chen also avoids with ease.
McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen.
McGee throws a push kick but Chen slaps the foot to one side.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee works Chen's body with a nice hook.
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
McGee misses with a series of wild punches.
Chen blocks a low kick nicely.
McGee misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chen darts in and clinches McGee up against the cage.
McGee tries to circle away but Chen has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
McGee looking to stall.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chen works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee blocks a body shot from Chen.
Chen misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen.
Chen pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
McGee looks gassed!
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen lands a right hand.
McGee tries to circle away but Chen has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Chen.
A short right from Chen on the inside.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
McGee is trying to push Chen away but Chen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Chen.
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!
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee blocks a body shot from Chen.
Chen lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Chen.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
Chen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chen pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Chen.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Chen.
Chen lands with a short shot to the head.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chen misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Chen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chen tries to bum rush McGee with a series of wild strikes but McGee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGee throws an off balance right hand
and Chen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen controls his hands.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
McGee prevents a body shot from Chen.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Chen controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on McGee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
McGee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
McGee trying to stall but Chen improves his position.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGees head.
McGee wants to stall.
Chen lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee blocks a body shot from Chen.
Good body shot from Chen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen lands with a left to the head.
Chen blocks an uppercut.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Chen.
Chen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
McGee avoids a wild elbow strike from Chen.
Chen works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
Chen pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Chen cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
McGee is rocked!
Chen lands with a left to the head.
McGee is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen finish him?
Chen lands a left hand.
Chen is leaning against McGee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Good body shot from Chen.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen lands with a left to the head.
Chen digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chen digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from Chen.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen dips a shoulder and cracks McGee with a mighty uppercut! McGee falls back against the cage and Chen unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGee is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Chen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Chen!
After the big win, Shawn Chen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean VonFoster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean VonFoster will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean VonFoster!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonFoster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VonFoster off to one side.
VonFoster shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
VonFoster slips a jab from Morgan.
VonFoster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
That kick from Morgan tenderised VonFoster's leg. VonFoster is trying to keep his angry face on.
VonFoster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
VonFoster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morgan to score with a decent uppercut.
VonFoster is looking to clinch.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses.
VonFoster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
VonFoster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
VonFoster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Morgan does it's job there.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
VonFoster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VonFoster off to one side.
James Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean VonFoster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VonFoster looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
VonFoster moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract VonFoster.
VonFoster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from VonFoster.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morgan lands with a good body shot.
Morgan connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses VonFoster's sensitive parts.
VonFoster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morgan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! VonFoster scrambles back to his feet.
VonFoster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
VonFoster looks gassed!
Morgan cracks VonFoster with an open hand slap.
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!
VonFoster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morgan.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
VonFoster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VonFoster.
Morgan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Morgan does it's job there.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VonFoster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck for VonFoster with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Morgan.
VonFoster tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but VonFoster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for VonFoster on that attempt.
VonFoster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten VonFoster somewhat.
Morgan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to VonFoster's calf.
VonFoster fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan sizes up VonFoster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonFoster shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
VonFoster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morgan.
Morgan cracks VonFoster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
VonFoster takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
VonFoster moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
VonFoster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
VonFoster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
VonFoster has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morgan.
Morgan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
VonFoster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
VonFoster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan pushes VonFoster away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. VonFoster doesn't seem bothered though.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
VonFoster needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there.
VonFoster is rocked!
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
VonFoster is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan lands with a big right hook that stumbles VonFoster - he's out on his feet here! Morgan follows up with another monster hook that separates VonFoster from consciousness! VonFoster falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Morgan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Morgan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waltteri Lahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorio San Pedro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio San Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Waltteri Lahti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lahti.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Lahti.
San Pedro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Waltteri Lahti has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lahti throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lahti connects with a crisp jab.
San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lahti.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lahti manages to avoid it.
San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lahti misses with a hook
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Lahti as he connects with a hook.
San Pedro slips under a jab.
San Pedro dodges the punch combination from Lahti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.
Lahti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Lahti.
Lahti walks into a stiff left hand from San Pedro.
Lahti cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lahti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Lahti is just out of range.
Lahti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lahti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San Pedro wants to get back to his feet.
Lahti trying to control the action but San Pedro is working from the bottom.
San Pedro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lahti is trying to control the action in half guard but San Pedro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Waltteri Lahti.
Lahti throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lahti misses with a straight left.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Lahti.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lahti loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Lahti.
San Pedro catches Lahti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lahti throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahti slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Lahti.
Lahti is trying hard to land a takedown here. San Pedro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waltteri Lahti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahti connects with a looping right hand.
Lahti looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.
Lahti misses with a right hand
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand.
Lahti misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Lahti both land. Nice combination.
A jab lands there for San Pedro.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lahti throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
San Pedro staying out of range there.
Lahti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Waltteri Lahti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waltteri Lahti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lahti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lahti thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lahti.
San Pedro lands a jab.
Lahti punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch.
San Pedro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lahti moves out of range of the strikes.
Lahti misses the jab.
Gregorio San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Lahti's defenses.
Lahti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lahti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a three punch combo that has Lahti backing up. Lahti nods at San Pedro to acknowledge the strikes.
Lahti drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lahti on the side of the head.
That has opened up Waltteri Lahti's cut even more.
San Pedro slips a jab from Lahti.
Lahti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
San Pedro cracks Lahti's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lahti slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before San Pedro can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregorio San Pedro!
Our winner, Gregorio San Pedro, 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hampton Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Janowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hampton Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Janowicz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forbes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Janowicz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Forbes counters with a nice uppercut.
Janowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Janowicz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Forbes as he jumps to the side.
Forbes has Janowicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Janowicz is trying to drag Forbes to the mat but Forbes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hampton Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Janowicz.
Janowicz managing to block the knees to the body from Forbes.
Forbes lands a knee to the body.
Janowicz looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janowicz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Forbes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Janowicz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes pushes Janowicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Forbes pushes Janowicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes lands an elbow just above Janowicz 's eye.
It looks like Jan Janowicz has been cut.
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Forbes.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Forbes - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Forbes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forbes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Janowicz avoids it.
Forbes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Forbes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes pushes Janowicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Jan Janowicz's cut even more.
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janowicz backwards.
Forbes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes drops Janowicz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Janowicz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Janowicz is rocked!
The cut above Jan Janowicz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Forbes drops Janowicz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Janowicz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Janowicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Forbes finish him?
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jan Janowicz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Forbes lands a shot to the body.
Forbes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Janowicz or not.
Forbes drops Janowicz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Janowicz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Forbes unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Janowicz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Forbes is unloading with more strikes now! Janowicz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hampton Forbes!
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