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IFT 89 Tamudo vs Itto PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaow Klaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaow Klaj will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaow Klaj!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klaj counters with a head kick that drops Nelson to the mat! Nelson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Klaj throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Nelson is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kaow Klaj!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hero Tasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snihc Swyzcnski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hero Tasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snihc Swyzcnski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swyzcnski wants to clinch up but Tasaki keeps it at a distance.
Swyzcnski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tasaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swyzcnski misses with a head kick.
Swyzcnski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swyzcnski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Tasaki.
Swyzcnski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swyzcnski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swyzcnski has managed to clinch.
Tasaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tasaki slowing the pace effectively.
Swyzcnski tries to land a knee to the head but Tasaki blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swyzcnski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tasaki is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tasaki.
Swyzcnski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tasaki.
Swyzcnski with a knee to the head.
Swyzcnski tries to land a knee to the head but Tasaki blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swyzcnski stops a takedown attempt from Tasaki.
Tasaki is trying to stall.
Swyzcnski misses with a knee strike.
Swyzcnski scores with a knee to the head.
Swyzcnski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swyzcnski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tasaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tasaki cracks Swyzcnski with a nice body shot.
Tasaki breaks from the clinch.
Tasaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swyzcnski did well to prevent Tasaki getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tasaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Swyzcnski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swyzcnski wants to control but Tasaki is keeping busy.
Tasaki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Swyzcnski!
Tasaki with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tasaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Swyzcnski is rocked!
Swyzcnski is trying desperately to improve position.
Swyzcnski is still in real trouble! Can Tasaki finish him?
Swyzcnski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swyzcnski seems to have recovered his senses.
Tasaki landing shots from mount.
Tasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Swyzcnski hang on?
Tasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swyzcnski is looking to escape.
Tasaki landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasaki dominating with strikes here.
Tasaki softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Swyzcnski is out cold! Tasaki jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Tasaki!
Hero Tasaki very nearly forgot to thank Adrenaline amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Pejkaiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Marsh (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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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Pejkaiya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejkaiya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya cracks Marsh with a big elbow.
Marsh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pejkaiya works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marsh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pejkaiya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pejkaiya is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pejkaiya lands a heavy elbow.
Marsh is rocked!
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!
Pejkaiya is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marsh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marsh!
Marsh is still in real trouble! Can Pejkaiya finish him?
Pejkaiya pulls Marsh in close to prevent any damage.
Pejkaiya wants to sweep but no luck.
Pejkaiya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsh is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pejkaiya has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Marsh is looking to defend but Pejkaiya has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Marsh! Pejkaiya pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Marsh taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Piotr Pejkaiya!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jedard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Taputtaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jedard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Creeping Death by Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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285 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Jedard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Taputtaja!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taputtaja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jedard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jedard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taputtaja is looking for a sweep.
Jedard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jedard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jedard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taputtaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jedard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taputtaja is looking to reverse the position.
Taputtaja prevents Jedard from improving position.
Jedard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taputtaja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jedard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taputtaja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taputtaja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taputtaja manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jedard is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Taputtaja as he works his way to full guard.
Jedard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taputtaja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taputtaja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taputtaja!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jedard regains half guard.
Taputtaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jedard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jedard wants to improve his position but Taputtaja is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja throwing shots but Jedard is blocking nicely.
Taputtaja is trying to work for a kimura but Jedard is defending well.
Jedard trying to hold on to Taputtaja's head to control him but Taputtaja postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jedard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taputtaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jedard as he jumps to the side.
Taputtaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jedard jabs at Taputtaja's body.
Taputtaja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jedard finds it's way round the side to connect with Taputtaja's head.
It looks like Tauno Taputtaja has been cut.
Taputtaja looks to land a right hand but Jedard moved out of range.
Taputtaja slips under a jab from Jedard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jedard misses with a looping right.
Taputtaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jedard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jedard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jedard, as that shot connected.
Taputtaja throws out a loose jab but Jedard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jedard throws out a powerful jab.
Jedard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jedard misses with a looping right.
Jedard misses with an uppercut. Taputtaja saw that one coming.
Jedard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taputtaja moves out of range as Jedard strikes.
Taputtaja gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taputtaja off and has taken his back!
Jedard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Taputtaja defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jedard is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Taputtaja has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Taputtaja defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taputtaja rolls, trying to escape but Jedard keeps control of the position.
Taputtaja is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jedard off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedard is trying to stick to Taputtaja's back but Taputtaja is turning into Jedard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jedard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taputtaja.
Taputtaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Jedard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taputtaja looking to sit in guard and control but Jedard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jedard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taputtaja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taputtaja has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja looking to pass the guard.
Jedard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taputtaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taputtaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Jedard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve Jedard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taputtaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jedard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taputtaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taputtaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taputtaja sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jedard doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Taputtaja paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jedard - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steve Jedard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebaastian Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebaastian Struve could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seppo Susikasi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebaastian Struve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susikasi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Susikasi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Susikasi misses with a body shot.
Struve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susikasi.
Struve displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Susikasi.
A big right from Susikasi misses.
Susikasi blocks a jab.
Struve scores with a leg kick.
Struve scores with a leg kick.
Susikasi misses the shot to the body.
Struve catches Susikasi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That kick from Struve tenderised Susikasi's leg. Susikasi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Susikasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Struve circles away.
Struve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Susikasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sebaastian Struve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Susikasi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Struve, right into the meat.
Struve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve shoots in and gets a takedown into Susikasi's guard.
Struve looking to pass the guard.
Struve throws a strike but Susikasi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Struve looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Susikasi passes Struve's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Susikasi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susikasi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Susikasi wants to free his trapped foot but Struve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Struve wants to improve his position but Susikasi is controlling well.
Susikasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Struve!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Susikasi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susikasi content just to control the position here.
Susikasi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Susikasi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Susikasi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Susikasi landing strikes from the mount and Struve is in trouble!
Struve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Struve tries to get out of the position.
Susikasi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Struve hang on?
A nice elbow there by Susikasi.
Struve is rocked!
Susikasi landing strikes from the mount and Struve is in trouble!
Oh Struve is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Struve bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Susikasi and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Susikasi!
Seppo Susikasi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Adrenaline for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Zinfandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buford Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buford Tannen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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168 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zak Zinfandel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buford Tannen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinfandel shoots and misses
and Tannen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tannen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zinfandel sprawls well initially but Tannen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zinfandel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tannen pulls his head out easily.
Tannen is trying to work for a kimura but Zinfandel is defending well.
Zinfandel trying to hold on to Tannen's head to control him but Tannen postures up.
Zinfandel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tannen pulls his head out easily.
Tannen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen trying to control from Zinfandel's half guard. Zinfandel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tannen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tannen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tannen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinfandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tannen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tannen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zinfandel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tannen wants to control from the top but Zinfandel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buford Tannen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tannen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinfandel.
Tannen gets tackled into the cage by Zinfandel. Zinfandel maintains the clinch.
Tannen is looking to break free of the clinch but Zinfandel has double underhooks.
Zinfandel taking a breather.
Tannen breaks from the clinch.
Zinfandel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tannen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zinfandel's head.
It looks like Zak Zinfandel has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tannen. Zinfandel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zinfandel doesn't manage to clinch there - Tannen circles away.
Tannen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zinfandel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zak Zinfandel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tannen lands a jab to the nose.
Tannen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zinfandel tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen drops Zinfandel with a beautiful combination! Zinfandel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tannen is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Tannen.
Tannen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zinfandel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tannen checks it well.
Tannen drives through with a takedown into Zinfandel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zinfandel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tannen trying to control but Zinfandel is working from the bottom.
Zinfandel keeping full guard, as Tannen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buford Tannen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zak Zinfandel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tannen scores with a leg kick.
Zinfandel throws a chopping leg kick but Tannen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tannen throws a hook but Zinfandel avoids it easily.
Tannen misses with a double jab.
Zinfandel dives in and grabs Tannen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tannen pushes down on Zinfandel's head and hops out.
Zinfandel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tannen looks to land a combination. Zinfandel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zinfandel misses with a takedown attempt
and Tannen counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zak Zinfandel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinfandel gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tannen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Zinfandel is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buford Tannen!
Buford Tannen is the new lightweight champion!
Buford Tannen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milo Talon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Talon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczynski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Milo Talon has been cut.
Talon slips a straight right by Byczynski.
Byczynski misses with a left hand
and Talon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Byczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Talon.
Talon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Byczynski. Byczynski obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczynski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Byczynski forces Talon back against the cage and clinches.
Talon tries to work over Byczynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byczynski is looking to control Talon's arms but Talon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Byczynski has his back to the cage.
Byczynski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Byczynski managing to block the knees to the body from Talon.
Talon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Talon missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byczynski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Talon trying to control the position but instead, Byczynski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Talon into the cage.
Talon tries to score a body lock takedown but Byczynski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Byczynski breaks the clinch.
Talon tries to clinch
and Byczynski counters by moving into the clinch.
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talon tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Byczynski.
A jab from Byczynski misses.
Byczynski lands a big uppercut and Talon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Talon looks OK. Byczynski waves Talon back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talon moves into range and clinches up with Byczynski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
Byczynski drops Talon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Talon looks back up at him and smiles so Byczynski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Talon is rocked!
That has opened up Milo Talon's cut even more.
Are you kidding me?! Byczynski ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Talon clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nataniel Byczynski!
A victorious Nataniel Byczynski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Tamudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogami Itto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ogami Itto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Tamudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ogami Itto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamudo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tamudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itto throws out a powerful jab.
Tamudo missing with a left hand there. Itto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamudo.
Itto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tamudo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Itto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itto is working for a guillotine from mount but Tamudo frees his head quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itto controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Itto 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.
Itto moves to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Itto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Itto throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itto controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamudo staying busy and making it hard for Itto to control.
Itto controls the action.
Tamudo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ogami Itto.
Tamudo misses with a wild combination.
Antonio Tamudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Tamudo misses its intended target.
Tamudo misses with a shot to the body
and Itto counters with a left and a right that stings Tamudo.
Itto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itto checks the leg kick.
Itto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tamudo.
Tamudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itto was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamudo.
Tamudo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Itto takes a swing at Tamudo's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamudo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Itto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamudo swivels and escapes.
Itto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Tamudo lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogami Itto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Itto.
Tamudo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Tamudo.
Nice jab there from Itto.
Itto fails with a takedown attempt.
Tamudo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Itto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tamudo is fending him off so far but Itto persists. Nope, Tamudo circles away and we're back to standing.
Antonio Tamudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogami Itto.
Itto tests Tamudo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Itto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Itto connects with a looping right hand.
Tamudo throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Tamudo misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Itto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamudo manages to avoid it.
Tamudo throws a jab but it's blocked by Itto.
Itto connects with a crisp jab.
Itto throws a body punch but Tamudo moves out of range.
Ogami Itto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Itto defending well as Tamudo loads up on a big left hand.
Itto looks to land a combination but Tamudo avoids it well.
Tamudo throws a poor cross that misses
and Itto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tamudo thinking.
Itto misses with a series of wild punches.
Itto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tamudo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Itto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Itto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamudo moves away.
Itto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamudo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itto misses with a hook.
Antonio Tamudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamudo staying out of range there.
Tamudo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itto.
Itto is breathing heavily.
Tamudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamudo thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamudo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itto.
Itto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tamudo misses with a wild body shot.
Tamudo misses the shot to the body.
Tamudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tamudo is trying to stand up here but Itto is controlling him well.
Itto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itto slows the pace down in half guard.
Itto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Itto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Itto stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Itto works his way into side control.
Itto wants to control but Tamudo is keeping him busy.
Itto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Itto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Itto tries to advance to mount but Tamudo denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogami Itto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Itto shoots for a takedown but Tamudo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Itto scores with a decent looking hook.
Tamudo misses with a few strikes there.
Tamudo throws a body punch but Itto moves out of range.
Itto misses the shot to the body.
Tamudo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Itto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamudo.
Tamudo is looking to wear down Itto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Itto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamudo misses with a wild body shot.
Itto lands a jab to Tamudo's midsection.
Tamudo misses with an uppercut
and Itto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Itto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tamudo doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Itto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itto lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Itto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tamudo's head.
Tamudo tries a low kick but Itto avoids it.
Itto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamudo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Itto connects with a body shot.
Itto scores with a nice right hand.
Itto throws a body punch but Tamudo moves out of range.
Itto cracks Tamudo with an open hand slap.
Itto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tamudo is trying to defend but Itto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamudo is trying to stand up here but Itto is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itto not doing much here.
Itto is pressing down on Tamudo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tamudo is holding on for now.
Itto works his way into full mount!
Itto wants to finish this one by submission but Tamudo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Itto.
Ogami Itto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamudo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Itto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ogami Itto wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tamudo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tamudo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Itto counters with a straight right hand.
Tamudo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamudo loads up on a big right hand but Itto slips the punch.
Itto throws a shot to the body.
Antonio Tamudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamudo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ogami Itto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Itto 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ogami Itto!
Ogami Itto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Adrenaline for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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