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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Dudzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Vilkastus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Vilkastus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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164 lbs
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175 cm
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160 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Dudzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Vilkastus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkastus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vilkastus moves to clinch but Dudzinski breaks away
and Dudzinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dudzinski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vilkastus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dudzinski jabs Vilkastus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck for Vilkastus with that takedown attempt.
Vilkastus misses with a body kick.
Dudzinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilkastus.
Dudzinski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dudzinski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vilkastus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vilkastus throws a push kick but Dudzinski slaps the foot to one side.
Vilkastus swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudzinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkastus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilkastus gets tackled into the cage by Dudzinski. Dudzinski maintains the clinch.
Dudzinski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Mikko Vilkastus has been cut.
Dudzinski has Vilkastus pressed against the cage, preventing Vilkastus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dudzinski breaks the clinch.
Dudzinski gets a clinch.
Vilkastus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vilkastus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dudzinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marek Dudzinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Vilkastus.
Vilkastus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dudzinski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkastus looking for submissions off his back.
Vilkastus wants to get back to his feet.
Dudzinski wants to stand but Vilkastus has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dudzinski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkastus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dudzinski rushes Vilkastus and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkastus fails to pull guard.
Vilkastus tries to pull guard but Dudzinski won't allow it.
Vilkastus blocks the elbow strike.
Dudzinski has Vilkastus pressed against the cage, preventing Vilkastus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vilkastus jumps guard but Dudzinski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vilkastus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dudzinski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vilkastus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vilkastus has a closed guard, preventing Dudzinski from standing up.
Vilkastus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski gets to his feet. Vilkastus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dudzinski closes the distance and clinches.
Vilkastus jumps guard but Dudzinski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudzinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudzinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dudzinski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dudzinski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilkastus gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Dudzinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Vilkastus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vilkastus tries for a takedown but Dudzinski circles away easily
and Dudzinski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dudzinski stuffs the takedown.
Vilkastus gets a double leg takedown into Dudzinski's guard.
Dudzinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dudzinski keeping moving, preventing Vilkastus from controlling successfully.
Vilkastus gets to his feet. Dudzinski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dudzinski stuffs the takedown.
Marek Dudzinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Vilkastus.
Vilkastus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vilkastus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudzinski moves away.
Some wild striking there from Dudzinski.
Dudzinski scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudzinski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vilkastus in his tracks.
Marek Dudzinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudzinski swinging wildly here.
Marek Dudzinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilkastus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vilkastus defending well as Dudzinski loads up on a big left hand.
Vilkastus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dudzinski clinches up with Vilkastus and pushes him back against the cage.
Vilkastus wants to get back to striking at distance but Dudzinski won't allow it.
Dudzinski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vilkastus can't fight it off and eventually Dudzinski manages to take the fight to the floor. Vilkastus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vilkastus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkastus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dudzinski passes into side control.
Dudzinski stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudzinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Vilkastus.
Dudzinski is looking to wear down Vilkastus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dudzinski misses with a head kick.
Vilkastus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilkastus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudzinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vilkastus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vilkastus misses the shot to the body.
Dudzinski throws a right hand that Vilkastus ducks under and follows up with a left that Vilkastus also avoids with ease.
Dudzinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilkastus.
Nice body punch from Dudzinski.
Vilkastus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dudzinski closes the distance and pushes Vilkastus back into the cage.
Dudzinski breaks from the clinch.
Vilkastus misses with a series of wild punches.
Vilkastus misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dudzinski tries to clinch up.
Vilkastus gets caught napping as Dudzinski dives in and scores a takedown. Vilkastus manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudzinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dudzinski gets to his feet - Vilkastus follows without any prompting.
Vilkastus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudzinski as he jumps to the side.
Vilkastus is breathing heavily.
Dudzinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilkastus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dudzinski forces Vilkastus back against the cage and clinches.
Vilkastus is trying to pull guard but Dudzinski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Dudzinski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Vilkastus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Vilkastus fails with a takedown attempt.
Dudzinski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vilkastus.
Dudzinski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vilkastus to the ground. Dudzinski is now in Vilkastus's guard.
Vilkastus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudzinski is one step ahead there.
Dudzinski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vilkastus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudzinski gets to his feet - Vilkastus follows without any prompting.
Vilkastus misses with a wild combination.
Vilkastus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudzinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudzinski works over Vilkastus's head and body with a nice combination.
Dudzinski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vilkastus sprawls well initially but Dudzinski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dudzinski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vilkastus controls his leg.
Vilkastus is looking to improve his position.
Dudzinski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Vilkastus is looking for a sweep. Dudzinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dudzinski escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vilkastus sprawls well initially but Dudzinski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkastus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vilkastus.
Vilkastus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudzinski is one step ahead there.
Vilkastus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dudzinski stacks Vilkastus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dudzinski!
Vilkastus bucks up and tries to throw Dudzinski off but instead Dudzinski has got his back!
Dudzinski keeps control of the position easily here as Vilkastus tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski decides to stand up.
Vilkastus misses with a wild combination.
Vilkastus thows a body shot but no joy.
Dudzinski lands with a shot to the body.
Vilkastus gets caught flat footed, as Dudzinski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vilkastus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dudzinski is aware though and is defending well.
Vilkastus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vilkastus has his foot on Dudzinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dudzinski works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski gets to his feet. Vilkastus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vilkastus tries to clinch but Dudzinski is having none of it.
Dudzinski looks to land a combination but Vilkastus avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudzinski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dudzinski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dudzinski stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A head kick from Vilkastus lands but Dudzinski takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice jab there from Dudzinski.
Mikko Vilkastus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikko Vilkastus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilkastus shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudzinski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vilkastus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marek Dudzinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marek Dudzinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Vilkastus.
Vilkastus misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Dudzinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dudzinski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Dudzinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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22
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
154 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velcic.
Velcic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velcic tries to move into range but Schmidt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schmidt checks the leg kick.
Schmidt missing with a left hand there. Velcic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Schmidt misses.
Velcic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Schmidt misses.
A swing and a miss from Schmidt.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velcic.
Davor Velcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt throws a lazy right hand but Velcic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmidt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schmidt scores with a jab to the body.
Velcic takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velcic.
Schmidt avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Velcic is having none of it.
Velcic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schmidt avoids a kick to the body.
Velcic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velcic is looking to chop away at Schmidt's legs.
Jab by Velcic.
Velcic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schmidt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velcic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Velcic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velcic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmidt loads up on a big right hand but Velcic slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schmidt.
Velcic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Velcic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schmidt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Velcic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Velcic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Velcic just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velcic working the head and body with strikes.
Schmidt trying to remain calm as Velcic controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Schmidt is letting Velcic control him for a moment.
Schmidt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Velcic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schmidt is trying to control Velcic's posture but Velcic avoids it.
Velcic trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Schmidt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Velcic.
Schmidt is trying to control Velcic's posture but Velcic avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Velcic.
Check out the look on Velcic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velcic staying calm.
Schmidt wants to control but Velcic postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Velcic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like David Schmidt has been cut.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Schmidt throws an off balance right hand
and Velcic counters with a stiff right hand.
Velcic throws a low kick but Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Velcic throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Velcic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schmidt moves in looking to clinch but Velcic pushes him off.
Schmidt lands with a cross.
Schmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velcic.
A clash of legs there as Schmidt blocks the low kick.
Velcic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velcic closes the distance and pushes Schmidt back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Velcic.
Velcic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schmidt connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic can't find room to land a body shot as Schmidt controls the action.
Velcic misses with a body punch.
Velcic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velcic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velcic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schmidt lands a slapping body shot.
Velcic slips a jab from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a lazy right hand but Velcic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velcic misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Velcic misses.
Velcic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velcic tries to work over Schmidt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velcic tries a body shot but Schmidt blocks it.
Velcic can't find room to land a body shot as Schmidt controls the action.
Velcic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schmidt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmidt tries to stall but Velcic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schmidt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velcic blocks it with crossed arms.
Velcic misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt misses with a knee to the head.
Velcic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Velcic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velcic manages to break the clinch.
Schmidt tries to keep at a distance but Velcic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schmidt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schmidt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Velcic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Velcic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velcic.
Velcic lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Velcic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic lands a shot to the body.
Velcic tries to land a knee to the head but Schmidt blocks with his arms.
Velcic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmidt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Velcic takes the fight into the clinch.
Velcic blocks an elbow strike from Schmidt.
Velcic pushes Schmidt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velcic lands with a light punch inside.
Velcic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velcic lands a body punch.
Schmidt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velcic is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Velcic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt managing to block the knees to the body from Velcic.
A knee to the head by Schmidt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velcic.
Velcic managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Velcic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schmidt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velcic lands with a short shot to the head.
Velcic is working Schmidt over against the cage.
Velcic is working Schmidt over against the cage.
Velcic pushes Schmidt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velcic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velcic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Velcic scores with a leg kick.
Velcic throws a leg kick that misses.
Velcic feints and then cracks Schmidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schmidt down.
Velcic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schmidt. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velcic takes the fight into the clinch.
Velcic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velcic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Schmidt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Velcic lands a nice shot that snaps Schmidt's head back.
Schmidt looks to land a right hand but Velcic moved out of range.
Schmidt's corner calls for a 1-2. Schmidt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davor Velcic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velcic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmidt misses with an uppercut.
Velcic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schmidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velcic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schmidt trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Velcic as the two fighters clinch.
Velcic gets through Schmidt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davor Velcic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schmidt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Velcic's face.
Velcic lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velcic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velcic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velcic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Velcic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velcic lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Velcic.
Velcic is working Schmidt over against the cage.
Velcic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Velcic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velcic lands with a short shot to the head.
Velcic digs a right hand underneath Schmidt's ribcage. Schmidt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velcic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
A short body shot lands from Velcic as the two fighters clinch.
Velcic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Velcic.
Velcic lands with a right to the head.
Velcic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velcic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Velcic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Velcic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velcic lands with a right to the head.
Velcic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schmidt is rocked!
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velcic lands a left hand.
Schmidt looking to throw knees to the head but Velcic is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Velcic.
Schmidt seems to have got his legs back now.
Velcic breaks the clinch.
Schmidt ducks right into an uppercut from Velcic.
Velcic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Velcic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Velcic breaks from Schmidt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Davor Velcic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velcic controlling the pace for now.
Velcic lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt tries to hold on but Velcic postures up.
Velcic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schmidt looks a forlorn figure.
Velcic lands with some strikes.
Velcic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Schmidt is in a horrible position here. Velcic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Velcic scoring with strikes but Schmidt is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic lands a big elbow - Schmidt is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Schmidt is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Davor Velcic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Linic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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285 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Linic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Linic.
Campbell wants to clinch up but Linic keeps it at a distance.
Campbell tries to clinch up.
Linic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to avoid it but Linic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campbell to the ground. Campbell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Linic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campbell avoids it really well and circles away.
Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Linic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Linic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell tries to clinch there but Linic circles away.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linic swats away the attempt to clinch by Campbell.
Linic is looking to clinch but Campbell is avoiding it.
Campbell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Linic throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Campbell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Campbell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Campbell looks gassed!
Linic moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Campbell goes down! Can Linic finish him!?
Campbell is rocked!
It looks like Rashad Campbell has been cut.
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!
Campbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell is still in real trouble! Can Linic finish him?
Linic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Campbell seems to have recovered his senses.
Campbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Linic from controlling successfully.
Linic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Linic throwing strikes but missing.
Linic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linic is pushing down on Campbell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Campbell is fighting to maintain full guard but Linic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Campbell is staying active underneath Linic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Campbell pushes Linic off looking to stand but Linic dives back in and keeps control.
Campbell is not content to let Linic control the position.
Linic wants to pass the guard but Campbell is defending well.
Linic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campbell defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campbell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Linic seems to be working for a kimura but Campbell defends the submission attempt.
Linic controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Linic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Linic controlling the action here.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet.
Linic trying to pass the guard but Campbell defending well.
Nice strikes from Linic there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Linic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Campbell!
Linic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Campbell is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Linic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Campbell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Linic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campbell but Campbell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Linic tries to keep at a distance but Campbell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Linic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Linic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Linic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Linic manages to end up in side control.
Linic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Campbell has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Linic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Campbell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Linic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario Linic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Linic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Campbell's legs.
Linic laying and praying for a moment but Campbell takes advantage and regains half guard.
Linic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Linic 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linic wants to take a breather but Campbell is having none of it.
Linic is looking to advance position but Campbell won't allow it.
Campbell looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Linic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Linic wants to work for an arm triangle but Campbell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campbell won't allow Linic to pass to mount.
Linic trying to control from half guard but Campbell is working away.
Linic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Linic is working for a kimura but Campbell is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Linic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Campbell'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. This is the final round!
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch but Linic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campbell is looking to clinch but Linic is avoiding it.
Linic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Campbell circles away.
Campbell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Linic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Linic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rashad Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campbell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linic manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Linic is defended easily by Campbell.
Linic cracks Campbell with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Linic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Campbell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Linic's head.
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Linic thows a body shot but no joy.
Linic forces Campbell back against the cage and clinches.
Linic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campbell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campbell stops a takedown attempt from Linic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Linic looking for a takedown.
Linic can't get the takedown.
Campbell digs a right hand into Linic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Linic's gas tank.
Rashad Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Campbell.
A short right from Campbell on the inside.
Campbell tries to work over Linic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Campbell.
Campbell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Linic backwards.
Linic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Campbell after a bit of a struggle.
Campbell lands with a short shot to the head.
Linic misses with the head strike.
Campbell lands a left hand.
Campbell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campbell lands a right hand.
Campbell scores with a shot to the side of Linic's head.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
Linic is rocked!
It looks like Mario Linic has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campbell.
Oh Linic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campbell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Campbell throws a big uppercut that drops Linic! More strikes from Campbell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Linic lies dazed against the cage as Campbell celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Campbell!
In his post fight interview, Rashad Campbell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cottoneye Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe comes to the cage accompanied by Cottoneye Joe. Nakamura has chosen Enter the Ninja - Die Antwoord as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cottoneye Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura misses with a takedown
and Joe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Joe manages to end up in side control.
Joe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura wants to control but Joe postures up.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Joe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nakamura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joe lands some shots froms side control.
Joe trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura is looking to reverse the position.
Joe is trying to ground and pound but Nakamura uses the momentary lack of control by Joe to regain half guard.
Joe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nakamura sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joe is thwarting Nakamura's attempts to control the position.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joe seems to be looking for submissions.
Joe seems to be working for a kimura but Nakamura defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is working for a kimura but Nakamura is defending it quite comfortably.
Nakamura is looking to control Joe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakamura avoid being mounted?
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joe manages to get himself to full guard.
Joe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakamura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nakamura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Joe's hands, connecting with Joe's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is trying to maintain the position but Nakamura is very close to passing his half guard.
Joe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joe.
Nakamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nakamura trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cottoneye Joe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown but Joe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakamura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nakamura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Joe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nakamura.
Nakamura works to advance to full mount. Joe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Joe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nakamura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joe is looking to escape.
Nakamura wants to finish this one by submission but Joe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nakamura.
Nakamura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joe shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe wants to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Joe is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joe is controlling an arm, preventing Nakamura from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nakamura working for a submission but Joe is keeping him at bay.
Joe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joe is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura unloading with bombs!
Joe taking shots to the head.
Nakamura wants to control the pace but Joe is squirming around nicely.
Nakamura goes for an armbar but Joe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Joe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Joe tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
No luck for Nakamura with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe gets back to half guard.
Nakamura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joe defends it well.
Nakamura prevents Joe from improving his position.
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura prevents Joe from standing back up.
Joe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nakamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joe is just riding it out for now. Nakamura eventually gives up the hold.
Joe actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joe defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joe tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joe to the ground. Joe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Joe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakamura fails to land the takedown.
Cottoneye Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Nakamura.
Joe tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nakamura enables Joe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nakamura manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura has his hands on Joe's head, controlling the position.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Joe postures up.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Nakamura blocks nicely.
Joe throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Joe postures up.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Joe postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joe is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it.
Nakamura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nakamura has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakamura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura is trying to control. Joe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joe wants to get back to full guard.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.
Joe is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joe's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakamura pulls his head out easily.
Abe Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura blocks the strikes from Joe.
Joe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Joe is working away.
Joe is trying to control but Nakamura passes into side control!
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joe keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joe prevents Nakamura from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abe Nakamura.
I think Nakamura 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Nakamura!
Abe Nakamura thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhomboid Goatcabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatcabin comes to the cage accompanied by Selfishly Irritating. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
175 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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28
178 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhomboid Goatcabin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goatcabin shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goatcabin's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goatcabin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goatcabin counters with a nice uppercut.
Goatcabin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goatcabin prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goatcabin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Goatcabin blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goatcabin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhomboid Goatcabin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Goatcabin controls his hands.
Goatcabin slowing the pace effectively.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Goatcabin is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goatcabin's elbow.
Goatcabin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goatcabin throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Goatcabin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Goatcabin.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Goatcabin ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Goatcabin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Goatcabin counters with a stiff right hand.
Goatcabin throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Goatcabin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones swings for the body but Goatcabin moves out of range.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones digs a good body shot into Goatcabin's ribs.
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!
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Goatcabin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin fails to land the takedown.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goatcabin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goatcabin avoids the body shot from Jones.
Perrin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goatcabin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones thuds his right hand into Goatcabin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goatcabin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goatcabin rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Goatcabin misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Goatcabin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Goatcabin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goatcabin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones is pressing down on Goatcabin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goatcabin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goatcabin throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goatcabin's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Goatcabin controlling the position.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Goatcabin blocks nicely.
Jones works over Goatcabin with some ground and pound from guard.
Goatcabin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goatcabin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Goatcabin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goatcabin raining down shots from the mount!
Goatcabin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to hold on but Goatcabin pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Goatcabin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goatcabin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Goatcabin prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Goatcabin raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones is rocked!
Rhomboid Goatcabin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big strike lands for Goatcabin! That's really hurt Jones and he's turned his back - Goatcabin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Goatcabin jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhomboid Goatcabin!
A relieved looking Rhomboid Goatcabin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juri Arpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Takiki Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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270 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juri Arpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Takiki Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arpa scores with a head kick. Takiki Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Takiki Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arpa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arpa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takiki Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Takiki Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Juri Arpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takiki Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takiki Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arpa lands a nice looking body shot.
Arpa looks to land a body kick but Takiki Jr moved away.
Arpa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takiki Jr looks gassed!
Arpa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takiki Jr's hands.
Arpa scores with a jab to the body.
Arpa lands a front kick.
Arpa seems to be stalking Takiki Jr here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Takiki Jr drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juri Arpa!
Juri Arpa 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uolevi Gepardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes to the cage accompanied by Biffy Clyro - Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy McCall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Uolevi Gepardi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gepardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCall napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCall being controlled for a moment.
Gepardi trying to control the action but McCall is working from the bottom.
Gepardi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gepardi wants to take a breather but McCall manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gepardi.
McCall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Gepardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gepardi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gepardi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gepardi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi swings around for an armbar but McCall sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gepardi's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gepardi trying to keep a closed guard but McCall is proving a slippery customer.
Gepardi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gepardi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCall's guard.
Gepardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCall trying to keep a closed guard but Gepardi is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gepardi is one step ahead there.
Gepardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCall is keeping the position for now.
Gepardi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gepardi wants to pass the guard but McCall is keeping the position.
Gepardi trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCall. Gepardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gepardi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCall.
McCall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gepardi's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from McCall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uolevi Gepardi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCall walks into a left hand.
Gepardi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gepardi swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gepardi.
McCall throws a body punch but Gepardi moves out of range.
Gepardi misses with a looping right.
Gepardi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCall.
Gepardi avoids the head kick by McCall.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gepardi was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
Gepardi shoots in looking for a takedown but McCall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gepardi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gepardi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCall checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gepardi looking to pass the guard.
Gepardi looking to sit in guard and control but McCall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McCall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCall throwing strikes but missing.
McCall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCall throws a big right hand that misses.
Gepardi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCall throws a big elbow that misses.
McCall tries to stand but Gepardi is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gepardi controls McCall momentarily but McCall frees himself.
Uolevi Gepardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCall won't allow Gepardi to sweep him here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gepardi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCall tries to avoid it but Gepardi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCall to the ground. McCall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tommy McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uolevi Gepardi.
Gepardi lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tommy McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gepardi looks to throw the jab but McCall is out of range.
McCall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCall throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCall fakes the leg kick and cracks Gepardi in the body.
Gepardi is breathing heavily.
McCall scores with a leg kick.
McCall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gepardi's sensitive parts.
McCall throws a head kick that Gepardi semi-blocks.
McCall is looking to wear down Gepardi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gepardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
Nice body kick there by McCall.
McCall swings for the body but Gepardi moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McCall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gepardi.
Gepardi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gepardi walks into a stiff left hand from McCall.
McCall scores with the left hand. Gepardi knows he should have avoided that one.
Gepardi defending well as McCall loads up on a big left hand.
McCall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCall lands a front kick.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gepardi moves away.
McCall lands a lovely overhand right.
McCall throws a body punch but Gepardi moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gepardi misses the shot to the body.
McCall tries to land a front kick but Gepardi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gepardi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gepardi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gepardi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCall was well out of range. Poor timing from Gepardi.
Gepardi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCall slips a jab and a cross from Gepardi.
Tommy McCall is winning the standup battle so far.
McCall throws a body punch but Gepardi moves out of range.
Gepardi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCall lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCall works Gepardi's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from McCall.
Gepardi avoids the body shot from McCall.
McCall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCall scores with a jab to the body.
Gepardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi fails with a takedown attempt.
McCall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gepardi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCall lands with a nice body punch.
McCall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gepardi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCall. Gepardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gepardi shoots for a takedown but McCall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall stuns Gepardi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tommy McCall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCall. That's going to slow Gepardi down.
McCall feints and then cracks Gepardi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gepardi down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall looks to score with a jab to the body but Gepardi is just out of range.
McCall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCall scores with a hook.
Gepardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
McCall lands a jab to the nose.
McCall jabs at Gepardi's body.
That kick from McCall tenderised Gepardi's leg. Gepardi is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gepardi moves away.
McCall lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. McCall catches Gepardi right on the button with a cross.
Gepardi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as McCall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gepardi doesn't seem phased though.
McCall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCall lands the left hand.
Good exchange - McCall coming out on top.
McCall takes a swing at Gepardi's ribcage but misses.
McCall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCall loads up on a big right hand but Gepardi slips the punch.
Gepardi avoids the body shot from McCall.
McCall avoids the body shot from Gepardi.
McCall thows a body shot but no joy.
Gepardi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCall momentarily.
McCall moves out of range as Gepardi strikes.
Gepardi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi misses with a low kick.
Gepardi misses the shot to the body.
McCall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gepardi.
Tommy McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uolevi Gepardi.
McCall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCall stuns Gepardi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCall with a hook.
McCall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gepardi is rocked!
Nice body punch from McCall.
Gepardi is still on wobbly legs! Can McCall finish him?
Gepardi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCall clearly takes 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.
Gepardi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gepardi on the side of the head.
Gepardi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCall's hands.
McCall fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gepardi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gepardi looks to clinch but McCall throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gepardi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tommy McCall!
Tommy McCall retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Housequake. Skyshriek comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moonlight Sonata kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Zack Skyshriek 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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159 lbs
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162 lbs
6 - 0 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogers Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Zack Skyshriek!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skyshriek throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Skyshriek throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Skyshriek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skyshriek misses with a looping right.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson scores with a hook.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Nelson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skyshriek throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyshriek throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek misses with a hook.
A low kick from Nelson is predictable there
and Skyshriek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Skyshriek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zack Skyshriek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Skyshriek cracks Nelson with an open hand slap.
Skyshriek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skyshriek jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skyshriek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skyshriek misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyshriek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skyshriek is looking to land body kicks.
Skyshriek lands with a right hand.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson misses with a hook. Skyshriek ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Skyshriek misses.
Skyshriek takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson throws a jab when Skyshriek was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Skyshriek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
Skyshriek swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Skyshriek was not able to check.
Skyshriek jabs at Nelson's body.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Skyshriek slips a straight right by Nelson.
Skyshriek avoids a kick to the body.
Skyshriek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Skyshriek thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Nelson finds it's way through Skyshriek's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Skyshriek lands.
Skyshriek throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Skyshriek wants to land a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Skyshriek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson lands with a right hand.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Skyshriek.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skyshriek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skyshriek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rogers Nelson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Rogers Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson throws a right hand that Skyshriek ducks under and follows up with a left that Skyshriek also avoids with ease.
Skyshriek connects with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Skyshriek connects with a high kick.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Nelson jabs at Skyshriek's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skyshriek misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Nelson motions for Skyshriek to come forward. Nelson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Skyshriek is out of range.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson is looking to slow Skyshriek down with leg kicks.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyshriek throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skyshriek throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skyshriek. Skyshriek obviously looking to wear him down.
Skyshriek motions for Nelson to come forward. Skyshriek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Skyshriek scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skyshriek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Skyshriek finds it's target.
Skyshriek looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Skyshriek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skyshriek feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
Nelson throws a leg kick that misses.
Skyshriek clobbers Nelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nelson misses with the body kick
and Skyshriek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Skyshriek misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Skyshriek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Skyshriek.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Skyshriek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Skyshriek counters with a nice body kick.
Skyshriek slips under a jab from Nelson.
Skyshriek checks a leg kick.
Skyshriek throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skyshriek misses with a body shot.
Nelson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skyshriek. Skyshriek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skyshriek jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zack Skyshriek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skyshriek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Skyshriek tries to work over Nelson's front leg with a kick but Nelson checks it.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skyshriek has time to react.
Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skyshriek to score with a decent uppercut.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skyshriek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Nelson finds it's target.
Skyshriek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nelson motions for Skyshriek to come forward. Nelson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skyshriek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skyshriek lunges at Nelson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nelson's hand.
Nelson is looking to chop away at Skyshriek's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skyshriek in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Skyshriek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Skyshriek.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Skyshriek.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Skyshriek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Skyshriek. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skyshriek takes a step back to recover.
Skyshriek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek lands with a shot to the body.
Skyshriek misses with a straight left.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skyshriek.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson works the jab nicely.
Skyshriek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skyshriek misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Skyshriek as he checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Skyshriek counters with a nice body shot.
Skyshriek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Skyshriek.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skyshriek scores with a decent looking hook.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogers Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogers Nelson!
Rogers Nelson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, -OVERDOSE Factory- for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown, really.. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
260 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez shoots in but Lebowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lebowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Lebowski throws a shot from downtown. Gutierrez moves away and avoids it.
Lebowski ducks under a wild hook from Gutierrez.
Lebowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Lebowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gutierrez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lebowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lebowski can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Gutierrez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski parries the strikes from Gutierrez easily there. Gutierrez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lebowski to escape.
Lebowski is looking to reverse the position.
Lebowski is not content to let Gutierrez control the position.
Lebowski regains half guard, as Gutierrez was trying to land strikes.
Gutierrez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lebowski is trying to stand back up but Gutierrez is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez thows a huge punch but Lebowski dodges it nicely.
Lebowski is looking for a sweep. Gutierrez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lebowski wants to control but Gutierrez is keeping busy.
Gutierrez thows a huge punch but Lebowski dodges it nicely.
Lebowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez thows a huge punch but Lebowski dodges it nicely.
Gutierrez throwing shots but Lebowski is blocking nicely.
Gutierrez prevents Lebowski from standing back up.
Gutierrez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lebowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lebowski trying to hold on to Gutierrez's head to control him but Gutierrez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez thows a huge punch but Lebowski dodges it nicely.
Gutierrez with the ground and pound but Lebowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gutierrez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gutierrez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lebowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gutierrez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lebowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lebowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gutierrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gutierrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lebowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gutierrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is fighting to break Lebowski's control of his arms but Lebowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutierrez with a nice head shot there.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutierrez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gutierrez throws a strike but Lebowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebowski wants to stand but Gutierrez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Lebowski from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lebowski.
Lebowski lands with a shot to the body.
Gutierrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lebowski misses with a left hand
and Gutierrez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lebowski kicks Gutierrez off and gets to his feet.
Gutierrez looks to land a left hand but Lebowski moved out of range nicely.
Lebowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lebowski wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gutierrez lands in his opponent's guard.
Lebowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lebowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutierrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lebowski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gutierrez drives through with a takedown into Lebowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws an elbow that misses. Lebowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gutierrez's guard. Nice move by Lebowski!
Lebowski won't allow Gutierrez to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lebowski postures up.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Lebowski from controlling successfully.
Gutierrez kicks Lebowski off and gets to his feet.
Lebowski throws a head kick that misses.
Lebowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Gutierrez's head.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lebowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gutierrez misses with a hook. Lebowski ducked under it nicely.
Lebowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lebowski feints a jab promting Gutierrez to slip. Lebowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gutierrez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowski cracks Gutierrez with a good jab.
Lebowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lebowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutierrez.
Lebowski catches Gutierrez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lebowski scores with a leg kick.
Gutierrez has a takedown stuffed.
Lebowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gutierrez is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutierrez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Lebowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lebowski throws a lazy right hand but Gutierrez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lebowski scores with a body shot.
Lebowski throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Lebowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Lebowski.
A cross from Lebowski lands.
Lebowski delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutierrez drops his hands momentarily and Lebowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutierrez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lebowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lebowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gutierrez.
Lebowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lebowski rushes Gutierrez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lebowski breaks from the clinch.
Lebowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lebowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gutierrez doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Lebowski tenderised Gutierrez's leg. Gutierrez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Lebowski tenderised Gutierrez's leg. Gutierrez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lebowski.
Gutierrez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lebowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Lebowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Lebowski - just one landing.
Lebowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lebowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gutierrez. Gutierrez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski connects with a looping right hand.
Gutierrez is rocked!
No joy there for Lebowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lebowski with a hook.
Oh Gutierrez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lebowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lebowski cracks Gutierrez with a big right hand and Gutierrez goes down!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowski looking to pass the guard.
Gutierrez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gutierrez seems to have got his legs back now.
Lebowski wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Lebowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lebowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lebowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lebowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebowski stops Gutierrez from standing up.
Gutierrez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lebowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lebowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lebowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebowski trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Lebowski throws a strike but Gutierrez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Lebowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lebowski 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Lebowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeffrey Lebowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hank Williams Jr - A Country Boy Can Survive. Erik Bryant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
272 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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247 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bryant!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith connects with a right hand. Bryant shakes it off.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant is looking to clinch.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryant.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bryant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryant takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Bryant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Erik Bryant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith with a hook.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bryant.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith tries a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Smith lands a head kick. Bryant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant clinches.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is trying to drag Bryant to the mat but Bryant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Bryant.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bryant avoids them all with ease.
Bryant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith stuns Bryant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bryant moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bryant throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Erik Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks gassed!
A jab from Bryant finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Whack! Bryant lands a heavy head kick that drops Smith. The ref tackles Bryant to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Smith was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Erik Bryant!
Erik Bryant retains his heavyweight title!
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pop
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RATING
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