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BHFC 127 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganga has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaunn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga blocks a low kick nicely.
Ganga throws a right hand that misses
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Ganga throws an off balance right hand
and Chen counters with a two punch combo.
Ganga throws an off balance right hand
and Chen counters with a two punch combo.
Ganga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen manages to avoid it.
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
Ganga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ganga.
Ganga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chen under the eye.
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!
Nice defenses there by Chen.
Ganga misses with a right hand
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Chen slips under a jab.
Ganga clobbers Chen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ganga was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen.
Ganga moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga throws an off balance right hand
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ganga throws a series of punches but Chen avoids them all with ease.
Ganga might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ganga misses with a hook
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
Ganga throws a lazy uppercut
and Chen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Ganga.
Ganga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ganga scores with the left hand. Chen knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Ganga misses.
Ganga misses with a looping left.
Ganga throws a right hand that misses
and Chen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chen slips a straight right by Ganga.
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!
Ganga misses the shot to the body.
Ganga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganga throws a hook but Chen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga throws an off balance right hand
and Chen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chen is looking to wear down Ganga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Ganga. Those never looked like landing.
Ganga throws a lazy right hand but Chen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganga misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chen counter with a right hand.
Chen scoring well with a low kick there.
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ganga is just out of range.
Ganga throws a lazy uppercut
and Chen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ganga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chen in his tracks.
Ganga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ganga missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ganga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ganga throws an off balance right hand
and Chen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ganga misses with an uppercut
letting Chen counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga misses with an uppercut
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ganga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chen lands a jab to the head.
Ganga is rocked!
Chen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ganga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ganga throws a right hand that misses
and Chen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chen takes one on the button.
Ganga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chen throws a body punch but Ganga moves out of range.
Ganga throws a lazy uppercut
and Chen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ganga is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen finish him?
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ganga is just out of range.
Ganga seems to have recovered his senses.
Ganga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen connects with a body shot.
Ganga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chen counters with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Chen finds it's target.
Ganga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chen momentarily.
Sunil Ganga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ganga misses with a right hand
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ganga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ganga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chen.
Ganga misses with an uppercut
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ganga misses with a left hand
and Chen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ganga throws a poor cross that misses
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaunn Chen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ganga throws out a powerful jab.
Chen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ganga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ganga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ganga misses with a lunging right hand
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Ganga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen manages to avoid it.
Ganga throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chen to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaunn Chen is winning the standup battle so far.
Chen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ganga sizes up Chen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ganga misses with a right hand
and Chen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganga misses with a lunging right hand
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ganga thinking.
Ganga throws out a loose jab but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ganga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ganga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ganga throws a right hand that misses
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chen digs a good hook to Ganga's body.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Ganga pushes him off.
Ganga throws a lazy uppercut
and Chen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ganga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ganga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ganga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chen.
Ganga misses with a straight right.
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
Ganga misses with a body shot.
Ganga throws a right hand that misses
and Chen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ganga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga throws a lazy right hand but Chen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chen counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ganga.
Chen scores with a nice strike.
Ganga throws a poor cross that misses
and Chen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ganga throws a lazy uppercut
and Chen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ganga throws an off balance right hand
and Chen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ganga throws a lazy uppercut
and Chen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ganga misses with a left hand
and Chen counters with a big right hand! Oh Ganga is in trouble here! Chen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaunn Chen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shaunn Chen waved his t-shirt featuring GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aage Hermandsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aage Hermandsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Man!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man moves into range and clinches up with Hermandsen.
Man pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hermandsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Man engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Man stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Man closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Hermandsen throws a combination that misses
and Man counters with a single leg into guard. Hermandsen didn't expect that.
Man is stalling in the full guard.
Man's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Iron Man.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Aage Hermandsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermandsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Man moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hermandsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermandsen has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hermandsen managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
Hermandsen is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hermandsen as he avoids it easily.
Hermandsen misses with the combination.
Hermandsen throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Hermandsen misses with a two punch combination.
Hermandsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hermandsen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Man tightens his grip and picks Hermandsen up, before dumping him to the ground. Hermandsen manages to land in guard.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hermandsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
Man works his foot free and advances to mount.
Man wants to control the pace but Hermandsen is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hermandsen throws a combination. Man tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hermandsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hermandsen duly obliges.
Hermandsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hermandsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hermandsen throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hermandsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Man misses with a low kick.
Hermandsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hermandsen throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Hermandsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man 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.
Man moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man keeps control of Hermandsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man jumps guard but Hermandsen turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hermandsen misses with a double jab.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermandsen defends it nicely.
Hermandsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Hermandsen.
Man tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hermandsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hermandsen trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hermandsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Man, into his guard.
Hermandsen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Man is proving hard to escape from.
Man managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Man is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is working Hermandsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Man 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.
Man stands and steps away. Hermandsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hermandsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hermandsen scores with a three punch combo!
Man throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hermandsen. Those never looked like landing.
Hermandsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermandsen misses with a two punch combination.
Hermandsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hermandsen throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Man has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Man manages to end up in side control.
Man passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hermandsen!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man controlling his opponent.
Hermandsen is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aage Hermandsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hermandsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermandsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Man takes a swing at Hermandsen's ribcage but misses.
Hermandsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermandsen misses with a double jab
and Man moves into the clinch.
Man wants the takedown. Hermandsen is fighting it off but Man persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hermandsen's guard against the ropes.
Iron Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermandsen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Man dives into side control.
Hermandsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Man has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hermandsen!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looking to isolate an arm here. Hermandsen doesn't see it coming and as Man extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iron Man!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean VonFoster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soljah Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soljah Hart is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean VonFoster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soljah Hart!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart throws a series of strikes that have VonFoster backpedaling.
It looks like Sean VonFoster has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hart enables VonFoster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
VonFoster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hart tries to strike from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart being controlled here, momentarily.
Hart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
VonFoster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean VonFoster.
VonFoster shoots for a double leg takedown but Hart sprawls well. He's pushed VonFoster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonFoster scores with a takedown into Hart's guard.
VonFoster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hart wants to sweep but no luck.
VonFoster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
VonFoster stands up from Hart's guard - VonFoster perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hart gets caught flat footed, as VonFoster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonFoster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hart is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and VonFoster dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VonFoster trying to control the position but Hart is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
VonFoster decides to stand back up.
Hart stalks VonFoster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into VonFoster's face. VonFoster staggers backwards, shaken.
VonFoster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hart pushes VonFoster off looking to stand but VonFoster dives back in and keeps control.
Hart looks gassed!
VonFoster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
VonFoster working Hart over with strikes.
Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with VonFoster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hart is pushing off trying to get to his feet. VonFoster has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Hart is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Sean VonFoster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aku Juhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darren James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Juhtanen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juhtanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a takedown into side control.
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Juhtanen is defending well.
Juhtanen tries to escape but James is in control.
Juhtanen is looking for a sweep.
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Juhtanen is defending well.
James wants to control but Juhtanen is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Juhtanen is defending well.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juhtanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juhtanen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juhtanen, who protects the arm well.
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juhtanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Juhtanen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but James is controlling him well.
James wants to control but Juhtanen is keeping him busy.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juhtanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juhtanen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Juhtanen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.
James has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Juhtanen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. James yanks on the arm and Juhtanen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by James.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutaali Keijo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere IV's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Trae Tha Truth - Inkredible. The crowd seem to be enjoying Keijo's choice of entrance music: CMX - Pyörivät Sähkökoneet. Brutaali Keijo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
167 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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174 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustus Belvedere IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutaali Keijo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keijo throws an off balance right hand
and Belvedere IV counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Keijo.
Belvedere IV slaps away a takedown attempt from Keijo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Keijo throws a leg kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keijo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Belvedere IV - the referee stops the clock and Keijo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Belvedere IV. Keijo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brutaali Keijo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere IV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belvedere IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keijo lands a slapping body shot.
Keijo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keijo misses with a leg kick
and Belvedere IV counters with a nice uppercut.
Belvedere IV moves out of range of the strikes.
Belvedere IV wants to slow Keijo down by chopping away at his legs.
Belvedere IV cracks Keijo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keijo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belvedere IV fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keijo on the side of the head.
Belvedere IV stuns Keijo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belvedere IV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keijo scores with a jab to the head.
Keijo throws a leg kick but Belvedere IV checks it.
Belvedere IV scores with a decent looking hook.
Belvedere IV ducks under a wild hook from Keijo.
A jab from Keijo misses.
Keijo lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keijo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV slips a straight right by Keijo.
Keijo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Belvedere IV is out of range and Keijo settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keijo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belvedere IV.
Keijo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belvedere IV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keijo misses with a looping left.
Belvedere IV attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keijo scores with a sloppy right hand. Belvedere IV should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Keijo misses its intended target.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick that misses.
Belvedere IV scores with a nice head shot.
Belvedere IV misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Keijo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belvedere IV thumps Keijo with a low kick.
Keijo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belvedere IV manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keijo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keijo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belvedere IV pinned against the ropes. Belvedere IV gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belvedere IV misses with a low kick.
Belvedere IV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belvedere IV connects with a leg kick. Keijo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keijo with a jab.
Keijo misses with a wild body shot.
Belvedere IV pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belvedere IV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keijo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keijo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belvedere IV at a distance.
Keijo misses with a straight right.
Belvedere IV scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belvedere IV moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belvedere IV lands a jab.
Keijo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belvedere IV.
Keijo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belvedere IV lands a jab to Keijo's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keijo throws a leg kick that misses.
Belvedere IV slips a straight right by Keijo.
Belvedere IV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brutaali Keijo 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.
Belvedere IV lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Keijo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keijo.
Nice defenses there by Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV slips a straight right by Keijo.
Keijo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keijo sizes up Belvedere IV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belvedere IV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belvedere IV.
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!
Belvedere IV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belvedere IV tries to score with a low kick but Keijo moves his leg out of the way.
Belvedere IV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick but Keijo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus Belvedere IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belvedere IV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Keijo.
Belvedere IV throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keijo on the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Belvedere IV.
Decent striking displayed by Belvedere IV there.
Keijo missing with a left hand there. Belvedere IV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keijo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belvedere IV's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belvedere IV, right into the meat.
Belvedere IV lands a head shot.
Keijo throws a leg kick but Belvedere IV sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belvedere IV scores with a shot to the body.
Belvedere IV takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV ducks under a wild hook from Keijo.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick but Keijo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Keijo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belvedere IV thuds his right hand into Keijo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belvedere IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keijo.
Keijo swings widly with a right hand
and Belvedere IV counters with a slapping leg kick.
Belvedere IV loads up on a big right hand but Keijo slips the punch.
Augustus Belvedere IV is winning the standup battle so far.
Keijo throws a body punch but Belvedere IV moves out of range.
Keijo throws a poor cross that misses
and Belvedere IV counters with an outside leg kick.
Keijo throws a jab but it's blocked by Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV connects with an inside leg kick.
Keijo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keijo misses with a low kick.
Belvedere IV slips under a jab from Keijo.
Keijo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keijo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belvedere IV throws a chopping leg kick but Keijo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belvedere IV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keijo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belvedere IV lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Keijo is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Belvedere IV ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Keijo clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augustus Belvedere IV!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Paloukos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster comes to the ring accompanied by Deftones- welcome to the butcher. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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| 190 cm
26
260 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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194 cm
19
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Warmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Von Paloukos!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paloukos looks to score with a jab to the body but Warmaster is just out of range.
Warmaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Paloukos is just out of range.
Warmaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paloukos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Warmaster!
Paloukos thowing shots but they're missing.
Warmaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paloukos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Warmaster because Paloukos loaded up on that one.
Paloukos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Paloukos quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Paloukos but it's paid off an Warmaster is forced to tap! Nice work by Paloukos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Von Paloukos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes to the ring accompanied by I will not bow. The key to victory for Jordan Ward has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
184 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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22
177 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang moves away from the strike by Ward.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mustang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mustang.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mustang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mustang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Mustang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ward can't do much from the bottom here.
Mustang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mustang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Mustang crashes against the mat.
Mustang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ward gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mustang.
Ward taking some punishment here, with Mustang in his half guard.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Mustang is very close to passing his half guard.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mustang scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Mustang is very close to passing his half guard.
Mustang trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Mustang is stalling here. Ward is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mustang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ward has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mustang is letting Ward control him for a moment.
Mustang is not content to let Ward control the position.
Mustang is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang regains half guard.
Ward is keen to just control but Mustang is a slippery customer.
Mustang wants to get back to full guard.
Ward is stalling here. Mustang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ward seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mustang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ward avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mustang.
Mustang is chipping away with strikes.
Ward wants to control but Mustang postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mustang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mustang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ward is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mustang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ward will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mustang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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!
Ward takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mustang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Mustang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ward napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mustang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mustang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ward knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mustang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ward has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mustang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ward is avoiding damage well.
Mustang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ward knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ward wants to control but Mustang postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang is trying to get an arm triangle but Ward is defending well.
Mustang trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Mustang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mustang working the ground and pound but Ward is defending the strikes.
Mustang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
Mustang tries for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Mustang happy to just control the position for now.
Mustang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mustang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to control but Mustang postures up.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mustang trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Mustang is trying to get an arm triangle but Ward is defending well.
The ground and pound from Mustang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mustang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Mustang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control Mustang's posture but Mustang avoids it.
Mustang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ward knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mustang working away.
Ward tries to bench press Mustang off him but Mustang keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mustang working the ground and pound but Ward is defending the strikes.
Mustang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mustang 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.
Mustang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mustang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mustang slips under a jab.
A jab from Ward misses.
Ward misses with a hook
and Mustang counters with a shoot takedown. Ward fights it but they end up in guard.
Mustang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Mustang trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward is pulling down on Mustang's head. It's preventing any offense from Mustang, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mustang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roy Mustang was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ward misses with a hook. Mustang ducked under it nicely.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Mustang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mustang wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Mustang seems to be looking for submissions.
Mustang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward is looking to control Mustang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Mustang is looking to stall here but Ward recovers full guard.
Mustang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mustang wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Mustang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward pulls Mustang in close to prevent any damage.
Ward is looking for a triangle but Mustang pushes his legs off easily.
Mustang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mustang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mustang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustang trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mustang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mustang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mustang passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mustang 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Mustang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mustang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Mustang!
Roy Mustang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes into the arena with The Doors - Peace Frog blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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32
180 lbs
27 - 6 - 0 |
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183 lbs
19 - 12 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a low kick.
Zakrzewski scores with a sloppy right hand. Walker should have avoided that one.
Zakrzewski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Zakrzewski.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Zakrzewski lands an overhand right.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Walker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zakrzewski's guard now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zakrzewski controlling the position.
Walker wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving.
Walker is looking to stand up but Zakrzewski won't let him.
Zakrzewski looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zakrzewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zakrzewski trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mariusz Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
Zakrzewski throws a big right hand that misses.
Zakrzewski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zakrzewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zakrzewski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zakrzewski preventing the sweep.
Zakrzewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker is trying to control the position but Zakrzewski postures up.
Zakrzewski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zakrzewski is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zakrzewski.
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!
Walker wants to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling the position.
Zakrzewski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zakrzewski throws a strike but Walker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski has Walker pulled in close to control his posture.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
Walker landing with the ground and pound.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Walker trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
Zakrzewski controlling Walker's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Walker.
Walker checks a low kick from Zakrzewski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zakrzewski misses the shot to the body.
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 Jack Walker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch.
Walker slips a straight right by Zakrzewski.
Mariusz Zakrzewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakrzewski moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Zakrzewski ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Mariusz Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zakrzewski looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Zakrzewski pushes Walker up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Zakrzewski misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zakrzewski tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
Zakrzewski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zakrzewski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walker stalling the fight.
Walker avoiding damage as Zakrzewski throws knees to the body.
Zakrzewski prevents a body shot from Walker.
Walker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zakrzewski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Zakrzewski won't allow it.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zakrzewski lands a knee to the head.
Zakrzewski lands a nice knee to the body.
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zakrzewski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zakrzewski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zakrzewski tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Zakrzewski back against the ropes.
Walker stalling in the clinch but Zakrzewski improves position.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zakrzewski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Zakrzewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Walker throws an elbow but misses.
Zakrzewski taking a breather.
Zakrzewski is working Walker over against the ropes.
Walker dodges an elbow strike from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker goes for a takedown attempt but Zakrzewski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walker scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zakrzewski moves away.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zakrzewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zakrzewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Zakrzewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walker, as that shot connected.
Zakrzewski misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Zakrzewski. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Zakrzewski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Walker misses.
Zakrzewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker swinging wildly here.
Walker lands with an overhand left.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Zakrzewski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walker did well to prevent Zakrzewski getting side control.
Walker trying to control but Zakrzewski postures up.
Zakrzewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zakrzewski in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zakrzewski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zakrzewski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Zakrzewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Walker connects with a crisp jab.
Zakrzewski looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
Zakrzewski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zakrzewski throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski throws a leg kick but Walker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zakrzewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Walker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zakrzewski needs to keep his hands up - Walker had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski tries to score with a low kick but Walker moves his leg out of the way.
Zakrzewski misses with an uppercut.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Zakrzewski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zakrzewski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zakrzewski slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zakrzewski misses with a double jab.
Zakrzewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zakrzewski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walker's guard.
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski throws an elbow that misses. Walker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zakrzewski's guard. Nice move by Walker!
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zakrzewski is proving hard to escape from.
Walker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zakrzewski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zakrzewski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zakrzewski!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakrzewski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zakrzewski lands a few punches from side control.
Walker struggling a bit here.
Walker is looking to regain half guard here but Zakrzewski keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Walker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Walker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zakrzewski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Zakrzewski working for a submission but Walker is keeping him at bay.
Zakrzewski landing strikes from the mount.
Zakrzewski has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Walker's face.
Walker is working to get back to half guard.
Zakrzewski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zakrzewski.
Walker tries to roll over but Zakrzewski keeps him under control.
Zakrzewski throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.
Walker is pressing down on Zakrzewski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zakrzewski scoring with some ground and pound.
Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Zakrzewski lands a couple of elbows.
Zakrzewski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakrzewski is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zakrzewski postures up in Walker's guard and throws a big left but Walker blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Zakrzewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zakrzewski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Zakrzewski!
An intense looking Mariusz Zakrzewski took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I WANT MY BELT BACK!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peippo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Public Enemy - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cristian Romero enters the ring!
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26
172 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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22
180 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cristian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peippo just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Peippo misses.
Romero has his takedown stuffed
and Peippo counters with a nice uppercut.
Peippo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Peippo.
Peippo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romero checks it well.
Peippo takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero misses with a takedown
and Peippo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero tries for a takedown but Peippo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kari Peippo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Peippo throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero has his takedown stuffed
and Peippo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero misses with a takedown
and Peippo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Romero quickly recovers to half guard.
Peippo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romero sees it coming and defends easily.
Peippo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Romero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peippo.
Peippo wants to free his trapped foot but Romero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Romero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romero.
Peippo has gone for a leg lock! Romero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peippo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to control from the top but Peippo keeps moving.
Romero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peippo's head.
Peippo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peippo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Peippo's legs - danger averted.
Peippo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peippo wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
Romero postures up in Peippo's guard and throws a big left but Peippo blocks it.
Romero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romero is in close to Peippo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peippo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Peippo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romero is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Romero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peippo keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peippo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Romero is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Peippo.
Romero working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Romero scoring with punches from side control.
Romero lands an elbow.
Romero in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peippo is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero works to advance to full mount. Peippo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Peippo is working to get back to half guard.
Peippo tries to lock up and control but Romero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peippo is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Peippo is trying to escape the mount.
Romero lands a nice shot to the head.
Romero fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero avoids the attempt from Peippo to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Romero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Romero lands with some strikes.
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 Kari Peippo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Romero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peippo quickly recovers to half guard.
Peippo wants to improve his position but Romero is controlling well.
Romero wants to work for an arm triangle but Peippo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peippo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romero's back!
Romero is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Peippo 's hooks.
Peippo throws a sloppy strike and Romero uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Romero has ended up in Peippo's guard.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peippo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero lands a couple of digs.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Peippo.
Romero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peippo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Peippo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero stands up over Peippo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cristian Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peippo is trying to control the position but Romero postures up.
Romero connects with a couple of short punches.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Peippo.
Peippo keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romero trying to control but Peippo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a couple of digs.
Romero connects with a couple of short punches.
Peippo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Romero wants to pass the guard but Peippo is keeping the position.
Romero wants to control from the top but Peippo keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero stops Peippo from standing up.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Peippo keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peippo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peippo keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peippo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peippo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Peippo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Romero is looking to escape.
Romero wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Peippo.
Peippo throws a strike there. Romero manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero gets full guard.
Romero pulls Peippo in to control the position.
Peippo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peippo preventing the sweep.
Romero controls Peippo momentarily but Peippo frees himself.
Romero wants to sweep here but Peippo controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peippo passes into half guard.
Peippo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Peippo scores with a sloppy right hand. Romero should have avoided that one.
Peippo clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the ropes.
Peippo manages to break the clinch.
Peippo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romero did well to prevent Peippo getting side control.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Peippo is very close to passing his half guard.
Peippo working Romero over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peippo connects with a nice short shot to Romero's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peippo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Peippo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero is trying to stand up here but Peippo is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo moves nicely into side control.
Romero is not content to let Peippo control the position.
Peippo throws an elbow but Romero slips to the side and avoids it well.
Peippo wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.
Peippo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Peippo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Peippo is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peippo working away.
Romero tries to escape but Peippo is in control.
Romero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peippo off and has taken his back!
Romero punches Peippo on the ear.
Romero is landing with strikes. Peippo can't take much more of this.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to get the hooks in deep but Peippo pushed the leg off.
Romero lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Romero looking to break Peippo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Peippo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Romero will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Romero looking to break Peippo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Peippo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Romero will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peippo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Peippo wants to get back to full guard.
Peippo actively working from the bottom here.
Romero wants to control but Peippo is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peippo manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Peippo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peippo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peippo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peippo keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Romero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Peippo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peippo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Romero!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvald Kikkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Aerts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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277 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvald Kikkas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikkas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kikkas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut there from Aerts.
Aerts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kikkas.
Aerts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No luck for Kikkas with that takedown attempt.
Peter Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osvald Kikkas.
Kikkas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kikkas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kikkas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kikkas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kikkas walks into a left hand.
Peter Aerts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kikkas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aerts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kikkas circles away quickly and effectively.
Aerts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aerts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aerts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kikkas takes one on the button.
Aerts lands with a nice combination. Kikkas backs away looking to recover.
Aerts lands with a hook. Kikkas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kikkas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kikkas looks gassed!
Aerts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts cracks Kikkas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kikkas fails with a takedown attempt.
Kikkas shoots in for a takedown but Aerts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aerts lands with a nice body kick.
Aerts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kikkas's sensitive parts.
Kikkas is trying desperately to land a takedown but Aerts is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kikkas.
Aerts lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aerts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aerts rushes Kikkas and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Aerts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aerts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aerts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for Aerts.
Aerts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kikkas is defended easily by Aerts.
Aerts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts lands the left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Aerts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kikkas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aerts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aerts scores with a hook to the body. Kikkas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aerts catches Kikkas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kikkas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aerts moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aerts lands with a straight right. Kikkas didn't see that one coming.
Aerts cracks a nice hook into Kikkas's ribs.
Aerts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whack! Aerts lands a heavy head kick that drops Kikkas. The ref tackles Aerts to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kikkas was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Peter Aerts!
Peter Aerts gave a mention to Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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