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BHFC 129 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marian Nilski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Murch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marian Nilski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Murch!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murch lands in his opponent's guard.
Murch 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.
Nilski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murch on the ground.
Murch postures up in Nilski's guard and throws a big left but Nilski blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murch trying to control but Nilski is working from the bottom.
Murch pushes down on Nilski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murch seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nilski is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Walter Murch!
Walter Murch 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin's entrance music is Downstait's "This Is My Life". A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crawford on his heels. He'll look to pass Crawford's guard now, I'm sure.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Crawford can't keep his opponent in guard - Martin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martin stops Crawford from getting back to his feet.
Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
Crawford looks like he's trying to stand up.
Martin seems to be working for a kimura but Crawford defends the submission attempt.
Crawford tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground 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!
Martin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martin drops an elbow to the side of Crawford's head.
Martin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin wants to work for an arm triangle but Crawford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crawford tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Crawford tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Martin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Martin!
Andrew Martin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'He didn't want to show up for our first scheduled fight. I guess I proved right here tonight exactly why that was!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guile Roswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roswell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Poupine et Thierry. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guile Roswell!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White moves out of range as Roswell throws a body kick.
Roswell throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from White.
White blocks a head kick by Roswell.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roswell.
White connects with a high kick.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roswell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roswell tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Roswell closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Roswell pushes White against the ropes but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guile Roswell.
White thuds his shin into the meat of Roswell's side.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Roswell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roswell tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roswell somewhat.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Roswell moves out of range easily.
Guile Roswell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roswell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
Roswell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
Roswell wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Roswell tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a nice body kick.
Roswell looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roswell's sensitive parts.
White throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roswell.
It looks like Guile Roswell has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roswell shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roswell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roswell avoids the head kick by White.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roswell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White lands with a nice body punch.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Roswell drops to the canvas, hurt badly! White follows Roswell to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon White!
Simon White gave a mention to Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fowwest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fowwest Gump had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fowwest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Gump fails with the takedown.
Mitchell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gump.
Gump tries to clinch up.
Gump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gump 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.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Mitchell lands with an overhand left.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gump fails with a takedown attempt.
Gump pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mitchell back to the ropes. Gump follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Logan Mitchell has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gump takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gump moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Gump's head but Gump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gump throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gump passes Mitchell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gump working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gump thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gump thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mitchell's head.
Mitchell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell seems keen to control Gump's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gump throwing strikes but missing.
Gump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Gump postures up.
Gump is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mitchell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gump throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gump is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitchell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitchell has escaped and now he's on top!
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gump wants to improve his position but instead Mitchell has moved into half guard.
Gump regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Gump looking for a sweep. Not yet Gump, not yet.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Gump is looking for a triangle but Mitchell pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump is looking for a triangle but Mitchell pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump is working hard here to advance position.
Mitchell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fowwest Gump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gump tries to clinch up
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Fowwest Gump has been cut.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Gump looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
Fowwest Gump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gump gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitchell.
Mitchell staying out of range there.
Logan Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Gump, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Mitchell finds it's way through Gump's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell lands a really nice looking cross but Gump seems unphased.
Gump has Mitchell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gump has hold of one of Mitchell's legs. Mitchell is fighting the takedown attempt but Gump gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gump throws a strike but Mitchell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell slips nicely into half guard.
Gump tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.
Gump trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mitchell manages to pass to mount!
Gump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mitchell with shots to the head and body - Gump looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mitchell looking to control but Gump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gump 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.
Gump bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mitchell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fowwest Gump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gump throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gump throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gump landing some decent shots from guard.
Gump with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control.
Gump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gump throwing strikes from guard but Mitchell blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gump's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell controls Gump momentarily but Gump frees himself.
Gump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gump throws a big elbow that misses.
Gump throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitchell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gump is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gump won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Gump scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
Gump throwing strikes from guard but Mitchell blocks nicely.
Mitchell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gump working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump throwing strikes from guard but Mitchell blocks nicely.
Gump won't allow Mitchell to get back to his feet.
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 Fowwest Gump will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gump throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely.
Gump tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gump closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the ropes.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gump has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mitchell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gump is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Gump tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fowwest Gump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gump lands a takedown into guard.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Gump controlling him for the moment.
Gump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gump wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
Gump throwing strikes but missing.
Gump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gump won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Gump is in close to Mitchell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gump throws a big right hand that misses.
Gump stands and throws Mitchell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mitchell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gump connects with a decent elbow.
Gump throwing strikes but Mitchell manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gump manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gump bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitchell's guard.
Gump working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gump content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gump keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Gump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gump's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gump connects with a couple of short punches.
Mitchell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump throws a strike but Mitchell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Gump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gump controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
Mitchell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gump controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump is looking for a triangle but Mitchell pushes his legs off easily.
Gump manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.
Logan Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mitchell trying to keep a closed guard but Gump is proving a slippery customer.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Gump controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gump lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fowwest Gump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mitchell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gump keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fowwest Gump showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gump, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fowwest Gump!
An out of breath Fowwest Gump thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Morgul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Potnoir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgul comes to the ring accompanied by Skrillex-Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites. Jason Potnoir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Morgul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Potnoir!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Potnoir tries to avoid it but Morgul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Potnoir to the ground. Potnoir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Potnoir misses with a few strikes there.
Morgul tries to keep at a distance but Potnoir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgul lands an uppercut.
Morgul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potnoir's efforts to push away.
Potnoir tries to land a knee to the head but Morgul blocks with his arms.
Potnoir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potnoir gets underhooks to prevent Morgul's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Potnoir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Potnoir breaks from the clinch.
Morgul scores with a takedown into Potnoir's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Potnoir keeping moving, preventing Morgul from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Potnoir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Potnoir is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Morgul trying to control the position from guard on top but Potnoir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Johan Morgul just wasn't active enough.
No joy there for Potnoir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potnoir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potnoir swinging wildly here.
Morgul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Potnoir sprawls well. Potnoir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgul gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Morgul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potnoir throws a looping overhand right but Morgul ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgul slips a jab from Potnoir.
No joy there for Morgul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potnoir lands with a kick to the temple. Morgul shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Johan Morgul has been cut.
Morgul closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Potnoir quickly recovers to half guard.
Morgul lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgul trying to control the action but Potnoir is working from the bottom.
Morgul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morgul trying to mount his opponent but Potnoir defends it.
Morgul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Potnoir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgul is looking to take a break and control but Potnoir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgul is pressing down on Potnoir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Potnoir is holding on for now.
Potnoir taking some punishment here, with Morgul in his half guard.
Morgul is looking to take a break and control but Potnoir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Potnoir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morgul passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potnoir in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morgul cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morgul raining down shots from the mount!
Morgul 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.
Morgul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't 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!
Potnoir is squirming around, avoiding Morgul's attempts to control the action.
Morgul looking for a guillotine from mount but Potnoir is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potnoir tries to buck Morgul off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Morgul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Morgul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Potnoir misses with a two punch combination.
Potnoir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potnoir gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Morgul counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgul throws a series of punches but Potnoir moves out of range.
Potnoir throws a hook but Morgul blocks it.
Potnoir is looking to land body kicks.
Morgul tries to clinch but Potnoir is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Potnoir.
Potnoir tries a head kick but it misses.
Potnoir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jason Potnoir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potnoir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morgul.
Potnoir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgul.
Potnoir throws a series of punches but Morgul avoids them all with ease.
Johan Morgul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Potnoir.
Morgul slips a jab and a cross from Potnoir.
Potnoir throws a one two combo.
Morgul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Potnoir is breathing heavily.
Potnoir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potnoir with a nice cross.
Morgul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potnoir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgul somewhat.
Morgul is looking to clinch but Potnoir is avoiding it.
Potnoir stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgul. Morgul gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Morgul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potnoir looks to land a left hand but Morgul moved out of range nicely.
Potnoir misses with a hook.
Morgul shoots in for a takedown but Potnoir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Potnoir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgul cracks Potnoir with a good jab.
Potnoir throws a head kick but Morgul moves out of range.
Morgul scores with a nice head shot.
Potnoir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Potnoir is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Potnoir is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgul finish him?
Potnoir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgul blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Potnoir.
Morgul looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Morgul backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Potnoir's temple! It sends Potnoir violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Morgul celebrates and the doctors try to help Potnoir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Johan Morgul!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johan Morgul made sure he mentioned Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Morgan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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20
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa scores with a takedown into Morgan's guard.
Taalasmaa pushing down on Morgan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taalasmaa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morgan!
Taalasmaa controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Taalasmaa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Taalasmaa lands with some strikes.
Taalasmaa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Taalasmaa controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kari Taalasmaa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Taalasmaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taalasmaa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Taalasmaa tries to pass.
Morgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taalasmaa stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kari Taalasmaa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Taalasmaa or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan which made him look bad.
Morgan tries to move into range but Taalasmaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Taalasmaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taalasmaa.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan feints and then cracks Taalasmaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taalasmaa down.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taalasmaa throws out the jab.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa gets slowly back to his feet.
James Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Taalasmaa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morgan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Taalasmaa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Taalasmaa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Morgan won't allow Taalasmaa to pass to mount.
Well, if Taalasmaa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Taalasmaa wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa not doing much here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kari Taalasmaa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Morgan scores with a decent looking hook.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Taalasmaa avoids a kick to the body.
Taalasmaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taalasmaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab from Morgan.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab.
A big right from Taalasmaa misses.
Taalasmaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morgan scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taalasmaa walks into a left hand.
Morgan scores with a jab.
Taalasmaa misses the jab.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Morgan gets caught napping as Taalasmaa dives in and scores a takedown. Morgan manages to retain guard.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan controls Taalasmaa momentarily but Taalasmaa frees himself.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kari Taalasmaa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
James Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Taalasmaa tries to pass.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kari Taalasmaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Taalasmaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taalasmaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taalasmaa has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Taalasmaa's shoulder, as Taalasmaa tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping left.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Morgan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taalasmaa will feel that in the morning.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
James Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taalasmaa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Taalasmaa misses.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Taalasmaa avoids it.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morgan.
Taalasmaa scores a takedown into full mount!
Taalasmaa wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Taalasmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taalasmaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morgan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Taalasmaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
Taalasmaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taalasmaa unloads with some shots from mount but Morgan bucks and avoids them well.
Taalasmaa controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
Taalasmaa controlling from the full mount.
James Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taalasmaa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kari Taalasmaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poor strikes thrown by Taalasmaa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Taalasmaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taalasmaa 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Taalasmaa!
Kari Taalasmaa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the ring accompanied by Judas Priest -Painkiller. Sobieski has chosen Kto Cię Obroni Polsko as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Andy James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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22
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James scores with a jab.
Sobieski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James throws a body punch but Sobieski moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sobieski.
Sobieski tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Sobieski dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sobieski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
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!
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James wants to stand but Sobieski is controlling the position.
Sobieski tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James wants to stand but Sobieski is controlling the position.
Sobieski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sobieski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sobieski avoids the head kick by James.
James throws a leg kick
and Sobieski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sobieski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James with a hook.
Sobieski tries to clinch there but James circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieski misses the shot to the body.
Sobieski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sobieski throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobieski.
Sobieski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A leg kick checked by Sobieski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sobieski.
Sobieski prevents James from escaping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sobieski happy to just control the position for now.
Sobieski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sobieski throws an elbow but James slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sobieski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Sobieski crashes against the mat.
James is trying to control Sobieski's posture but Sobieski avoids it.
James is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Sobieski crashes against the mat.
James is trying to control Sobieski's posture but Sobieski avoids it.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James trying to remain calm as Sobieski controls from the top position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobieski trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that 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.
James tries to work over Sobieski's front leg with a kick but Sobieski checks it.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobieski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobieski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sobieski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sobieski just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieski scores with a takedown into James's guard.
Sobieski throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sobieski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sobieski controls the pace.
Sobieski is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Sobieski slips nicely into half guard.
Sobieski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sobieski stalling away here and it's allowed James to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 has Sobieski pulled in close to control his posture.
Sobieski looking to pass the guard.
Sobieski stops James from standing up.
Sobieski trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Sobieski passes James's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James trying to control but Sobieski postures up.
Sobieski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing James to regain full guard.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobieski throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Sobieski tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
James thows a leg kick but Sobieski checks it
and Sobieski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. James really felt that one!
Sobieski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sobieski scrambles back to his feet.
Sobieski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sobieski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
James tries to score with a low kick but Sobieski moves his leg out of the way.
Sobieski takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Sobieski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sobieski staying out of range there.
Sobieski is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andy James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobieski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sobieski has James pressed against the ropes, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sobieski jumps guard but James stands there with Sobieski around his waist. Sobieski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andy James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sobieski.
Sobieski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Sobieski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sobieski fails with a takedown attempt.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James avoids the head kick by Sobieski.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Sobieski.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
Sobieski checks a leg kick nicely.
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobieski throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Andy James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobieski misses with a body kick.
Sobieski throws a head kick that misses.
Sobieski takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Sobieski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Sobieski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sobieski off to one side.
James lands a two punch combo.
Sobieski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sobieski 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jan Sobieski made sure he mentioned Skin-Clothes Designing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Imer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitokage Hakaisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Imer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hitokage Hakaisha!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imer tries a head kick but it misses.
Imer throws a body punch but Hakaisha moves out of range.
Imer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Imer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakaisha tries to sprawl but Imer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hakaisha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imer wants to take a breather but Hakaisha is having none of it.
Imer trying to pass the guard but Hakaisha defending well.
Imer is working hard here to advance position.
Imer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Hakaisha wants to improve his position but Imer is controlling well.
Imer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakaisha defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer is keen to just control but Hakaisha is a slippery customer.
Imer wants to work for an arm triangle but Hakaisha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hakaisha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hakaisha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hakaisha is pressing down on Imer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Imer trying to control but Hakaisha is working from the bottom.
Hakaisha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imer is one step ahead there.
Imer wants to pass the guard but Hakaisha is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imer controlling from the top position.
Hakaisha wants to sweep here but Imer controlling him for the moment.
Hakaisha keeping moving, preventing Imer from controlling successfully.
Richard Imer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Imer.
Hakaisha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Imer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakaisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Imer wants to control from the top but Hakaisha keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imer passes into half guard.
Hakaisha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Imer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Imer's back!
Imer is trying to remain composed but Hakaisha is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Imer breaks Hakaisha's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Imer wants to control from the top but Hakaisha keeps moving.
Hakaisha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Imer drops back looking for a leg! Hakaisha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hakaisha manages to kick Imer off! Imer jumps back into Hakaisha's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakaisha is on top in guard.
Imer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Imer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imer keeping moving, preventing Hakaisha from controlling successfully.
Imer trying to keep a closed guard but Hakaisha is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakaisha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Imer seems keen to control Hakaisha's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Imer dominated that round.
That's time! Imer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hakaisha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Imer's waist but Imer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakaisha off to one side.
Hakaisha fails with a takedown attempt.
Imer rushes Hakaisha and presses him up against the ropes.
Imer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Richard Imer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitokage Hakaisha.
Imer throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Imer.
Imer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hakaisha backwards.
Imer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Imer wants to work for an arm triangle but Hakaisha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imer seems to be working for a kimura but Hakaisha defends the submission attempt.
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!
Hakaisha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer is trying to control. Hakaisha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hakaisha trying to hold on to Imer's head to control him but Imer postures up.
Hakaisha throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Imer is looking to stall here but Hakaisha recovers full guard.
Hakaisha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hakaisha keeping moving, preventing Imer from controlling successfully.
Imer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakaisha is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Richard Imer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Imer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakaisha circles away.
Imer scores with a jab to the body.
Imer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hakaisha's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakaisha pulls Imer in close to prevent any damage.
Imer wants to control from the top but Hakaisha keeps moving.
Hakaisha has his foot on Imer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha keeping full guard, as Imer tries to pass.
Hakaisha keeping moving, preventing Imer from controlling successfully.
Hakaisha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hakaisha keeping moving, preventing Imer from controlling successfully.
Imer advances position into side control!
Imer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Imer trying to control the position but Hakaisha is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imer off and has taken his back!
Good control from Hakaisha.
Richard Imer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hakaisha misses with a punch to the head.
Hakaisha is trying to stick to Imer's back but Imer is turning into Hakaisha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hakaisha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Imer.
Hakaisha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hakaisha is trying to keep Imer in close.
Imer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakaisha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakaisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Imer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Imer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hakaisha wants to improve his position but Imer is controlling well.
Imer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hakaisha is not content to let Imer control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Imer.
Imer tries a head kick but it misses.
Richard Imer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imer throws a head kick that misses.
Imer misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Imer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Imer misses.
Hakaisha slips a jab from Imer.
Hakaisha shoots in but Imer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hakaisha shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Imer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Imer wants to control but Hakaisha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Richard Imer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Imer is trying to get back to full guard.
Imer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Imer is trying to control but can't.
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 decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Imer.
Imer tries to land a front kick but Hakaisha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Imer cracks the inside of Hakaisha's front leg.
Imer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hakaisha's calf.
Imer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha is trying to control the position but Imer postures up.
Hakaisha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakaisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imer passes Hakaisha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Imer is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakaisha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hakaisha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Imer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Imer's back!
Hakaisha controlling well, preventing Imer from escaping the position.
Imer is trying to remain composed but Hakaisha is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Imer covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hitokage Hakaisha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha gets his hands free as Imer looks to control.
Imer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hakaisha doesn't have the hooks in and Imer manages to turn into his guard.
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakaisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hakaisha controls Imer momentarily but Imer frees himself.
Hakaisha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imer is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imer is pushing down on Hakaisha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hakaisha is fighting to maintain full guard but Imer has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Imer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Imer 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Imer!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starim Stal Overdreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overdreem comes to the ring accompanied by Motorhead-Iron Fist. Stigu has chosen Sabrina-Boys as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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273 lbs
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252 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Starim Stal Overdreem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stigu looks to land a right hand but Overdreem moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Overdreem.
Stigu moves out of range as Overdreem throws a body kick.
Stigu loads up on a big right hand but Overdreem slips the punch.
Stigu throws a jab when Overdreem was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Overdreem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Overdreem scores with a head kick. Stigu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Mr Stigu 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!
Overdreem slips under a jab from Stigu.
Overdreem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stigu throws a looping overhand right but Overdreem ducks down to avoid it.
Overdreem moves in looking to clinch but Stigu pushes him off.
Stigu fails to land with a series of punches.
Stigu keeps the fight on the outside.
Overdreem tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Stigu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stigu scores with a hook.
Overdreem slips a straight right by Stigu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overdreem manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Overdreem checks a leg kick.
Stigu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Overdreem throws a right and a left that Stigu avoids nicely.
No joy there for Overdreem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overdreem tries to clinch up but Stigu circles away and keeps his distance.
Overdreem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Overdreem delivers a nice body kick.
Stigu avoids the head kick by Overdreem.
Some bone on bone action there as Stigu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Overdreem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Overdreem delivers a nice body kick.
Stigu scores with a sloppy right hand. Overdreem should have avoided that one.
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!
Overdreem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Starim Stal Overdreem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overdreem wants to clinch.
Stigu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Overdreem counters with a solid body kick.
Stigu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overdreem gets a clinch.
Stigu managing to block the knees to the body from Overdreem.
Stigu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Overdreem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stigu's brow.
Stigu misses with some punches.
Overdreem lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stigu fails to land.
Stigu misses with some punches.
Stigu wants to break free but Overdreem has control.
Stigu misses with a body punch.
Overdreem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stigu's defenses.
Stigu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Stigu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stigu misses with the head strike.
Stigu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stigu wants to stall.
Stigu misses with an elbow over the top.
Overdreem has a couple of punches blocked by Stigu.
Overdreem with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Overdreem.
Stigu looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overdreem landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Mr Stigu's cut even more.
Overdreem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Overdreem misses with a body punch.
Overdreem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overdreem lands with a big left! Stigu is wobbled badly! Overdreem comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Stigu to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Starim Stal Overdreem!
After the big win, Starim Stal Overdreem made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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