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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Colombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Colombo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Avalon's chin.
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203 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Colombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Colombo.
Good exchange - Avalon coming out on top.
Avalon lands with a right hand.
Avalon keeps the fight on the outside.
Colombo throws a hook but Avalon avoids it easily.
Colombo misses with a few strikes there.
Avalon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colombo throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Avalon as he connects with a hook.
Colombo wants to clinch
letting Avalon counter with a right hand.
Colombo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colombo, pushing him back against the cage.
Avalon is looking to break free of the clinch but Colombo has double underhooks.
Avalon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colombo backwards.
Avalon lands with a light punch inside.
Avalon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Avalon - just one landing.
Avalon works over Colombo's head and body with a nice combination.
Colombo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Avalon misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avalon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Colombo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like James Avalon has been cut.
Colombo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Colombo looks to clinch
and Avalon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colombo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avalon cracks Colombo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Colombo is rocked!
Colombo scores with a head kick. Avalon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oh Colombo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colombo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colombo loses concentration momentarily and Avalon pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Colombo crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Avalon finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Avalon!
James Avalon 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hello Chippy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hello Chippy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hello Chippy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chippy.
Chippy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darko.
Chippy misses with a takedown
and Darko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chippy dodges the punch combination from Darko.
Chippy misses with a takedown attempt
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Darko digs a good body shot into Chippy's ribs.
Darko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chippy fails with the takedown
and Darko counters with a series of strikes. Chippy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donnie Darko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hello Chippy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko connects with a body shot that sends Chippy's belly button to the back.
Chippy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chippy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chippy fails with the takedown
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Chippy is rocked!
Chippy looks gassed!
Darko cracks Chippy with a left hook right on the temple and Chippy goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Darko lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Chippy is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnie Darko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tirion Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tirion Hellscream!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellscream will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hellscream lands a left and a right that send Rojas crashing to the mat, dazed. Hellscream thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rojas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hellscream gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hellscream manages to pull guard.
Hellscream bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rojas's guard.
Hellscream lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hellscream postures up.
Rojas is really struggling to control Hellscream but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hellscream should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hellscream stays in close to Rojas's body and controls the position.
Hellscream drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hellscream jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hellscream lands a couple of elbows.
Hellscream's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hellscream stands and steps away. Rojas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rojas seems to have got his legs back now.
Hellscream misses with a head kick.
Rojas misses with a takedown
and Hellscream counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rojas's guard now.
Hellscream really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rojas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hellscream controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hellscream gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rojas is breathing heavily.
Rojas looking to control.
Hellscream must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rojas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hellscream gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hellscream working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hellscream wants to stand but Rojas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hellscream tries to free his leg and advance position but Rojas is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellscream lands a couple of digs.
Hellscream is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hellscream drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hellscream as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rojas screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hellscream! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tirion Hellscream!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Luikeroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Zarencev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luikeroinen comes to the cage accompanied by Propellerheads - Bang On. Artem Zarencev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Luikeroinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Zarencev!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarencev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zarencev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luikeroinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luikeroinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zarencev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luikeroinen has his foot on Zarencev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zarencev works his way back into a safe position though.
Zarencev wants to control from the top but Luikeroinen keeps moving.
Luikeroinen trying to keep a closed guard but Zarencev is proving a slippery customer.
Luikeroinen has momentary wrist control but Zarencev slips an elbow through the middle.
Luikeroinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luikeroinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zarencev defends it easily.
Luikeroinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zarencev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zarencev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zarencev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luikeroinen is looking for a triangle but Zarencev pushes his legs off easily.
Luikeroinen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev works over Luikeroinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Zarencev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Luikeroinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zarencev swivels and escapes.
Luikeroinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zarencev.
Zarencev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luikeroinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zarencev somewhat.
Luikeroinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zarencev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Luikeroinen is proving hard to escape from.
Zarencev wants to control from the top but Luikeroinen keeps moving.
Luikeroinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zarencev defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zarencev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Luikeroinen, up you get!
Horrible takedown by Zarencev or perhaps it was just good defense by Luikeroinen which made him look bad.
Jussi Luikeroinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Zarencev.
Luikeroinen misses with a two punch combination.
Zarencev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zarencev is trying to control. Luikeroinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zarencev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Zarencev prevents Luikeroinen from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luikeroinen is staying active underneath Zarencev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zarencev is stalling here. Luikeroinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zarencev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Luikeroinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Luikeroinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zarencev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luikeroinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zarencev is looking to take a break and control but Luikeroinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luikeroinen is pressing down on Zarencev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev trying to control the position from guard on top but Luikeroinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zarencev gets to his feet - Luikeroinen follows without any prompting.
Zarencev wants to clinch.
Luikeroinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zarencev shoots in for a double leg but Luikeroinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luikeroinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zarencev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luikeroinen scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zarencev stuffs the takedown.
Zarencev rushes Luikeroinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zarencev tries to land knees in the clinch but Luikeroinen avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Zarencev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luikeroinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zarencev backs up against the cage.
Luikeroinen connects with the punch.
Luikeroinen looking to score a takedown here. Zarencev is defending well but Luikeroinen drives through and ends up in Zarencev's guard.
Luikeroinen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zarencev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Luikeroinen, into his guard.
Zarencev chips away with some ground and pound.
Zarencev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zarencev stands up from Luikeroinen's guard - Zarencev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zarencev tries for a takedown but Luikeroinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luikeroinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jussi Luikeroinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luikeroinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zarencev tries to avoid it but Luikeroinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zarencev to the ground. Zarencev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zarencev shoots in but Luikeroinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luikeroinen misses with an uppercut
and Zarencev counters with a takedown into side control.
Artem Zarencev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luikeroinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zarencev decides to stand back up.
Luikeroinen misses with a two punch combination.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luikeroinen as he avoids it easily.
Jussi Luikeroinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Zarencev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luikeroinen swinging wildly here.
Zarencev drives through and clinches with Luikeroinen against the cage.
Luikeroinen is trying to pull guard but Zarencev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zarencev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Luikeroinen can't fight it off and eventually Zarencev manages to take the fight to the floor. Luikeroinen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev stands and steps away. Luikeroinen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Luikeroinen scores with a hook.
Luikeroinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luikeroinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Zarencev tries to sprawl out of it but Luikeroinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zarencev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zarencev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luikeroinen tries to reverse the position but Zarencev maintains control.
Zarencev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Luikeroinen tries to hold on but Zarencev pushes him away.
Zarencev cracks Luikeroinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zarencev is landing with some decent strikes but Luikeroinen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zarencev lands a big shot there that rocks Luikeroinen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zarencev is landing with some decent strikes but Luikeroinen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Luikeroinen working to try and regain half guard.
Zarencev raining down shots from the mount!
Luikeroinen is trying to stand.
Zarencev trying to control but Luikeroinen is having none of it.
Zarencev landing punches.
Luikeroinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zarencev lands a big elbow.
Zarencev cracks Luikeroinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev wants to control the pace but Luikeroinen is squirming around nicely.
Zarencev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Luikeroinen can't escape the 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!
Zarencev looking to control but Luikeroinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zarencev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zarencev looking to finish Luikeroinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Luikeroinen!
Luikeroinen is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zarencev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Zarencev 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!
Luikeroinen throws a nice looking combination but Zarencev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zarencev takes the fight into the clinch.
Zarencev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luikeroinen.
Zarencev missing with knees to the body.
Zarencev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zarencev slips a jab and a cross from Luikeroinen.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Luikeroinen enables Zarencev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luikeroinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Luikeroinen working for a triangle but Zarencev defends it easily.
Zarencev stands up from Luikeroinen's guard - Zarencev perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev darts in and clinches Luikeroinen up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zarencev manages to break the clinch.
Zarencev fails with the takedown.
Zarencev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown but Luikeroinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luikeroinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Luikeroinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luikeroinen lands with a nice combination. Zarencev backs away looking to recover.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jussi Luikeroinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Zarencev.
Luikeroinen scores a takedown into full mount!
Zarencev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zarencev regains half guard.
Luikeroinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zarencev defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luikeroinen blocks the strikes from Zarencev.
Luikeroinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Zarencev trying to control from the bottom.
Luikeroinen is working for a kimura but Zarencev is defending it quite comfortably.
Luikeroinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Zarencev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jussi Luikeroinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev pushes Luikeroinen off and gets back to his feet.
Jussi Luikeroinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zarencev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Luikeroinen's guard.
Luikeroinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luikeroinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luikeroinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zarencev stacks Luikeroinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zarencev!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarencev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zarencev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Luikeroinen throws Zarencev to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev clinches up against the cage.
Luikeroinen tries to pull guard but Zarencev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zarencev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Luikeroinen is trying to keep an underhook but Zarencev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Luikeroinen moves into full guard.
Zarencev is stalling in the full guard.
Luikeroinen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luikeroinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zarencev manages to get himself to full guard.
Artem Zarencev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luikeroinen throws an elbow that misses. Zarencev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Luikeroinen's guard. Nice move by Zarencev!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artem Zarencev.
I've got Zarencev 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Zarencev!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Bunoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kerr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scotland The Brave [Instrumental]. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as George Bunoyan enters the cage!
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28
266 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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250 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Brawler
Granite 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kerr as Bunoyan shoots in.
Kerr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like George Bunoyan has been cut.
Kerr scores with a punch to the head.
Kerr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bunoyan.
Kerr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bunoyan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerr as he jumps to the side.
Bunoyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bunoyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerr is retaining full guard.
Kerr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kerr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kerr.
Kerr stalling against the cage.
Bunoyan is trying to pull guard but Kerr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tom Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Bunoyan.
Kerr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up George Bunoyan's cut even more.
Come on Kerr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kerr lands a body punch.
Bunoyan looks gassed!
Kerr tightens his grip and picks Bunoyan up, before dumping him to the ground. Bunoyan manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kerr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerr lands a couple of elbows.
Kerr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunoyan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kerr landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kerr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bunoyan's guard.
Kerr controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Kerr.
The cut above George Bunoyan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kerr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kerr is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bunoyan!
Bunoyan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kerr 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
George Bunoyan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Bunoyan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Kerr!
Tom Kerr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack has chosen Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) as his entrance music. Ross Maxwell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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258 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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283 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Maxwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hammer Mack!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but Mack shows good takedown defense.
Maxwell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maxwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Mack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mack misses with a head kick.
Mack throws a lazy head kick
and Maxwell counters with a thumping low kick.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Mack is avoiding it.
Maxwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mack is trying to defend but Maxwell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maxwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mack defends it well.
Mack pushes Maxwell off but Maxwell dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack taking a bit of punishment here - Maxwell scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mack wants to get back to his feet.
Mack tries to buck Maxwell off but Maxwell is having none of it.
Maxwell lands an elbow.
Mack tries to buck Maxwell off but Maxwell is having none of it.
Maxwell working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mack takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maxwell is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maxwell working the ground and pound.
Mack takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maxwell cracks Mack with a big right hand but Mack just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Maxwell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maxwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maxwell lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack is looking for a sweep.
Maxwell working away.
Maxwell lands a few punches from side control.
Maxwell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maxwell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mack rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maxwell's guard! Nice work there by Mack!
Maxwell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mack!
Mack is in a horrible position here. Maxwell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maxwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maxwell looking to finish Mack with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mack!
Maxwell lands a big elbow - Mack is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mack is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ross Maxwell!
Ross Maxwell is the new heavyweight champion!
Ross Maxwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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FIGHT
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