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UPG 25: Ultimate Dream I PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Mansour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connen comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like a Hurricane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shael Connen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Mansour!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Connen scoring with strikes but Mansour is staying in there.
Mansour is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mansour can do anything to dispel that myth.
Connen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Connen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connen avoids the attempt from Mansour to control.
Connen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mansour's face.
Connen unloads with some shots from mount but Mansour bucks and avoids them well.
Connen breaks from Mansour's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Connen throws some wild stikes that Mansour manages to avoid easily.
Connen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mansour is rocked!
Connen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mansour wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Connen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shael Connen!
Shael Connen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, {GTI} - HGH Nutrients for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Manners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoelie Gan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manners comes to the cage accompanied by Lonely Boy. Dixon Manners has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dixon Manners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hoelie Gan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gan.
Manners slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Manners, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manners throws a lazy right hand but Gan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manners avoids it really well and circles away.
Manners throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manners throws a big shot that misses.
Manners fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gan manages to avoid it.
Gan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manners.
Manners throws an off balance right hand
and Gan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Manners is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hoelie Gan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Snihc Swyzcnski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will West acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snihc Swyzcnski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will West!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West blocks a leg kick.
West feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swyzcnski's calf.
Swyzcnski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swyzcnski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swyzcnski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Swyzcnski is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swyzcnski doesn't seem bothered though.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Swyzcnski.
West thows a leg kick but Swyzcnski checks it
letting Swyzcnski counter with a right hand.
West moves in looking to clinch but Swyzcnski pushes him off.
West misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swyzcnski.
Nice sprawl there from Swyzcnski as West shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swyzcnski looks to land a body kick but West moved away.
Swyzcnski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West tries to clinch there but Swyzcnski circles away.
West clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swyzcnski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swyzcnski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swyzcnski.
Swyzcnski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swyzcnski lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand.
Swyzcnski cracks West with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by West as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swyzcnski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swyzcnski is looking to clinch.
Snihc Swyzcnski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swyzcnski throws a leg kick which misses West's front leg but catches the back leg as West tries to avoid it.
West throws a solid leg kick but Swyzcnski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at West.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swyzcnski was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
West fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swyzcnski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swyzcnski moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
West throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swyzcnski.
Swyzcnski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swyzcnski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swyzcnski.
West throws a leg kick but Swyzcnski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Swyzcnski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
West takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swyzcnski tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
Swyzcnski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swyzcnski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.
Will West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West checks the leg kick nicely there.
West throws a low kick but Swyzcnski moves out of range easily.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Swyzcnski does a little dance to reset his feet.
West has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swyzcnski.
West is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swyzcnski rather than just go for the knockout.
Swyzcnski keeps West at a distance using the push kick.
Swyzcnski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swyzcnski.
Swyzcnski checks the leg kick nicely there.
West's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swyzcnski checks a leg kick nicely.
West blocks a head kick by Swyzcnski.
Swyzcnski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
West tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swyzcnski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
West looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swyzcnski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swyzcnski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Swyzcnski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Swyzcnski lands a big head kick that sends West tumbling to the mat! Swyzcnski takes a step backwards and waves West back to his feet - he wants the finish!
West is rocked!
It looks like Will West has been cut.
West gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Swyzcnski gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! West is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snihc Swyzcnski!
Snihc Swyzcnski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chad Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez scores with a body shot.
Melendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Melendez.
Melendez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendes in his tracks.
Melendez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes.
Melendez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mendes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mendes has hold of Melendez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Melendez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is working for a guillotine from mount but Melendez frees his head quite easily.
Mendes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Melendez turns into him and now he's in Mendes's guard.
Melendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melendez has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted.
Melendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Melendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Melendez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mendes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looks for a takedown but Melendez sprawls well.
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Melendez lunges at Mendes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendes's hand.
Melendez scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendes's hands.
Melendez lands a jab.
Melendez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dante Melendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melendez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Melendez lands a lovely overhand right.
Mendes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Melendez throws out a loose jab but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Melendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Melendez scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Melendez. That snapped Mendes's head back.
Mendes misses with a takedown
and Melendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Melendez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melendez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Melendez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dante Melendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Melendez misses with a hook.
Mendes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melendez tries to bum rush Mendes with a series of wild strikes but Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes shoots in and drives through. Melendez sprawls well.
Melendez scores with a body shot.
Melendez swings widly with a right hand
and Mendes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Melendez's guard now.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melendez is keeping the position for now.
Melendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Melendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Melendez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Melendez has escaped and now he's on top!
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melendez defends it easily.
That's two 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!
Mendes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melendez is aware though and is defending well.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Melendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez working some strikes from top position.
Melendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Melendez works over Mendes with some ground and pound from guard.
Melendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Melendez defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Melendez doesn't defend quickly enough and Mendes has managed to lock this one up! Can Melendez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mendes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Mendes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoe Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray comes to the cage accompanied by BONE. Mountain has chosen kuningas as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoe Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain staying out of range there.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ray ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Ray connects with an inside leg kick.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid body kick from Ray.
Ray lands a jab.
Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
Mountain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray connects with a body shot that sends Mountain's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain lands a body shot.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ray was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ray manages to avoid it.
Ray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ray moves forwards but Mountain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Hoe Ray has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Mountain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ray checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ray pushes Mountain up against the cage in a clinch.
Ray lands a nice uppercut.
Mountain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ray after a bit of a struggle.
Ray tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
Mountain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Ray.
Ray pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mountain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ray lands with a right to the head.
Ray struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.
Ray lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
Mountain trying to stall but Ray improves his position.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Ray.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mountain wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Ray.
Mountain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mountain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoe Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Mountain.
Mountain throws a body punch but Ray moves out of range.
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Mountain.
The fighters circling - Ray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mountain takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ray looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand.
Ray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ray drops Mountain with a beautiful combination! Mountain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ray is looking for the KO!
Mountain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mountain is rocked!
Ray cracks Mountain with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hoe Ray!
A victorious Hoe Ray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Goc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyffe Pehmytkudos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goc comes to the cage accompanied by Two Steps From Hell - ASAP. Pehmytkudos has chosen Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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212 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Goc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pehmytkudos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Pehmytkudos. Those never looked like landing.
Pehmytkudos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pehmytkudos lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pehmytkudos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pehmytkudos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pehmytkudos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goc controls Pehmytkudos momentarily but Pehmytkudos frees himself.
Pehmytkudos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goc is keeping the position for now.
Pehmytkudos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goc trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos tries to free his leg and advance position but Goc is retaining full guard.
Pehmytkudos wants to control from the top but Goc keeps moving.
Pehmytkudos drops back looking for a leg! Goc is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goc manages to kick Pehmytkudos off! Pehmytkudos jumps back into Goc's guard.
Pehmytkudos wants to pass the guard but Goc is keeping the position.
Goc trying to control the position.
Pehmytkudos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pehmytkudos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pehmytkudos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos is trying to get an arm triangle but Goc is defending well.
Goc is trying to get back to half guard.
Goc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pehmytkudos on the ground.
Goc can't do much from the bottom here.
Pehmytkudos is looking to take a break and control but Goc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pehmytkudos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goc is trying to control Pehmytkudos's posture but Pehmytkudos avoids it.
Pehmytkudos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pehmytkudos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goc struggling a bit here.
Pehmytkudos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goc keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pehmytkudos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pehmytkudos is trying to get an arm triangle but Goc is defending well.
Pehmytkudos tries for a kimura but Goc is defending well.
Goc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goc tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pehmytkudos swings around for an armbar but Goc sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pehmytkudos's guard.
Goc trying to control the position from guard on top but Pehmytkudos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pehmytkudos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pehmytkudos is defended easily by Goc.
Pehmytkudos misses with a looping right.
Pehmytkudos misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goc.
A punch combination from Pehmytkudos misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goc tries to clinch up but Pehmytkudos circles away and keeps his distance.
Goc dodges the punch combination from Pehmytkudos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goc.
Goc gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goc trying to keep a closed guard but Pehmytkudos is proving a slippery customer.
Pehmytkudos 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.
Pehmytkudos looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pehmytkudos looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pehmytkudos tries to free his leg and advance position but Goc is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goc has control of Pehmytkudos's left arm, preventing Pehmytkudos from doing any damage.
Goc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacek Goc just wasn't active enough.
Pehmytkudos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goc misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goc.
Pehmytkudos scores with a punch to the head.
Goc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goc slips under a jab from Pehmytkudos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos fails with the takedown.
Jacek Goc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyffe Pehmytkudos.
Pehmytkudos shoots in but Goc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pehmytkudos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goc. That one must have hurt.
Goc lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pehmytkudos is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pehmytkudos throws a lazy right hand but Goc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goc lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pehmytkudos takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pehmytkudos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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 Jacek Goc will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goc misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goc.
Good exchange - Goc coming out on top.
Goc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pehmytkudos throws a jab but it's blocked by Goc.
Pehmytkudos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goc tests Pehmytkudos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goc misses with a wild body shot.
Goc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goc thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pehmytkudos if he has to take too many more of those.
Pehmytkudos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pehmytkudos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pehmytkudos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goc, right into the meat.
Goc lands with a straight right. Pehmytkudos didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goc.
Pehmytkudos misses with a takedown attempt - Goc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goc scores with a head kick. Pehmytkudos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circling - Pehmytkudos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pehmytkudos.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pehmytkudos.
Pehmytkudos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goc throws out the jab.
Pehmytkudos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacek Goc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyffe Pehmytkudos.
Goc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Goc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Goc misses.
Goc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pehmytkudos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Pehmytkudos.
Pehmytkudos connects with a jab.
Pehmytkudos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goc.
Pehmytkudos throws a right hand that misses
and Goc counters with a low kick, right behind Pehmytkudos 's knee.
Pehmytkudos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goc. That's going to slow Pehmytkudos down.
Jacek Goc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pehmytkudos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pehmytkudos takes a swing at Goc's ribcage but misses.
Pehmytkudos throws a poor cross that misses
and as Pehmytkudos loses concentration momentarily, Goc counters with a picture perfect head kick! Pehmytkudos goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacek Goc!
Jacek Goc really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Gilop® logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quint Bingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Makkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bingham comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Live for this. Makkonen has chosen Metsämiehen Laulu as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
178 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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176 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quint Bingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aulis Makkonen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bingham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Makkonen is looking for a triangle but Bingham pushes his legs off easily.
Makkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bingham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bingham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bingham tries to free his leg and advance position but Makkonen is retaining full guard.
Makkonen has his foot on Bingham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bingham works his way back into a safe position though.
Bingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Makkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bingham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makkonen controls Bingham momentarily but Bingham frees himself.
Bingham tries to free his leg and advance position but Makkonen is retaining full guard.
Makkonen keeping moving, preventing Bingham from controlling successfully.
Bingham throwing strikes from guard but Makkonen blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham wants to control from the top but Makkonen keeps moving.
Bingham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makkonen is keeping the position for now.
Makkonen working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bingham takes a swing at Makkonen's ribcage but misses.
Makkonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bingham misses with a few strikes there.
Bingham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Makkonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makkonen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingham pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bingham avoids the attempt from Makkonen to control.
Makkonen is squirming around, avoiding Bingham's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bingham controlling from the full mount.
Bingham tries to control but Makkonen wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bingham looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Quint Bingham.
Makkonen lands with a nice combination. Bingham backs away looking to recover.
Bingham's corner calls for a 1-2. Bingham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bingham feints and as Makkonen raises his hands in defense, Bingham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bingham is stalling in the full guard.
Bingham is looking to advance position but Makkonen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bingham tries to hold on but Makkonen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen wants to control the pace but Bingham is squirming around nicely.
Makkonen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Makkonen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Makkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bingham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bingham is squirming around, avoiding Makkonen's attempts to control the action.
Bingham working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quint Bingham dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bingham throws a hook to the side of Makkonen's head but Makkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bingham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makkonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Binghams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bingham shoots in for a takedown but Makkonen shows good takedown defense.
Makkonen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bingham missing with a left hand there. Makkonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bingham connects with a crisp jab.
Bingham throws a hook to the side of Makkonen's head but Makkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Makkonen does no damage.
Bingham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makkonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Bingham tries to score with a low kick but Makkonen moves his leg out of the way.
Makkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bingham looks for a takedown but Makkonen sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bingham.
Bingham throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Makkonen gets back to half guard.
Bingham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makkonen won't allow Bingham to pass to mount.
Bingham trying to control from half guard but Makkonen is working away.
Makkonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bingham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bingham's back!
Makkonen is not going to allow Bingham to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen working for the choke.
Bingham is really stuck here.
Makkonen is trying to stick to Bingham's back but Bingham is turning into Makkonen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makkonen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bingham.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bingham wants to control from the top but Makkonen keeps moving.
Makkonen is trying to control the position but Bingham postures up.
Bingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Makkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makkonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingham passes Makkonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makkonen keeps working.
Makkonen tries to get to full guard but Bingham has control of the leg.
Bingham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makkonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makkonen wants to get back to his feet.
Bingham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bingham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bingham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makkonen is just riding it out for now. Bingham eventually gives up the hold.
Bingham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bingham there.
Bingham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makkonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Bingham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makkonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bingham working over Makkonen with some ground and pound. Makkonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bingham wants to pass the guard but Makkonen is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makkonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Makkonen looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quint Bingham dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Makkonen misses with a head kick.
Makkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bingham.
Bingham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bingham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Makkonen is trying to defend but Bingham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Makkonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bingham.
Bingham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makkonen wants to get back to full guard.
Bingham is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Makkonen!
Bingham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bingham won't let Makkonen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bingham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bingham! Makkonen is hurt baaadly! Bingham is firing away with more strikes - Makkonen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quint Bingham!
Quint Bingham took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusisto comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B.. Jurmas Uusisto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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21
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uusisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rogan. That snapped Uusisto's head back.
It looks like Jurmas Uusisto has been cut.
Uusisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uusisto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogan but Rogan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uusisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rogans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rogan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Uusisto.
Uusisto misses with a hook to the body
and Rogan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Uusisto's guard now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Uusisto is trying to control the position but Rogan postures up.
Rogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogan throws a sloppy strike and Uusisto has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rogan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Uusisto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jurmas Uusisto!
Jurmas Uusisto 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eero Pelkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed has chosen Trivium / Shogun as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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262 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Pelkonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cameron Speed!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pelkonen pushes Speed up against the cage in a clinch.
Speed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pelkonen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pelkonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pelkonen is thwarting Speed's attempts to control the position.
Speed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Speed tries to roll over but Pelkonen keeps him under control.
Speed wants to control but Pelkonen is keeping busy.
Pelkonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Speed trying to hold on to Pelkonen's head to control him but Pelkonen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pelkonen wants to free his trapped foot but Speed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Speed trying to control here.
Speed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Speed is trying to maintain the position but Pelkonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Pelkonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Speed on the ground.
Pelkonen thows a huge punch but Speed dodges it nicely.
Speed is trying to maintain the position but Pelkonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Pelkonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Speed's head.
Speed is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pelkonen.
Speed wants to control but Pelkonen is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Speed looking for submissions off his back.
Speed controlling the position well.
Speed looking for submissions off his back.
Speed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Speed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelkonen with the ground and pound but Speed uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pelkonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Speed has his feet on Pelkonen's thighs here. He's pushed Pelkonen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pelkonen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cameron Speed! Cameron Speed retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, Cameron Speed stared into the camera and said 'Please pass my message to the opponent when he wakes up. Thanks for the awesome fight sir, it sure was fun! Now if you will excuse me I need to go partaaaayyy!!'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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