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IFT 95 Auditore vs Jedard PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karamba Labrador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Young Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karamba Labrador!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labrador shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Labrador showed some decent athleticism there.
Labrador looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gun wants to get back to full guard.
Labrador stalling.
Gun is looking to get back to is feet but Labrador passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labrador controls the position.
Labrador is trying to get an arm triangle but Gun is defending well.
Gun tries to buck Labrador off but Labrador is having none of it.
Gun on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Labrador.
Labrador is trying to get an arm triangle but Gun is defending well.
An elbow from Labrador crashes against the mat.
Labrador decides to stand back up.
Labrador keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labrador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gun pinned against the cage. Gun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gun lands a head kick. Labrador smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Karamba Labrador has been cut.
Labrador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Labrador takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Labrador shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gun but Gun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Labrador. That did some damage!
Whack! Gun lands a heavy head kick that drops Labrador. The ref tackles Gun to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Labrador was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Young Gun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uzumaki Naruto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Workowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Uzumaki Naruto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uzumaki Naruto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Workowski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naruto stuffs the takedown attempt from Workowski. Workowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Naruto shoots in for a double leg but Workowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Workowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Workowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Naruto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Uzumaki Naruto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Workowski.
Workowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Workowski is looking for a triangle but Naruto pushes his legs off easily.
Naruto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naruto stopping the sweep attempt from Workowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naruto drops back looking for a leg! Workowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Workowski manages to kick Naruto off! Naruto jumps back into Workowski's guard.
Workowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruto defends it easily.
Naruto trying to control the position from guard on top but Workowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Workowski has his foot on Naruto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naruto works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Workowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naruto manages to get himself to full guard.
Workowski wants to pass the guard but Naruto is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Naruto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Workowski is one step ahead there.
Naruto controls Workowski momentarily but Workowski frees himself.
Workowski wants to pass the guard but Naruto is keeping the position.
Naruto trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Uzumaki Naruto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Workowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Naruto feints and as Workowski raises his hands in defense, Naruto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Naruto postures up in Workowski's guard and throws a big left but Workowski blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Naruto won't allow Workowski to sweep him here.
Workowski is looking to sweep but instead, Naruto has passed into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Workowski actively working from the bottom here.
Naruto prevents Workowski from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Workowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Workowski is looking for a sweep. Naruto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naruto moves into full mount! Workowski won't be happy about that!
Workowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Naruto has control of Workowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Workowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Workowski gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruto prevents Workowski from improving his position.
Workowski gets back to full guard.
Naruto postures up in Workowski's guard and throws a big left but Workowski blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naruto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Workowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Workowski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Workowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Naruto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Workowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Naruto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Workowski goes for an armbar but Naruto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Naruto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naruto preventing the sweep.
Workowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Workowski wants to improve his position but instead Naruto has moved into half guard.
Naruto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Workowski is looking to improve his position.
Naruto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Workowski keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naruto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Workowski is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrzej Workowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Naruto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Workowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Naruto was covering up waiting for the punch and Workowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Workowski advances to half guard.
Workowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naruto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Workowski.
Naruto won't allow Workowski to pass to mount.
Naruto is looking to escape.
Workowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Naruto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Workowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Workowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Naruto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naruto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Workowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Workowski passes Naruto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Naruto keeping hold of Workowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Workowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Naruto looking for submissions off his back.
Workowski seems to be working for a kimura but Naruto defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Workowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Workowski is working for a kimura but Naruto is defending it quite comfortably.
Naruto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Workowski wants to pass the guard but Naruto is keeping the position.
Naruto tries to strike from the bottom.
Workowskiis looking to pass into half guard but Naruto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Naruto is in guard.
Workowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruto defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naruto is one step ahead there.
Naruto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naruto passes into half guard.
Naruto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Naruto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Workowski is looking to improve his position.
Naruto drops an elbow to the side of Workowski's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Workowski gets full guard.
Naruto wants to control from the top but Workowski keeps moving.
Workowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruto defends it easily.
Workowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naruto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Workowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Workowski, not yet.
Naruto wants to pass the guard but Workowski is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Workowski wants to improve his position but instead Naruto has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Workowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Naruto shoots in for a takedown but Workowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Naruto wants to clinch.
Naruto shoots in and drives through. Workowski sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naruto is defended easily by Workowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzumaki Naruto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Workowski has his takedown stuffed
and Naruto counters with a takedown into side control.
Workowski sneaks back into half guard.
Naruto prevents Workowski from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naruto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Workowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naruto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Workowski defends it well.
Workowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruto won't allow Workowski to sweep him here.
Workowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naruto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Workowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Workowski keeping moving, preventing Naruto from controlling successfully.
Workowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naruto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Workowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Workowski keeping full guard, as Naruto tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Workowski is on top in guard.
Naruto seems keen to control Workowski's posture.
Naruto keeping full guard, as Workowski tries to pass.
Workowski passes Naruto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!
Workowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andrzej Workowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naruto is looking to improve his position.
Workowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naruto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uzumaki Naruto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workowski is looking for a kimura but Naruto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Workowski to get the leverage.
Naruto tries to get to full guard but Workowski has control of the leg.
Naruto is trying to maintain the position but Workowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Naruto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Workowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naruto wants to control but Workowski is keeping busy.
Workowski prevents Naruto from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Workowski seems to be working for a kimura but Naruto defends the submission attempt.
Naruto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Workowski moves into full mount! Naruto won't be happy about that!
Naruto is working to get back to half guard.
Naruto is working hard here to advance position.
Workowski has hold of Naruto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Naruto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Workowski working for a submission but Naruto is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrzej Workowski.
I've got Workowski 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Workowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Thorlongus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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220 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forrest Thorlongus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorlongus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spong pinned against the cage. Spong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thorlongus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thorlongus tries for a takedown but Spong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Thorlongus.
Thorlongus wants to clinch up but Spong keeps it at a distance.
Spong lands a jab to Thorlongus's midsection.
Thorlongus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Forrest Thorlongus has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorlongus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spong as he avoids it easily.
Spong lands a jab.
Thorlongus tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thorlongus.
Thorlongus looks gassed!
Thorlongus circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Spong. Thorlongus falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Spong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Spong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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222 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mukassa Jones!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
It looks like Chris Davison has been cut.
Chris Davison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Davison thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Davison is just out of range.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Davison is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones wants to take a breather but Davison is having none of it.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Davison defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Davison to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Davison has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Davison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Davison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Davison from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working for a triangle but Davison defends it easily.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Davison easily slips into full mount!
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davison lands a nice short elbow.
Jones tries to roll over but Davison keeps him under control.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Davison is controlling him
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Davison has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Davison scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
It looks like Mukassa Jones has been cut.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his 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!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Davison isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones tries to hold on but Davison pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones tries to hold on but Davison pushes him away.
Davison landing shots from mount.
Mukassa Jones'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 Mukassa Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Davison!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Supre Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoichi Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Supre Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shoichi Kosugi !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kosugi counters by moving into the clinch.
Bee stops a takedown attempt from Kosugi .
Bee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bee stops a takedown attempt from Kosugi .
Kosugi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kosugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bee gets underhooks to prevent Kosugi 's takedown attempt.
Supre Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoichi Kosugi .
Kosugi throws a head punch that misses.
Kosugi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bee regains guard immediately.
Kosugi 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.
Kosugi postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bee is on top in guard.
Bee tries to free his leg and advance position but Kosugi is retaining full guard.
Kosugi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bee is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bee is looking to stand up but Kosugi won't let him.
Bee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosugi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosugi is keeping the position for now.
Kosugi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bee wanted to stand there but Kosugi had control of the position.
Bee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kosugi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bee defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee stopping the sweep attempt from Kosugi .
Bee advances to half guard.
Kosugi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bee is trying to control. Kosugi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kosugi wants to get back to his feet.
Bee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosugi keeps working.
Kosugi is trying to maintain the position but Bee is very close to passing his half guard.
Kosugi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi pushes Bee off and gets back to his feet.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosugi is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bee.
Bee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosugi moves into the clinch.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bee gets underhooks to prevent Kosugi 's takedown attempt.
Bee is trying to break the clinch but Kosugi is controlling him.
Bee gets underhooks to prevent Kosugi 's takedown attempt.
Kosugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kosugi has Bee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bee is trying to force a seperation but Kosugi has the dominant position.
Kosugi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kosugi looks gassed!
Kosugi goes for a takedown attempt but Bee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosugi tries to move into range but Bee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosugi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kosugi moves into the clinch.
Kosugi can't get the takedown.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shoichi Kosugi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kosugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Supre Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bee.
Bee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kosugi dodges the punch combination from Bee.
Bee throws a right hand that misses
and Kosugi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bee's guard now.
Kosugi wants to control from the top but Bee keeps moving.
Bee wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosugi stands up from Bee's guard - Kosugi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kosugi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bee's waist but Bee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kosugi off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bee misses with a hook.
Bee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bee misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosugi counters by moving into the clinch.
Kosugi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kosugi 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A short uppercut from Kosugi .
Kosugi wants the takedown. Bee is fighting it off but Kosugi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bee's guard against the cage.
Kosugi is breathing heavily.
Bee keeping moving, preventing Kosugi from controlling successfully.
Bee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi prevents Bee from getting back to his feet.
Kosugi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kosugi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bee wants to stand and escape but Kosugi is having none of it.
Kosugi trying to control but Bee is working from the bottom.
Kosugi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kosugi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kosugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosugi wants to control from the top but Bee keeps moving.
Kosugi gets to his feet. Bee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Supre Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoichi Kosugi .
Bee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosugi slips a jab from Bee.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown but Bee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kosugi fails with the takedown.
Supre Bee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kosugi , pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosugi .
A right hook to the body lands for Kosugi .
A short right from Kosugi on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosugi scores with a shot to the side of Bee's head.
Bee lands with a left to the head.
Bee blocking some punches.
Bee is trying to break free.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosugi 's elbow.
Bee is pressed up against the cage. Kosugi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bee down to the mat. Bee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kosugi blocks a jab.
Bee moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosugi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kosugi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoichi Kosugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kosugi .
Bee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kosugi is able to avoid easily.
Bee misses with a straight left.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Kosugi 's head but Kosugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bee digs a good body shot into Kosugi 's ribs.
Bee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosugi manages to avoid it.
Bee connects with a leg kick. Kosugi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kosugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Bee misses its intended target.
Kosugi avoids the head kick by Bee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosugi manages to avoid it.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee lands a jab to the head.
Bee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Kosugi staying out of range there.
Bee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosugi manages to avoid it.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kosugi with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Bee misses
and Kosugi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kosugi tries to score a body lock takedown but Bee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bee is trying to stall.
Bee is trying to break free.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bee is trying to force a seperation but Kosugi has the dominant position.
Bee gets underhooks to prevent Kosugi 's takedown attempt.
Supre Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoichi Kosugi .
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Kosugi controls the action.
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!
Bee scores with a shot to the side of Kosugi 's head.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by Kosugi .
Bee is trying to break free.
Shoichi Kosugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bee misses with a body punch.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Kosugi controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bee's elbow.
Bee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Bee wants to break free but Kosugi has control.
Bee is trying to break the clinch but Kosugi has him pressed against the cage.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by Kosugi .
Supre Bee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosugi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bee throws the left hand but Kosugi avoids the punch easily.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosugi is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee moves into range and clinches up with Kosugi .
Kosugi is leaning against Bee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kosugi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bee is trying to break free.
Kosugi tries for a takedown but Bee manages to get underhooks.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosugi 's elbow.
Bee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bee misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kosugi or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Bee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Supre Bee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supre Bee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kosugi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Alban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alban has chosen Soviet Connection as his entrance music. Mauri Nyrkki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
217 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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205 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dr Alban!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki works the jab nicely.
Nyrkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nyrkki jabs at Alban's body.
Nyrkki moves into range and clinches up with Alban.
Nyrkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alban is defending well for now.
Nyrkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dr Alban has been cut.
Nyrkki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nyrkki breaks the clinch.
Nyrkki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyrkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nyrkki working aggressively here.
Nyrkki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nyrkki breaks the clinch.
Nyrkki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alban counters with a single leg into guard. Nyrkki didn't expect that.
Nyrkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nyrkki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alban wants to control from the top but Nyrkki keeps moving.
Nyrkki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nyrkki looking to control.
Alban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alban stands up over Nyrkki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nyrkki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyrkki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alban is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alban throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alban accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nyrkki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nyrkki tries to get out of the position.
Nyrkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alban is one step ahead there.
Alban scoring with some ground and pound.
Nyrkki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alban is working Nyrkki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alban accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alban scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nyrkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Alban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alban stands up over Nyrkki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nyrkki looking to control.
Alban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alban stops Nyrkki from standing up.
Alban landing with the ground and pound.
Alban stopping the sweep attempt from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki is breathing heavily.
Alban makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alban working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nyrkki's head.
Alban is pushing down on Nyrkki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nyrkki is fighting to maintain full guard but Alban has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alban missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyrkki is looking to control Alban's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nyrkki avoid being mounted?
Alban scores with a big shot! Nyrkki's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Nyrkki! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr Alban!
Our winner, Dr Alban, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebaastian Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebaastian Struve!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susikasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susikasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Struve as he avoids it easily.
Susikasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Struve.
Struve lands with a cross.
Struve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Susikasi misses.
Susikasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Struve as he avoids it easily.
Susikasi misses with a body shot.
Struve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susikasi manages to avoid it.
Struve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Struve misses.
Susikasi throws a nice looking combination but Struve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Struve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Struve connects with a solid leg kick.
Struve keeps Susikasi at a distance using the push kick.
Susikasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Struve.
Struve attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Susikasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Struve is just out of range.
Susikasi is looking to wear down Struve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Susikasi dives in and grabs Struve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Struve pushes down on Susikasi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Susikasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struve dives in and scores a takedown into Susikasi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve trying to control but Susikasi is working from the bottom.
Struve throws a big right hand that misses.
Susikasi keeping moving, preventing Struve from controlling successfully.
Susikasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Struve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Struve working some strikes from top position.
Susikasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Susikasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Struve defends well.
Susikasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struve with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Struve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Susikasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Struve stands up over Susikasi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struve working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Susikasi's head.
Susikasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Struve is aware though and is defending well.
Susikasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Struve controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Struve got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susikasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Struve has managed to get both his arms back between Susikasi's legs - danger averted.
Susikasi keeping full guard, as Struve tries to pass.
Struve trying to control but Susikasi is working from the bottom.
Susikasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi has his foot on Struve's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Struve works his way back into a safe position though.
Susikasi has momentary wrist control but Struve slips an elbow through the middle.
Susikasi working for a triangle but Struve defends it easily.
Struve works over Susikasi with some ground and pound from guard.
Susikasi keeping moving, preventing Struve from controlling successfully.
Struve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Struve passes into half guard.
Susikasi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struve.
Struve prevents Susikasi from improving his position.
Susikasi gets full guard.
Struve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Susikasi is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Struve!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susikasi wants to control the pace but Struve is squirming around nicely.
Struve can't escape the position.
Susikasi avoids the attempt from Struve to control.
Susikasi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Susikasi landing punches.
Struve is looking to improve his position but Susikasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Susikasi looking to control but Struve is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Susikasi dominated that round.
That's time! Susikasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch lands to the side of Struve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Susikasi connects with a crisp jab.
Susikasi ducks under a wild hook from Struve.
Struve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susikasi.
Struve defending well as Susikasi loads up on a big left hand.
Struve motions for Susikasi to come forward. Struve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Susikasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Susikasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Struve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Susikasi.
Struve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Struve. That's going to slow Susikasi down.
Susikasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struve moves away.
Struve misses the shot to the body.
Struve looks to score with a jab to the body but Susikasi is just out of range.
Struve lands a body shot.
Sebaastian Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susikasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Struve throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susikasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Susikasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Susikasi blocks a head kick by Struve.
Susikasi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Susikasi wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Susikasi.
Susikasi looks to throw the jab but Struve is out of range.
Susikasi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Susikasi dives in and scores a takedown into Struve's guard.
Struve is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Struve looking for a guillotine here but Susikasi defends easily.
Struve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Susikasi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Struve is breathing heavily.
Struve keeping moving, preventing Susikasi from controlling successfully.
Susikasi stays in close to Struve's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi throws a big elbow that misses.
Struve looking for a sweep. Not yet Struve, not yet.
Susikasi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Struve's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struve has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Susikasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Struve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Susikasi passes Struve's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Susikasi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Struve with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Struve wants to get back to full guard.
Susikasi uses his free foot to push down on Struve's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Struve.
Susikasi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Struve manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Susikasi scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi scoring with punches and elbows.
Susikasi slows the pace down.
Susikasi is putting a hurting on Struve here, landing some big shots from side control.
Struve is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Susikasi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Struve keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Susikasi 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.
Susikasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Susikasi lands with some strikes.
Struve is trying desperately to improve position.
Seppo Susikasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Susikasi with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struve tries to reverse the position but Susikasi maintains control.
Struve defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Susikasi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susikasi working Struve over with strikes here.
Susikasi swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seppo Susikasi!
Seppo Susikasi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Adrenaline, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Stride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Zinfandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zak Zinfandel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasper Stride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zak Zinfandel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stride connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stride swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stride scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Zak Zinfandel has been cut.
Stride tests Zinfandel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stride tried to score with a low kick but Zinfandel checks it.
Stride swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zinfandel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stride looks to land a combination but Zinfandel avoids it well.
Stride moves forwards but Zinfandel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zinfandel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stride under the eye.
Zinfandel scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zinfandel has hold of Stride's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stride manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stride trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stride wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zinfandel.
Zinfandel thowing shots but they're missing.
Stride really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zinfandel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stride's face.
Zinfandel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zinfandel misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stride is bucking up trying to escape but Zinfandel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stride is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Zinfandel has control of Stride's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stride regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinfandel looking to control but Stride is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel with the ground and pound from mount.
Zinfandel wants to control the pace but Stride is squirming around nicely.
Zinfandel won't let Stride get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zinfandel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stride is looking to escape.
Stride really wants to buck Zinfandel off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel looking to control but Stride is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zinfandel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stride's face.
Zinfandel controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinfandel breaks from Stride's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zinfandel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Zinfandel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zak Zinfandel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stride throws a nice looking combination but Zinfandel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stride throws a sloppy body shot
and Zinfandel counters with a shoot takedown. Stride fights it but they end up in guard.
Stride is rocked!
Stride being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Stride is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zinfandel loads up on a big left hand. Stride felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zinfandel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Stride can't hide his disappointment, as Zinfandel celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zak Zinfandel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Auditore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jedard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auditore comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jedard's choice of entrance music: Creeping Death by Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Auditore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Jedard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Auditore.
Auditore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Auditore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jedard's head.
Auditore digs a good body shot into Jedard's ribs.
Auditore misses the shot to the body.
Jedard lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Auditore throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Auditore.
Auditore throws a head kick but Jedard moves out of range.
Auditore lands a brutal head kick. Jedard looks out on his feet and Auditore throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rafael Auditore!
Rafael Auditore gave a mention to Adrenaline in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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