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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Hansig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Straszskyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansig comes to the cage accompanied by du hast. Don Hansig could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Straszskyn's chin.
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193 lbs
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201 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Hansig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Straszskyn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansig misses with a double jab.
Hansig drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Straszskyn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hansig stands up and beckons Straszskyn to his feet.
Hansig dives in and scores a takedown into Straszskyn's guard.
Straszskyn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hansig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Straszskyn is tightening it up a little... Hansig has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hansig reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hansig taps out! Nice BJJ there by Straszskyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gabriel Straszskyn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Superman Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bibiano Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Superman Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bibiano Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes throws a right and a left that Dude avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernandes is defended easily by Dude.
Fernandes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernandes shoots in for a double leg but Dude sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Superman Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bibiano Fernandes.
Dude gets tackled into the cage by Fernandes. Fernandes maintains the clinch.
Dude stalling in the clinch but Fernandes improves position.
Fernandes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dude's elbow.
Dude tries to work over Fernandes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude lands a shot to the body.
Fernandes manages to pull guard.
Dude could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dude is sitting in close to Fernandes's body. Fernandes has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dude is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dude is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fernandes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bibiano Fernandes!
Bibiano Fernandes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Shiffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefect comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Ford Prefect has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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181 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ford Prefect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Shiffa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiffa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Prefect closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shiffa quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Prefect seems to be looking for submissions.
Shiffa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prefect. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prefect seems to be working for a kimura but Shiffa defends the submission attempt.
Shiffa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prefect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prefect maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shiffa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Prefect has cracked it and Shiffa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Prefect!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ford Prefect!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Skerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Matice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Skerlik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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156 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Skerlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymond Matice!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matice throws a hook but Skerlik blocks it.
Matice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Skerlik is trying to stand.
Matice performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skerlik tries to kick Matice off but Matice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matice wants to free his trapped foot but Skerlik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skerlik tries to sprawl but Matice drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matice is nestled in close to Skerlik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skerlik tries to kick Matice off but Matice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matice slows the pace down in half guard.
Skerlik is trying to stand back up but Matice is controlling him
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matice drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matice slips nicely into half guard.
Matice looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Raymond Matice was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Matice leaves Skerlik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matice.
The referee asks Matice politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Matice prefers to stall for the moment though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Matice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Matice controlling from mount.
Skerlik wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matice content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Matice has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matice scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Skerlik?
Matice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raymond Matice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skerlik is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skerlik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Skerlik is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Skerlik taking shots to the head.
Skerlik is rocked!
Matice controlling the pace for now.
Oh Skerlik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Matice! That's really hurt Skerlik and he's turned his back - Matice keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Matice jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Matice!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason McGully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hriday Kakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kakkar's choice of entrance music: The Call of Ktulu. Jason McGully has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason McGully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hriday Kakkar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGully pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kakkar back to the cage. McGully follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGully lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGully lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kakkar circles away quickly and effectively.
Kakkar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGully counters with a series of strikes. Kakkar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kakkar is rocked!
McGully scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kakkar is still on wobbly legs! Can McGully finish him?
McGully throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGully lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kakkar circles away quickly and effectively.
Kakkar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGully counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kakkar is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason McGully!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aarne Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Chankin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chankin's choice of entrance music: medieval battle. Andre Chankin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Chankin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen throws a combination. Chankin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chankin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chankin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Virtanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chankin, pushing him back against the cage.
Chankin pulls guard successfully.
Chankin wants to sweep but no luck.
Chankin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Virtanen!
Virtanen working to try and regain half guard.
Chankin content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chankin breaks from Virtanen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Virtanen is working to get back to half guard.
Chankin looking to finish with strikes here!
Virtanen is looking to get to half guard.
Virtanen is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chankin tries to control but Virtanen wriggling away.
Chankin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chankin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chankin goes for an armbar but Virtanen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Virtanen.
Chankin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Virtanen!
Virtanen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chankin thowing shots but they're missing.
Chankin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Virtanen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chankin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virtanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen wants to control but Chankin is keeping busy.
Chankin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Chankin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chankin doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtanen circles away.
Virtanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chankin.
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Chankin circles away and keeps his distance.
Chankin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Virtanen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chankin.
Virtanen dodges the ground and pound from Chankin.
Chankin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chankin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andre Chankin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Virtanen tries to bench press Chankin off him but Chankin keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chankin advances to full mount.
Chankin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Virtanen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Virtanen shrugs it off.
Chankin controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chankin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Virtanen is looking to escape.
Virtanen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chankin controlling from the full mount.
Chankin trying to control but Virtanen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chankin lands a nice shot to the head.
Chankin controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Virtanen is fighting to break Chankin's control of his arms but Chankin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andre Chankin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chankin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Virtanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chankin has a takedown stuffed.
Chankin blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Chankin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Chankin.
Chankin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Virtanen to the ground. Chankin is now in Virtanen's guard.
Chankin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Virtanen dives on top into guard.
Virtanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Virtanen won't allow Chankin to sweep him here.
Virtanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Virtanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chankin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virtanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chankin keeping moving, preventing Virtanen from controlling successfully.
Virtanen chips away with some ground and pound.
Chankin has Virtanen pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chankin looking for a sweep. Not yet Chankin, not yet.
Virtanen stops Chankin from standing up.
Virtanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chankin's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Virtanen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Virtanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Virtanen being controlled here momentarily.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Chankin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virtanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chankin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chankin looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chankin wriggles free and stands up.
Chankin misses with a kick to the body.
Chankin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Virtanen wants to clinch up but Chankin keeps it at a distance.
Chankin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtanen swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chankin as he avoids it easily.
Virtanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Virtanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chankin backwards.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Chankin is controlling him.
Chankin has Virtanen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Virtanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aarne Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Chankin.
Chankin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Virtanen up against the cage.
Chankin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Virtanen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chankin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virtanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virtanen throws a series of strikes that have Chankin backpedaling.
Chankin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virtanen.
Virtanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andre Chankin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Virtanen.
Chankin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virtanen as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aarne Virtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chankin 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Andre Chankin!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Andre Chankin!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Andre Chankin!
Andre Chankin wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Andre Chankin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blood Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Blonksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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22
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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199 cm
29
272 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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, Blood Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Blonksy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane throws a leg kick but Blonksy sees it coming and moves out of range.
No joy there for Bane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bane misses with a head kick.
Bane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick from Bane lands but Blonksy takes it in his stride.
Bane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blonksy is out of range and Bane settles back down.
Bane defending well as Blonksy loads up on a big left hand.
Blonksy misses with a few strikes there.
Bane lands a leg kick that knocks Blonksy off balance momentarily.
Blonksy tries to clinch up.
Blonksy walks into a straight right hand from Bane.
Blonksy tries to clinch but Bane is having none of it.
Blonksy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane slips under a jab from Blonksy.
Bane throws a hook to the side of Blonksy's head but Blonksy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bane's corner calls for a 1-2. Bane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Bane tenderised Blonksy's leg. Blonksy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bane thuds his shin into the meat of Blonksy's side.
Bane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Bane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blonksy tries to clinch up
and Bane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Blood Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blonksy wants to clinch up but Bane keeps it at a distance.
Bane misses with a low kick.
Blonksy blocks a head kick by Bane.
Blonksy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blonksy misses with an uppercut. Bane saw that one coming.
Blonksy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Bane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bane slips under a jab from Blonksy.
Bane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blonksy.
Blonksy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blonksy is able to avoid easily.
Blonksy cracks Bane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Bane.
Blonksy closes the distance and pushes Bane back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Bane.
Blonksy looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Bane.
Bane struggles to land a body shot inside as Blonksy controls his hands.
Blonksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bane's elbow.
Nice body punch from Bane - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bane manages to break the clinch.
Bane connects with an inside leg kick.
Blonksy walks into a straight right hand from Bane.
Bane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blonksy at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Emil Blonksy has been cut.
Bane lands with a slapping head kick.
Blonksy is rocked!
Blonksy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bane tries a head kick but it misses.
Bane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blonksy takes a step back to recover.
That kick from Bane tenderised Blonksy's leg. Blonksy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bane.
Bane lands a leg kick that knocks Blonksy off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blood Bane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Blonksy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bane feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blonksy sprawling to the canvas! Blonksy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bane finish him?!
Blonksy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bane finish him?
Bane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blonksy can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blonksy takes a step back to recover.
Blonksy seems to have recovered his senses.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Bane! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blood Bane!
A relieved looking Blood Bane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagendra comes to the cage accompanied by The Liberty Bell - John Philip Sousa. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Montgomery Nagendra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Rock!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nagendra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagendra with a nice head shot there.
Nagendra trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagendra postures up and lands a big shot to Rock's brow.
Nagendra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagendra landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagendra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
Nagendra is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagendra.
Nagendra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagendra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagendra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagendra seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nagendra trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagendra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nagendra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagendra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nagendra looking to sit in guard and control but Rock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rock's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagendra trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagendra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nagendra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagendra is working Rock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagendra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagendra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagendra lands a couple of elbows.
Rock is trying to keep Nagendra in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra stands and throws Rock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rock taking a bit of punishment here - Nagendra scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagendra grinds an elbow into Rock's temple.
Nagendra working the head and body with strikes.
Nagendra connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rock some visible discomfort.
Nagendra connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rock some visible discomfort.
Rock looks gassed!
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!
Nagendra working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Nagendra's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nagendra connects with a decent elbow.
Nagendra is putting a hurting on Rock here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nagendra working the body and head with strikes.
Rock is rocked!
Nagendra working the head and body with strikes.
Rock is still in real trouble! Can Nagendra finish him?
Nagendra 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rock is trying to escape and Nagendra transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rock is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nagendra! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Montgomery Nagendra!
Montgomery Nagendra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taai Taai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne comes to the cage accompanied by UFC - Face the Pain. Taai has chosen Snoop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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251 lbs
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260 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Browne !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taai Taai!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taai looks to land a body kick but Browne moved away.
Taai looks to score with a jab to the body but Browne is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Browne or perhaps it was just good defense by Taai which made him look bad.
Taai is looking to slow Browne down with leg kicks.
Taai throws a leg kick which misses Browne 's front leg but catches the back leg as Browne tries to avoid it.
Taai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Browne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taai throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Browne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taai thuds his shin into the meat of Browne 's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Browne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browne blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Taai.
Taai tries to clinch up but Browne circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Taai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Taai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taai moves to clinch but Browne breaks away
and Browne counters with a single leg into guard. Taai didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taai can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Browne is controlling him.
Browne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A solid body kick from Taai.
Browne takes one to the chin there.
Browne blocks a head kick by Taai.
Taai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Browne 's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Browne .
Browne shoots in for a double leg but Taai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Browne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Browne . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Browne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Browne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taai's guard.
Browne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Browne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taai is trying to control the position but Browne postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Browne drops back looking for a leg! Taai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taai manages to kick Browne off! Browne jumps back into Taai's guard.
Taai is trying to keep Browne in close.
Browne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Browne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Browne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taai Taai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taai tries to clinch but Browne is having none of it.
Taai Taai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taai misses with a head kick.
Browne moves out of range as Taai throws a body kick.
Taai throws out a loose jab but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taai Taai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Browne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Browne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Browne lands in his opponent's guard.
Taai wants to stand but Browne is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne trying to control the position from guard on top but Taai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Browne won't allow Taai to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Browne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Browne 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.
Taai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Browne .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne looking to pass the guard.
Taai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Browne . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Browne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Browne drops back looking for a leg! Taai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taai manages to kick Browne off! Browne jumps back into Taai's guard.
Taai keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully.
Taai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne throws a big elbow that misses.
Browne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Browne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Browne trying to control the position from guard on top but Taai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Browne lands a couple of digs.
Browne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Browne has Taai in his guard.
Browne looking for a sweep. Not yet Browne , not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Taai should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Browne has tightened it up now! Taai should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Travis Browne !
Travis Browne retains his heavyweight title!
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