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IFT 98 Diaz vs Auditore II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Taputtaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bazyli Poniatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno Taputtaja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Taputtaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bazyli Poniatowski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poniatowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Taputtaja shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taputtaja was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taputtaja looking for a guillotine from mount but Poniatowski is having none of it.
Taputtaja jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Poniatowski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Taputtaja staying calm.
Taputtaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taputtaja trying to control the action but Poniatowski is working from the bottom.
Taputtaja in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Poniatowski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tauno Taputtaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Tolborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolborg comes into the arena with Because I Got High blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Tolborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mukassa Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolborg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tolborg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Tolborg looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolborg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolborg throws out the jab.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolborg manages to avoid it.
Tolborg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Tolborg is out of range.
Tolborg digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Tolborg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Some wild striking there from Tolborg.
Tolborg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones cracks Tolborg with an open hand slap.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tolborg circles away and keeps his distance.
Tolborg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolborg throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolborg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Tolborg throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Tolborg cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tolborg.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones wants to clinch up but Tolborg keeps it at a distance.
Tolborg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Tolborg misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Tolborg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones digs a good body shot into Tolborg's ribs.
Tolborg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tolborg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Tolborg slips the punch.
Anders Tolborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolborg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tolborg.
Tolborg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tolborg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tolborg circles away and keeps his distance.
Tolborg misses with a body shot
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Tolborg can't break the clinch.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to move into range but Tolborg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Tolborg.
It looks like Mukassa Jones has been cut.
Tolborg lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Tolborg thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tolborg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tolborg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tolborg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tolborg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Tolborg misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tolborg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones moves away from the strike by Tolborg.
Tolborg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolborg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tolborg.
Jones throws a head kick but Tolborg moves out of range.
Tolborg cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tolborg.
Tolborg misses with a straight left.
Tolborg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mukassa Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mukassa Jones's cut.
That's time! Tolborg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones thuds his right hand into Tolborg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tolborg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Tolborg scores with a four punch combination!
Tolborg swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tolborg's knee momentarily.
Tolborg throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tolborg throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mukassa Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tolborg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Tolborg throws a right hand that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolborg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tolborg misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones slips a straight right by Tolborg.
Tolborg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolborg looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Tolborg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones catches Tolborg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tolborg lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolborg.
Tolborg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg keeps the fight on the outside.
Tolborg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Danga de danga de dang - Tolborg scores with a four punch combination!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolborg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tolborg missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tolborg misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Tolborg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tolborg circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tolborg.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolborg.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolborg.
Jones throws a body punch but Tolborg moves out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolborg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a right hand that Tolborg ducks under and follows up with a left that Tolborg also avoids with ease.
Jones slips under a jab from Tolborg.
Tolborg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Tolborg stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tolborg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones wants a takedown.
Anders Tolborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukassa Jones.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Tolborg has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to circle away but Tolborg has him pinned against the cage.
Tolborg has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tolborg walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones slips a straight right by Tolborg.
Jones tries to clinch there but Tolborg circles away.
Tolborg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolborg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones moves away from the strike by Tolborg.
Tolborg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolborg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolborg misses with a shot to the body
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
A jab from Tolborg misses.
Jones moves out of range as Tolborg strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mukassa Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mukassa Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tolborg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolborg throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tolborg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolborg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tolborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tolborg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tolborg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolborg.
Tolborg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tolborg clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tolborg misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Tolborg sees coming a mile off.
Tolborg looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Tolborg swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Tolborg backing up. Tolborg nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolborg connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Tolborg throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Tolborg misses with a series of wild punches.
Tolborg throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Tolborg looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Tolborg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones works on Tolborg's body with a couple of short punches.
Tolborg is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolborg controls his hands.
Tolborg misses with some punches.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
The fighters circling - Tolborg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tolborg misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tolborg, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Tolborg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tolborg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anders Tolborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolborg.
Jones defending well as Tolborg loads up on a big left hand.
Tolborg misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Tolborg throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolborg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops Tolborg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tolborg looks back up at him and smiles so Jones waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tolborg is rocked!
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tolborg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Tolborg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones tries to clinch but Tolborg moves out of range.
Tolborg misses with a hook.
Tolborg slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Tolborg misses the jab.
Jones thuds his right hand into Tolborg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tolborg throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones jabs Tolborg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Tolborg's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones with a hook.
Tolborg throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tolborg lands a lovely overhand right.
Tolborg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Tolborg crashing down! Tolborg tries to stagger back to his feet but Jones just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Tolborg asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mukassa Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eino Hilavitkutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Thorlongus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Hilavitkutin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forrest Thorlongus!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilavitkutin works over Thorlongus's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Forrest Thorlongus has been cut.
Forrest Thorlongus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorlongus misses with a takedown
and Hilavitkutin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thorlongus shoots for a takedown but Hilavitkutin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hilavitkutin misses with a double jab.
Thorlongus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorlongus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hilavitkutin counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Thorlongus off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Hilavitkutin follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Thorlongus was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eino Hilavitkutin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mixalis Pavlis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veldrane Sengir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veldrane Sengir will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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245 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mixalis Pavlis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veldrane Sengir!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlis misses with a body shot.
Sengir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pavlis sprawls well initially but Sengir persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sengir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sengir is looking for a kimura but Pavlis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sengir to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlis pushes Sengir off looking to stand but Sengir dives back in and keeps control.
Pavlis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sengir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sengir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pavlis is just riding it out for now. Sengir eventually gives up the hold.
Pavlis is looking to get back to is feet but Sengir passes into side control.
Pavlis is trying to improve his position.
Sengir throws a strike aimed at the side of Pavlis's head but Pavlis avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Pavlis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir stands up.
Pavlis fails with the takedown.
Sengir scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pavlis is looking to improve his position.
Sengir is taking a breather. Pavlis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sengir seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlis actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlis trying to control but Sengir postures up.
Sengir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavlis sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavlis wants to get back to his feet.
Sengir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sengir is looking for a kimura here.
Pavlis is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sengir decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sengir tries for a takedown but Pavlis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pavlis tries to clinch but Sengir is having none of it.
Pavlis throws a combination that misses
and Sengir counters with a shoot takedown. Pavlis fights it but they end up in guard.
Sengir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sengir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlis keeping moving, preventing Sengir from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlis wants to stand and escape but Sengir is having none of it.
Pavlis working for a triangle but Sengir defends it easily.
Sengir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavlis keeping moving, preventing Sengir from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sengir wants to stand but Pavlis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pavlis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sengir controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veldrane Sengir dominated that round.
That's time! Pavlis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A lazy left from Pavlis finds it's target.
Mixalis Pavlis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sengir.
Pavlis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sengir has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sengir in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pavlis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Veldrane Sengir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asylbek Malybaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Broberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broberg has chosen LMFAO-Sexy and I know it as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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26
255 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asylbek Malybaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakob Broberg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broberg moves out of range of the body kick from Malybaev.
Broberg misses with an uppercut
and Malybaev counters with a two punch combo.
Malybaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malybaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Broberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Broberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Broberg working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broberg lands an elbow.
Broberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Malybaev is letting Broberg control him for a moment.
Malybaev is looking to regain half guard here but Broberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Malybaev being controlled for a moment.
Malybaev really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malybaev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Broberg happy to just control the position for now.
Malybaev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Broberg is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
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.
Malybaev taking shots to the head.
Broberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Broberg raining down shots from the mount!
Broberg controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Let's hope that Broberg 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 three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Broberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Malybaev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Broberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Malybaev is trying desperately to improve position.
Broberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Broberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broberg controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Broberg controlling the pace for now.
Broberg scoring with strikes but Malybaev is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Broberg controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Broberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malybaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malybaev tries to clinch but Broberg moves away
letting Broberg counter with a right hand.
Broberg misses with the combination.
Broberg dives in and grabs Malybaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malybaev pushes down on Broberg's head and hops out.
Broberg shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malybaev tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Malybaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malybaev is looking to clinch.
Malybaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Broberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Broberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malybaev did well to prevent Broberg getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broberg not doing much here.
Malybaev wants to improve his position but Broberg is controlling well.
Well, if Broberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Broberg prevents Malybaev from improving his position.
Broberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jakob Broberg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No joy there for Malybaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Broberg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malybaev controls Broberg momentarily but Broberg frees himself.
Malybaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Malybaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malybaev tries to get out of the position.
Malybaev looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broberg won't allow Malybaev to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Broberg is stalling in the full guard.
Broberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Asylbek Malybaev.
Malybaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Broberg. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Broberg connects with a single shot there.
Broberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Broberg blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Broberg.
Asylbek Malybaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Broberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Broberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malybaev somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malybaev misses with a takedown
and Broberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Broberg scores with a nice head shot.
Malybaev misses with a takedown
and Broberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malybaev's guard.
Broberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Broberg scoring with punches and elbows.
Malybaev is letting Broberg control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Broberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Broberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Broberg content to stall in guard here.
Malybaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Malybaev, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jakob Broberg.
Nice sprawl there from Broberg as Malybaev shoots in.
Broberg tests Malybaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malybaev has his takedown stuffed
and Broberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malybaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malybaev is defended easily by Broberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asylbek Malybaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malybaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Broberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malybaev scrambles back to his feet.
Jakob Broberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malybaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Broberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malybaev won't be happy with that.
Broberg controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jakob Broberg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Broberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Broberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jakob Broberg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Broberg works over Malybaev's head and body with a nice combination.
Broberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Malybaev's head.
Malybaev gets caught napping as Broberg dives in and scores a takedown. Malybaev manages to retain guard.
Broberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Broberg looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Broberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Broberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Broberg!
Jakob Broberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sydney BEAST Clothing //!Low Prices!\, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sancho Pancha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoichi Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sancho Pancha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
176 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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23
181 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sancho Pancha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shoichi Kosugi !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pancha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosugi .
Pancha moves into range and clinches up with Kosugi .
Kosugi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pancha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosugi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pancha tries to circle away but Kosugi has him pinned against the cage.
Kosugi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pancha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sancho Pancha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoichi Kosugi .
Kosugi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pancha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pancha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pancha moves into the clinch.
Kosugi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pancha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi wants a takedown.
Kosugi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pancha's efforts to push away.
Kosugi tries for a takedown but Pancha manages to get underhooks.
Kosugi is looking for a takedown.
Kosugi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pancha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pancha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kosugi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pancha prevents it.
Kosugi looks gassed!
Pancha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pancha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pancha takes a swing at Kosugi 's ribcage but misses.
Kosugi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pancha throws a series of punches but Kosugi avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi clinches with his opponent.
Kosugi tries for a takedown but Pancha manages to get underhooks.
Kosugi has Pancha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pancha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kosugi breaks the clinch.
Pancha looks to land a combination. Kosugi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pancha throws a head kick that misses.
Pancha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kosugi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kosugi tries to buck Pancha off but Pancha is having none of it.
Pancha has hold of Kosugi 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kosugi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pancha cranks the arm and Kosugi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kosugi , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sancho Pancha!
Sancho Pancha took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joselito Glorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stringer Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joselito Glorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Glorenzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bell lands a head shot.
Glorenzo scores with a nice strike.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glorenzo at a distance.
Glorenzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bell backs up against the cage.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Glorenzo misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glorenzo tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Bell or perhaps it was just good defense by Glorenzo which made him look bad.
Bell misses with a body shot.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown. Glorenzo tries to sprawl out of it but Bell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Glorenzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stringer Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glorenzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glorenzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bell taking shots to the head.
Glorenzo with shots to the head and body - Bell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Glorenzo with the ground and pound from mount.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Glorenzo isn't that keen on the idea.
Glorenzo tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glorenzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Glorenzo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Glorenzo raining down shots from the mount!
Glorenzo scoring with strikes but Bell is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glorenzo tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Bell is trying desperately to improve position.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Glorenzo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Glorenzo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glorenzo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorenzo controlling his opponent.
Bell is trying to escape the mount.
Glorenzo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bell is trying desperately to improve position.
Glorenzo landing strikes from the mount and Bell is in trouble!
Glorenzo is landing with some decent strikes but Bell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Glorenzo's attempts to control the action.
Glorenzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glorenzo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell regains half guard.
Glorenzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glorenzo is trying to control. Bell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Glorenzo drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Glorenzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Glorenzo wants to pass to mount but Bell is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Glorenzo there.
Bell has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Glorenzo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Glorenzo!
Bell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joselito Glorenzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bell throws a hook but Glorenzo blocks it.
Bell misses with an uppercut
and Glorenzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Glorenzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glorenzo looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Glorenzo.
Bell thows a body shot but no joy.
Bell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bell moves away from the strike by Glorenzo.
Bell defending well as Glorenzo loads up on a big left hand.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glorenzo manages to avoid it.
Glorenzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glorenzo feints and as Bell raises his hands in defense, Glorenzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell seems keen to control Glorenzo's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Glorenzo because Bell loaded up on that one.
Bell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Glorenzo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Joselito Glorenzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Glorenzo hang on?
Glorenzo can't escape the position.
Bell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Glorenzo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Glorenzo and Bell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Glorenzo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Bell.
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Glorenzo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Glorenzo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Glorenzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glorenzo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bell is working away from the top position though.
Bell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Glorenzo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stringer Bell!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stringer Bell made sure he mentioned Adrenaline, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Zinfandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salocin Zerep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
168 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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28
165 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zak Zinfandel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salocin Zerep!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerep misses with an uppercut.
Zinfandel tries to land a front kick but Zerep steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zinfandel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zerep lands a nice shot to the body.
Zinfandel moves into the clinch.
Zinfandel manages to break the clinch.
Salocin Zerep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Zinfandel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zerep throws a series of strikes that have Zinfandel backpedaling.
It looks like Zak Zinfandel has been cut.
Zinfandel scores with a takedown into Zerep's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinfandel 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.
Zerep preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinfandel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zinfandel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zerep keeping full guard, as Zinfandel tries to pass.
Zerep controls Zinfandel momentarily but Zinfandel frees himself.
Zinfandel chips away with some ground and pound.
Zinfandel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinfandel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zerep wants to stand up but Zinfandel is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinfandel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zerep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zinfandel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zerep. Zinfandel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zerep lands a slapping body shot.
Zerep throws a jab when Zinfandel was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerep closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zerep lands with a right to the head.
Zinfandel is looking for a takedown.
Zinfandel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zerep pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zinfandel blocks a body shot from Zerep.
Zinfandel taking a breather.
Good body shot from Zerep.
Zinfandel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zinfandel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zinfandel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel tries to move to mount but Zerep blocks the move with his legs.
Zerep struggling a bit here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zinfandel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zinfandel is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zerep is trying to escape and Zinfandel transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zerep is forced to tap! Nice work there by Zinfandel! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zak Zinfandel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Auditore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auditore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ave Maria. Rafael Auditore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Auditore!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auditore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Auditore.
Niaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Auditore misses.
Auditore slips under a jab.
Auditore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Niaz.
It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Auditore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Niaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Auditore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niaz. Auditore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Auditore is looking to slow Niaz down with leg kicks.
Niaz throws a right and a left that Auditore avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Niaz as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niaz checks a leg kick.
Niaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big left from Niaz misses.
Auditore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Auditore tried to score with a low kick but Niaz checks it.
Niaz checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auditore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Auditore throws a right hand that misses
and Niaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Auditore jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Auditore throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Niaz misses.
Niaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Auditore.
Auditore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niaz missing with a left hand there. Auditore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Niaz misses its intended target.
No joy there for Niaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Niaz misses.
Auditore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Niaz lands a nice shot that snaps Auditore's head back.
Auditore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niaz misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auditore wants to land a leg kick but Niaz is out of range.
Niaz throws an overhand right that lands on Auditore's shoulder, as Auditore tries to avoid the shot.
Auditore throws a sloppy head kick and Niaz moves out of range easily.
Niaz misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Niaz misses.
A jab from Niaz misses.
Niaz lands a jab.
Niaz throws a body punch but Auditore moves out of range.
Niaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Auditore.
Niaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Auditore.
Niaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Auditore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niaz swings for the body but Auditore moves out of range.
Niaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Auditore.
Niaz blocks a head kick by Auditore.
Niaz misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niaz. Auditore does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Auditore. That's going to slow Niaz down.
Auditore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Niaz misses with an uppercut
letting Auditore counter with a right hand.
A jab from Niaz does it's job there.
Auditore tries to work over Niaz's front leg with a kick but Niaz checks it.
Niaz scores with a one two! Auditore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Auditore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Niaz throws a shot to the body.
Auditore looks gassed!
Niaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Niaz has Auditore pressed against the cage, preventing Auditore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Auditore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Auditore breaks from the clinch.
Niaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Auditore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Auditore looks to score with a jab to the body but Niaz is just out of range.
Niaz tests Auditore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niaz throws a right hand that Auditore ducks under and follows up with a left that Auditore also avoids with ease.
Niaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Niaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Auditore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Niaz connects with a crisp jab.
Niaz checks a low kick from Auditore.
Auditore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Auditore gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Niaz points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Auditore wakes up just in time to hear Niaz thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz retains his heavyweight title!
Dick Niaz gave a mention to Adrenaline in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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