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EPL Season 2: Semi-Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Risto Jaloviina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaloviina comes to the cage accompanied by UNKLE - Reign. McGregor has chosen Bloc Party - Flux as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Jaloviina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Jaloviina.
Jaloviina closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGregor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jaloviina is fighting to break McGregor's control of his arms but McGregor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jaloviina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaloviina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaloviina throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaloviina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaloviina throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaloviina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregor is pushing down on Jaloviina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jaloviina is fighting to maintain full guard but McGregor has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaloviina defending well though.
Jaloviina keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jaloviina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaloviina pulls McGregor in close to prevent any damage.
McGregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaloviina has wrist control.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor postures up.
McGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaloviina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregor throws an elbow that misses. Jaloviina uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGregor's guard. Nice move by Jaloviina!
Jaloviina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor is trying to keep Jaloviina in close.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaloviina throws an elbow that misses. McGregor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaloviina's guard. Nice move by McGregor!
McGregor wants to control from the top but Jaloviina keeps moving.
Jaloviina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jaloviina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaloviina trying to control from McGregor's half guard. McGregor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jaloviina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaloviina is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Jaloviina from controlling successfully.
Jaloviina throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaloviina is stalling in the full guard.
Jaloviina looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Jaloviina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGregor throws a wild body kick that Jaloviina sees coming a mile off.
Jaloviina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaloviina with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Jaloviina's leg. Jaloviina is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaloviina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaloviina scores with a kick to the body.
Jaloviina moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaloviina pushes McGregor away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Jaloviina connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaloviina lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaloviina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charlie McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaloviina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Jaloviina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jaloviina throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
Jab, jab by Jaloviina - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Jaloviina lands but McGregor takes it in his stride.
Jaloviina checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Jaloviina manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jaloviina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaloviina moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Jaloviina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaloviina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaloviina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaloviina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGregor scores with a takedown into Jaloviina's guard.
McGregor looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor advances position into side control!
McGregor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaloviina has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jaloviina works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McGregor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaloviina is just riding it out for now. McGregor eventually gives up the hold.
Jaloviina manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaloviina has his foot on McGregor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGregor works his way back into a safe position though.
Jaloviina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor looking to pass the guard.
Jaloviina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaloviina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaloviina lands the left hand.
Jaloviina misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
Jaloviina throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Risto Jaloviina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaloviina tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaloviina lunges at McGregor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGregor's hand.
Jaloviina throws a head kick that McGregor semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jaloviina napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGregor in side control, throwing shots but Jaloviina defends.
McGregor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McGregor in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jaloviina looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McGregor turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie McGregor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dru Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ass (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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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dru Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ass closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ass creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rivers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ass wants to take a breather but Rivers manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Ass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass throws an elbow that misses. Rivers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ass's guard. Nice move by Rivers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ass is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Ass is retaining full guard.
Ass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers wants to stand but Ass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Ass was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ass fails to land the takedown.
Ass just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ass instigates a clinch.
Ass lands with a left to the head.
Ass lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ass's elbow.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ass's elbow.
Ass breaks the clinch.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that Ass sees coming a mile off.
Ass looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rivers!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ass sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rivers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ass tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rivers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ass lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ass dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rivers throws an off balance right hand
and Ass counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Ass seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
The ground and pound from Ass seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rivers is not content to let Ass control the position.
Ass is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rivers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ass tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers gets back to half guard.
Ass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivers is staying active underneath Ass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ass thows a huge punch but Rivers dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Ass.
Rivers is refusing to be controlled, as Ass sits in half guard.
Ass thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ass thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ass trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass stalling away here and it's allowed Rivers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ass throws an elbow that misses. Rivers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ass's guard. Nice move by Rivers!
Ass is adopting a defensive guard.
Rivers is looking to stand up but Ass won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass is pulling down on Rivers's head. It's preventing any offense from Rivers, at least for the moment.
Rivers preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Ass.
Ass throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Ass on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Ass finds it's way through Rivers's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ass thuds a left hand into Rivers's body.
Ass scores with a jab. Rivers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ass feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ass trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Ass looking to sit in guard and control but Rivers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rivers stopping the sweep attempt from Ass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass is trying to keep Rivers in close.
Ass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ass is pulling down on Rivers's head. It's preventing any offense from Rivers, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Ass hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ass works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Rivers as Ass shoots in.
Ass fails to land the takedown.
Rivers slips a jab from Ass.
Rivers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rivers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ass checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ass moves into the clinch successfully.
Ass blocking some punches.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Ass controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ass scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers tries to work over Ass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ass backwards.
Ass prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Ass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ass changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dru Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ass.
Ass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivers but Rivers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivers circles away quickly and effectively.
Jack Ass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ass.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ass.
Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers isn't going anywhere.
Ass working the ground and pound but Rivers is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ass winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Black Wings of Apocalypse. Lincoln Hayes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Hayes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sugarol circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sugarol.
It looks like Lincoln Hayes has been cut.
Hayes misses with an uppercut. Sugarol saw that one coming.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hayes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sugarol ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Sugarol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugarol avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Sammy Sugarol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sugarol walks into a jab.
Hayes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sugarol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hayes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sugarol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sugarol was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sugarol.
Lincoln Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sugarol misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Hayes scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Hayes throws an overhand right that lands on Sugarol's shoulder, as Sugarol tries to avoid the shot.
Sugarol misses with a hook.
Sugarol slips a straight right by Hayes.
Hayes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hayes misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol throws a lazy right hand but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Sugarol sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hayes walks into a left hand.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
Hayes lands a high kick!
Hayes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hayes throws a looping overhand right but Sugarol ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes delivers a nice body kick.
Sugarol moves away from the strike by Hayes.
Hayes is looking to score with low kicks.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sugarol as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sugarol throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hayes throws a nice looking combination but Sugarol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lincoln Hayes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Hayes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sugarol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes misses with a straight right.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Hayes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sugarol moves out of range of the body kick from Hayes.
Nice defenses there by Hayes.
Sugarol dips to his left and cracks Hayes with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Sugarol.
Hayes misses with a left hand
and Sugarol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sugarol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes moves away from the strike by Sugarol.
Sugarol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayes.
Sugarol misses with a looping right.
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sugarol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sugarol lands with a hook. Hayes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sugarol.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sugarol.
Lincoln Hayes's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Sugarol misses its intended target.
Hayes throws a jab when Sugarol was well out of range.
Hayes throws a push kick but Sugarol slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Hayes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sugarol scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sugarol momentarily.
Sugarol walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tests Sugarol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sugarol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sugarol throws a good cross that connects.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Sugarol's head but Sugarol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes lands a body shot.
Hayes shoots in but Sugarol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sugarol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Hayes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Sugarol.
Hayes swings for the body but Sugarol moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sugarol is out of range.
A big left from Hayes misses.
Sugarol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes thows a body shot but no joy.
Hayes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hayes misses the body punch
enabling Sugarol to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sugarol!
Hayes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hayes is rocked!
Lincoln Hayes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hayes throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Sugarol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Sugarol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayes. That's going to slow Sugarol down.
Sugarol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayes.
Sugarol walks into a jab.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a right hand
and Sugarol counters with a stiff right hand.
Sammy Sugarol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Sugarol misses.
Sugarol looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Hayes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sugarol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jeez, Lincoln Hayes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sugarol looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Sugarol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hayes lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol staying out of range there.
Hayes throws a hook but Sugarol avoids it easily.
Sugarol looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
A jab from Hayes finds it's way through Sugarol's defenses.
Sugarol scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Hayes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lincoln Hayes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sammy Sugarol!
Sammy Sugarol very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Rovanpera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Iced Earth - A Question of Heaven. Rovanpera has chosen Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja as his entrance music. Richard Martinez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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174 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Rovanpera!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rovanpera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Rovanpera's shoulder, as Rovanpera tries to avoid the shot.
Rovanpera misses with a body shot.
Martinez lands a nice looking body shot.
Rovanpera lands a nice shot that snaps Martinez's head back.
It looks like Richard Martinez has been cut.
A big left from Martinez misses.
Rovanpera tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez scores with a body shot.
Rovanpera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rovanpera!
Rovanpera stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez connects with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rovanpera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rovanpera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
A low kick from Rovanpera is predictable there
and Martinez counters with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martinez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rovanpera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rovanpera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rovanpera scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanpera moves away from the strike by Martinez.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez swings for the body but Rovanpera moves out of range.
Martinez scoring well with a low kick there.
Rovanpera lands an overhand right.
Martinez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Rovanpera.
Rovanpera clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rovanpera prevents it.
Rovanpera lands a shoulder strike.
Martinez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rovanpera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rovanpera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martinez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rovanpera is trying to keep an underhook but Martinez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rovanpera is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rovanpera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rovanpera keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rovanpera is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Rovanpera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rovanpera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rovanpera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martinez forces his way into half guard.
Rovanpera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rovanpera wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rovanpera is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Rovanpera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez misses with a head shot. Rovanpera uses the momentum to regain guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Rovanpera keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seppo Rovanpera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Martinez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rovanpera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinez. That did some damage!
Rovanpera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rovanpera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rovanpera throws a wild body kick that Martinez sees coming a mile off.
Rovanpera misses with a body kick.
Rovanpera slips under a jab from Martinez.
Seppo Rovanpera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinez tries to work over Rovanpera's front leg with a kick but Rovanpera checks it.
Martinez throws the left hand but Rovanpera avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martinez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rovanpera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rovanpera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rovanpera dives in and grabs Martinez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes down on Rovanpera's head and hops out.
An inside leg kick lands from Martinez.
Rovanpera tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Martinez misses with a low kick as Rovanpera jumps back.
Martinez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martinez scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanpera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rovanpera throws a leg kick which misses Martinez's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinez tries to avoid it.
Martinez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinez dives in and grabs Rovanpera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rovanpera pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
Martinez throws a body punch but Rovanpera moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Martinez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rovanpera doesn't seem phased though.
Rovanpera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rovanpera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rovanpera's calf.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Martinez checks the leg kick.
Martinez shoots in and bounces Rovanpera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rovanpera is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rovanpera wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rovanpera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rovanpera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rovanpera!
Rovanpera trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Rovanpera.
Rovanpera slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez is pressing down on Rovanpera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Martinez wants to hit a switch here but Rovanpera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Martinez there!
Martinez tries to hold on but Rovanpera pushes him away.
Martinez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rovanpera with shots to the head and body - Martinez looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez working to try and regain half guard.
Martinez is trying to reverse the position but instead Rovanpera has taken his back - oops!
Rovanpera gets his hands free as Martinez looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rovanpera scores with strikes from the back.
Rovanpera tries to get the hooks in deep but Martinez pushed the leg off.
Martinez wants to control his opponent's hands but Rovanpera gets his hands free.
Martinez breaks Rovanpera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rovanpera keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rovanpera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Rovanpera keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seppo Rovanpera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Martinez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rovanpera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martinez scores with a leg kick.
Rovanpera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rovanpera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rovanpera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rovanpera is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Rovanpera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rovanpera scores with a jab to the body.
Rovanpera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rovanpera looks to land a body kick but Martinez moved away.
Martinez lands a lovely overhand right.
Rovanpera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martinez's hands.
Martinez tests Rovanpera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rovanpera shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanpera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rovanpera wants to clinch.
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by Rovanpera. Rovanpera maintains the clinch.
Rovanpera throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rovanpera as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rovanpera fails to land.
Rovanpera has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martinez wants to take the fight to the mat but Rovanpera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Martinez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rovanpera.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rovanpera throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rovanpera scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovanpera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Richard Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seppo Rovanpera 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.
Rovanpera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinez.
Martinez is looking to land body kicks.
Rovanpera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rovanpera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rovanpera wants it to stay on the feet.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rovanpera.
Rovanpera tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rovanpera checks a leg kick nicely.
Rovanpera lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Martinez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Rovanpera to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martinez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rovanpera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Martinez is predictable there
and Rovanpera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Rovanpera avoids them all with ease.
Rovanpera tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Rovanpera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martinez to the mat! Martinez manages to get full guard.
Martinez controls Rovanpera momentarily but Rovanpera frees himself.
Rovanpera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez is not content to let Rovanpera control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovanpera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rovanpera advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rovanpera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Martinez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rovanpera looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rovanpera lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rovanpera. What's that going to do exactly?
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rovanpera looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Rovanpera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rovanpera 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seppo Rovanpera!
Seppo Rovanpera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Uusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knatte Grep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusivirta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Moonsorrow - Huuto. Tarmo Uusivirta had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Uusivirta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knatte Grep!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusivirta moves out of range of the strikes.
Uusivirta tries to work over Grep's front leg with a kick but Grep checks it.
A low kick from Grep is predictable there
and Uusivirta counters with a good low kick that Grep was not able to check.
Uusivirta feints and then cracks Grep's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grep down.
Uusivirta throws a solid leg kick but Grep takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uusivirta.
Uusivirta throws a head kick that misses.
Grep fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uusivirta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grep throws out the jab.
Uusivirta misses the body punch
enabling Grep to counter with a crisp jab.
Grep looking to score a takedown here. Uusivirta is defending well but Grep drives through and ends up in Uusivirta's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grep trying to control but Uusivirta is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grep looking to pass the guard.
Grep prevents Uusivirta from getting back to his feet.
Grep throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grep throws a strike but Uusivirta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grep manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uusivirta manages to get himself to full guard.
Grep has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grep prevents Uusivirta from getting back to his feet.
Grep trying to control the position from guard on top but Uusivirta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grep wants to pass the guard but Uusivirta is keeping the position.
Grep wants to control from the top but Uusivirta keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grep trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grep scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uusivirta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uusivirta is looking to stand up but Grep isn't so interested in that idea.
Grep tries to free his leg and advance position but Uusivirta is retaining full guard.
Grep postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grep is looking to advance position but Uusivirta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Uusivirta is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grep darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grep is working for a kimura but Uusivirta is defending it quite comfortably.
Uusivirta manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uusivirta.
Grep doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grep tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uusivirta swivels and escapes.
Tarmo Uusivirta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta looks to land a left hand but Grep moved out of range nicely.
Uusivirta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grep.
Uusivirta throws a low kick but Grep moves out of range easily.
Tarmo Uusivirta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uusivirta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uusivirta feints and then cracks Grep's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grep down.
Grep misses with a hook. Uusivirta ducked under it nicely.
Uusivirta connects with a solid leg kick.
Uusivirta throws a series of punches but Grep avoids them all with ease.
Uusivirta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grep lands a really nice looking cross but Uusivirta seems unphased.
Uusivirta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uusivirta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uusivirta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Uusivirta lands a jab to Grep's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Uusivirta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grep has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grep and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tarmo Uusivirta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Uusivirta misses with an uppercut.
Uusivirta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uusivirta feints a jab promting Grep to slip. Uusivirta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grep slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Uusivirta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grep is out of range and Uusivirta settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Uusivirta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grep has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grep and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Uusivirta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uusivirta slips a straight right by Grep.
Uusivirta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grep checks it well.
Uusivirta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grep wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uusivirta misses with a straight left.
Grep fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uusivirta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grep is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Uusivirta.
Nice body punch from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta throws a head kick that Grep semi-blocks.
Grep lands with a cross.
Uusivirta fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uusivirta, right into the meat.
Nice shot by Uusivirta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uusivirta lands a slapping body shot.
Grep slips a jab from Uusivirta.
Tarmo Uusivirta is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Uusivirta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uusivirta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grep moves out of range of the body kick from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uusivirta connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grep scores with a leg kick.
Grep moves out of range as Uusivirta strikes.
Uusivirta slips under a jab from Grep.
Uusivirta ducks under a wild hook from Grep.
Grep feints a jab promting Uusivirta to slip. Grep then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Uusivirta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Uusivirta lands a nice looking body shot.
Uusivirta misses with the combination.
Grep throws a body kick that misses.
Grep fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Uusivirta as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uusivirta is looking to slow Grep down with leg kicks.
Grep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uusivirta moves away.
Uusivirta misses with a body shot.
Uusivirta throws a lazy right hand but Grep sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uusivirta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uusivirta throws a leg kick
and Grep counters with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uusivirta.
Uusivirta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uusivirta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grep. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Uusivirta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uusivirta misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Grep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grep tries to land a body kick
and Uusivirta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Uusivirta throws a jab but it's blocked by Grep.
Uusivirta throws a jab when Grep was well out of range.
Uusivirta throws an overhand right that lands on Grep's shoulder, as Grep tries to avoid the shot.
Uusivirta connects with a nice looking jab.
Uusivirta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grep moves out of range of the leg kick from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta blocks a jab.
Grep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uusivirta looks to score with a jab to the body but Grep is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Grep misses the target.
Uusivirta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grep circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Uusivirta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Uusivirta thows a leg kick but Grep checks it
and Grep connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grep lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Uusivirta misses.
Uusivirta is looking to score with low kicks.
Uusivirta throws a series of punches but Grep avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grep.
Uusivirta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Uusivirta misses with a right hand
and Grep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grep fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uusivirta manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Uusivirta. Beautiful body shot.
Uusivirta misses with a lunging right hand
and Grep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uusivirta throws a sloppy head kick and Grep moves out of range easily.
Uusivirta misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Uusivirta misses the target.
Uusivirta tries to land a front kick but Grep steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grep fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uusivirta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Uusivirta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grep's hands.
Grep scores with a jab to the head.
Uusivirta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grep tests Uusivirta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uusivirta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uusivirta takes a swing at Grep's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Uusivirta.
Grep explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uusivirta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uusivirta cracks Grep with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uusivirta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grep moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grep uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uusivirta.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grep.
Grep throws a strike aimed at the side of Uusivirta's head but Uusivirta avoids it well.
Grep misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Uusivirta parries the strikes from Grep easily there. Grep is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Uusivirta to escape.
Grep throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Grep tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grep working the body and head with strikes.
Uusivirta sneaks out the side door and pushes Grep away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grep on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grep.
Uusivirta throws a body punch but Grep moves out of range.
Uusivirta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uusivirta lands a body shot.
Grep throws a hook to the side of Uusivirta's head but Uusivirta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grep's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uusivirta throws a jab but it's blocked by Grep.
Donk. Grep catches Uusivirta right on the button with a cross.
Uusivirta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uusivirta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grep. That did some damage!
Uusivirta throws a shot from downtown. Grep moves away and avoids it.
Tarmo Uusivirta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta throws a low kick, looking for Grep's leg but Grep calmly moves out of range.
Grep throws a jab but it's blocked by Uusivirta.
Grep tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uusivirta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grep somewhat.
Tarmo Uusivirta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knatte Grep.
Uusivirta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uusivirta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grep tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Uusivirta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uusivirta.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uusivirta slips a jab and a cross from Grep.
Knatte Grep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tarmo Uusivirta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uusivirta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarmo Uusivirta!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tarmo Uusivirta thanked Undead clothing. All items 10$ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - I Don't Mind The Pain . Vovchanchyn has chosen the game as his entrance music. Pekka Perkele has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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214 lbs
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208 lbs
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Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele misses with a right hand
letting Vovchanchyn counter with a right hand.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vovchanchyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Perkele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Perkele lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perkele tries to avoid it but Vovchanchyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perkele to the ground. Perkele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perkele lands a jab to Vovchanchyn's midsection.
Perkele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vovchanchyn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perkele is fending him off so far but Vovchanchyn persists. Nope, Perkele circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range nicely.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Pekka Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele with a nice cross.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick, looking for Perkele's leg but Perkele calmly moves out of range.
Perkele works Vovchanchyn's body with a nice hook.
Vovchanchyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkele circles away.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perkele tries to avoid it but Vovchanchyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perkele to the ground. Perkele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pekka Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Vovchanchyn.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Perkele enables Vovchanchyn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Perkele manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Perkele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perkele has Vovchanchyn pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Pekka Perkele wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perkele did well to prevent Vovchanchyn getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vovchanchyn wants to pass the guard but Perkele is defending well.
Vovchanchyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perkele's head.
Perkele is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vovchanchyn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Perkele trying to control from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Pekka Perkele wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vovchanchyn throws a front kick aimed at Perkele's knee but Perkele avoids it well.
Vovchanchyn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Perkele was covering up waiting for the punch and Vovchanchyn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vovchanchyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Perkele is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vovchanchyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vovchanchyn 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!
Vovchanchyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wanderlei Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vovchanchyn counters with a right hand to the body.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vovchanchyn.
Pekka Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
Perkele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perkele thinking.
Perkele takes a swing at Vovchanchyn's ribcage but misses.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
Vovchanchyn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perkele rather than just go for the knockout.
Perkele throws the left hand but Vovchanchyn avoids the punch easily.
Perkele throws the left hand but Vovchanchyn avoids the punch easily.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
Vovchanchyn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele slips under a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pekka Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perkele's calf.
Vovchanchyn moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a good low kick that Perkele was not able to check.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn.
Perkele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to the head.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Perkele.
Pekka Perkele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vovchanchyn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perkele sprawls well initially but Vovchanchyn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vovchanchyn trying to control from Perkele's half guard. Perkele has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vovchanchyn throwing strikes from guard but Perkele blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vovchanchyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vovchanchyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vovchanchyn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pekka Perkele has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Perkele connects with a body shot.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
Vovchanchyn misses with a takedown attempt - Perkele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perkele lands a jab.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Perkele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele fails to land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perkele avoids it really well and circles away.
Perkele scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Perkele.
Perkele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vovchanchyn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn throwing strikes but Perkele manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Perkele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Perkele misses with a hook. Vovchanchyn ducked under it nicely.
Perkele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn is defended easily by Perkele.
Vovchanchyn cracks a nice hook into Perkele's ribs.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Perkele moved out of range.
Perkele cracks the inside of Vovchanchyn's front leg.
A punch combination from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn slips a straight right by Perkele.
Perkele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Vovchanchyn.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Vovchanchyn.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Vovchanchyn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perkele blocks a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nice looking jab.
Perkele throws a wild body kick that Vovchanchyn sees coming a mile off.
Perkele throws a right hand that Vovchanchyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vovchanchyn also avoids with ease.
Perkele swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perkele with a jab.
Vovchanchyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vovchanchyn scores with a takedown into Perkele's guard.
Pekka Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vovchanchyn's guard.
Vovchanchyn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Perkele has passed into side control.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain half guard here but Perkele keeps moving and retains side control.
Vovchanchyn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Perkele decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vovchanchyn's head backwards.
Perkele throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab.
Perkele lands with a nice combination. Vovchanchyn backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn gets the takedown into side control.
Perkele avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Perkele sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vovchanchyn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perkele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vovchanchyn throws a strike aimed at the side of Perkele's head but Perkele avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Perkele.
I think Vovchanchyn 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton comes to the cage accompanied by Zatox and Tatanka - Kickin Ass. 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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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sir Blocko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blocko misses with an uppercut.
Blocko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blocko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Patton checks a leg kick.
Blocko blocks a leg kick.
Blocko scores with a kick to the body.
Patton throws out a loose jab but Blocko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blocko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blocko thows a body shot but no joy.
Patton misses the shot to the body.
Blocko throws a lazy right hand but Patton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blocko shoots in for a double leg but Patton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko motions for Patton to come forward. Blocko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Patton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blocko counters with a nice uppercut.
Patton swings for the body but Blocko moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Patton, right into the meat.
Blocko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Patton wants to get back to full guard.
Blocko wants to pass to mount but Patton is defending the position.
Blocko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patton defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocko tries to pass to full mount but Patton defends it.
Patton tries to get to full guard but Blocko has control of the leg.
Blocko is trying to control. Patton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blocko wants to free his trapped foot but Patton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patton trying to control here.
Patton is staying active underneath Blocko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blocko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patton to score with a decent uppercut.
Blocko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton fakes the leg kick and cracks Blocko in the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blocko.
Patton lands with a nice body punch.
Patton lands with a good body shot.
Patton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blocko.
Blocko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patton.
Patton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blocko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patton throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton misses with a lunging right hand
and Blocko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patton looks to land a combination but Blocko avoids it well.
Sir Blocko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patton blocks a jab.
Blocko throws a combination. Patton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blocko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Patton.
Patton throws a push kick but Blocko slaps the foot to one side.
Patton looks for the body kick but Blocko saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blocko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Blocko.
Patton thows a leg kick but Blocko checks it
and Blocko counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sir Blocko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blocko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blocko's calf.
Patton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blocko.
Michael Patton is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Blocko misses.
Blocko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Blocko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Patton doesn't seem phased though.
Blocko shoots in and gets a takedown into Patton's guard.
Patton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blocko lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom.
Blocko postures up.
Blocko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patton looking to control.
Patton keeping full guard, as Blocko tries to pass.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Blocko from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blocko scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blocko misses with a lunging right hand
and Patton counters with a nice kick to the body.
Blocko throws a head kick but Patton moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blocko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blocko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Patton throws a low kick but Blocko avoids it.
Patton misses with a straight left.
Blocko takes a swing at Patton's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patton.
Patton ducks under a wild hook from Blocko.
Patton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Sir Blocko has been cut.
Blocko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blocko lands a jab to the head.
Blocko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blocko.
Blocko tries for a takedown but Patton circles away easily
and Patton counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Blocko! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Patton!
Our winner, Michael Patton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barclay Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Fire by Demolition Man as his entrance music. Matt Sabre had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Sabre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Barclay Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Sabre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sabre misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Sabre misses with a wild body shot.
Sabre lands a right hook to the body.
Sabre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sabre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sabre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Matt Sabre has been cut.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Sabre slips the punch.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sabre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sabre - that will leave a mark!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Sabre cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sabre scores with a leg kick.
Sabre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sabre.
Sabre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabre struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabre misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Sabre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Sabre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sabre struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Sabre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sabre unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sabre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Sabre.
Nice elbow from Sabre.
It looks like Barclay Jones has been cut.
Sabre is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabre lands a shot to the body.
Sabre lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Sabre looking to slow down the pace here.
Sabre is working Jones over against the cage.
A short right from Sabre on the inside.
Sabre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sabre trying to land knees to the body.
Sabre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabre.
Sabre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Sabre.
Sabre pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabre is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sabre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabre's elbow.
Sabre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabre lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Sabre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sabre lands a body shot.
Sabre pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sabre.
A shot in the inside from Sabre.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Sabre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Sabre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sabre scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabre uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Sabre on the inside.
Sabre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sabre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones working aggressively here.
Sabre prevents a body shot from Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sabre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sabre.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabre.
Sabre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Sabre lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Sabre.
Sabre struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Sabre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Sabre lands a nice uppercut.
Sabre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sabre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sabre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sabre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Sabre.
A shot in the inside from Sabre.
Sabre lands an elbow inside.
Sabre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Sabre.
Sabre lands a body shot.
Sabre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sabre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Sabre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sabre swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Sabre is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Sabre coming out on top.
Sabre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sabre can pounce on him.
Sabre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sabre scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Sabre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Sabre scores with a leg kick.
Sabre thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sabre instigates a clinch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Sabre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sabre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Sabre digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sabre.
A short right from Sabre.
Sabre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sabre lands a shot to the body.
Sabre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sabre working Jones over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Sabre.
Sabre tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Sabre back against the cage.
Sabre pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabre presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sabre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabre.
Sabre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sabre.
Sabre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Sabre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sabre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Sabre tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Sabre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Sabre presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matt Sabre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre landing knees to the body.
Sabre unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sabre lands a left hand.
Sabre tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Sabre back against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sabre scores with a shoulder strike.
Sabre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sabre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sabre lands with a left to the head.
Sabre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sabre is stalling here.
Sabre cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Sabre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabre lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Sabre works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sabre.
Sabre struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabre.
Sabre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Sabre gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sabre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A body shot lands from Sabre.
A body shot lands from Sabre.
Sabre lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabre tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Sabre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Sabre lands with a left to the head.
Sabre lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Sabre.
Sabre misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Sabre.
Sabre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sabre lands with a right to the head.
Sabre lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabre's elbow.
Sabre lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Sabre misses with a body punch.
Sabre lands with a right to the head.
Sabre lands a shot to the body.
Sabre avoiding damage.
Sabre lands with a right to the head.
Sabre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Sabre.
Sabre is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sabre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Sabre.
Sabre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sabre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sabre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sabre lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Sabre lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Sabre dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones moves forwards but Sabre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Sabre.
Sabre digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Sabre misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Sabre tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Matt Sabre is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sabre shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sabre.
Sabre connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Sabre. Sabre maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sabre misses with a body punch.
Sabre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabre.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sabre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Sabre on the inside.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabre controls his hands.
Sabre trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Sabre is struggling to control the position.
Jones tries to work over Sabre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Sabre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sabre lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sabre scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Sabre.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabre blocks an elbow strike.
Sabre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sabre lands with a left to the head.
Sabre avoiding damage.
Sabre pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre working aggressively here.
Sabre working Jones over with knees to the body.
Sabre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabre misses with a punch to the body.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabre controls his hands.
Sabre lands with a left to the head.
Sabre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabre.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabre lands a nice elbow.
Sabre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabre controls his hands.
Sabre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Sabre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Sabre back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones prevents a body shot from Sabre.
Barclay Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sabre.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sabre tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Sabre tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Sabre improves position.
Sabre lands a damaging elbow.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Sabre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
A short right from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matt Sabre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabre crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Sabre gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sabre lands a shot to the body.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabre lands a knee to the body.
Sabre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabre.
Sabre landing knees to the body.
Sabre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sabre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sabre missing with knees to the body.
Sabre tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Sabre back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Sabre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sabre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Sabre!
Matt Sabre took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dignam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Ruler's Back. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bomb's choice of entrance music: Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Dignam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dignam.
Bomb throws a series of punches but Dignam avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Bomb misses.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dignam moves out of range of the body kick.
Dignam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomb.
A big head kick from Dignam and Bomb is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like James Bomb has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb managing to control the position.
Bomb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dignam looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dignam.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Bomb hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bomb misses with a leg kick.
James Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dignam bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bomb! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Bomb is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bomb can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dignam is pushing down on Bomb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bomb is fighting to maintain full guard but Dignam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dignam with the ground and pound but Bomb uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dignam throwing strikes but missing.
Dignam stands up over Bomb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bomb wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dignam is now in half guard.
Dignam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dignam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dignam wants to pass the guard but Bomb is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dignam throws a head kick that misses
and Bomb counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick misses from Bomb.
Bomb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dignam.
Bomb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dignam. That did some damage!
Dignam lands a leg kick that knocks Bomb off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bomb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid body kick from Bomb.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bomb blocks a jab.
Dignam scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Dignam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Bomb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bomb stuns Dignam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bomb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bomb cracks Dignam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bomb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dignam's calf.
Dignam avoids a kick to the body.
Dignam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb scores with a leg kick.
Dignam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dignam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bomb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dignam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bomb.
Dignam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dignam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bomb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bomb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dignam will feel that in the morning.
Bomb tried to score with a low kick but Dignam checks it.
Dignam avoids a kick to the body.
Bomb connects with a leg kick. Dignam looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyler Dignam is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomb throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dignam's head.
Dignam throws the kick towards the body but Bomb avoids it.
Dignam throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomb.
Dignam jabs Bomb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dignam lands a front kick.
Bomb is breathing heavily.
Dignam scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dignam.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bomb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Bomb misses its intended target.
Dignam avoids a kick to the body.
Dignam throws a jab when Bomb was well out of range.
Bomb scores with a shot to the body.
Dignam dodges the punch combination from Bomb.
Dignam misses with a two punch combination.
Bomb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dignam throws out a powerful jab.
Dignam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bomb lands a head kick!
Bomb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dignam, right into the meat.
Dignam scores with a jab.
Bomb is still on wobbly legs! Can Dignam finish him?
Dignam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dignam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dignam is stalking Bomb. Bomb circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Dignam, and it's lights out! Bomb really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Dignam!
Tyler Dignam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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