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NFC 141 Tolonen vs Balingit PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Pedofiili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedofiili has chosen Judas Priest - Breaking The Law as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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11 - 12 - 0 |
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168 lbs
25 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Pedofiili!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkari takes a swing at Pedofiili's ribcage but misses.
Pedofiili throws a low kick but Tikkari avoids it.
Pedofiili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pedofiili has Tikkari up against the cage in a clinch.
Tikkari is trying to break the clinch but Pedofiili is controlling him.
Tikkari working Pedofiili over with knees to the body.
Tikkari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tikkari tries to circle away but Pedofiili has him pinned against the cage.
Pedofiili is trying to stall.
Pedofiili lands an uppercut.
Pedofiili lands a right hand.
Tikkari wants to break free but Pedofiili has control.
Pedofiili has Tikkari pressed against the cage, preventing Tikkari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tikkari manages to break the clinch.
Tikkari drops his hands momentarily and Pedofiili takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pedofiili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tikkari throws a leg kick
and Pedofiili counters by clinching up.
Pedofiili has Tikkari pressed against the cage, preventing Tikkari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedofiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pedofiili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tikkari is trying to break the clinch but Pedofiili has him pressed against the cage.
Pedofiili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tikkari's efforts to push away.
Tikkari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tikkari is trying to push Pedofiili away but Pedofiili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pedofiili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tikkari tries to break free but Pedofiili pushes him back against the cage.
Tikkari working hard to break the clinch.
Pedofiili with a knee to the head.
It looks like Raimo Tikkari has been cut.
Tikkari misses with a punch to the body.
Tikkari manages to break the clinch.
Tikkari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pedofiili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Pedofiili misses.
Pedofiili doesn't manage to clinch there - Tikkari circles away.
A combination from Tikkari does no damage.
Tikkari takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pedofiili.
Pedofiili with a hook.
Tikkari is rocked!
Tikkari throws an overhand right that lands on Pedofiili's shoulder, as Pedofiili tries to avoid the shot.
Tikkari keeps the fight on the outside.
Pedofiili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pedofiili swinging wildly here.
Tikkari wants to slow Pedofiili down by chopping away at his legs.
Tikkari misses with a low kick.
Pedofiili misses with a body kick.
Tikkari misses with a head kick.
Pedofiili takes a swing at Tikkari's ribcage but misses.
Pedofiili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pedofiili attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pedofiili.
Pedofiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tikkari.
Tikkari throws a series of punches but Pedofiili moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili scores with the left hand. Tikkari knows he should have avoided that one.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Pedofiili.
Pedofiili throws a leg kick which misses Tikkari's front leg but catches the back leg as Tikkari tries to avoid it.
Pedofiili tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedofiili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pedofiili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tikkari blocks a head kick by Pedofiili.
Pedofiili misses with a body shot.
Pedofiili throws a head kick that Tikkari semi-blocks.
Pedofiili attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pedofiili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tikkari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkari misses with the combination.
Tikkari cracks a nice hook into Pedofiili's ribs.
Pedofiili looks gassed!
Pedofiili throws a wild body kick that Tikkari sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tikkari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pedofiili misses its intended target.
Tikkari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pedofiili lands a nice shot that snaps Tikkari's head back.
Tikkari tries to score with a low kick but Pedofiili moves his leg out of the way.
Tikkari throws a low kick but Pedofiili moves out of range easily.
Tikkari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pedofiili. Tikkari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tikkari throws a low kick but Pedofiili avoids it.
Pedofiili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pedofiili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tikkari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tikkari misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pedofiili wants to clinch.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses
and Pedofiili counters with a nice uppercut.
Tikkari lands with a kick to the temple. Pedofiili shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tikkari throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Pedofiili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raimo Tikkari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Tikkari blocks the low kick.
Tikkari is looking to chop away at Pedofiili's legs.
Tikkari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tikkari looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedofiili is just out of range.
Pedofiili tries to clinch there but Tikkari circles away.
Tikkari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses.
Pedofiili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab, jab by Pedofiili - just one landing.
Pedofiili tries to score with a low kick but Tikkari moves his leg out of the way.
Pedofiili lands a high kick!
Tikkari avoids the head kick by Pedofiili.
Pedofiili wants to clinch up but Tikkari keeps it at a distance.
Pedofiili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tikkari is looking to score with low kicks.
Pedofiili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Tikkari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedofiili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pedro Pedofiili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pedofiili throws a lazy right hand but Tikkari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedofiili scores with a three punch combo!
Tikkari looks to land a left hand but Pedofiili moved out of range nicely.
Pedofiili is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tikkari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pedofiili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tikkari misses with a leg kick
and Pedofiili counters with a stiff right hand.
Raimo Tikkari's cut is getting worse.
Tikkari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikkari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pedofiili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tikkari connects with a single shot there.
Tikkari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tikkari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Pedofiili is predictable there
and Tikkari counters with a stiff right hand.
Pedofiili is rocked!
Tikkari closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Pedofiili out cold! Pedofiili corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raimo Tikkari!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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32
285 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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320 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artturi Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson slips under a jab.
Virtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virtanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Virtanen walks into a straight right hand from Thompson.
It looks like Artturi Virtanen has been cut.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Virtanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Virtanen moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson throws a hook but Virtanen blocks it.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Virtanen sprawling to the canvas! Virtanen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thompson finish him?!
Virtanen is rocked!
Thompson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Virtanen clean off his feet! He's out cold! Thompson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Thompson!
Rick Thompson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinuhe Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korto Grepplund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egyptian's entrance music is Egyptian Entrance Song. A fine choice. 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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169 lbs
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sinuhe Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Korto Grepplund!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Grepplund jabs Egyptian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sinuhe Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grepplund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
Grepplund tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Grepplund's leg. Grepplund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grepplund gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Egyptian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grepplund's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian darts in and clinches Grepplund up against the cage.
Egyptian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grepplund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Grepplund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grepplund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Egyptian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Egyptian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egyptian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grepplund.
Egyptian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grepplund fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sinuhe Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korto Grepplund.
Grepplund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Egyptian after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Egyptian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Egyptian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Egyptian tries to work over Grepplund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Egyptian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grepplund takes a shot to the head.
Egyptian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grepplund lands with a right to the head.
Grepplund has picked Egyptian up - he's going for a ride! Grepplund dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian tries to get to full guard but Grepplund has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Grepplund.
Egyptian is trying to get back to full guard.
Egyptian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Egyptian.
Grepplund wants to pass the guard but Egyptian is keeping the position.
Grepplund wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund looking to sit in guard and control but Egyptian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Egyptian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grepplund wants to sweep here but Egyptian controlling him for the moment.
Grepplund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Egyptian misses with a right hand
letting Grepplund counter with a right hand.
Egyptian is looking to clinch.
Egyptian misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grepplund checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund misses with a looping left.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses.
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
Grepplund throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Grepplund misses.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Grepplund sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sinuhe Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grepplund throws a front kick aimed at Egyptian's knee but Egyptian avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grepplund moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Egyptian tried to score with a low kick but Grepplund checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Egyptian misses
and Grepplund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grepplund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinuhe Egyptian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grepplund takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grepplund ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Grepplund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian doesn't manage to clinch there - Grepplund circles away.
Grepplund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian lands with an uppercut that bounces Grepplund off the cage and back into range.
Grepplund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range and Grepplund settles back down.
Grepplund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grepplund misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Grepplund blocks the low kick.
Egyptian lands a big head kick that sends Grepplund tumbling to the mat! Egyptian takes a step backwards and waves Grepplund back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grepplund is rocked!
It looks like Korto Grepplund has been cut.
Sinuhe Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses
and Grepplund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grepplund is still on wobbly legs! Can Egyptian finish him?
Grepplund keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Grepplund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grepplund down.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Grepplund.
Grepplund seems to have recovered his senses.
Egyptian lands a big head kick that sends Grepplund tumbling to the mat! Egyptian takes a step backwards and waves Grepplund back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Grepplund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grepplund.
Grepplund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grepplund changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Egyptian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Egyptian wants to control but Grepplund postures up.
Egyptian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grepplund wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grepplund works to advance to full mount. Egyptian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Egyptian tries to hold on but Grepplund pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grepplund with good strikes from the mount here!
Grepplund is landing with some decent strikes but Egyptian is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Egyptian is squirming around, avoiding Grepplund's attempts to control the action.
Egyptian is looking to improve his position but Grepplund isn't that keen on the idea.
Egyptian wants to control but Grepplund is having none of it.
Grepplund tries to control but Egyptian wriggling away.
Grepplund raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is squirming around, avoiding Grepplund's attempts to control the action.
Egyptian looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Egyptian working to try and regain half guard.
Grepplund trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grepplund misses with a head shot.
Egyptian is working to get back to half guard.
Grepplund raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Egyptian is trying desperately to improve position.
Egyptian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grepplund wants to control the pace but Egyptian is squirming around nicely.
Grepplund is stalling here but it's allowed Egyptian to get half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grepplund is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Egyptian still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Egyptian has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grepplund is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinuhe Egyptian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Korto Grepplund's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grepplund checks a leg kick.
Egyptian throws a push kick but Grepplund slaps the foot to one side.
Grepplund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Egyptian. That did some damage!
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grepplund.
Egyptian is looking to clinch but Grepplund is avoiding it.
Grepplund misses with a left hand
and Grepplund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Grepplund moved away.
Grepplund avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grepplund checks a leg kick.
Grepplund closes the distance and clinches up with Egyptian, looking for a takedown. Grepplund pushes Egyptian against the cage but Egyptian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Egyptian is fending him off so far but Grepplund persists. Nope, Egyptian circles away and we're back to standing.
Grepplund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grepplund dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Grepplund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Egyptian as he jumps to the side.
Sinuhe Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korto Grepplund.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Grepplund misses with a hook
and Egyptian counters with a good low kick that Grepplund was not able to check.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grepplund's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grepplund is able to avoid easily.
Grepplund throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grepplund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grepplund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian has Grepplund up against the cage in a clinch.
Grepplund gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Grepplund tries to free his leg and advance position but Egyptian is retaining full guard.
Grepplund is pushing down on Egyptian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Egyptian is fighting to maintain full guard but Grepplund has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grepplund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grepplund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Egyptian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Egyptian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grepplund.
Grepplund trying to advance position but Egyptian counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund won't allow Egyptian to sweep him here.
Grepplund looking to sit in guard and control but Egyptian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Grepplund keeps moving.
Egyptian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grepplund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grepplund keeping full guard, as Egyptian tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korto Grepplund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egyptian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grepplund throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Egyptian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sinuhe Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Korto Grepplund has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sinuhe Egyptian just wasn't active enough.
Grepplund misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grepplund is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinuhe Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egyptian, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinuhe Egyptian!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sinuhe Egyptian made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thug Behram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Puman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Behram might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 25 Minutes to go. Puman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
162 lbs
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166 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thug Behram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Puman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Behram checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Puman.
Behram throws a sloppy head kick and Puman moves out of range easily.
Puman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Behram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Behram lands a big head kick that sends Puman to the canvas! Behram follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thug Behram!
Thug Behram seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Freeman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Leverage - Mister Universe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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176 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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kirk!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Freeman wants to control but Kirk is keeping busy.
Kirk is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Freeman is looking to control Kirk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freeman avoid being mounted?
Kirk wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirk tries to pass to full mount but Freeman defends it.
Freeman trying to control but Kirk postures up.
Freeman pushes Kirk off looking to stand but Kirk dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control but Kirk postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Huey Freeman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kirk lunges at Freeman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freeman's hand.
Kirk misses with a leg kick
and Freeman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Kirk is looking to slow Freeman down with leg kicks.
A jab from Kirk finds it's way through Freeman's defenses.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Kirk moves out of range.
Freeman throws a sloppy head kick
and Kirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freeman misses with the combination.
Kirk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freeman. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirk can pounce on him.
Kirk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freeman.
Freeman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Freeman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Kirk tries a knee to the head but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman wants to stall.
Freeman is trying to push Kirk away but Kirk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Freeman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirk looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Freeman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Freeman.
Kirk lands a hook that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Freeman lands with a short shot to the head.
Kirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Kirk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freeman is struggling to control the position.
Freeman lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk controlling the action here for a moment.
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Kirk tries a low kick but Freeman avoids it.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk.
Freeman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kirk forces Freeman back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kirk misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Freeman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Kirk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Freeman checks a leg kick.
Kirk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Freeman drives through and clinches with Kirk against the cage.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freeman's elbow.
Freeman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Freeman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirks head.
Freeman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman tries to bum rush Kirk with a series of wild strikes but Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirk scores with a hook.
Huey Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Kirk counters with a nice leg kick.
Freeman throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
Freeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kirk checks a leg kick nicely.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Freeman throws a sloppy head kick and Kirk moves out of range easily.
Kirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a nice looking combination but Kirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freeman tries to land a leg kick but Kirk saw it coming and moves away.
Freeman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Freeman.
Kirk 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard.
Kirk postures up in Freeman's guard and throws a big left but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kirk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kirk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to control but Kirk wriggling away.
Kirk is looking to get to half guard.
Freeman trying to control but Kirk is having none of it.
Freeman is really struggling to control Kirk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kirk regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to control. Kirk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kirk tries to get to full guard but Freeman has control of the leg.
Freeman stalling away here and it's allowed Kirk to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kirk 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.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirk is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Freeman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Freeman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Kirk shoots in for a double leg but Freeman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freeman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman tries to keep at a distance but Kirk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Freeman controls the action.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Freeman controls the action.
A short left from Kirk.
Freeman tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirk avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Freeman misses with a knee to the head.
Freeman working aggressively here.
Freeman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirk lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freeman.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Freeman cracks Kirk with a nice body shot.
Kirk tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk presses Freeman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk manages to pull guard.
Kirk wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
Freeman slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk actively working from the bottom here.
Freeman is looking to take a break and control but Kirk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freeman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kirk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is nestled in close to Kirk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kirk is looking to improve his position.
Kirk trying to control here.
Freeman is keen to just control but Kirk is a slippery customer.
Kirk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirk keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kirk is looking to improve his position.
Kirk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freeman prevents Kirk from improving his position.
Freeman is trying to control. Kirk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Kirk.
I think Kirk 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
James Kirk managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Undead clothing. All items 10$, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norzu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cult of Luna - Back To Chapel Town. Seppo Taalasmaa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Santeri Norzu's chin.
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29
160 lbs
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163 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa dodges the punch combination from Norzu.
Norzu misses with a series of wild punches.
Norzu connects with a leg kick. Taalasmaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but Norzu avoids them all with ease.
Taalasmaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taalasmaa throws a good cross that connects.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norzu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Norzu lands a jab-cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Taalasmaa or perhaps it was just good defense by Norzu which made him look bad.
Norzu throws a chopping leg kick but Taalasmaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norzu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick but Norzu moves out of range.
Taalasmaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Norzu checks it well.
Nice body kick from Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norzu slips a jab from Taalasmaa.
Norzu swings for the body but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Norzu throws a chopping leg kick but Taalasmaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santeri Norzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norzu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taalasmaa counters with a good low kick that Norzu was not able to check.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut
and Norzu counters with a head kick.
Taalasmaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch up but Norzu keeps it at a distance.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from Norzu.
Norzu throws a push kick but Taalasmaa slaps the foot to one side.
Taalasmaa looks to land a left hand but Norzu moved out of range nicely.
Norzu throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taalasmaa tests Norzu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taalasmaa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norzu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Taalasmaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taalasmaa connects with a body shot.
Norzu throws a chopping leg kick but Taalasmaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Taalasmaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norzu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Norzu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt - Norzu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taalasmaa lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norzu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norzu misses with a head kick.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taalasmaa. That's going to slow Norzu down.
Taalasmaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norzu's calf.
Norzu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taalasmaa throws the kick towards the body but Norzu avoids it.
Norzu ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Norzu misses with a body kick.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up
and Norzu counters with a stiff right hand.
Taalasmaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taalasmaa throws a low kick, looking for Norzu's leg but Norzu calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Taalasmaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa dives in and grabs Norzu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norzu pushes down on Taalasmaa's head and hops out.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taalasmaa. Norzu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norzu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norzu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taalasmaa throws a looping overhand right but Norzu ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norzu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from Norzu.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Norzu's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norzu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norzu moves out of range of the body kick.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Norzu throws a body kick.
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 Seppo Taalasmaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Norzu slaps away a takedown attempt from Taalasmaa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taalasmaa is looking to wear down Norzu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taalasmaa dips to his left and cracks Norzu with an uppercut!
Norzu misses with the combination.
Taalasmaa throws a big shot that misses.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick but Norzu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Norzu tries to work over Taalasmaa's front leg with a kick but Taalasmaa checks it.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
Norzu misses with an uppercut
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taalasmaa postures up in Norzu's guard and throws a big left but Norzu blocks it.
Taalasmaa looking to pass the guard.
Norzu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norzu controls Taalasmaa momentarily but Taalasmaa frees himself.
Norzu has momentary wrist control but Taalasmaa slips an elbow through the middle.
Taalasmaa throws a big elbow that misses.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taalasmaa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norzu is trying to keep Taalasmaa in close.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but Norzu keeps moving.
Taalasmaa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taalasmaa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Norzu is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa looking to sit in guard and control but Norzu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Norzu preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norzu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taalasmaa is trying to keep Norzu in close.
Norzu trying to control but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Norzu has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Taalasmaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norzu trying to control the position but Taalasmaa is working away.
Taalasmaa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taalasmaa is looking to reverse the position.
Taalasmaa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taalasmaa is refusing to be controlled, as Norzu sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa moves into full guard.
Seppo Taalasmaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norzu preventing the sweep.
Taalasmaa is looking to sweep but instead, Norzu has passed into half guard.
Norzu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to full guard.
Norzu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. Norzu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norzu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Norzu is looking for a kimura but Taalasmaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Norzu to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Norzu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taalasmaa rushes Norzu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norzu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norzu can't find room to land a body shot as Taalasmaa controls the action.
Taalasmaa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Taalasmaa.
It looks like Santeri Norzu has been cut.
Taalasmaa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taalasmaa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taalasmaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Taalasmaa is looking for a triangle but Norzu pushes his legs off easily.
Taalasmaa keeping moving, preventing Norzu from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Norzu has picked Taalasmaa up and slammed him! Taalasmaa can't keep hold of the triangle and Norzu manages to pass to side control!
Norzu is looking to take a break and control but Taalasmaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Taalasmaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norzu is looking to take a break and control but Taalasmaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norzu controlling from side mount.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep.
Norzu wants to control but Taalasmaa is keeping him busy.
Taalasmaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Norzu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taalasmaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taalasmaa is looking to reverse the position.
Taalasmaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Taalasmaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taalasmaa is trying to control Norzu's posture but Norzu avoids it.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep.
Taalasmaa is trying to control Norzu's posture but Norzu avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norzu stands up.
Taalasmaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norzu throws a solid leg kick but Taalasmaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norzu.
Taalasmaa defending well as Norzu loads up on a big left hand.
Norzu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice shot by Norzu.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Norzu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norzu throws the left hand but Taalasmaa avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick but Norzu checks it.
Taalasmaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Norzu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norzu clobbers Taalasmaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taalasmaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa blocks a leg kick.
Taalasmaa throws a low kick but Norzu moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Taalasmaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santeri Norzu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norzu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Norzu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Norzu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taalasmaa.
Norzu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taalasmaa on the side of the head.
Taalasmaa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norzu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Norzu taking a bit of punishment here - Taalasmaa scoring with strikes.
Norzu prevents Taalasmaa from improving position.
Norzu manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taalasmaa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Seppo Taalasmaa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taalasmaa, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torturo comes to the cage accompanied by Mogwai - Katrien. Adebisi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go Go Adebisi. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Torturo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi scores with a shot to the body.
Adebisi misses with an uppercut. Torturo saw that one coming.
Adebisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torturo was well out of range. Poor timing from Adebisi.
Torturo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adebisi moves away.
Torturo wants to slow Adebisi down by chopping away at his legs.
Torturo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adebisi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adebisi lands the left hand.
Torturo scores with a kick to the body.
Adebisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torturo sprawls well. Torturo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adebisi gets slowly back to his feet.
Torturo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torturo scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adebisi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adebisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Torturo.
Torturo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adebisi. Adebisi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adebisi lands a nice looking body shot.
Torturo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adebisi throws the left hand but Torturo avoids the punch easily.
Adebisi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torturo moves out of range of the strikes.
Torturo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adebisi throws out the jab.
Adebisi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torturo.
Adebisi throws a body punch but Torturo moves out of range.
Adebisi moves out of range of the leg kick from Torturo.
Adebisi misses with a takedown attempt - Torturo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Torturo jabs Adebisi right on the nose. Adebisi blinks but takes it well.
Adebisi fails with the takedown.
Marko Torturo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
Adebisi throws a shot from downtown. Torturo moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Torturo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Torturo.
Adebisi misses the shot to the body.
Torturo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torturo, right into the meat.
Torturo slips a jab from Adebisi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torturo.
Adebisi closes the distance and clinches up with Torturo, looking for a takedown. Adebisi pushes Torturo against the cage but Torturo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adebisi looks gassed!
Adebisi thows a body shot but no joy.
Torturo connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Torturo as he connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torturo, right into the meat.
Torturo connects with a solid leg kick.
Adebisi misses with a body shot.
Marko Torturo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torturo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Torturo staying out of range there.
Torturo thumps Adebisi with a low kick.
Adebisi blocks a head kick by Torturo.
Torturo looks to land a left hand but Adebisi moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Adebisi misses its intended target.
Adebisi throws a body punch but Torturo moves out of range.
Adebisi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Torturo.
Adebisi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torturo is looking to land body kicks.
Torturo lands a head shot.
Torturo tries a head kick but it misses.
Torturo misses with a double jab.
Adebisi lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebisi cracks Torturo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi missing with a left hand there. Torturo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adebisi.
Adebisi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torturo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Torturo forces Adebisi back against the cage and clinches.
Adebisi can't break the clinch.
Adebisi is trying to push Torturo away but Torturo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torturo.
Torturo lands an elbow inside.
Torturo trying to land knees to the body.
Adebisi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Torturo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Adebisi.
A frustrated look appears on Adebisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Torturo obliges.
Nice elbow from Torturo.
Torturo lands a right hand.
Torturo lands a left hand.
Torturo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adebisi's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Torturo dominated that round.
That's time! Torturo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adebisi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Adebisi.
Adebisi misses with a hook to the body
and Torturo counters with a good low kick that Adebisi was not able to check.
Adebisi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adebisi misses with a lunging right hand
and Torturo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adebisi lands with a shot to the body.
Torturo throws a solid leg kick but Adebisi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torturo.
Adebisi lands a slapping body shot.
Torturo throws a push kick but Adebisi slaps the foot to one side.
Torturo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adebisi.
Torturo tries to land a leg kick but Adebisi saw it coming and moves away.
Adebisi swings widly with a right hand
and Torturo counters with a thumping low kick.
Marko Torturo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torturo connects with a solid leg kick.
Torturo dips to his left and cracks Adebisi with an uppercut!
Adebisi is breathing heavily.
Adebisi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torturo.
Torturo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Torturo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adebisi's calf.
Adebisi misses with a right hand
and Torturo counters with a good low kick that Adebisi was not able to check.
Torturo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adebisi if he has to take too many more of those.
Torturo clinches.
Adebisi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Torturo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adebisi's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torturo.
Torturo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Simon Adebisi has been cut.
Torturo trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Torturo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adebisi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Torturo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adebisi.
Torturo pushes off an throws an elbow but Adebisi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Torturo lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adebisi is trying to break free.
Torturo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo landing knees to the body.
Adebisi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Torturo throws an elbow but it misses.
Torturo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torturo lands an elbow inside.
Marko Torturo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Torturo lands with a left to the head.
Torturo lands an elbow just above Adebisi 's eye.
Torturo crunches a lovely knee into Adebisi's ribcage.
Torturo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Torturo tries to throw a body punch but Adebisi avoids it by throwing Torturo back against the cage.
Torturo lands a nice uppercut.
Torturo scores with a hook to the body.
Torturo scores with a shot to the side of Adebisi's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torturo.
Adebisi is rocked!
Torturo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adebisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Torturo finish him?
Torturo lands a nice elbow.
Torturo lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Torturo.
Torturo lands an elbow just above Adebisi 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adebisi's elbow.
Adebisi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Torturo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torturo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Torturo scores a nice knee to the body.
Torturo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torturo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adebisi seems to have recovered his senses.
Adebisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adebisi can't break the clinch.
Torturo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adebisi's defenses.
Torturo landing knees to the body.
Torturo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adebisi can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torturo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torturo keeps control of Adebisi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Torturo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adebisi or not.
Torturo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torturo.
Torturo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Torturo throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torturo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torturo stalling in the clinch.
Torturo works on Adebisi's body with a couple of short punches.
Torturo scores a nice knee to the body.
Torturo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torturo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Torturo obliges.
Torturo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Torturo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adebisis head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torturo pushes Adebisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torturo landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Torturo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Torturo cracks Adebisi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adebisi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torturo thumps Adebisi with a low kick.
Adebisi tries for a takedown but Torturo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adebisi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torturo counters by clinching up.
Torturo lands a body shot.
Adebisi blocks an elbow strike from Torturo.
Torturo throws an elbow that misses.
Torturo lands an elbow inside.
Torturo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torturo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Torturo lands a nice uppercut.
Torturo tries to throw a body punch but Adebisi avoids it by throwing Torturo back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torturo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adebisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torturo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torturo is working Adebisi over against the cage.
Torturo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adebisi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Torturo.
Torturo scores with a shoulder strike.
Torturo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torturo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torturo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adebisi is defending well for now.
Adebisi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torturo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adebisi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torturo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torturo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adebisi's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torturo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Torturo throws a shot to the body.
Adebisi misses with a looping left.
Adebisi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo blocks a jab.
Adebisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torturo was well out of range. Poor timing from Adebisi.
Torturo lands a head kick. Adebisi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adebisi misses with a right hand
and Torturo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torturo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torturo lands a front kick.
Torturo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adebisi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adebisi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Torturo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torturo throws a nice looking combination but Adebisi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torturo slaps away a takedown attempt from Adebisi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marko Torturo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
A slow jab from Torturo misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adebisi.
Adebisi misses with a hook. Torturo ducked under it nicely.
Adebisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adebisi.
Simon Adebisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adebisi throws out a loose jab but Torturo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torturo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Torturo thows a body kick. Adebisi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Torturo throws a low kick but Adebisi moves out of range easily.
Torturo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adebisi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torturo pinned against the cage. Torturo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adebisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torturo was well out of range. Poor timing from Adebisi.
Torturo throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torturo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adebisi doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Torturo misses.
Marko Torturo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adebisi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torturo ducks under a wild hook from Adebisi.
Adebisi looks to land a left hand but Torturo moved out of range nicely.
Torturo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adebisi momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi just misses with a punch to the body.
Adebisi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torturo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Torturo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adebisi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebisi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adebisi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torturo counters with a nice body kick.
Torturo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adebisi's head.
Adebisi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torturo counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Torturo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torturo 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Torturo!
Marko Torturo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Country boy can survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hughes misses with a hook
so Reinhardt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Reinhardt from controlling successfully.
Reinhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reinhardt trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Reinhardt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reinhardt has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Reinhardt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinhardt preventing the sweep.
Reinhardt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Reinhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Reinhardt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard.
Reinhardt has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Reinhardt keeps moving.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reinhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hughes stands up over Reinhardt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reinhardt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Reinhardt landing strikes from the mount and Hughes is in trouble!
Hughes is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinhardt lands a nice shot to the head.
Reinhardt content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Hughes is looking to get to half guard.
Reinhardt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Hughes is in a horrible position here. Reinhardt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Reinhardt controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reinhardt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Reinhardt has a good base and remains in mount.
Reinhardt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Reinhardt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reinhardt slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Reinhardt sprawls well.
Reinhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes throws a low kick but Reinhardt avoids it.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot.
Reinhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Reinhardt moved out of range nicely.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Reinhardt avoids them all with ease.
Hughes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
Ratt Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws the kick towards the body but Reinhardt avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinhardt checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hughes.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinhardt manages to avoid it.
Reinhardt lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hughes moves forwards but Reinhardt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reinhardt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hughes looks to land a body kick but Reinhardt moved away.
Nice shot by Reinhardt.
Hughes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinhardt checks it well.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinhardt moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinhardt.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinhardt.
Hughes scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Reinhardt's shoulder, as Reinhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Reinhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinhardt moves away.
Reinhardt fails with the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reinhardt enables Hughes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reinhardt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reinhardt controlling Hughes's posture.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Reinhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Reinhardt from controlling successfully.
Reinhardt is stalling in the full guard.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Reinhardt from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt is working Hughes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Reinhardt from controlling successfully.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinhardt is one step ahead there.
Victor Reinhardt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Reinhardt avoids the head kick by Hughes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinhardt moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Reinhardt feints and as Hughes raises his hands in defense, Reinhardt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ratt Hughes 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. This is the final round!
Hughes blocks a head kick by Reinhardt.
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Reinhardt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hughes is keen to just control but Reinhardt is a slippery customer.
Reinhardt moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt wants to stand but Hughes is controlling the position.
Reinhardt working a defensive guard here.
Reinhardt 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.
Hughes trying to control but Reinhardt is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reinhardt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hughes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reinhardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Reinhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reinhardt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reinhardt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reinhardt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Reinhardt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Reinhardt misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt lands with a slapping head kick.
Hughes looks to land a body kick but Reinhardt moved away.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Reinhardt throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
A jab from Hughes finds it's way through Reinhardt's defenses.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Hughes misses
and Reinhardt counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Reinhardt throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinhardt moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes leaves Reinhardt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ratt Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reinhardt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with 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!
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Reinhardt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hughes scores with a body shot.
Reinhardt throws a solid leg kick but Hughes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reinhardt.
Reinhardt cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hughes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hughes throws a right and a left that Reinhardt avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reinhardt, right into the meat.
Reinhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Reinhardt.
I think Reinhardt 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Reinhardt!
Victor Reinhardt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logen Glotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemmo Kalske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemmo Kalske told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logen Glotka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glotka misses with a low kick.
Kalske scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalske tries to land a leg kick but Glotka saw it coming and moves away.
Glotka throws a head kick that misses.
Glotka checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Glotka.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Glotka.
Logen Glotka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske moves out of range of the body kick from Glotka.
Glotka wants to land a leg kick but Kalske is out of range.
Kalske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glotka.
Kalske takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glotka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Kalske lands but Glotka takes it in his stride.
Glotka delivers a nice body kick.
Glotka lands with a right hand.
Kalske lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glotka throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Glotka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalske's head.
Glotka misses with a wild body shot.
Glotka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Glotka.
Kalske scores with a leg kick.
Kalske scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glotka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kalske tries to clinch but Glotka is having none of it.
Kalske misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glotka, as that shot connected.
A big right from Glotka misses.
Kalske avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalske checks a low kick from Glotka.
Kalske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glotka with a hook.
Glotka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kalske blocks the low kick.
Kalske misses with a double jab
and Glotka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalske misses with a leg kick.
Kalske does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kalske staying out of range there.
Kalske is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalske moves out of range of the body kick.
Glotka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalske wants to land a leg kick but Glotka is out of range.
Glotka tries a head kick but it misses.
Glotka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalske.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Glotka.
A head kick misses from Kalske.
Glotka misses with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kalske, right into the meat.
Glotka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalske looks to land a left hand but Glotka moved out of range nicely.
Kalske throws a leg kick which misses Glotka's front leg but catches the back leg as Glotka tries to avoid it.
Glotka connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalske connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glotka momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glotka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glotka.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Glotka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logen Glotka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Glotka throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Kalske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Glotka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Glotka throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske throws a low kick, looking for Glotka's leg but Glotka calmly moves out of range.
Glotka tries to land a leg kick but Kalske saw it coming and moves away.
Glotka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Glotka.
Glotka throws a shot from downtown. Kalske moves away and avoids it.
Glotka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glotka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalske is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glotka is looking to chop away at Kalske's legs.
Logen Glotka is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Glotka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske lands a really nice looking cross but Glotka seems unphased.
Kalske steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Glotka. That one must have hurt.
Glotka cracks Kalske with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Glotka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kalske to stand back up!
Kalske is rocked!
It looks like Hemmo Kalske has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Glotka, right into the meat.
Kalske is still on wobbly legs! Can Glotka finish him?
Glotka weaves into range and cracks Kalske right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kalske goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Glotka is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logen Glotka!
Logen Glotka made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ej Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ej Balingit was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ej Balingit!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Balingit misses with an uppercut.
Tolonen thumps Balingit with a low kick.
Balingit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Tolonen tenderised Balingit's leg. Balingit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tolonen misses the body punch
and Balingit counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen connects with a right hand. Balingit shakes it off.
It looks like Ej Balingit has been cut.
Balingit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balingit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balingit connects with a jab.
Balingit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Balingit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolonen.
Tolonen defending well as Balingit loads up on a big left hand.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balingit.
Tolonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balingit looks to land a right hand but Tolonen moved out of range.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balingit manages to avoid it.
Tolonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balingit misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balingit. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balingit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tolonen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Balingit! Tolonen lets Balingit back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Balingit is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Balingit moves out of range easily.
Balingit misses with an uppercut. Tolonen saw that one coming.
Tolonen sends Balingit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tolonen is motioning to the referee to let Balingit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Balingit is still on wobbly legs! Can Tolonen finish him?
Balingit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balingit looks gassed!
Balingit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tolonen counters with a low kick, right behind Balingit 's knee.
Tolonen scores with a jab to the body.
Balingit seems to have recovered his senses.
Tolonen connects with a leg kick. Balingit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tolonen! Balingit is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iiro Tolonen!
Iiro Tolonen retains his super heavyweight title!
Iiro Tolonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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