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BHFC 140 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mugison Murr Murr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mugison Murr Murr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Watson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson closes the distance and clinches.
Watson has Murr Murr pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Watson pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Murr Murr tumbling to the mat - Watson dives into Murr Murr's guard.
Watson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watson wants to control from the top but Murr Murr keeps moving.
Murr Murr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watson throwing strikes from guard but Murr Murr blocks nicely.
Murr Murr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.
Murr Murr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson distracts Murr Murr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murr Murr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murr Murr looking for a guillotine here but Watson defends easily.
Murr Murr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watson defends it easily.
Murr Murr is breathing heavily.
Watson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murr Murr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watson defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson gets to his feet - Murr Murr follows without any prompting.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murr Murr pinned against the ropes. Murr Murr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murr Murr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murr Murr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watson quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murr Murr pulls his head out easily.
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Murr Murr is trying to work for a kimura but Watson is defending well.
Watson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murr Murr is working away from the top position though.
Murr Murr is working for a kimura but Watson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murr Murr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
Murr Murr wants to work for an arm triangle but Watson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murr Murr seems to be working for a kimura but Watson defends the submission attempt.
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 Mugison Murr Murr 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.
Murr Murr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murr Murr circles away.
Murr Murr scores a takedown into full mount!
Murr Murr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Watson has worked his arm free - good work by Watson!
Murr Murr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watson, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murr Murr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murr Murr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watson struggling a bit here.
Watson tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murr Murr swings around for an armbar but Watson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murr Murr's guard.
Murr Murr has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murr Murr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watson defends well.
Murr Murr looking for a guillotine here but Watson defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson content to stall in guard here.
Murr Murr has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcus Watson.
Watson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson controlling the action here.
Murr Murr actively working from the bottom here.
Watson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Watson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Watson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murr Murr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Murr Murr pushes Watson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Watson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murr Murr regains guard.
Murr Murr keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watson trying to control but Murr Murr is working from the bottom.
Watson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Watson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Murr Murr shoots in and bounces Watson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Murr Murr has gone for a leg lock! Watson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Murr Murr's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murr Murr has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murr Murr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murr Murr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Watson has Murr Murr up against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murr Murr is looking to reverse the position.
Watson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice sprawl there from Murr Murr as Watson shoots in.
Watson tries to sprawl but Murr Murr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Watson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Murr Murr wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Watson uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Murr Murr trying to move into half guard but instead Watson has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Watson works over Murr Murr with some ground and pound from guard.
Watson content to stall in guard here.
Murr Murr working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
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!
Murr Murr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Watson!
Marcus Watson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Myles Lagman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guile Roswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roswell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Poupine et Thierry kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Guile Roswell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Myles Lagman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guile Roswell!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagman lands with a nice combination. Roswell backs away looking to recover.
A right-left combo lands from Lagman.
Lagman throws a one two combo.
Lagman drives through and clinches with Roswell against the ropes.
Roswell blocks a body shot from Lagman.
Roswell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roswell throws a sloppy head kick and Lagman moves out of range easily.
Lagman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lagman lands a jab.
A jab from Lagman does it's job there.
Lagman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roswell's head.
Lagman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Roswell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roswell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lagman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roswell circles away quickly and effectively.
Lagman lands a jab to the nose.
Lagman looks to land a combination but Roswell avoids it well.
Roswell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lagman swivels and escapes.
Lagman misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roswell keeps the fight on the outside.
Roswell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lagman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lagman misses with a wild combination.
Roswell connects with a leg kick. Lagman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lagman is breathing heavily.
Roswell looks for a takedown but Lagman sprawls well.
Roswell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myles Lagman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guile Roswell.
Roswell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lagman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roswell somewhat.
Myles Lagman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roswell closes the distance and clinches up with Lagman, looking for a takedown. Roswell pushes Lagman against the ropes but Lagman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lagman lands with a straight right. Roswell didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roswell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lagman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roswell somewhat.
Jab from Lagman.
Roswell needs to keep his hands up - Lagman had a free shot at his head there.
Roswell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lagman is fending him off so far but Roswell persists. Nope, Lagman circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lagman.
Roswell fails with a takedown attempt.
Lagman scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roswell tries to reverse the position but Lagman maintains control.
Lagman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lagman wants to get back to his feet but Roswell is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roswell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lagman is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Roswell wants to control but Lagman is having none of it.
Lagman get's back to his feet.
Lagman leaves Roswell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roswell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lagman to the ground. Roswell is now in Lagman's guard.
Lagman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roswell.
Roswell prevents Lagman from getting back to his feet.
Lagman controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roswell trying to control but Lagman is working from the bottom.
Roswell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lagman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Roswell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Roswell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Roswell decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Lagman as Roswell shoots in.
Roswell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lagman's waist but Lagman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roswell off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Lagman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Lagman scores with a four punch combination!
Roswell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roswell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lagman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lagman misses with a low kick.
Roswell looks for a takedown but Lagman sprawls well.
Lagman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roswell shoots in looking for a takedown but Lagman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roswell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lagman moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Roswell misses.
Myles Lagman is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Roswell.
Myles Lagman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lagman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roswell keeps the fight on the outside.
Lagman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lagman tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roswell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lagman moves to clinch but Roswell breaks away
and Roswell counters with a single leg into guard. Lagman didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roswell postures up.
Roswell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lagman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lagman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lagman!
Lagman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roswell to his feet.
Lagman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lagman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lagman throws a head kick but Roswell moves out of range.
Roswell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lagman checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roswell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lagman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roswell somewhat.
Myles Lagman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guile Roswell.
Roswell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roswell throws a head kick but Lagman moves out of range.
Lagman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lagman tries to land a leg kick but Roswell saw it coming and moves away.
Roswell avoids the body shot from Lagman.
Roswell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lagman circles away.
Roswell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roswell fails with a takedown attempt.
Roswell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lagman stuffs the takedown.
Roswell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lagman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagman thuds his right hand into Roswell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lagman stuffs the takedown.
Lagman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roswell circles away quickly and effectively.
Roswell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lagman scores with a hook.
Roswell drops his hands momentarily and Lagman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lagman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lagman duly obliges.
Good standup being displayed there by Lagman as he connects with a hook.
Roswell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lagman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roswell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roswell is looking to clinch.
Roswell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roswell moves in looking to clinch but Lagman pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roswell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lagman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lagman does no damage.
Roswell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lagman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roswell forces Lagman back against the ropes and clinches.
Lagman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roswell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lagman to keep the fight standing.
Roswell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lagman to keep the fight standing.
Lagman is trying to break the clinch but Roswell is controlling him.
Lagman is trying to break free.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roswell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roswell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lagman smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Lagman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Roswell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lagman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roswell. Roswell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lagman.
Lagman throws a series of punches but Roswell avoids them all with ease.
Roswell pushes Lagman away with a front kick.
Lagman lands a lovely overhand right.
Lagman has Roswell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Roswell drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lagman forces his way into half guard.
Roswell tries to get to full guard but Lagman has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roswell actively working from the bottom here.
Roswell tries to get to full guard but Lagman has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roswell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roswell has a closed guard, preventing Lagman from standing up.
Roswell has his feet on Lagman's thighs here. He's pushed Lagman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lagman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guile Roswell!
Our winner, Guile Roswell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paula Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Judas Priest -Painkiller as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andy James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paula Abdul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy James!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a head kick.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abdul cracks James with an open hand slap.
James lands a head kick!
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Abdul misses.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdul lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James misses with a shot to the body
letting Abdul counter with a right hand.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James throws a head kick but Abdul moves out of range.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul is just out of range.
James misses the shot to the body.
James takes one on the button.
James ducks under a wild hook from Abdul.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdul throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from James.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from James misses.
A combination from Abdul does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul lands a jab to the head.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James scores with a body shot.
Abdul fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdul lands with a nice body punch.
Abdul takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdul lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Paula Abdul has been cut.
A punch combination from Abdul misses.
James misses with a body shot
and Abdul counters with a left to the body.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James works Abdul's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Abdul does a little dance to reset his feet.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from James misses.
Abdul misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Abdul thows a body shot but no joy.
Abdul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James swings for the body but Abdul moves out of range.
Abdul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abdul.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Abdul cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Abdul lands a nice shot to the body.
Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Abdul avoids the head kick by James.
Nice uppercut there from James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Abdul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paula Abdul's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Abdul takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Abdul looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul is just out of range.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Abdul moves out of range easily.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Abdul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abdul lands a nice shot to the body.
Abdul misses with a combination
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul blocks a jab.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James misses with a head kick.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdul jabs at James's body.
Abdul lands a jab to the head.
Abdul misses with a double jab.
Abdul throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Abdul is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abdul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abdul throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a left to the body.
Abdul lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Paula Abdul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from James.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Abdul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Abdul throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Abdul avoids the head kick by James.
Paula Abdul is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a head kick but Abdul moves out of range.
James avoids the body shot from Abdul.
A head kick misses from James.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Abdul here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abdul, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abdul looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Abdul misses with a jab, cross combination.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James misses the body punch
and Abdul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdul slips a straight right by James.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paula Abdul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paula Abdul's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James misses with an uppercut. Abdul saw that one coming.
Abdul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul.
Abdul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
Abdul throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Abdul misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Abdul avoids the body shot from James.
Abdul lands a jab to James's midsection.
A head kick misses from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abdul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abdul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abdul takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abdul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James misses with a double jab.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James lands a high kick!
Abdul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abdul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul.
Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul lands a right hook to the body.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abdul jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abdul throws out a powerful jab.
Abdul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James misses with a shot to the body
and Abdul counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Abdul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abdul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James looks to land a body kick but Abdul moved away.
Abdul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abdul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul.
Abdul lands with a shot to the body.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdul scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Abdul misses.
Abdul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James throws the left hand but Abdul avoids the punch easily.
Abdul with a nice cross.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abdul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdul lands with a cross.
James misses the shot to the body.
Abdul looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paula Abdul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdul 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paula Abdul!
A victorious Paula Abdul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xamos Othella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xamos Othella!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Othella closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kastinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kastinen.
Othella postures up in Kastinen's guard and throws a big left but Kastinen blocks it.
Othella is fighting to break Kastinen's control of his arms but Kastinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Othella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Othella is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kastinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kastinen has escaped and now he's on top!
Othella trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Othella can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kastinen controls the pace.
Kastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Othella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen stands and throws Othella's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Othella wants to control but Kastinen postures up.
Kastinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kastinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Othella tries to bench press Kastinen off him but Kastinen keeps the position.
Othella is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kastinen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen laying and praying for a moment but Othella takes advantage and regains half guard.
Othella is staying active underneath Kastinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kastinen passes to side control.
Kastinen taking a breather here.
Kastinen has an Americana. Othella didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kastinen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kastinen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Seppo Kastinen!
A less than humble Seppo Kastinen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes to the ring accompanied by I will not bow. Jordan Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Ward.
A jab from Ward finds it's way through Nogueira 's defenses.
Ward tries to clinch but Nogueira moves out of range.
Ward throws a leg kick but Nogueira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Nogueira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nogueira at a distance.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Nogueira is out of range.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Nogueira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Ward throws a right and a left that Nogueira avoids nicely.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Ward wants to clinch but Nogueira slips to the side
and Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ward's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nogueira controls the pace.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nogueira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ward's guard.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Nogueira is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Nogueira postures up.
Ward keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nogueira manages to get himself to full guard.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jordan Ward wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nogueira .
Nogueira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nogueira lands in his opponent's guard.
Ward has Nogueira pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Ward is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jordan Ward just wasn't active enough.
Ward has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ward lands a shoulder strike.
Ward is working Nogueira over against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nogueira has Ward pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ward manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nogueira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ward uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward postures up.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Jordan Ward will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ward is adopting a defensive guard.
Nogueira trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nogueira controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira .
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ward. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Ward misses with a body shot
and Nogueira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira is looking to advance position but Ward has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nogueira is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ward lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
Nogueira gets back to half guard.
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ward is taking a breather. Nogueira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward wants to take a breather but Nogueira is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward content to control rather than advance.
Ward is keen to just control but Nogueira is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jordan Ward just wasn't active enough.
Ward tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nogueira counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Jordan Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira .
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Nogueira motions for Ward to come forward. Nogueira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward gets caught napping as Nogueira dives in and scores a takedown. Ward manages to retain guard.
Ward is trying to keep Nogueira in close.
Nogueira stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira has hold of Ward's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ward seems comfortable defending it but Nogueira has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ward is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ward is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nogueira couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Extreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totto Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Extreme could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Totto Karlsson's chin.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Extreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Totto Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Extreme defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Extreme tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Extreme's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Extreme duly obliges.
It looks like Totto Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Karlsson is looking to slow Extreme down with leg kicks.
Karlsson is looking to clinch but Extreme is avoiding it.
Karlsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Extreme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Extreme cracks Karlsson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Karlsson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Extreme finish him?
Karlsson is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Extreme misses the target.
Karlsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Extreme finish him?
Extreme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karlsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Extreme misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Extreme.
Karlsson tries to move into range but Extreme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Extreme throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karlsson cracks Extreme with a good jab.
Karlsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Extreme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Extreme misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters by clinching up.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Karlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Extreme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Extreme on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Extreme is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Extreme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Extreme moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
A jab from Extreme misses.
Extreme takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Extreme jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Extreme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson rushes Extreme and presses him up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karlsson trying to control from half guard but Extreme is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Extreme is trying to maintain the position but Karlsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Karlsson is trying to control. Extreme wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karlsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Extreme kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Totto Karlsson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Extreme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Extreme off balance momentarily.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Extreme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karlsson, right into the meat.
Extreme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Extreme lands with a right hand.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. Extreme looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Extreme lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Extreme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Extreme.
Extreme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Extreme misses.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Extreme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Extreme down.
Karlsson lands a high kick!
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Extreme keeps it at a distance.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson connects with the punch.
Extreme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Extreme off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Extreme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Extreme is breathing heavily.
Extreme misses the jab.
Extreme throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
That kick from Karlsson tenderised Extreme's leg. Extreme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Extreme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Extreme thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Karlsson.
Good leg kick by Karlsson 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.
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Extreme off balance momentarily.
Karlsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Extreme misses the target.
Extreme takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Extreme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Extreme throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Extreme misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Extreme is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karlsson staying out of range there.
Karlsson clinches up with Extreme and pushes him back against the ropes.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Extreme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Extreme throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Karlsson lands but Extreme takes it in his stride.
Extreme is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Extreme loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totto Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Totto Karlsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Extreme gets tackled into the ropes by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged Extreme in a clinch.
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Extreme. That did some damage!
Totto Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Extreme lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karlsson thumps Extreme with a low kick.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Extreme moves out of range.
Karlsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Extreme.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Extreme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Extreme connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karlsson scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson moves out of range as Extreme strikes.
Extreme lands with a straight right. Karlsson didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Extreme. That did some damage!
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Extreme lands a left and a right that send Karlsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Extreme thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Extreme misses with a looping right.
Extreme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karlsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Extreme throws a combination. Karlsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Extreme misses the jab.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Extreme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Extreme down.
Karlsson lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson.
Extreme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Extreme misses.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Extreme.
Karlsson throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Extreme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karlsson - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Extreme looks to throw the jab but Karlsson is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Extreme misses with a double jab.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Extreme.
Karlsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Extreme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Extreme looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Extreme swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Extreme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson slips under a jab from Extreme.
Karlsson slips a straight right by Extreme.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Extreme throws a right hand that Karlsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Karlsson also avoids with ease.
Karlsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Extreme misses its intended target.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Extreme circles away.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Extreme.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Extreme misses.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Extreme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Karlsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karlsson.
Extreme feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karlssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karlsson gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Extreme backwards.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Extreme connects with a body shot that sends Karlsson's belly button to the back.
Karlsson stuns Extreme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karlsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Extreme misses.
The fighters circling - Extreme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Extreme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karlsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Extreme has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karlsson.
Karlsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karlsson keeps Extreme at a distance using the push kick.
Extreme misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Extreme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Extreme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Extreme down.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Extreme.
Extreme looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a high kick!
Extreme misses with the combination.
Extreme scores with a body shot.
Karlsson scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Extreme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped Extreme's head back.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Extreme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Extreme down.
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Extreme circles away.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Extreme.
Extreme throws a right hand that Karlsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Karlsson also avoids with ease.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Extreme misses.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Extreme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totto Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Totto Karlsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Extreme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Extreme.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Extreme ducks down to avoid it.
Extreme fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Extreme, as that shot connected.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Extreme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Extreme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Extreme down.
Extreme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Extreme on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Extreme.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a high kick.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Extreme moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Extreme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karlsson, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Karlsson lands but Extreme takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Extreme throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Extreme swinging wildly here.
Extreme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Extreme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson clinches up with Extreme and pushes him back against the ropes.
Karlsson wants to break free but Extreme has control.
Extreme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karlsson tries to circle away but Extreme has him pinned against the ropes.
Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karlsson tries to circle away but Extreme has him pinned against the ropes.
Karlsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Extreme has double underhooks.
Extreme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Extreme throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson wants to break free but Extreme has control.
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson moves out of range as Extreme strikes.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Extreme.
Karlsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Extreme circles away.
Karlsson slips a jab and a cross from Extreme.
Karlsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karlsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Extreme's head.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Extreme has time to react.
Karlsson moves out of range as Extreme strikes.
Extreme misses with a looping left.
Karlsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Extreme's sensitive parts.
Extreme tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Extreme's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to land a front kick but Extreme steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karlsson scores with a leg kick.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Extreme.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson wants to clinch
enabling Extreme to counter with a crisp jab.
Extreme throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Extreme connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Extreme throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Extreme lands an overhand right.
Karlsson moves out of range as Extreme strikes.
Karlsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Josh Extreme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Extreme.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Extreme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Extreme with a hook.
Totto Karlsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Extreme lands a left and a right that send Karlsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Extreme thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Karlsson keeps Extreme at a distance using the push kick.
Extreme slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Extreme effectively controlling the action here.
Karlsson working hard to break the clinch.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Extreme throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
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 Josh Extreme.
Well Karlsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Totto Karlsson!
A very excited looking Totto Karlsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Hamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Stonebone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stonebone has chosen Catch a Bad One as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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288 lbs
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273 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Hamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blaze Stonebone!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamara misses with a hook
and Stonebone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stonebone misses with a double jab
letting Hamara counter with a right hand.
Stonebone throws a poor cross that misses
and Hamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamara. Stonebone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stonebone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Hamara as he checks the leg kick.
Hamara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stonebone's sensitive parts.
Hamara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stonebone. Stonebone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stonebone throws a jab when Hamara was well out of range.
Stonebone throws a right hand that misses
and Hamara counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stonebone misses with a looping right.
Jab by Hamara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamara lands a nice looking body kick.
Stonebone looks gassed!
Hamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stonebone doesn't seem bothered though.
Stonebone looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hamara lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stonebone. Hamara pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turo Hamara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Paxio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristian Romero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiago Paxio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paxio throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Paxio instigates a clinch.
Paxio tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paxio throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Paxio regains guard.
Paxio working for a triangle but Romero defends it easily.
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paxio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Paxio's legs - danger averted.
Romero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Romero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paxio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Romero works over Paxio with some ground and pound from guard.
Paxio has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Paxio is retaining full guard.
Romero with a nice head shot there.
Paxio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.
Romero trying to control but Paxio is working from the bottom.
Paxio looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Paxio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Paxio is keeping the position.
Romero trying to control but Paxio is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Romero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paxio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paxio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paxio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paxio working for a triangle but Romero defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Romero cracks Paxio with a solid left hand.
Romero stands up over Paxio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paxio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Romero uses it to pass to side control.
Paxio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paxio is defending against the submission attempts here by Romero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero working Paxio over with strikes.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paxio looking for submissions off his back.
Romero lands strikes from half guard.
Romero lands with a punch from half guard.
Paxio actively working from the bottom here.
Romero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paxio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paxio actively working from the bottom here.
Paxio looking for submissions off his back.
Paxio looking for submissions off his back.
Paxio is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paxio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Romero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero is looking for a kimura here.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paxio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paxio taking some punishment here, with Romero in his half guard.
Romero is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cristian Romero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Romero scores a takedown into full mount!
Romero lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Paxio hang on?
Paxio taking shots to the head.
Romero prevents Paxio from getting the reversal.
Romero working the ground and pound effectively.
Paxio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paxio wants to get back to full guard.
Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paxio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxio looking for submissions off his back.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Paxio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paxio actively working from the bottom here.
Romero is trying to control the action in half guard but Paxio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paxio is defending against the submission attempts here by Romero.
Paxio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paxio taking some punishment here, with Romero in his half guard.
Cristian Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paxio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Romero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Paxio's temple.
Paxio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Romero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Romero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero landing strikes from the mount.
Romero controlling his opponent.
Romero connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paxio is trying to escape the mount.
Romero lands a nice shot to the head.
Romero lands a heavy elbow.
Paxio is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Oh Paxio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Paxio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paxio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Paxio taking some punishment here, with Romero in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Paxio's temple.
Romero slips a nice elbow through Paxio's hands, connecting with Paxio's forehead.
Paxio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romero's back!
Romero trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Romero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Paxio working for a choke but Romero is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paxio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Romero defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Paxio seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paxio looking for the choke from the back.
Romero trying to control the position but Paxio manages to sink in the hooks.
Paxio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Romero has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Romero manages to reverse the position and now he's in Paxio's guard. Nice work there by Romero.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Romero defending well as Paxio loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Paxio.
Paxio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Paxio misses.
Paxio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paxio's half guard.
Paxio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paxio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Paxio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero passes to full mount!
The referee warns Paxio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero with the ground and pound from mount.
Paxio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Romero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Romero looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Paxio covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cristian Romero!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganga comes to the ring accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga misses with a series of wild punches.
Ganga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ganga throws a hook but Mustang blocks it.
Ganga misses with a straight left.
Ganga throws a jab when Mustang was well out of range.
Mustang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ganga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mustang swings for the body but Ganga moves out of range.
Mustang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ganga avoids it really well and circles away.
Ganga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ganga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ganga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ganga thuds a left hand into Mustang's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ganga as Mustang shoots in.
No luck for Mustang with that takedown attempt.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
Ganga misses with a wild combination.
Mustang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ganga misses with a hook. Mustang ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Ganga misses.
Mustang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ganga.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Ganga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mustang at a distance.
Mustang shoots in looking for a takedown but Ganga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mustang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mustang fails with a takedown attempt.
Ganga scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustang.
Ganga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sunil Ganga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ganga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ganga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mustang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ganga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mustang, into his guard.
Ganga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is trying to keep Ganga in close.
Sunil Ganga has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice defenses there by Ganga.
Mustang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mustang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mustang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ganga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mustang on the ground.
Ganga keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ganga gets full guard.
Mustang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ganga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mustang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mustang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ganga is retaining full guard.
Mustang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganga is keeping the position for now.
Mustang trying to control but Ganga is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ganga throws a shot from downtown. Mustang moves away and avoids it.
Mustang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sunil Ganga is winning the standup battle so far.
Ganga misses the jab.
Ganga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ganga wants it to stay on the feet.
Mustang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ganga.
Mustang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ganga tries to avoid it but Mustang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ganga to the ground. Ganga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mustang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ganga to the mat! Ganga manages to get full guard.
Mustang looking to pass the guard.
Mustang advances to half guard.
Ganga is refusing to be controlled, as Mustang sits in half guard.
Mustang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ganga manages to get to full guard.
Ganga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mustang is one step ahead there.
Mustang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ganga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ganga 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.
Mustang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ganga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mustang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is looking to improve his position but Ganga isn't that keen on the idea.
Ganga controlling the pace for now.
Mustang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mustang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ganga trying to control but Mustang is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ganga!
Ganga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ganga tries to get out of the position.
Mustang landing strikes from the mount and Ganga is in trouble!
Mustang working Ganga over with strikes here.
Ganga tries to hold on but Mustang pushes him away.
Mustang trying to control but Ganga is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mustang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mustang throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ganga because Mustang loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga is looking to get to half guard.
Mustang lands a nice shot to the head.
Ganga is rocked!
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!
Mustang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mustang throws some wild stikes that Ganga manages to avoid easily.
Mustang thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang tries to control but Ganga wriggling away.
Mustang throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ganga because Mustang loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mustang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ganga throws out a powerful jab.
Ganga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ganga throws out a loose jab but Mustang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ganga moves away.
Ganga throws a lazy uppercut
and Mustang counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ganga!
Ganga tries to reverse the position but Mustang maintains control.
Mustang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mustang throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ganga because Mustang loaded up on that one.
Ganga is working to get back to half guard.
Ganga is squirming around, avoiding Mustang's attempts to control the action.
Mustang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ganga has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ganga!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mustang looking for a guillotine here but Ganga defends easily.
Ganga wants to stand but Mustang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mustang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ganga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sunil Ganga just wasn't active enough.
Ganga throws a shot from downtown. Mustang moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga misses with an uppercut. Mustang saw that one coming.
Ganga connects with a crisp jab.
Ganga lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustang's head.
Mustang shoots for a double leg takedown but Ganga sprawls well. He's pushed Mustang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mustang moves out of range as Ganga strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mustang.
Mustang misses with a body shot.
Mustang ducks under a wild hook from Ganga.
Sunil Ganga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganga cracks Mustang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Ganga misses the target.
Ganga lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustang's head.
Mustang moves out of range of the strikes.
Ganga throws a series of punches but Mustang avoids them all with ease.
Ganga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustang feints and as Ganga raises his hands in defense, Mustang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mustang drops back looking for a leg! Ganga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ganga manages to kick Mustang off! Mustang jumps back into Ganga's guard.
Mustang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mustang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mustang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mustang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Mustang.
I think Mustang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sunil Ganga!
An out of breath Sunil Ganga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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