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IMMA 135 ASS BEATER RD2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarret Slertys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Villain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Super Villain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarret Slertys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Super Villain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slertys moves out of range as Villain throws a body kick.
Villain wants to clinch but Slertys slips to the side
and Slertys holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Villain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slertys avoids it.
Villain letting Slertys take a breather here.
Villain tries to stall but Slertys uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Villain misses with a knee to the head.
Villain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slertys tries to score a body lock takedown but Villain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Slertys wants to get back to striking at distance but Villain won't allow it.
Slertys managing to block the knees to the body from Villain.
Villain misses with a knee strike.
Slertys on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slertys effectively controlling the action here.
Villain trying to control the position but instead, Slertys has worked for underhooks and has pushed Villain into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slertys blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Villain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Villain is trying to stall.
Villain is looking to break free of the clinch but Slertys has double underhooks.
Slertys lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Villain backwards.
Villain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slertys is looking to break free of the clinch but Villain has double underhooks.
Villain stalling in the clinch but Slertys improves position.
Slertys holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slertys has him pressed against the cage.
Villain stalling in the clinch but Slertys improves position.
Slertys lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Villain backwards.
Villain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slertys has him pressed against the cage.
Slertys can't break the clinch.
Villain is trying to break the clinch but Slertys is controlling him.
Slertys wants to get back to striking at distance but Villain won't allow it.
Villain missing with knees to the body.
Villain tries to land knees in the clinch but Slertys avoids the damage to the body.
Villain missing with knees to the body.
Villain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slertys rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Villain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Villain tries to close the distance and clinch but Slertys swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villain connects with an inside leg kick.
Villain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villain looks to clinch
and Slertys counters with a right hand to the body.
Villain throws a head kick but Slertys moves out of range.
Slertys lands a head shot.
Villain misses with a body kick.
Villain throws a head kick that misses.
Slertys misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villain.
Villain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Villain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slertys connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Villain scrambles back to his feet.
Villain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Villain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Villain takes one to the chin there.
Slertys avoids a kick to the body.
Villain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slertys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villain is looking to land body kicks.
Slertys closes the distance and clinches up with Villain, looking for a takedown. Slertys pushes Villain against the cage but Villain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Villain moves in looking to clinch but Slertys pushes him off.
Slertys has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Villain.
Slertys on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Slertys or perhaps it was just good defense by Villain which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarret Slertys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slertys jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Slertys manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Villain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slertys moves out of range of the body kick.
Villain lands a head kick. Slertys smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Villain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Villain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Villain throws a push kick but Slertys slaps the foot to one side.
Slertys blocks a head kick by Villain.
Slertys gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Villain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Slertys.
Villain trying to land knees to the body.
Slertys is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slertys as Villain tries to tie him up.
Villain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slertys is trying to break the clinch but Villain has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slertys is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Villain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slertys tries to break free but Villain pushes him back against the cage.
Villain takes a shot to the head.
Villain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on Slertys - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Villain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slertys avoids it.
Slertys working hard to break the clinch.
Slertys managing to block the knees to the body from Villain.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Slertys is looking to break free of the clinch but Villain has double underhooks.
Slertys scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Villain is trying to break the clinch but Slertys is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slertys wants to break free but Villain has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Slertys is trying to drag Villain to the mat but Villain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarret Slertys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slertys keeps control of Villain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slertys avoiding damage as Villain throws knees to the body.
Villain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Villain misses with some punches.
Slertys blocks the elbow strike.
Slertys working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slertys - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Villain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villain tries to land knees in the clinch but Slertys avoids the damage to the body.
Villain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Villain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slertys avoids a wild elbow strike from Villain.
Villain takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Slertys.
Villain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slertys as Villain tries to tie him up.
Slertys lands a hook that snaps the head of Villain backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slertys lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slertys is trying to drag Villain to the mat but Villain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slertys lands with a right to the head.
Villain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slertys.
Villain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slertys is keeping busy.
Villain tries to break free but Slertys pushes him back against the cage.
Slertys is trying to break the clinch but Villain is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slertys taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slertys is trying to drag Villain to the mat but Villain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slertys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Super Villain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Villain tries to close the distance and clinch but Slertys swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Villain wants to clinch
and Slertys counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villain tries to clinch up.
Villain throws a sloppy head kick and Slertys moves out of range easily.
Villain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Super Villain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villain thows a body kick. Slertys tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Villain ducks under a wild hook from Slertys.
Villain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Villain pushes Slertys away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Villain.
Super Villain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Villain. Slertys shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Slertys misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Villain.
Villain 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.
Slertys misses with a hook. Villain ducked under it nicely.
Villain is looking to land body kicks.
Slertys shoots in and drives through. Villain sprawls well.
Villain thows a body kick. Slertys tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Villain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slertys paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slertys changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Villain tries to avoid it but Slertys manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Villain to the ground. Villain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slertys takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Slertys misses with a looping left.
Villain wants to clinch but Slertys slips to the side
and Slertys counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slertys.
Villain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Villain wants to break free but Slertys has control.
Super Villain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slertys will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slertys keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Villain's efforts to push away.
Villain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slertys is keeping busy.
Villain prevents Slertys from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Slertys.
Villain stalling in the clinch but Slertys improves position.
Villain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slertys has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slertys throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slertys struggles to land a body shot inside as Villain controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slertys.
Super Villain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Villain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slertys keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Villain's efforts to push away.
Jarret Slertys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Villain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slertys prevents a body shot from Villain.
Villain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Villain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villain tries to circle away but Slertys has him pinned against the cage.
Villain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slertys dodges an elbow strike from Villain.
Slertys breaks from the clinch.
Slertys loads up on a big right hand but Villain slips the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Villain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Villain tries to clinch
and Slertys counters by moving into the clinch.
Slertys pushes Villain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Villain takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Slertys - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Villain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Villain 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Villain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stick Ytick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stick Ytick!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ytick avoids them all with ease.
Jackson cracks Ytick with an open hand slap.
Ytick gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ytick is taking a breather. Jackson 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.
Ytick is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ytick. What's that going to do exactly?
Ytick landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ytick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ytick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ytick won't let Jackson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ytick with the ground and pound from mount.
Ytick controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ytick raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ytick on the ground.
Ytick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ytick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ytick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson is rocked!
Ytick lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ytick has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ytick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ytick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Ytick.
Ytick with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ytick lands a heavy elbow.
Ytick postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jackson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ytick and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stick Ytick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ballen Gruset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballen Gruset will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ballen Gruset!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruset. Luffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruset scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gruset misses with a shot to the body
and Luffy counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Luffy.
Luffy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luffy throws the kick towards the body but Gruset avoids it.
Luffy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruset throws out the jab.
Gruset lands a nice looking body shot.
Luffy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gruset's calf.
Gruset cracks Luffy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gruset throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luffy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luffy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gruset scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruset throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luffy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luffy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gruset with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruset changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruset gets tackled into the cage by Luffy. Luffy maintains the clinch.
Luffy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luffy lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruset.
Luffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruset.
Gruset slows down the pace here.
Luffy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gruset blocks an uppercut.
Luffy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gruset tries to throw a body punch but Luffy avoids it by throwing Gruset back against the cage.
Luffy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gruset tries to break the clinch but Luffy is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luffy cracks Gruset with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Luffy.
Luffy lands with a short shot to the head.
Luffy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luffy as Gruset tries to tie him up.
Gruset misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luffy tries a knee to the head but Gruset blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luffy.
Gruset blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruset has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luffy lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luffy avoids the elbow strike from Gruset, against the cage.
Luffy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruset.
Gruset is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gruset is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Luffy has denied him.
A nice left hand lands by Luffy.
Gruset tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luffy's elbow.
Luffy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruset.
Luffy tries to throw a body punch but Gruset avoids it by throwing Luffy back against the cage.
Gruset gets through Luffy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luffy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gruset backwards.
Gruset misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luffy is working Gruset over against the cage.
Luffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gruset blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luffy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luffy misses with a punch on the inside.
Luffy tries to throw a body punch but Gruset avoids it by throwing Luffy back against the cage.
Luffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luffy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luffy prevents Gruset from breaking the clinch.
Luffy stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gruset avoids a wild elbow strike from Luffy.
Stalling in the clinch from Luffy.
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 Monkey Luffy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luffy misses with a body kick.
Luffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruset is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luffy rather than just go for the knockout.
Luffy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gruset checks it well.
Gruset lands with a straight right. Luffy didn't see that one coming.
Luffy just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gruset checks a leg kick.
Gruset pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Luffy back to the cage. Gruset follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gruset stuns Luffy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gruset fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luffy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gruset throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luffy lands a high kick!
Gruset scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luffy.
Gruset scores with a decent looking hook.
Gruset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luffy manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Gruset misses.
Gruset lands a right hook to the body.
Luffy wants to slow Gruset down by chopping away at his legs.
Luffy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruset throws out the jab.
Gruset walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luffy.
Luffy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ballen Gruset seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruset jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luffy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gruset's sensitive parts.
Gruset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luffy manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gruset. That snapped Luffy's head back.
Gruset misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gruset swings for the body but Luffy moves out of range.
Gruset takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gruset misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy misses with a head kick.
Gruset swings for the body but Luffy moves out of range.
Luffy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Gruset misses its intended target.
Luffy slips under a jab.
Ballen Gruset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luffy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gruset checks it well.
Gruset avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gruset misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luffy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gruset lands a nice looking body shot.
Gruset comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruset. Luffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luffy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruset scores with a hook to the body. Luffy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luffy tries to land a front kick but Gruset steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luffy walks into a stiff left hand from Gruset.
Luffy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luffy slips a jab from Gruset.
Gruset ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gruset takes a swing at Luffy's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luffy. That's going to slow Gruset down.
Luffy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gruset works the jab nicely.
Gruset throws a nice looking combination but Luffy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luffy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gruset ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luffy moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy scores with a push kick.
Luffy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gruset throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Gruset misses the shot to the body.
Luffy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luffy throws a jab when Gruset was well out of range.
Luffy connects with a solid leg kick.
Luffy throws a low kick but Gruset avoids it.
Gruset's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luffy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gruset. That did some damage!
Gruset chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luffy can pounce on him.
Luffy throws a push kick but Gruset slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Gruset.
Gruset avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Gruset.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ballen Gruset showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruset. Luffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruset takes a swing at Luffy's ribcage but misses.
Gruset throws a predictable looking body shot
and Luffy counters with a good low kick that Gruset was not able to check.
Luffy ducks under a wild hook from Gruset.
Gruset misses with a hook to the body
and Luffy counters with a nice leg kick.
Gruset connects with a single shot there.
Luffy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luffy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gruset will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick from Luffy.
Luffy wants to land a leg kick but Gruset is out of range.
Gruset tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luffy was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruset.
Gruset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruset looks to score with a jab to the body but Luffy is just out of range.
Luffy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gruset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gruset.
Luffy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gruset cracks Luffy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gruset scores with a jab to the body.
Luffy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gruset throws a jab when Luffy was well out of range.
Gruset blocks the body kick.
Luffy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Luffy misses its intended target.
Luffy delivers a nice body kick.
Gruset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luffy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luffy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy moves into the clinch.
Gruset misses with a punch on the inside.
Luffy blocks a body shot from Gruset.
Gruset is trying to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruset tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gruset is trying to stall.
Luffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luffy pushes Gruset back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gruset is trying to maintain a safe position but Luffy gets an underhook and turns Gruset into the cage.
Gruset misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luffy.
Gruset has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luffy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruset tries a body shot but Luffy blocks it.
A short uppercut from Luffy.
Gruset blocking some punches.
Monkey Luffy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luffy.
Luffy lands a shoulder strike.
Luffy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Luffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruset.
Gruset taking a breather.
Gruset's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Luffy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Luffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruset managing to block the knees to the body from Luffy.
Luffy swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruset uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruset taking a breather.
Gruset blocking some punches.
Luffy lands a nice shot to the body.
Gruset is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luffy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gruset's elbow.
Luffy misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gruset misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luffy has a couple of punches blocked by Gruset.
Luffy can't find room to land a body shot as Gruset controls the action.
Luffy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gruset backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monkey Luffy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luffy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monkey Luffy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kong King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubal Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong King 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kong King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jubal Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Sackett throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Sackett's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
King scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King wants to pass the guard but Sackett is keeping the position.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to pass the guard but Sackett is keeping the position.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King passes Sackett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is taking a breather. Sackett 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.
King is nestled in close to Sackett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King trying to control from half guard but Sackett is working away.
King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sackett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
King trying to pass the guard but Sackett defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King wants to pass the guard but Sackett is defending well.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King content to control rather than advance.
King wants to pass to mount but Sackett is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kong King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sackett as he jumps to the side.
Sackett throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sackett pinned against the cage. Sackett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sackett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sackett!
King raining down shots from the mount!
King looking to finish Sackett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sackett!
King lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King wants to control the pace but Sackett is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sackett is in all sorts of trouble here.
King with good strikes from the mount here!
King tries to control but Sackett wriggling away.
The referee warns Sackett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
King landing strikes from the mount.
King with shots to the head and body - Sackett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sackett is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sackett is still in real trouble! Can King finish him?
King thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sackett seems to have recovered his senses.
King with the ground and pound from mount.
King landing shots from mount.
Sackett tries to hold on but King pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by King.
King connects with a bit shot that sees Sackett covering up! More strikes from King and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! King is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kong King!
Kong King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hype Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramdaa Somdet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hype Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramdaa Somdet!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somdet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams misses with a hook.
Somdet misses with a body shot.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Somdet slips a jab from Williams.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Somdet saw that one coming.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Somdet's head.
It looks like Ramdaa Somdet has been cut.
Somdet tries to clinch up.
Somdet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Somdet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somdet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Somdet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somdet slips a straight right by Williams.
Somdet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Somdet misses.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Somdet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Somdet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Somdet.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somdet walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Somdet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Somdet misses with a series of wild punches.
Somdet slips a straight right by Williams.
Nice uppercut there from Somdet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somdet staying out of range there.
Somdet looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Somdet throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Williams misses.
Somdet slips under a jab.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Somdet should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somdet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Somdet doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somdet.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a jab when Somdet was well out of range.
Somdet misses with a wild combination.
Somdet tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Somdet dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Somdet misses the shot to the body.
Somdet takes the fight into the clinch.
Somdet has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Somdet has double underhooks.
Somdet tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Somdet swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somdet swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somdet swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somdet throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams is trying to break free.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somdet.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Somdet has him pressed against the cage.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somdet.
Somdet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Somdet controlling the action here for a moment.
Somdet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Somdet has double underhooks.
Williams wants to break free but Somdet has control.
Williams is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hype Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramdaa Somdet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Somdet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somdet misses with an uppercut.
Somdet needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Somdet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somdet.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Somdet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hype Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somdet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Somdet slips the punch.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Somdet moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Somdet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Somdet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams slips under a jab from Somdet.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Somdet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams cracks Somdet with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Somdet looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Williams finish him?
Somdet is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Somdet is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pounces like a tiger and cracks Somdet with a vicious hook! Somdet is down but not out! Williams follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hype Williams!
A relieved looking Hype Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitali Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miles Brand!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brand throwing shots but Popov is blocking nicely.
Popov tries to roll over but Brand keeps him under control.
Brand lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brand seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brand controlling the pace.
Popov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Popov.
Brand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov keeping moving, preventing Brand from controlling successfully.
Popov has his feet on Brand's thighs here. He's pushed Brand 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! Brand screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitali Popov!
Vitali Popov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarbowsky comes to the cage accompanied by Lux Aeterna. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and Skarbowsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliveira avoids a kick to the body.
Jab from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky jabs at Oliveira's body.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skarbowsky counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarbowsky lands a jab to the nose.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky pushes Oliveira away with a front kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Skarbowsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Skarbowsky circles away easily
and Skarbowsky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Oliveira.
Skarbowsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oliveira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliveira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skarbowsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skarbowsky is posturing up here but Oliveira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Skarbowsky tries to roll out but it's too tight and Skarbowsky has to tap! Slick submission there by Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Oliveira!
Our winner, Charles Oliveira, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihail Mansurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado's entrance music is Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. A fine choice. Mansurov has chosen Kreator - Impossible Brutality as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Mansurov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansurov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mansurov throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Mansurov misses with a wild body shot.
Mihail Mansurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansurov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Mansurov cracks Machado with an open hand slap.
Machado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mansurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mansurov throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Mansurov.
Mansurov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado with a hook.
Mansurov throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Mansurov only half commits.
Mansurov jabs at Machado's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansurov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Mansurov misses with a looping right.
Mansurov misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Mansurov.
Mansurov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Mansurov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mansurov wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Mansurov or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado which made him look bad.
Machado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Mansurov tried to score with a low kick but Machado checks it.
Mansurov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mansurov takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Mansurov misses with a double jab
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mansurov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansurov manages to avoid it.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mansurov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mansurov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Mansurov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Mansurov is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
Mansurov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado lands a jab-cross combination.
Mansurov throws a big shot that misses.
Mansurov dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Mansurov's head and hops out.
Mansurov misses with a straight right.
Mansurov moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machado can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mansurov looking to stall.
Machado is pressed up against the cage. Mansurov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machado down to the mat. Machado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihail Mansurov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov lands with a good body shot.
Mansurov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Mansurov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansurov. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Mansurov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mansurov misses with a straight left.
Machado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mansurov throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Mansurov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansurov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mansurov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mansurov missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mihail Mansurov 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.
Mansurov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansurov. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Mansurov misses.
Mansurov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mansurov lands a really nice looking cross but Machado seems unphased.
Machado blocks the body kick.
Mansurov looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
No luck for Mansurov with that takedown attempt.
Machado lands a head shot.
Mansurov misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to clinch
so Mansurov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is pulling down on Mansurov's head. It's preventing any offense from Mansurov, at least for the moment.
Mansurov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mansurov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mansurov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mansurov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mansurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mansurov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mansurov wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Mansurov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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!
Mansurov stands and throws Machado's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mansurov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to control Mansurov's posture but Mansurov avoids it.
Machado dodges the ground and pound from Mansurov.
Machado tries to bench press Mansurov off him but Mansurov keeps the position.
Machado is not content to let Mansurov control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mansurov.
Mansurov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mansurov wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mansurov cracks Machado with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mihail Mansurov 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 cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mansurov wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Mansurov takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Mansurov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mansurov tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
Mansurov dips to his left and cracks Machado with an uppercut!
A combination from Mansurov does no damage.
Mansurov misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado blocks a leg kick.
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Mansurov scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mansurov has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Mansurov pushes off an throws an elbow but Machado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansurov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mansurov.
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mansurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mansurov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Mansurov settles back down.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Mansurov should have avoided that one.
Mansurov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansurov looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Mansurov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mansurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mansurov's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mansurov.
Mansurov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mansurov misses with a body punch
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Mansurov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansurov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mansurov throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mansurov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mansurov misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mansurov throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Mansurov slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Mansurov misses.
Mansurov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mansurov gets a clinch.
Mansurov can't get the takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mansurov as Machado tries to tie him up.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Mansurov swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Mansurov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Mansurov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Mansurov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Eliézer Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mihail Mansurov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mansurov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mansurov looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Mansurov darts in trying to clinch
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mansurov thinking.
Mihail Mansurov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansurov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mihail Mansurov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mansurov 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 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mihail Mansurov!
A very excited looking Mihail Mansurov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pe Lurpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco comes to the cage accompanied by Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria. Hakeem Berzevaco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakeem Berzevaco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pe Lurpo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurpo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berzevaco avoids the body shot from Lurpo.
Lurpo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berzevaco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lurpo thows a body shot but no joy.
Lurpo fails with the takedown.
Lurpo misses with a jab to the body
and Berzevaco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lurpo shoots and misses
and Berzevaco counters with a straight right hand.
Hakeem Berzevaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pe Lurpo.
Lurpo misses the shot to the body.
Pe Lurpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lurpo throws a hook but Berzevaco avoids it easily.
Berzevaco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lurpo.
Berzevaco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lurpo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurpo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berzevaco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lurpo is controlling him.
Lurpo wants to pass the guard but Berzevaco is keeping the position.
Lurpo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berzevaco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lurpo!
Lurpo regains half guard.
Lurpo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berzevaco pulls his head out easily.
Berzevaco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berzevaco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo is trying to get back to full guard.
Berzevaco looks to land a strike but Lurpo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzevaco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lurpo, up you get!
Lurpo misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lurpo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a nice body shot.
Lurpo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Berzevaco lands a really nice looking cross but Lurpo seems unphased.
Berzevaco blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lurpo takes a step back to recover.
Berzevaco scores with a hook to the body. Lurpo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berzevaco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berzevaco leaves Lurpo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lurpo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Berzevaco.
Lurpo swings for the body but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Lurpo misses with a takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berzevaco cracks the inside of Lurpo's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo shoots and misses
enabling Berzevaco to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lurpo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Berzevaco counters with a nice uppercut.
Lurpo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lurpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berzevaco scores with a nice head shot.
Berzevaco lands a right hook to the body.
Lurpo with a poor takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a low kick, right behind Lurpo 's knee.
Lurpo misses with a jab to the body
and Berzevaco counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lurpo looking to score a takedown here. Berzevaco is defending well but Lurpo drives through and ends up in Berzevaco's guard.
Berzevaco pushes Lurpo off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Berzevaco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berzevaco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lurpo shoots in for a takedown but Berzevaco shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Lurpo misses
and Berzevaco counters with a nice body shot.
Lurpo misses with a takedown attempt
and Berzevaco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berzevaco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Lurpo misses
and Lurpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berzevaco scores with a body shot.
Hakeem Berzevaco is winning the standup battle so far.
Lurpo takes one to the side of the head.
Lurpo misses with a takedown attempt - Berzevaco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakeem Berzevaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pe Lurpo.
Lurpo throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco lands with a shot to the body.
Berzevaco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lurpo is breathing heavily.
Lurpo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lurpo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berzevaco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berzevaco scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lurpo misses with a takedown attempt
and Berzevaco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lurpo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lurpo. Berzevaco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lurpo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berzevaco rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo tries for a takedown but Berzevaco circles away easily
and Berzevaco counters with a body kick.
Berzevaco scores with a shot to the body.
Berzevaco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berzevaco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berzevaco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hakeem Berzevaco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lurpo needs to keep his hands up - Berzevaco had a free shot at his head there.
Lurpo tries for a takedown but Berzevaco circles away easily
and Berzevaco counters with an outside leg kick.
Lurpo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lurpo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lurpo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berzevaco connects with a body shot that sends Lurpo's belly button to the back.
Lurpo throws a body punch but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Berzevaco there.
Berzevaco dips to his left and cracks Lurpo with an uppercut!
Lurpo is still on wobbly legs! Can Berzevaco finish him?
Lurpo fails with the takedown
and Berzevaco counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Lurpo goes down! Will Lurpo beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzevaco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berzevaco is looking to stand up but Lurpo isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lurpo seems to have recovered his senses.
Berzevaco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lurpo can do to turn this around?
Lurpo preventing the sweep.
Berzevaco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lurpo!
Lurpo gets back to half guard.
Berzevaco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lurpo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berzevaco passes to full mount!
Berzevaco with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lurpo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Berzevaco lands with some strikes.
Lurpo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Berzevaco's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Berzevaco!
Hakeem Berzevaco retains his welterweight title!
Hakeem Berzevaco took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ana Conda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingdown has chosen Baggy Trousers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ana Conda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Dingdown!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conda misses with a body kick.
Conda throws a wild body kick that Dingdown sees coming a mile off.
Conda moves in looking to clinch but Dingdown pushes him off.
Conda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Conda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dingdown catches Conda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Conda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dingdown takes a step back to recover.
Conda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conda throws a front kick aimed at Dingdown's knee but Dingdown avoids it well.
Conda ducks under a wild hook from Dingdown.
Conda wants to clinch up but Dingdown keeps it at a distance.
Dingdown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conda under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Conda.
Dingdown 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.
Conda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dingdown momentarily.
Conda pushes Dingdown away with a front kick.
Conda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ben Dingdown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dingdown on the side of the head.
Conda moves out of range of the leg kick from Dingdown.
Conda lands a jab to the head.
Conda walks into a jab.
Conda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Conda gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Conda trying to control the action but Dingdown is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dingdown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Conda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Conda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dingdown is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conda creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dingdown sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dingdown seems a little lost for a moment, as Conda dominates the positioning.
Dingdown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dingdown bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Conda throws a good cross that connects.
Dingdown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conda delivers a nice body kick.
Dingdown delivers a nice body kick.
Conda digs a good hook to Dingdown's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conda throws out a loose jab but Dingdown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conda tries to clinch there but Dingdown circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conda. Dingdown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conda blocks a head kick by Dingdown.
Dingdown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Conda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dingdown misses with the combination.
Conda lands a jab to Dingdown's midsection.
Dingdown looks gassed!
Dingdown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ana Conda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dingdown misses with the combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Conda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dingdown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Conda scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conda tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conda.
Dingdown tries to move into range but Conda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dingdown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Conda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conda tries to clinch up.
Dingdown avoids the head kick by Conda.
Conda thumps Dingdown with a low kick.
Dingdown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conda shoots in but Dingdown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conda misses with a head kick.
Dingdown just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ana Conda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Conda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dingdown misses with a looping left.
Dingdown drops his hands momentarily and Conda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dingdown misses with an uppercut.
Dingdown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Conda jabs Dingdown right on the nose. Dingdown blinks but takes it well.
Conda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dingdown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conda circles away quickly and effectively.
Ben Dingdown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conda punishes Dingdown's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Conda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conda scores with a leg kick.
Conda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dingdown scores with a nice strike.
No luck for Conda with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingdown slips a straight right by Conda.
A bone on bone clash there as Dingdown blocks the leg kick.
Dingdown throws a low kick but Conda moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Dingdown.
Conda takes a swing at Dingdown's ribcage but misses.
Conda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dingdown can do to turn this around?
Conda slips under a jab.
Dingdown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dingdown throws a low kick, looking for Conda's leg but Conda calmly moves out of range.
Conda moves out of range as Dingdown strikes.
Conda feints and then cracks Dingdown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dingdown down.
Dingdown throws a big shot that misses.
Dingdown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dingdown keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conda scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dingdown. Conda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dingdown throws out a loose jab but Conda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Dingdown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dingdown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Conda is rocked!
Conda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Conda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conda throws out a powerful jab.
Conda gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dingdown gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Conda is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dingdown! Ben Dingdown retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ben Dingdown waved his t-shirt featuring Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75's logo in front of the cameras.
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