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IFT 104 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asylbek Malybaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tuning (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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270 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asylbek Malybaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tuning!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malybaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tuning wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malybaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tuning doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malybaev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malybaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malybaev throws a front kick that sends Tuning stumbling back into the cage.
Tuning looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tuning jabs at Malybaev's body.
Malybaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malybaev closes the distance and pushes Tuning back into the cage.
Malybaev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Malybaev tries to pull guard but Tuning won't allow it.
Tuning wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tuning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuning lands a two punch combo.
Malybaev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malybaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuning.
Malybaev is wriggling around but Tuning manages to pass to half guard.
Malybaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuning pulls his head out easily.
Tuning is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malybaev trying to hold on to Tuning's head to control him but Tuning postures up.
Tuning looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tuning trying to control the position from guard on top but Malybaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuning postures up in Malybaev's guard and throws a big left but Malybaev blocks it.
Tuning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tuning lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tuning scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malybaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuning is one step ahead there.
Tuning throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev keeping moving, preventing Tuning from controlling successfully.
Tuning postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malybaev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tuning, into his guard.
Malybaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tuning keeping moving, preventing Malybaev from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Asylbek Malybaev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tuning decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tuning passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Malybaev!
Malybaev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tuning really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malybaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuning landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tuning trying to control but Malybaev is having none of it.
Malybaev really wants to buck Tuning off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tuning lands a big elbow.
Malybaev tries to lock up and control but Tuning gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tuning dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malybaev tries to sprawl but Tuning drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malybaev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tuning wants to control from the top but Malybaev keeps moving.
Tuning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malybaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malybaev has his feet on Tuning's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Horrible takedown by Tuning or perhaps it was just good defense by Malybaev which made him look bad.
Tuning closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Tuning feints a jab promting Malybaev to slip. Tuning then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malybaev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tuning lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuning fails with a takedown attempt.
Tuning lands a body shot.
Tuning drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tuning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuning sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tuning. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tuning lands a couple of digs.
Tuning connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malybaev scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Tuning controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tuning keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malybaev's head.
Malybaev keeping moving, preventing Tuning from controlling successfully.
Tuning working some strikes from top position.
Tuning working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tuning stopping the sweep attempt from Malybaev.
Tuning lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tuning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuning landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuning throwing strikes from guard but Malybaev blocks nicely.
Tuning drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Malybaev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tuning has Malybaev in his guard.
Malybaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuning wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuning keeping moving, preventing Malybaev from controlling successfully.
Tuning trying to keep a closed guard but Malybaev is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Asylbek Malybaev.
Tuning slaps away a takedown attempt from Malybaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tuning moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tuning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tuning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tuning scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malybaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malybaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tuning has time to react.
Tuning swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Malybaev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malybaev trying to control but Tuning is working from the bottom.
Malybaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We're going to have a standup here because Asylbek Malybaev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tuning lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuning looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Malybaev!
Tuning lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tuning with good strikes from the mount here!
Tuning lands a heavy elbow.
Tuning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malybaev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tuning trying to control but Malybaev is having none of it.
Tuning scoring with strikes but Malybaev is staying in there.
Tuning tries to control but Malybaev wriggling away.
Tuning lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tuning landing punches.
Malybaev tries to hold on but Tuning postures up.
A nice elbow there by Tuning.
Malybaev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tauno Tuning has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuning fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tuning punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tuning is landing with some decent strikes but Malybaev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tuning lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuning scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tuning softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Malybaev is out cold! Tuning jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauno Tuning!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeniy Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joran van der Sloot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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25
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yevgeniy Petrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joran van der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from van der Sloot.
van der Sloot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrovich with a lazy takedown attempt
letting van der Sloot counter with a right hand.
Petrovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and van der Sloot counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
van der Sloot scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
van der Sloot lands a body shot.
Joran van der Sloot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich fails with the takedown
and van der Sloot counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeniy Petrovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from van der Sloot does no damage.
Petrovich defending well as van der Sloot loads up on a big left hand.
van der Sloot swinging wildly here.
Petrovich misses with a takedown attempt
and van der Sloot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
van der Sloot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrovich doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van der Sloot connects with a body shot.
van der Sloot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petrovich back to the cage. van der Sloot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Yevgeniy Petrovich has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
van der Sloot just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrovich fails with the takedown
letting van der Sloot counter with a right hand.
van der Sloot drops Petrovich with a straight right hand, right on the button! van der Sloot follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joran van der Sloot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Polvi Lumpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
15 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Polvi Lumpio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumpio 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lumpio!
Polvi Lumpio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumpio throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lumpio, right into the meat.
Lumpio misses with a low kick.
Junttila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lumpio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junttila throws a shot from downtown. Lumpio moves away and avoids it.
Junttila shoots in for a takedown but Lumpio shows good takedown defense.
Lumpio doesn't manage to clinch there - Junttila circles away.
Junttila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lumpio.
Lumpio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Junttila if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lumpio instigates a clinch.
Lumpio digs a right hand into Junttila's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Junttila's gas tank.
Junttila looks gassed!
Lumpio lands an elbow just above Junttila 's eye.
It looks like Pertti Junttila has been cut.
Lumpio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lumpio lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila is looking for a takedown.
Junttila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lumpio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Polvi Lumpio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Junttila.
Lumpio is pushing Junttila up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Junttila takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lumpio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Junttila avoiding damage as Lumpio throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lumpio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lumpio misses with a knee to the head.
Lumpio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Junttila lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Lumpio.
Lumpio trying to land knees to the body.
Junttila is trying to pull guard but Lumpio has him pressed against the cage.
Lumpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Pertti Junttila's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junttila has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lumpio after a bit of a struggle.
Lumpio scores a nice knee to the body.
Lumpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lumpio obliges.
Lumpio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Junttila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lumpio.
Lumpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lumpio tries a knee to the head but Junttila blocks it.
Knees to the body from Lumpio.
Lumpio lands a damaging elbow.
Pertti Junttila's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lumpio.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pertti Junttila's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Polvi Lumpio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danush Towraghondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Towraghondi comes to the cage accompanied by Coal Chamber - Amir of the Desert. Mark Coleman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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28
205 lbs
5 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danush Towraghondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Towraghondi counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Towraghondi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Coleman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Towraghondi with the ground and pound but Coleman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Towraghondi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Towraghondi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Towraghondi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Towraghondi there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Towraghondi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
Coleman has his hands clasped together around Towraghondi's back. He's all about the action.
Towraghondi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman is just riding it out for now. Towraghondi eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Towraghondi trying to mount his opponent but Coleman defends it.
Coleman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Towraghondi trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Towraghondi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coleman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Towraghondi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Towraghondi.
Towraghondi throws a strike but Coleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Towraghondi is keeping the position for now.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coleman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Towraghondi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coleman has Towraghondi in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Towraghondi wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Towraghondi postures up.
Towraghondi throws a big right hand that misses.
Towraghondi trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Towraghondi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Towraghondi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Towraghondi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Towraghondi throws a big right hand that misses.
Towraghondi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Towraghondi 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.
Towraghondi throws a strike but Coleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Towraghondi has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Danush Towraghondi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Towraghondi shoots in looking for a takedown. Coleman tries to sprawl out of it but Towraghondi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Towraghondi.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Towraghondi as he avoids it easily.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Towraghondi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Towraghondi scores with a takedown into Coleman's guard.
Towraghondi throws an elbow that misses. Coleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Towraghondi's guard. Nice move by Coleman!
Towraghondi wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman has gone for a leg lock! Towraghondi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coleman's guard.
Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Towraghondi defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Towraghondi throws an elbow that misses. Coleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Towraghondi's guard. Nice move by Coleman!
Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Towraghondi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Towraghondi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coleman postures up.
Towraghondi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Towraghondi tries to get out of the position.
Towraghondi keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman has gone for a leg lock! Towraghondi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coleman's guard.
Towraghondi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coleman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coleman has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman has gone for a leg lock! Towraghondi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coleman's guard.
Towraghondi throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Towraghondi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coleman's head.
Coleman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Towraghondi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Towraghondi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Towraghondi is in close to Coleman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Towraghondi looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Towraghondi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danush Towraghondi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Towraghondi is adopting a defensive guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Danush Towraghondi 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!
Coleman fails with the takedown.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Towraghondi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Coleman!
Coleman is bucking up trying to escape but Towraghondi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Towraghondi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Coleman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Towraghondi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coleman is looking to escape.
Coleman is bucking up trying to escape but Towraghondi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Coleman is rocked!
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Towraghondi looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Coleman 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 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danush Towraghondi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mukassa Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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28
217 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mukassa Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Nyrkki slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Nyrkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyrkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nyrkki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nyrkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nyrkki connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nyrkki.
That kick from Nyrkki tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nyrkki. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nyrkki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
It looks like Mukassa Jones has been cut.
Nyrkki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nyrkki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nyrkki throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones wants to clinch up but Nyrkki keeps it at a distance.
Nyrkki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Mauri Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyrkki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Nyrkki is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Nyrkki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Nyrkki is rocked!
Nyrkki misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a big left hand that crumples Nyrkki! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mukassa Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eino Hilavitkutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sack Hitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sack Hitch acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Hilavitkutin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sack Hitch!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilavitkutin looks to throw the jab but Hitch is out of range.
Hitch shoots and misses
and Hilavitkutin counters with a nice body shot.
Hilavitkutin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hitch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Hilavitkutin.
Hilavitkutin with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilavitkutin swinging wildly here.
Hilavitkutin lands a two punch combo.
Hilavitkutin lands with an overhand left.
Hilavitkutin throws a right hand that Hitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Hitch also avoids with ease.
Eino Hilavitkutin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilavitkutin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hilavitkutin feints a jab promting Hitch to slip. Hilavitkutin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hitch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hitch shoots in but no luck this time.
Hitch shoots in for a takedown but Hilavitkutin shows good takedown defense.
Eino Hilavitkutin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sack Hitch.
Hitch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hilavitkutin.
Hitch tries for a takedown but Hilavitkutin circles away easily
and Hilavitkutin counters with a series of strikes. Hitch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hitch is rocked!
Hitch looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitch misses with a takedown
and Hilavitkutin counters with a big right hand! Oh Hitch is in trouble here! Hilavitkutin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eino Hilavitkutin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg's entrance music is Flying in a Blue Dream. A fine choice. Davison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Indestructible kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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30
215 lbs
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222 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vince Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Davison!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnem�ki and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davison throws a push kick but Borg slaps the foot to one side.
Borg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davison.
Borg connects with a body shot.
Borg thows a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Borg jabs at Davison's body.
Borg cracks Davison with an open hand slap.
It looks like Chris Davison has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davison throws an off balance right hand
and Borg counters with a stiff right hand.
Borg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davison momentarily.
Davison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Borg.
A jab from Borg finds it's way through Davison's defenses.
Borg misses with a body shot.
Borg throws a series of punches but Davison avoids them all with ease.
Davison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borg.
Borg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Chris Davison's cut even more.
Davison looks to land a body kick but Borg moved away.
Davison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Borg lands a nice shot that snaps Davison's head back.
Davison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borg circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Davison to the canvas! Davison doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Borg keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Borg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vince Borg waved his t-shirt featuring Adrenaline's logo in front of the cameras.
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