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BHFC 149 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Brazilian national anthem by Ill Nino. Duggan has chosen The United States National Anthem as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duggan is in Gracie's guard.
Gracie has his foot on Duggan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duggan works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Duggan advances to half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Duggan is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Duggan wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duggan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Duggan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duggan pulls his head out easily.
Duggan wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Duggan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Duggan from controlling successfully.
Duggan forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Duggan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Duggan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Duggan for a finish.
Duggan rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Duggan manages to turn into his guard.
Duggan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duggan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan forces his way into half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Duggan is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duggan to get the leverage.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duggan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duggan is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Duggan.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Duggan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Duggan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Rickson Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Duggan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duggan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duggan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Duggan.
Gracie tries to roll over but Duggan keeps him under control.
Duggan is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duggan to get the leverage.
Gracie is not content to let Duggan control the position.
Duggan wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie gets full guard.
Duggan drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Duggan off! Duggan jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Duggan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duggan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Duggan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is pressing down on Duggan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Duggan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Duggan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Jim Duggan has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duggan wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Duggan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Duggan wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Duggan is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duggan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Duggan is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duggan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Duggan is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duggan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duggan trying to control the position.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Duggan is keeping the position.
Duggan pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duggan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duggan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Duggan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duggan's best efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duggan is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duggan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Duggan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duggan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Duggan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Duggan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duggan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Duggan is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duggan to get the leverage.
Gracie is pressing down on Duggan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duggan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Duggan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Duggan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rickson Gracie!
Our winner, Rickson Gracie, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goro Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Smashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Slaughtered by PANTERA. Smashley has chosen Hulk Smash by EXODUS as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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279 lbs
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286 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goro Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Smashley!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smashley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smashley.
Gracie is looking to control Smashley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie tries to roll over but Smashley keeps him under control.
Smashley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smashley escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smashley!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
Smashley working the ground and pound from side control.
A big shot lands for Smashley! That's hurt Gracie! Will he recover? Smashley fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Smashley!
Bobby Smashley 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Guile Roswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bettar Thanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roswell comes to the ring accompanied by Poupine et Thierry. Bettar Thanu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guile Roswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bettar Thanu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thanu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roswell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thanu tries to close the distance and clinch but Roswell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roswell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thanu closes the distance but Roswell moves to the side
and Roswell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thanu's guard now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roswell looking to pass the guard.
Roswell wants to control from the top but Thanu keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roswell tries to free his leg and advance position but Thanu is retaining full guard.
Roswell stops Thanu from standing up.
Roswell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thanu wants to stand and escape but Roswell is having none of it.
Roswell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thanu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roswell, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanu wants to get up but he can't break Roswell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roswell is looking to sinch up a triangle. Thanu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Roswell's body to avoid the submission. Roswell has instead reached around Thanu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Roswell arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guile Roswell!
Guile Roswell 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Krickt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Krickt's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Lose Yourself. Johann Bruno is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johann Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bojan Krickt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krickt leaves Bruno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruno keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krickt is fending him off so far but Bruno persists. Nope, Krickt circles away and we're back to standing.
Krickt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bruno circles away.
Bruno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krickt counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johann Bruno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruno.
Krickt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruno avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruno moves into range and clinches up with Krickt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krickt wants a takedown.
Bruno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krickt is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bruno breaks the clinch.
Bruno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krickt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krickt.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bruno is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krickt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krickt working the ground and pound but Bruno is defending the strikes.
Bruno pushes Krickt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krickt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bruno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bruno tries to get out of the position.
Krickt is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bruno looks calm but he's in trouble here. Krickt gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bruno is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Krickt lets go of the hold and Bruno can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bojan Krickt!
Bojan Krickt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poro Nussija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Voll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voll has chosen Monster Magnet - Powertrip as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Poro Nussija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Voll!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nussija darts in trying to clinch
and Voll counters with a nice right hand that sends Nussija toppling to the canvas! Nussija scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Voll finish him?!
Nussija is rocked!
It looks like Poro Nussija has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nussija throws a low kick but Voll avoids it.
Oh Nussija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Nussija tenderised Voll's leg. Voll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nussija tries to clinch up
and Voll counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Voll!
A victorious Frank Voll thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster has chosen Deftones- welcome to the butcher as his entrance music. Gary Goodridge has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Goodridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmaster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goodridge.
Goodridge looks to throw the jab but Warmaster is out of range.
Warmaster throws a right hand that misses
and Goodridge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Goodridge passes into half guard.
Warmaster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goodridge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warmaster wants to get back to his feet.
Goodridge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warmaster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goodridge.
Goodridge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warmaster is defending against the submission attempts here by Goodridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge is looking for a kimura but Warmaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goodridge to get the leverage.
Warmaster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goodridge stops Warmaster from standing up.
Goodridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warmaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warmaster is looking to stand up but Goodridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Goodridge won't allow Warmaster to sweep him here.
Goodridge looking to pass the guard.
Goodridge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goodridge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Warmaster is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge tries for a kimura but Warmaster is defending well.
Goodridge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Warmaster can't do much from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warmaster pushes Goodridge away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goodridge gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Goodridge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goodridge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Warmaster is trying to get back to his feet.
Goodridge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Warmaster is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster wants to get back to his feet but Goodridge drags him back down.
Goodridge has hold of Warmaster's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Warmaster tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Goodridge cranks the arm and Warmaster screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Warmaster, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gary Goodridge!
An out of breath Gary Goodridge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
289 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Tinsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Mack!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mack is fending him off so far but Tinsley persists. Nope, Mack circles away and we're back to standing.
Tinsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tinsley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mack is trying to defend but Tinsley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mack is trying to stand up here but Tinsley is controlling him well.
Mack gets full guard.
Tinsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tinsley stopping the sweep attempt from Mack.
Tinsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tinsley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tinsley slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsley lands with a punch from half guard.
Mack wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Tinsley.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tinsley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mack looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mack has a hand on Tinsley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tinsley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tinsley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Tinsley.
Mack is working to get back to half guard.
Tinsley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mack bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley is trying to keep Mack in close.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Tinsley.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tinsley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mack!
Tinsley with a couple of short strikes.
Mack is trying to escape the mount.
Tinsley unloading with bombs!
Tinsley breaks from Mack's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tinsley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley avoids the attempt from Mack to control.
Tinsley landing strikes from the mount.
Mack is rocked!
Tinsley with a couple of short strikes.
Mack is still in real trouble! Can Tinsley finish him?
Tinsley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mack is trying to escape the mount.
Tinsley unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mack wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tinsley celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Tinsley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganga comes to the ring accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. The crowd seem to be enjoying Peippo's choice of entrance music: Public Enemy - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic . Kari Peippo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sunil Ganga's chin.
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31
180 lbs
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172 lbs
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ganga cracks Peippo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ganga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peippo throws the kick towards the body but Ganga avoids it.
Ganga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ganga misses with a wild combination.
Peippo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peippo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ganga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peippo misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganga checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Peippo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peippo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peippo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peippo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ganga was well out of range. Poor timing from Peippo.
Peippo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peippo throws out a leg kick but Ganga moves out of range and Peippo only half commits.
Ganga thuds his right hand into Peippo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peippo shoots in looking for a takedown. Ganga tries to sprawl out of it but Peippo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ganga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ganga looks to throw the jab but Peippo is out of range.
Ganga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peippo.
Peippo ducks under a wild hook from Ganga.
Ganga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peippo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ganga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peippo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Peippo moves into full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ganga is trying desperately to improve position.
Peippo with good strikes from the mount here!
Ganga is squirming around, avoiding Peippo's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peippo thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peippo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Peippo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ganga because Peippo loaded up on that one.
Peippo has hold of Ganga's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ganga manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ganga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peippo on the ground.
Peippo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ganga tries to hold on but Peippo postures up.
Ganga is desperately trying to improve his position but Peippo has a good base and remains in mount.
Ganga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ganga tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ganga wants to control but Peippo is having none of it.
Ganga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Peippo misses with a head shot.
Peippo scoring with strikes but Ganga is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganga is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Peippo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Peippo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ganga is looking to improve his position but Peippo isn't that keen on the idea.
Peippo controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Peippo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut lands for Peippo. That snapped Ganga's head back.
Ganga throws a lazy right hand but Peippo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peippo swings for the body but Ganga moves out of range.
Peippo misses with a hook. Ganga ducked under it nicely.
Peippo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ganga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peippo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Peippo wants to control from the top but Ganga keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peippo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peippo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peippo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peippo throwing strikes but missing.
Ganga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ganga looking to control.
Peippo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ganga connects with a jab.
Ganga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ganga circles away quickly and effectively.
Peippo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ganga looks to land a left hand but Peippo moved out of range nicely.
Ganga throws the left hand but Peippo avoids the punch easily.
Peippo dodges the punch combination from Ganga.
Ganga scores with the left hand. Peippo knows he should have avoided that one.
Ganga connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peippo throws a solid leg kick but Ganga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peippo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Ganga misses its intended target.
Ganga throws a shot from downtown. Peippo moves away and avoids it.
Ganga lands with a right hand.
Ganga defending well as Peippo loads up on a big left hand.
Peippo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ganga fails to land with a series of punches.
Ganga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ganga misses with a straight left.
Peippo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ganga throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga dodges the punch combination from Peippo.
Peippo throws a series of punches but Ganga moves out of range.
Peippo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ganga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ganga slips a jab and a cross from Peippo.
Peippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ganga was well out of range. Poor timing from Peippo.
Kari Peippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganga misses with a body shot.
Sunil Ganga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganga lands with a hook. Peippo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peippo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ganga takes one to the chin there.
Peippo throws a looping overhand right but Ganga ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kari Peippo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ganga throws a lazy right hand but Peippo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ganga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peippo.
Ganga slips a straight right by Peippo.
Peippo throws a right hand that misses
and Ganga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ganga misses with a left hand
and Peippo counters with a stiff right hand.
Peippo swings widly with a right hand
and Ganga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peippo is rocked!
Ganga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peippo.
Peippo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ganga finish him?
Peippo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peippo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ganga scores with a counter punch that sends Peippo to the canvas! Ganga smells blood - he's punishing Peippo with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Peippo has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunil Ganga!
An out of breath Sunil Ganga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lilburne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lilburne comes to the ring accompanied by You'll never walk alone. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chuck Norris enters the ring!
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24
218 lbs
22 - 7 - 0 |
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23
205 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
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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
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lilburne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilburne cracks Norris with a good jab.
A jab from Lilburne does it's job there.
Lilburne throws a push kick but Norris slaps the foot to one side.
Lilburne throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lilburne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lilburne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.
Lilburne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Lilburne feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Lilburne moved out of range.
John Lilburne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lilburne manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Lilburne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Lilburne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lilburne ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Lilburne slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Nice shot by Norris.
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!
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lilburne.
A head kick from Lilburne lands but Norris takes it in his stride.
Norris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilburne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lilburne scores with a head kick. Norris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Norris thows a body shot but no joy.
Lilburne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Lilburne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lilburne moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Norris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lilburne - the referee stops the clock and Norris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lilburne. Norris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lilburne tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
Lilburne lands with a kick to the temple. Norris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lilburne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lilburne checks it well.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Lilburne moves away and avoids it.
Lilburne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lilburne defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
Lilburne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilburne manages to break the clinch.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick.
Lilburne scores with a head kick. Norris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lilburne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lilburne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lilburne lunges at Norris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norris's hand.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick from Lilburne.
Lilburne cracks Norris with a good jab.
Norris is rocked!
Lilburne throws a monster overhand right that drops Norris! Lilburne follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lilburne!
John Lilburne really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvald Kikkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hampton Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
277 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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275 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Good elbows
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvald Kikkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hampton Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forbes thows a body shot but no joy.
Kikkas gets a takedown into half guard.
Kikkas wants to work for an arm triangle but Forbes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kikkas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Forbes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kikkas.
Kikkas wants to pass the guard but Forbes is defending well.
Kikkas seems to be looking for submissions.
Kikkas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Forbes sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes wants to get back to full guard.
Kikkas is looking for a kimura but Forbes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kikkas to get the leverage.
Kikkas seems to be working for a kimura but Forbes defends the submission attempt.
Forbes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kikkas.
Forbes is looking to escape.
Kikkas trying to pass the guard but Forbes defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas uses his free foot to push down on Forbes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Forbes.
Kikkas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Forbes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kikkas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Forbes stops Kikkas from passing to mount.
Kikkas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Kikkas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Forbes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Forbes can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes is looking to regain half guard here but Kikkas keeps moving and retains side control.
Kikkas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kikkas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Forbes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Forbes tries to buck Kikkas off but Kikkas is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Forbes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kikkas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kikkas in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Forbes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Osvald Kikkas!
A relieved looking Osvald Kikkas 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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