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UPG 35: Spring into Action PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edu Xande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock You Like a Hurricane. 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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Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shael Connen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edu Xande!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xande closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Xande looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xande gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Connen thuds his right hand into Xande's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xande leaves Connen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connen gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Connen.
Connen tightens his grip and picks Xande up, before dumping him to the ground. Xande manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xande working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Connen.
Connen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xande looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Connen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xande works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Connen tries to free his leg and advance position but Xande is retaining full guard.
Connen throws a strike but Xande rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xande stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connen wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Connen holds on and takes a little breather.
Xande postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xande controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Connen has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connen.
Connen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Xande ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Xande no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Connen tries to free his leg and advance position but Xande is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xande trying to keep a closed guard but Connen is proving a slippery customer.
Connen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Connen postures up in Xande's guard and throws a big left but Xande blocks it.
Xande is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connen is controlling him.
Xande pulls Connen in close to his closed guard and prevents Connen from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xande looking to control.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Edu Xande.
Connen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xande circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Connen misses.
Connen tries for a takedown but Xande sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shael Connen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xande lands a two punch combo.
Connen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xande circles away.
Connen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xande swivels and escapes.
Xande throws a right and a left that Connen avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connen moves into the clinch successfully.
Connen goes for a takedown attempt but Xande pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Connen shoots in looking for a takedown. Xande tries to sprawl out of it but Connen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xande manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connen is breathing heavily.
Connen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shael Connen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xande tries to clinch up.
Xande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Connen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xande counters with a takedown into side control.
Connen is looking to reverse the position.
Connen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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!
Xande working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Xande decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xande keeps the fight on the outside.
Connen gets tackled into the cage by Xande. Xande maintains the clinch.
Xande gets control of Connen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Xande will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connen postures up in Xande's guard and throws a big left but Xande blocks it.
Xande is trying to control the position but Connen postures up.
Xande lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Connen!
Xande in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Xande trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connen trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xande controlling his opponent.
Connen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Xande.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edu Xande dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Connen or perhaps it was just good defense by Xande which made him look bad.
Xande closes the distance and clinches.
Xande has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Connen uses from the top position.
Connen is sitting in close to Xande's body. Xande has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Connen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Connen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Xande.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edu Xande!
Edu Xande made sure to mention his sponsor, Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Kraze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixon Manners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraze comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Night . The crowd seem to be enjoying Manners's choice of entrance music: Lonely Boy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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277 lbs
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270 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peyton Kraze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dixon Manners!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manners cracks Kraze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Peyton Kraze has been cut.
Manners misses with a head kick.
Manners throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kraze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Dixon Manners has been cut.
Manners shoots in looking for a takedown but Kraze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manners's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manners scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraze in his tracks.
Manners misses with a shot to the body
and Kraze counters with a crisp one two that drops Manners! Kraze thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manners to his feet! Manners is in big trouble!
Manners is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraze throws a sloppy head kick and Manners moves out of range easily.
Manners is still on wobbly legs! Can Kraze finish him?
A jab from Manners does it's job there.
Manners seems to have recovered his senses.
Kraze tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manners rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraze counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Manners goes down! Will Manners beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Manners ducks under a wild hook from Kraze.
Kraze throws a low kick but Manners moves out of range easily.
Manners lands with a straight right. Kraze didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kraze.
Kraze jabs Manners to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manners wants to slow Kraze down by chopping away at his legs.
Kraze throws a lazy right hand but Manners sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manners shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donk. Manners catches Kraze right on the button with a cross.
Manners throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kraze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peyton Kraze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kraze drops Manners with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Manners looks back up at him and smiles so Kraze waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Manners scores with a nice right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manners.
Peyton Kraze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixon Manners.
Kraze lands a big uppercut and Manners crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manners looks OK. Kraze waves Manners back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kraze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manners. Manners obviously looking to wear him down.
Kraze throws a series of punches but Manners moves out of range.
Kraze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manners is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kraze is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Manners.
Manners cracks a nice hook into Kraze's ribs.
Oooooh!!! Kraze has knocked Manners down with a huge combo! Kraze steps away and waves a wobbly Manners back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That has opened up Dixon Manners's cut even more.
Manners throws a leg kick which misses Kraze's front leg but catches the back leg as Kraze tries to avoid it.
Kraze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manners was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraze.
Kraze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manners throws a low kick but Kraze avoids it.
Kraze jabs at Manners's body.
Kraze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manners misses with a straight right.
Manners swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraze.
Peyton Kraze's cut is getting worse.
Manners thuds his right hand into Kraze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kraze! Manners is backing up but he can't get away as Kraze lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Manners and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peyton Kraze!
A very excited looking Peyton Kraze rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isibeda Tintti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isibeda Tintti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tintti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tintti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helgi slips a straight right by Tintti.
Helgi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tintti misses with the combination.
Helgi scores with a body shot.
Helgi 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.
Helgi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helgi scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helgi tries to clinch but Tintti moves out of range.
Helgi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helgi throws a wild body kick that Tintti sees coming a mile off.
Tintti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Helgi tries to clinch but Tintti is having none of it.
Helgi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tintti is out of range and Helgi settles back down.
Helgi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tintti is rocked!
Helgi fakes the body blow, causing Tintti to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tintti goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Helgi!
Our winner, Bjorn Helgi, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozemblit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslov misses with a hook. Rozemblit ducked under it nicely.
Koslov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jose Rozemblit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozemblit is looking to score with low kicks.
Koslov misses the shot to the body.
Rozemblit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rozemblit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koslov.
Rozemblit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Rozemblit misses its intended target.
Koslov walks into a jab.
Koslov throws a right hand that Rozemblit ducks under and follows up with a left that Rozemblit also avoids with ease.
Rozemblit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koslov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Rozemblit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koslov misses the shot to the body.
Koslov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rozemblit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rozemblit throws a jab but it's blocked by Koslov.
Rozemblit tries a low kick but Koslov avoids it.
Rozemblit shoots in for a double leg but Koslov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rozemblit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rozemblit looks for the body kick but Koslov saw that one coming.
Rozemblit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Koslov counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Koslov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit lands with an uppercut that bounces Koslov off the cage and back into range.
Koslov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koslov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koslov fails to land with a series of punches.
Rozemblit throws a leg kick but Koslov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rozemblit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koslov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koslov fails to land with a series of punches.
Koslov misses with a hook. Rozemblit ducked under it nicely.
Rozemblit feints and then cracks Koslov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koslov down.
Rozemblit misses with a body shot
and Koslov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koslov defending well as Rozemblit loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit misses with a head kick.
Rozemblit tries to clinch up but Koslov circles away and keeps his distance.
Rozemblit fails to land the takedown.
Rozemblit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rozemblit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koslov throws a jab when Rozemblit was well out of range.
Rozemblit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rozemblit tries a low kick but Koslov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rozemblit throws a leg kick but Koslov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rozemblit tries to clinch but Koslov moves out of range.
Rozemblit lands with an uppercut that bounces Koslov off the cage and back into range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Koslov enables Rozemblit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koslov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rozemblit won't allow Koslov to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit looking to pass the guard.
Rozemblit being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rozemblit looks to score with a jab to the body but Koslov is just out of range.
Rozemblit throws a right hand that misses
and Koslov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koslov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rozemblit counters with a nice leg kick.
Koslov scores with a one two! Rozemblit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Koslov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rozemblit counters with a thumping low kick.
Good work by Rozemblit as he checks the leg kick.
Boris Koslov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rozemblit misses with a wild body shot.
Rozemblit tries to clinch there but Koslov circles away.
Koslov throws a right hand that Rozemblit ducks under and follows up with a left that Rozemblit also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rozemblit rushes Koslov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rozemblit blocks a body shot from Koslov.
Rozemblit lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit tries to score a body lock takedown but Koslov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rozemblit misses with a punch to the body.
Rozemblit is working Koslov over against the cage.
Koslov wants to break free but Rozemblit has control.
Koslov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rozemblit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rozemblit is working Koslov over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rozemblit.
Koslov is trying to break the clinch but Rozemblit is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Koslov as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koslov has had enough of the clinch but Rozemblit keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov tries to break free but Rozemblit pushes him back against the cage.
Rozemblit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rozemblit has Koslov pushed against the cage.
Rozemblit struggles to land a body shot inside as Koslov controls his hands.
Koslov stops a takedown attempt from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit misses with a punch on the inside.
Rozemblit has Koslov pressed against the cage, preventing Koslov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rozemblit digs a right hand underneath Koslov's ribcage. Koslov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rozemblit working aggressively here.
Rozemblit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rozemblit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koslov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boris Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rozemblit.
Rozemblit turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Koslov is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov is trying to control Rozemblit's posture but Rozemblit avoids it.
An elbow from Rozemblit crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koslov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozemblit prevents Koslov from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rozemblit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koslov keeps working.
Rozemblit just content to control the position.
Koslov wants to get back to his feet but Rozemblit drags him back down.
Koslov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit wants to pass the guard but Koslov is defending well.
Rozemblit is thwarting Koslov's attempts to control the position.
Rozemblit wants to pass to mount but Koslov is defending the position.
Rozemblit is keen to just control but Koslov is a slippery customer.
Koslov is looking for a sweep. Rozemblit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rozemblit wants to pass the guard but Koslov is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit prevents Koslov from standing back up.
Koslov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rozemblit is trying to control the action in half guard but Koslov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Koslov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rozemblit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rozemblit thows a leg kick but Koslov checks it
and Koslov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koslov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rozemblit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rozemblit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koslov counters with a right hand to the body.
Koslov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rozemblit throws a wild body kick that Koslov sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Koslov as Rozemblit shoots in.
Koslov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koslov throws a right hand that Rozemblit ducks under and follows up with a left that Rozemblit also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Koslov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rozemblit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Rozemblit tenderised Koslov's leg. Koslov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koslov misses with a straight right.
Koslov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit shoots in for a double leg but Koslov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rozemblit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koslov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rozemblit somewhat.
Boris Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rozemblit.
Rozemblit throws a front kick aimed at Koslov's knee but Koslov avoids it well.
Rozemblit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rozemblit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koslov on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rozemblit.
Jose Rozemblit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rozemblit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koslov momentarily.
Koslov throws a right and a left that Rozemblit avoids nicely.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rozemblit throws a nice head kick!
Koslov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rozemblit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koslov is out of range.
Koslov moves away from the strike by Rozemblit.
Koslov blocks the body kick.
Boris Koslov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rozemblit moves in looking to clinch but Koslov pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit takes a swing at Koslov's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rozemblit misses the target.
Koslov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rozemblit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rozemblit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koslov is trying to push Rozemblit away but Rozemblit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rozemblit misses with the head strike.
Rozemblit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Koslov tries to stand but Rozemblit is controlling from the bottom.
Koslov wants to stand and escape but instead Rozemblit has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit trying to control but Koslov is working from the bottom.
Rozemblit stops Koslov from standing up.
Rozemblit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Koslov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rozemblit is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit tries to free his leg and advance position but Koslov is retaining full guard.
Boris Koslov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Rozemblit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rozemblit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Rozemblit!
After winning the bout, Jose Rozemblit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liepo Frendi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niska Laukaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frendi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to War Is My Destiny. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Niska Laukaus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liepo Frendi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niska Laukaus!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukaus checks a low kick from Frendi.
Frendi misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Frendi.
Laukaus scores a takedown into full mount!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frendi is squirming around, avoiding Laukaus's attempts to control the action.
Frendi is trying to escape the mount.
Frendi gets back to half guard.
Laukaus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frendi is just riding it out for now. Laukaus eventually gives up the hold.
Laukaus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frendi tries to kick Laukaus off in order to stand up. Laukaus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukaus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Frendi defending against the ground and pound.
Frendi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laukaus's best efforts.
Frendi wants to control but Laukaus is keeping busy.
Laukaus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frendi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frendi tries to get out of the position.
Frendi is looking to improve his position.
Frendi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Frendi wants to sweep but no luck.
Laukaus wants to control from the top but Frendi keeps moving.
Laukaus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frendi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laukaus stops Frendi from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukaus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laukaus working away.
Laukaus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frendi looking for a sweep but Laukaus has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Laukaus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Frendi is surviving well by controlling Laukaus's body position as best he can.
Laukaus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frendi is looking to escape.
Laukaus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laukaus has hold of Frendi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Frendi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Frendi is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frendi wants to control but Laukaus is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Laukaus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Frendi is squirming around, avoiding Laukaus's attempts to control the action.
Laukaus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Laukaus wants to finish this one by submission but Frendi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Laukaus.
Frendi wants to hold on but Laukaus pushes him away.
Laukaus landing punches.
Frendi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frendi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laukaus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frendi is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laukaus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frendi keeps working.
Frendi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laukaus throws a big elbow that misses.
Frendi looking for a sweep. Not yet Frendi, not yet.
Laukaus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frendi is trying to get back to half guard.
Laukaus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frendi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frendi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niska Laukaus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laukaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Frendi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laukaus.
It looks like Niska Laukaus has been cut.
Frendi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laukaus.
Laukaus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frendi tries to score with a low kick but Laukaus moves his leg out of the way.
That kick from Frendi tenderised Laukaus's leg. Laukaus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Laukaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laukaus.
A head kick by Frendi misses
and Laukaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laukaus has Frendi up against the cage in a clinch.
Laukaus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frendi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Frendi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frendi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laukaus.
Frendi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laukaus.
Frendi jumps guard but Laukaus stands there with Frendi around his waist. Frendi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frendi manages to pull guard.
Frendi has control of Laukaus's left arm, preventing Laukaus from doing any damage.
Frendi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laukaus.
Frendi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laukaus advances position into side control!
Frendi tries to buck Laukaus off but Laukaus is having none of it.
Laukaus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Frendi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frendi is trying to improve his position.
Laukaus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frendi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frendi is looking for a sweep.
Laukaus gets to mount! Frendi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Laukaus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Frendi because Laukaus loaded up on that one.
Laukaus 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.
Laukaus lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laukaus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frendi is looking to escape.
Frendi can't escape the position.
Laukaus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Laukaus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Frendi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frendi is trying to escape the mount.
Frendi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laukaus throwing strikes here but Frendi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Frendi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Niska Laukaus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laukaus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Laukaus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Frendi is surviving well by controlling Laukaus's body position as best he can.
Frendi is working to get back to half guard.
Laukaus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Frendi is looking to improve his position but Laukaus isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukaus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Frendi is on top in guard.
Frendi forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frendi passes into side control, despite Laukaus's attempt to control the position.
Laukaus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frendi is trying to control the action in half guard but Laukaus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frendi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Frendi not doing much here.
Frendi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laukaus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Liepo Frendi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niska Laukaus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Frendi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frendi cracks Laukaus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laukaus is rocked!
Frendi throws an off balance right hand
and Laukaus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Laukaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Frendi finish him?
Frendi tries to land a knee to the head but Laukaus blocks with his arms.
Frendi tries to land a knee to the head but Laukaus blocks with his arms.
Frendi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frendi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frendi throws a right hand that misses
and Laukaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frendi throws a lazy right hand but Laukaus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crack! A monster head kick from Frendi and Laukaus falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Frendi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Liepo Frendi!
Liepo Frendi gave a mention to xXx - iForce Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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