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Cf.104: Torment PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Badge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Platinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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247 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Badge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Romeo Platinov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Platinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badge. Badge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Badge throws a lazy uppercut
and Platinov counters with a straight right hand.
Badge slips a straight right by Platinov.
Badge slips under a jab from Platinov.
A big right from Badge misses.
Platinov lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Platinov throws out a loose jab but Badge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Platinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Platinov.
Platinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badge misses with a lunging right hand
and Platinov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Badge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Platinov lands a left and a right that send Badge crashing to the mat, dazed. Platinov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Badge is rocked!
Platinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Badge.
Oh Badge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badge throws a lazy right hand but Platinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Badge seems to have got his legs back now.
Platinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Platinov lands a big uppercut and Badge crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Badge looks OK. Platinov waves Badge back to his feet!
Badge misses with a right hand
and Platinov counters with a right hand from hell and Badge is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romeo Platinov!
Romeo Platinov very nearly forgot to thank - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CockO SauruS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Freestyler as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brad Ryan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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158 lbs
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164 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, CockO SauruS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. SauruS manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan cracks SauruS with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SauruS tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SauruS looks for a takedown but Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brad Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. SauruS saw that one coming.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but SauruS swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan gets a takedown into half guard.
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so SauruS is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SauruS is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but SauruS blocks nicely.
SauruS tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
SauruS wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but SauruS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SauruS avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
SauruS looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
SauruS looking to control.
Ryan trying to control but SauruS is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. SauruS uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by SauruS!
SauruS throws a big elbow that misses.
SauruS is fighting to break Ryan's control of his arms but Ryan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
SauruS scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing SauruS from controlling successfully.
SauruS postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as SauruS accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan is looking for a triangle but SauruS pushes his legs off easily.
SauruS passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
SauruS is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of SauruS's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take SauruS's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SauruS trying to control the hands but Ryan breaks the grip.
Ryan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. SauruS escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Ryan is staying active underneath SauruS, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
SauruS seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SauruS not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
SauruS has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan trying to control here.
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SauruS throws a strike but Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
SauruS lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ryan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Ryan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and SauruS has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from SauruS and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
SauruS tries a head kick but it misses.
SauruS fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
Ryan throws a head kick but SauruS moves out of range.
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
SauruS walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
SauruS moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
SauruS throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
SauruS bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.
SauruS with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ryan to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryan trying to stall but SauruS improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but SauruS shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
SauruS blocks a body shot from Ryan.
SauruS blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan is pushing SauruS up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryan presses SauruS against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan wants to take the fight to the mat but SauruS manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryan tries to work over SauruS's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but SauruS shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
CockO SauruS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but SauruS avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
SauruS avoiding damage as Ryan throws knees to the body.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but SauruS pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
SauruS scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
SauruS moves out of range as Ryan throws a body kick.
SauruS shoots and misses
and Ryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
SauruS shoots for a takedown but Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
SauruS connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
SauruS misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SauruS slips a straight right by Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
SauruS lands a head kick!
SauruS shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryan sprawls well. He's pushed SauruS's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan tries to clinch up
and SauruS counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ryan!
SauruS prevents Ryan from getting the reversal.
SauruS dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to roll over but SauruS keeps him under control.
Ryan taking some punishment here, with SauruS in his half guard.
SauruS trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Ryan has his foot on SauruS's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SauruS works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SauruS sitting in guard here, content to control.
SauruS with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brad Ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
SauruS slips under a jab.
SauruS catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. SauruS manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
SauruS fails with the takedown.
SauruS throws a head kick that misses.
Brad Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan tries to score with a low kick but SauruS moves his leg out of the way.
SauruS throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
Ryan throws a low kick, looking for SauruS's leg but SauruS calmly moves out of range.
SauruS thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryan scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from SauruS.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SauruS fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
SauruS moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
SauruS lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Ryan throws a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by SauruS.
SauruS blocks a low kick nicely.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryan.
Good leg kick by Ryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryan throws a push kick but SauruS slaps the foot to one side.
Ryan thumps SauruS with a low kick.
SauruS tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
SauruS throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan pivots, looking for a leg kick but SauruS is out of range and Ryan settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SauruS throws out a leg kick but Ryan moves out of range and SauruS only half commits.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. SauruS sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but SauruS pushes him off.
SauruS throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
SauruS lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by SauruS.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ryan wants to clinch.
Ryan throws a leg kick that is checked
and SauruS makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
SauruS misses with a head kick.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
SauruS just misses with a punch to the body.
SauruS misses with a straight right.
Ryan tries to clinch but SauruS moves out of range.
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
Brad Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryan is looking to slow SauruS down with leg kicks.
Ryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from SauruS finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryan's head.
SauruS fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ryan checks it well.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryan jabs SauruS to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
SauruS avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan slips a jab from SauruS.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SauruS was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged SauruS in a clinch.
SauruS looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CockO SauruS. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for SauruS to work.
CockO SauruS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
Ryan working aggressively here.
SauruS missing with knees to the body.
SauruS is stalling here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SauruS letting Ryan take a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brad Ryan.
I've got Ryan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Ryan!
Our winner, Brad Ryan, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Muuli Potku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Tappio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kari Tapio - Juna kulkee vaan. The key to victory for Muuli Potku has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muuli Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Tappio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku looks to land a right hand but Tappio moved out of range.
Tappio throws a one two combo.
It looks like Muuli Potku has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potku.
Tappio drives through with a takedown into Potku's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Potku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku looking to control.
Tappio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tappio trying to control but Potku is working from the bottom.
Tappio looking to pass the guard.
Potku keeping moving, preventing Tappio from controlling successfully.
Tappio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Juha Tappio.
Tappio feints a jab promting Potku to slip. Tappio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Potku slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tappio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potku counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Potku.
Potku misses with a low kick as Tappio jumps back.
Tappio swinging wildly here.
Potku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Potku is looking to slow Tappio down with leg kicks.
Potku lands a head shot.
Tappio clinches up against the cage.
Tappio avoiding damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potku tries a body shot but Tappio blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappio managing to block the knees to the body from Potku.
Tappio letting Potku take a breather here.
Potku gets through Tappio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Potku looking to throw knees to the head but Tappio is blocking nicely.
Potku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Potku content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Potku missing with knees to the body.
Potku missing with knees to the body.
Potku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tappio wants a takedown but no success here.
Tappio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Potku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tappio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Potku is leaning against Tappio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tappio is trying to drag Potku to the mat but Potku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muuli Potku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Tappio.
Potku tries to stall but Tappio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Potku.
Potku trying to control the position but instead, Tappio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potku into the cage.
Tappio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potku has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potku.
Potku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tappio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tappio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Potku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Potku keeping hold of Tappio's head, controlling as best he can.
Tappio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappio is looking to advance position but Potku won't allow it.
Potku is looking for a sweep. Tappio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tappio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Potku is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tappio looks to land a strike but Potku avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tappio wants to control from the top but Potku keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juha Tappio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Muuli Potku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tappio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Potku swivels and escapes.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Potku wants to clinch up but Tappio keeps it at a distance.
Tappio misses with a few strikes there.
Tappio fails to land the takedown.
Potku lands with a hook. Tappio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Potku thows a body kick. Tappio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Potku lands with a nice body kick.
Potku gets caught napping as Tappio dives in and scores a takedown. Potku manages to retain guard.
Tappio trying to control but Potku is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Potku being controlled here, momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Juha Tappio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Potku connects with an inside leg kick.
Muuli Potku is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Tappio.
Potku closes the distance and clinches.
Potku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tappio is trying to pull guard but Potku turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Muuli Potku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Tappio.
Potku content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Potku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tappio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Potku lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku missing with knees to the body.
Tappio wants the takedown. Potku is fighting it off but Tappio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Potku's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappio is looking to work some ground and pound but Potku has wrist control.
Potku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tappio trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juha Tappio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tappio is one step ahead there.
Potku keeping moving, preventing Tappio from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Potku stuffs the takedown attempt from Tappio. Tappio gets slowly back to his feet.
Potku moves into the clinch successfully.
Potku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Potku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tappio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Potku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tappio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Potku smiles and moves away.
Potku thumps Tappio with a low kick.
Tappio is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Potku.
Tappio tries to keep at a distance but Potku has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku scores with a hook to the body.
Tappio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Potku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tappio wants a takedown.
Potku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tappio.
Potku prevents a takedown attempt there.
Potku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Potku scores a nice knee to the body.
Potku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Potku landing knees to the head.
It looks like Juha Tappio has been cut.
Potku working Tappio over with knees to the body.
Potku putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tappio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potku scores with a knee to the head.
Potku taking a breather.
Potku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuli Potku dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Potku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Potku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from Potku misses.
Potku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juha Tappio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tappio.
Tappio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Potku to the ground. Tappio is now in Potku's guard.
Potku is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tappio dives into side control.
Potku can't do much from the bottom here.
Tappio taking a breather here.
Potku tries to buck Tappio off but Tappio is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku struggling a bit here.
Potku parries the strikes from Tappio easily there. Tappio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Potku to escape.
Potku regains half guard, as Tappio was trying to land strikes.
Tappio is trying to control. Potku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tappio prevents Potku from improving his position.
Potku works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappio trying to control but Potku is working from the bottom.
Tappio is pushing down on Potku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Potku is fighting to maintain full guard but Tappio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Potku is doing well to control the position and prevent Tappio from advancing to side control.
Tappio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Potku taking some punishment here, with Tappio in his half guard.
Potku is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio wants to advance to full mount but Potku doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tappio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tappio stopping the sweep attempt from Potku.
Tappio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tappio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Potku to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tappio connects with a decent elbow.
Potku is trying to improve his position.
Tappio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potku keeps working.
Tappio in side control, throwing shots but Potku defends.
Tappio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tappio slows the pace down.
Tappio misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potku tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Tappio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tappio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Luhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Desper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Adrian Desper was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
180 lbs
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31
185 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Luhtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Desper!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desper fails with a takedown attempt.
Luhtanen stuffs the takedown.
Luhtanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Desper counters with a shoot takedown. Luhtanen fights it but they end up in guard.
Desper scoring with some ground and pound.
Desper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desper throws an elbow that misses. Luhtanen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Desper's guard. Nice move by Luhtanen!
Desper 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.
Desper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Luhtanen!
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!
A nice elbow there by Desper.
Luhtanen wants to hold on but Desper pushes him away.
Luhtanen is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desper unloads with some shots from mount but Luhtanen bucks and avoids them well.
Desper looking to control but Luhtanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Desper punishing his opponent with strikes.
Luhtanen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Desper raining down shots from the mount!
Luhtanen tries to hold on but Desper pushes him away.
Luhtanen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Desper.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Desper cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Luhtanen is rocked!
It looks like Henrik Luhtanen has been cut.
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!
Desper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Luhtanen turns into him and now he's in Desper's guard.
Oh Luhtanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Desper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Desper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luhtanen is one step ahead there.
Luhtanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Desper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Luhtanen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Luhtanen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Desper is looking to improve his position.
Desper is looking to control Luhtanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Desper avoid being mounted?
Luhtanen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Desper wants to improve his position but Luhtanen is controlling well.
Luhtanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desper is trying to get back to full guard.
Luhtanen thows a huge punch but Desper dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Desper moves into full guard.
Desper is looking to sweep but instead, Luhtanen has passed into half guard.
Luhtanen trying to control from half guard but Desper is working away.
Luhtanen thows a huge punch but Desper dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luhtanen thows a huge punch but Desper dodges it nicely.
Desper is trying to get back to full guard.
Desper is staying active underneath Luhtanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Desper is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desper trying to control from the bottom.
Luhtanen trying to control from half guard but Desper is working away.
Desper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Luhtanen chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Luhtanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Desper is retaining full guard.
Desper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Luhtanen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Luhtanen is just content to waste time from the top position. Desper takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Luhtanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luhtanen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Desper wants to sweep here but Luhtanen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Desper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Luhtanen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Desper shoots in but no luck this time.
Desper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Desper tries to bum rush Luhtanen with a series of wild strikes but Luhtanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desper shoots in but no luck this time.
Luhtanen lands a right hook to the body.
Luhtanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luhtanen misses with a looping right.
Luhtanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luhtanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luhtanen scores with a body shot.
Luhtanen lunges at Desper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Desper's hand.
Luhtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Desper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luhtanen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Desper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Desper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luhtanen throws out the jab.
Luhtanen misses with a wild combination.
Luhtanen 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.
Luhtanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luhtanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Luhtanen as Desper shoots in.
Henrik Luhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Desper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henrik Luhtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luhtanen connects with a looping right hand.
Desper shoots in and drives through. Luhtanen sprawls well.
Luhtanen works Desper's body with a nice hook.
Desper is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Luhtanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luhtanen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Luhtanen misses with a hook.
Desper tries to move into range but Luhtanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Desper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luhtanen is fending him off so far but Desper persists. Nope, Luhtanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Luhtanen misses with an uppercut. Desper saw that one coming.
A combination from Luhtanen does no damage.
Desper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luhtanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luhtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Luhtanen misses.
Desper shoots in for a double leg but Luhtanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luhtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Henrik Luhtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luhtanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Desper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luhtanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Desper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Desper avoids the body shot from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands the left hand.
Desper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luhtanen is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Luhtanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Desper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Luhtanen wants to get back to his feet.
Adrian Desper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luhtanen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luhtanen throwing shots but Desper is blocking nicely.
Desper wants to improve his position but Luhtanen is controlling well.
Luhtanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desper tries to roll over but Luhtanen keeps him under control.
Desper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Luhtanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Luhtanen's cut.
That's time! Luhtanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No joy there for Luhtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luhtanen tests Desper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luhtanen cracks Desper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luhtanen digs a good body shot into Desper's ribs.
Luhtanen misses with a looping right.
Luhtanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Desper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luhtanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Desper or perhaps it was just good defense by Luhtanen which made him look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luhtanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen connects with a right hand. Desper shakes it off.
Desper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luhtanen lands with a shot to the body.
Desper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Desper shoots in but Luhtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henrik Luhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Desper.
Luhtanen lands a body shot.
Desper tries to move into range but Luhtanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luhtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Desper was well out of range. Poor timing from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Luhtanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Desper.
Horrible takedown by Desper or perhaps it was just good defense by Luhtanen which made him look bad.
Luhtanen throws a hook but Desper blocks it.
Nice body punch from Luhtanen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desper takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Luhtanen finds it's target.
Desper misses with a takedown attempt - Luhtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luhtanen punishes Desper's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands a right hook to the body.
Luhtanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Luhtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desper.
Desper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luhtanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Desper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luhtanen.
Desper slips a jab and a cross from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen scores with a jab. Desper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Desper moves away from the strike by Luhtanen.
Some wild striking there from Luhtanen.
Desper takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luhtanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Desper moves away from the strike by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Luhtanen throws a series of strikes that have Desper backpedaling.
Luhtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Desper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luhtanen throws out the jab.
Luhtanen lands a nice hook to Desper's body. Desper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luhtanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henrik Luhtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Desper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luhtanen swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Luhtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luhtanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Luhtanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bivar's entrance music is AC/DC Back In Black. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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23
214 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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207 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luciano Bivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Mackey!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Luciano Bivar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mackey misses.
Bivar shoots in for a double leg but Mackey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mackey misses with a body kick.
Mackey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bivar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Bivar.
Mackey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bivar at a distance.
Mackey throws a nice head kick!
Bivar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mackey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mackey looks gassed!
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!
Bivar throws a sloppy head kick and Mackey moves out of range easily.
Bivar tries to close the distance and clinch but Mackey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bivar clinches with his opponent.
Mackey trying to land knees to the body.
Bivar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mackey up against the cage.
Bivar wants to take the fight to the mat but Mackey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bivar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mackey pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Bivar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bivar is looking to slow Mackey down with leg kicks.
Mackey moves out of range of the body kick from Bivar.
Mackey tries to keep at a distance but Bivar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bivar struggles to land a body shot inside as Mackey controls his hands.
Bivar is working for takedown but Mackey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bivar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mackey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mackey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mackey works Bivar's body with a nice hook.
Mackey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bivar's sensitive parts.
Bivar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey stuffs the takedown attempt from Bivar. Bivar gets slowly back to his feet.
Bivar closes the distance and clinches up with Mackey, looking for a takedown. Bivar pushes Mackey against the cage but Mackey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bivar misses with a takedown
and Mackey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackey misses with a looping right.
Mackey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mackey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bivar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mackey sprawls well. Mackey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bivar gets slowly back to his feet.
Bivar thows a leg kick but Mackey checks it
and Mackey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mackey lands a nice shot to the body.
Bivar moves into the clinch.
Mackey wants to get back to striking at distance but Bivar won't allow it.
Bivar is looking for a takedown.
Bivar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bivar manages to end up in side control.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bivar working away.
Mackey is trying to get back to half guard.
Bivar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mackey tries to buck Bivar off but Bivar is having none of it.
Bivar wants to control but Mackey is keeping him busy.
Mackey wants to control but Bivar postures up.
Bivar is working to tighten is grip on Mackey's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mackey has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bivar is really squeezing tight and eventually Mackey passes out! Bivar breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luciano Bivar!
Post fight, Luciano Bivar took to the microphone: 'Le snubs, you're pathetic, Galdikas is not on my level.
Thank you for an easy victory.
The Goonies! You Never Will!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly. Savage has chosen Bon Jovi - It's my life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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176 lbs
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28
177 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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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
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage misses with a takedown
and Fredriksson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savage tries to pull guard but Fredriksson won't allow it.
Savage pulls Fredriksson into guard.
Savage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fredriksson defends well.
Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Fredriksson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fredriksson trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fredriksson passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage is looking for a sweep. Fredriksson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savage trying to control but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredriksson throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson passes into half guard.
Savage trying to control but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage is looking to improve his position.
Savage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Fredriksson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fredriksson trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savage working for a triangle but Fredriksson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredriksson looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fredriksson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
Fredriksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Savage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fredriksson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson Savage will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Fredriksson misses the jab.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a jab-cross combination.
Fredriksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Savage or perhaps it was just good defense by Fredriksson which made him look bad.
Clint Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
Fredriksson lands with a nice body punch.
Savage slips under a jab.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage scores with a head kick.
Savage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fredriksson blocks a low kick nicely.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Savage shoots in but no luck this time.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson stuffs the takedown.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Savage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fredriksson's head.
Savage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fredriksson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Savage looking to control but Fredriksson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Savage prevents Fredriksson from getting the reversal.
Savage is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fredriksson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Savage is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fredriksson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fredriksson!
Fredriksson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fredriksson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fredriksson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savage's head.
Fredriksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Fredriksson is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fredriksson is working Savage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fredriksson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fredriksson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back!
Fredriksson misses with a punch to the head.
Savage covering up well and avoiding damage.
Savage is taking damage to the body and head.
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!
Fredriksson lands shots from the back.
Savage turns into Fredriksson and is now in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage slips nicely into half guard.
Fredriksson wants to control but Savage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Clint Fredriksson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Savage dives in and grabs Fredriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes down on Savage's head and hops out.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Jackson Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage tries for a takedown but Fredriksson circles away easily
and Fredriksson counters with a straight right hand.
Fredriksson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savage's head.
Fredriksson has managed to clinch.
Savage pulls guard effortlessly.
Clint Fredriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savage keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fredriksson landing with the ground and pound.
Fredriksson is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Fredriksson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredriksson defends it easily.
Savage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Savage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fredriksson is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage has control of Fredriksson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fredriksson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fredriksson is looking to get to half guard.
Fredriksson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savage is looking for a kimura but Fredriksson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage is working for a submission of some sort.
Savage is looking for a kimura here.
Fredriksson is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fredriksson defends it well.
Savage prevents Fredriksson from improving his position.
Savage wants to work for an arm triangle but Fredriksson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savage is thwarting Fredriksson's attempts to control the position.
Fredriksson tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
Fredriksson moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage pushing down on Fredriksson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savage is looking for a kimura but Fredriksson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage.
Fredriksson wants to get back to full guard.
Savage has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fredriksson defend it? Savage steps over the head and cranks it - Fredriksson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Savage!
Jackson Savage got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ely Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rogers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Am A Real American. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ely Scott!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Ely Scott has been cut.
Rogers throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scott's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely Scott.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott looking to score a takedown here. Rogers is defending well but Scott drives through and ends up in Rogers's guard.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scott, into his guard.
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers wants to stand but Scott is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott looking for subs off his back but Rogers has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ely Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ely Scott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rogers clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers stalling in the clinch.
Rogers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scott.
Rogers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rogers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Scott blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.
Rogers forces Scott back against the cage and clinches.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogers pinned against the cage. Rogers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogers as he avoids it easily.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely Scott.
Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Scott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scott.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers is working an open guard so Scott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott looking to score a takedown here. Rogers is defending well but Scott drives through and ends up in Rogers's guard.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rogers dives on top into guard.
Scott is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rogers frees his head nicely. Oh but Scott has switched to an armbar! Rogers is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ely Scott!
A relieved looking Ely Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko's entrance music is Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . A fine choice. Dexter Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horrible takedown by Jalkalukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan which made him look bad.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jalkalukko misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan clinches up with Jalkalukko and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan lands a knee to the head.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan pushes off an throws an elbow but Jalkalukko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Jalkalukko throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Jalkalukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Jalkalukko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Morgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Jalkalukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jalkalukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morgan sprawls well initially but Jalkalukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morgan is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jalkalukko is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalkalukko trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan tries to kick Jalkalukko off in order to stand up. Jalkalukko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Morgan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jalkalukko is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Jalkalukko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.
Jalkalukko trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jalkalukko is working away from the top position though.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
Morgan is trying to keep Jalkalukko in close.
Jalkalukko passes Morgan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan gets back to full guard.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalkalukko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jalkalukko lands a couple of digs.
Morgan has control of Jalkalukko's left arm, preventing Jalkalukko from doing any damage.
Jalkalukko controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalkalukko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jalkalukko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morgan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jalkalukko, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter Morgan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jalkalukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jalkalukko showed some decent athleticism there.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Jalkalukko is controlling well.
Jalkalukko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Jalkalukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jalkalukko seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Jalkalukko prevents Morgan from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Jalkalukko has control of the leg.
Jalkalukko seems to be looking for submissions.
Jalkalukko trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalkalukko.
Morgan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Morgan misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Jalkalukko misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with an outside leg kick.
Jalkalukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalkalukko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morgan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jalkalukko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jalkalukko. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jalkalukko checks a leg kick.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morgan.
Jalkalukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Jalkalukko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jalkalukko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jalkalukko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morgan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jalkalukko. That did some damage!
Jalkalukko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jalkalukko throws a front kick aimed at Morgan's knee but Morgan avoids it well.
Jalkalukko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan tries to clinch but Jalkalukko is having none of it.
Jalkalukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko has Morgan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morgan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Jalkalukko can't get the takedown.
Jalkalukko wants a takedown.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jalkalukko under the eye.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Jalkalukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morgan. Jalkalukko shrugs it off though.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan has managed to clinch.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have Jalkalukko backpedaling.
Jalkalukko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Dexter Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jalkalukko. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Jalkalukko walks into a stiff left hand from Morgan.
Dexter Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jalkalukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morgan is able to avoid easily.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Morgan tries to land a leg kick but Jalkalukko saw it coming and moves away.
Jalkalukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Jalkalukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jalkalukko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jalkalukko.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Jalkalukko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to work over Jalkalukko's front leg with a kick but Jalkalukko checks it.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Morgan throws a shot to the body.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jalkalukko dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Jalkalukko's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan rushes Jalkalukko and presses him up against the cage.
Morgan crunches a lovely knee into Jalkalukko's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jalkalukko wants a takedown but no success here.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Jalkalukko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morgan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Jalkalukko is rocked!
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Oh Jalkalukko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgan punishes Jalkalukko's body with a nice straight punch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Morgan! Jalkalukko is out on his feet! Morgan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jalkalukko is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jalkalukko is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Morgan!
A very excited looking Dexter Morgan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mieczyslaw Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shatei Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grabowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hit Em Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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286 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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieczyslaw Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shatei Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grabowski gets a clinch.
Grabowski is working Yoshida over against the cage.
Grabowski misses with a body punch.
Grabowski works on Yoshida's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Grabowski.
Yoshida tries to score a body lock takedown but Grabowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grabowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grabowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grabowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grabowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grabowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Grabowski tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshida wants a takedown.
Mieczyslaw Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shatei Yoshida.
A left hand lands to the body for Grabowski.
Yoshida looks gassed!
Grabowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Grabowski lands a shot to the body.
Grabowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grabowski lands with a left to the head.
Grabowski is leaning against Yoshida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grabowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Grabowski scores with a shot to the side of Yoshida's head.
Still in the clinch, Grabowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grabowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grabowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Yoshida gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grabowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski wriggles free and stands up.
Grabowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grabowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
Grabowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida has an active guard here but Grabowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Grabowski wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski thows a huge punch but Yoshida dodges it nicely.
Yoshida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grabowski pulls his head out easily.
Yoshida is looking to control Grabowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoshida avoid being mounted?
Grabowski wants to take a breather but Yoshida is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida wants to control but Grabowski is keeping busy.
Yoshida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grabowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grabowski's back!
Grabowski trying to control the action but Yoshida just sinks the hooks in.
Grabowski showing good submission defense here.
Grabowski trying to control the action but Yoshida just sinks the hooks in.
Yoshida throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Yoshida avoiding Grabowski 's attempts to control his hands.
Yoshida struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yoshida is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grabowski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Yoshida is not going to allow Grabowski to sit and survive in this position.
Grabowski is in bad spot here.
Yoshida is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yoshida is trying to stick to Grabowski's back but Grabowski is turning into Yoshida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yoshida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grabowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoshida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grabowski defends well.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieczyslaw Grabowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yoshida swats away the attempt to clinch by Grabowski.
Grabowski cracks Yoshida with an open hand slap.
Grabowski darts in and clinches Yoshida up against the cage.
Grabowski tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Grabowski landing knees to the head.
Yoshida managing to block the knees to the body from Grabowski.
Grabowski stops a takedown attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida wants a takedown.
Grabowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshida.
Mieczyslaw Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shatei Yoshida.
Grabowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshida.
Yoshida is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grabowski gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski lands a right hand.
Yoshida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grabowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grabowski lands a shoulder strike.
Grabowski lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Grabowski - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Grabowski.
Grabowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshida.
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!
Grabowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grabowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grabowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grabowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grabowski lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grabowski.
Grabowski has Yoshida tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Yoshida to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mieczyslaw Grabowski!
After the big win, Mieczyslaw Grabowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid's entrance music is Asteroid. A fine choice. Gruber has chosen Irwin Goodman - St. Pauli Ja Reeperbahn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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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
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Gruber coming out on top.
Gruber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gruber moves into the clinch successfully.
Asteroid is looking to control Gruber's arms but Gruber gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asteroid has his back to the cage.
Asteroid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asteroid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruber was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Gruber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asteroid.
Gruber misses with a looping left.
Hans Gruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruber scores with a sloppy right hand. Asteroid should have avoided that one.
A combination from Asteroid does no damage.
Gruber misses the shot to the body.
Gruber throws a sloppy body shot
and Asteroid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Gruber.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gruber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Asteroid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asteroid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asteroid slips under a jab.
Asteroid drops Gruber with a beautiful combination! Gruber stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Asteroid is looking for the KO!
It looks like Hans Gruber has been cut.
A combination from Asteroid does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruber misses the target.
Gruber checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber throws a right hand that Asteroid ducks under and follows up with a left that Asteroid also avoids with ease.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses.
Asteroid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gruber lands a jab to the nose.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asteroid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gruber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Gruber.
Gruber can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Asteroid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gruber is keeping busy.
Asteroid presses Gruber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gruber prevents Asteroid from breaking the clinch.
Asteroid managing to block the knees to the body from Gruber.
Gruber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asteroid.
Asteroid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gruber is working Asteroid over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gruber struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid breaks the clinch.
Asteroid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asteroid takes one to the chin there.
Asteroid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gruber dips to his left and cracks Asteroid with an uppercut!
Gruber scores with a nice right hand.
Asteroid lands a jab to Gruber's midsection.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gruber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asteroid to score with a decent uppercut.
Gruber is rocked!
A jab from Asteroid misses.
Gruber is still on wobbly legs! Can Asteroid finish him?
Asteroid feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Gruber collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anabol Asteroid!
After the fight, Anabol Asteroid was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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