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IFT 106 Cortega vs Borg II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baker has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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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162 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom Baker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Gaines shows good takedown defense.
Gaines throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt - Gaines sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaines tries to land a leg kick but Baker saw it coming and moves away.
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaines pinned against the cage. Gaines gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Gaines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Baker.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Baker looks gassed!
Gaines throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Gaines misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaines cracks Baker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gaines throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker throws a head kick that Gaines semi-blocks.
Gaines misses with a head kick.
Baker throws a head kick that Gaines semi-blocks.
Baker avoids the head kick by Gaines.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaines swivels and escapes.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gaines but Gaines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gaines is looking to chop away at Baker's legs.
Gaines misses with a head kick.
Baker looks for a takedown but Gaines sprawls well.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaines misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaines throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaines as he jumps to the side.
Chris Gaines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Gaines counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gaines misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gaines as Baker shoots in.
Baker avoids the head kick by Gaines.
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaines pinned against the cage. Gaines gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gaines wants to land a leg kick but Baker is out of range.
Gaines keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaines.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaines is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Gaines circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker blocks a head kick by Gaines.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaines as he jumps to the side.
Dom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gaines slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaines can pounce on him.
Gaines is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Gaines avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Gaines dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
Gaines swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker lands a head kick. Gaines smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baker fails to land the takedown.
Gaines throws a nice head kick!
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Gaines moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker blocks a head kick by Gaines.
Baker dives in and grabs Gaines's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaines pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaines throws a front kick aimed at Baker's knee but Baker avoids it well.
Baker tries for a takedown but Gaines sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gaines pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gaines throws a low kick but Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Gaines wants to slow Baker down by chopping away at his legs.
Gaines pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaines as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Gaines throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Gaines dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baker dives in and grabs Gaines's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaines pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Baker checks a low kick from Gaines.
Gaines takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gaines but Gaines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Gaines.
Baker avoids the body shot from Gaines.
Baker dives in and scores a takedown into Gaines's guard.
Gaines is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker is controlling him.
Baker is standing up over Gaines. Gaines looks to escape but Baker dives into side control.
Gaines is trying to escape the position but Baker is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker prevents Gaines from escaping the position.
Gaines tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gaines squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gaines tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaines wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gaines is trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Chris Gaines will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaines defends it nicely.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Chris Gaines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Baker.
Gaines scores with a head kick. Baker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gaines misses with a head kick.
Gaines takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gaines slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaines keeps Baker at a distance using the push kick.
Gaines lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker avoids the head kick by Gaines.
Baker dives in and grabs Gaines's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaines pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Gaines looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Gaines lands but Baker takes it in his stride.
Baker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaines tries to avoid it but Baker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaines to the ground. Gaines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker blocks a head kick by Gaines.
Baker lands a head kick!
Gaines scores with a nice strike.
Gaines slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gaines throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Gaines throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Dom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
Gaines tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gaines throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaines avoids it really well and circles away.
Gaines throws a body kick that misses.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Gaines tries to land a front kick but Baker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baker shoots in but Gaines avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaines pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker shoots in and drives through. Gaines sprawls well.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaines pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baker lands with a slapping head kick.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Gaines moves out of range easily.
Gaines throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaines pinned against the cage. Gaines gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gaines tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Gaines stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaines moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gaines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaines wants it to stay on the feet.
Gaines scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Gaines manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gaines scores with a head kick.
Baker throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
Chris Gaines is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaines swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gaines.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Gaines.
Baker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gaines connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
Baker throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Gaines showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaines has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Gaines!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bimbo Slice will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
225 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Slice in a clinch.
Slice lands with a light punch inside.
Slice is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slice is working Hunt over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Slice's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt is looking for a takedown.
Slice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slice lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Slice avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slice pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Slice manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Slice.
Good body shot from Slice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt being controlled against the cage.
Slice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt is rocked!
Slice lands a big right hand that drops Hunt! The killer instinct kicks in and Slice finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Slice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Young Gun!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong throws a body punch but Gun moves out of range.
Gun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spong misses with the combination.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Gun controls his hands.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gun's elbow.
Gun tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Gun.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong is looking to break free of the clinch but Gun has double underhooks.
Gun tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun is pushing Spong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gun misses with a punch to the body.
Gun keeps control of Spong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gun prevents a body shot from Spong.
Gun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Gun.
It looks like Tyrone Spong has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gun connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spong's face.
Gun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gun tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun is working Spong over against the cage.
Gun presses Spong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gun has Spong pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Gun effectively controlling the action here.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Gun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Gun.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gun lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong misses with some punches.
Gun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Gun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gun lands with a right to the head.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Gun improves position.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gun.
Gun receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Gun blocks a body shot from Spong.
Gun scores a nice knee to the body.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gun is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gun tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Gun back against the cage.
Come on Gun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gun lands a good knee to the midsection. Spong won't want to take too many of those.
Spong tries to work over Gun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gun blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong tries a body shot but Gun blocks it.
Gun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spong up against the cage.
Spong is leaning against Gun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Gun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Spong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Gun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Gun.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong lands a jab to Gun's midsection.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Spong misses with a looping right.
Gun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gun slips a jab from Spong.
Gun lands with a hook. Spong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spong slips under a jab from Gun.
Spong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gun circles away.
Gun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gun lands a leg kick that knocks Spong off balance momentarily.
Gun lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spong moves forwards but Gun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spong scores with a shot to the body.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gun throws out the jab.
Gun throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Spong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gun.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Gun throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Gun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Spong misses with the combination.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Gun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong staying out of range there.
Gun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gun digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gun taking a breather.
A short left from Gun.
Spong is rocked!
Gun dips a shoulder and cracks Spong with a mighty uppercut! Spong falls back against the cage and Gun unloads with a barrage of strikes! Spong is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gun screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Young Gun!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Velaskuez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauko Velaskuez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Luther!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Luther 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Velaskuez throws the left hand but Luther avoids the punch easily.
Velaskuez shoots in but no luck this time.
Velaskuez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Kauko Velaskuez has been cut.
Kauko Velaskuez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velaskuez swings widly with a right hand
and Luther counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velaskuez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Velaskuez manages to end up in side control.
Luther taking a bit of punishment here - Velaskuez scoring with strikes.
Velaskuez in side control, throwing shots but Luther defends.
Velaskuez working the ground and pound from side control.
Velaskuez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Velaskuez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Luther tries to improve position but can't.
Velaskuez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Velaskuez in side control, throwing shots but Luther defends.
Velaskuez working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velaskuez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Velaskuez working the head and body with strikes.
An elbow from Velaskuez crashes against the mat.
Velaskuez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Velaskuez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velaskuez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Luther some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luther parries the strikes from Velaskuez easily there. Velaskuez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Luther to escape.
Luther taking a bit of punishment here - Velaskuez scoring with strikes.
Luther is working to avoid the ground and pound but Velaskuez connects with a decent elbow.
Velaskuez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Velaskuez misses with the ground and pound.
Luther defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velaskuez is working Luther over with some ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luther can do anything to dispel that myth.
Velaskuez in side control, throwing shots but Luther defends.
Luther really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velaskuez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velaskuez is chipping away with strikes.
Velaskuez working the ground and pound.
Luther is rocked!
Luther looks gassed!
Velaskuez is putting a hurting on Luther here, landing some big shots from side control.
Luther is still in real trouble! Can Velaskuez finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velaskuez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Luther takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Velaskuez lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Luther! Velaskuez senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Luther out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kauko Velaskuez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joselito Glorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vegh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Social Distortion - Don't Drag Me Down . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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26
197 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atilla Vegh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joselito Glorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegh throws a combination that misses
so Glorenzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Glorenzo won't allow Vegh to get back to his feet.
Vegh wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Glorenzo manages to pass to side control.
Glorenzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vegh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Glorenzo.
Nice strikes from Glorenzo there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Glorenzo is looking to advance position but Vegh won't allow it.
Vegh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glorenzo on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Glorenzo seems content to control.
Glorenzo thows a huge punch but Vegh dodges it nicely.
Glorenzo winds up and cracks Vegh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Glorenzo winds up and cracks Vegh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vegh taking some punishment here, with Glorenzo in his half guard.
Glorenzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Glorenzo winds up and cracks Vegh with a swinging punch to the side of the 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!
Glorenzo tries to pass to full mount but Vegh defends it.
Glorenzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glorenzo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Glorenzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vegh taking some punishment here, with Glorenzo in his half guard.
Glorenzo stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glorenzo connects with a nice short shot to Vegh's temple.
Glorenzo works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glorenzo lands a big elbow.
Vegh is rocked!
Glorenzo working Vegh over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glorenzo with shots to the head and body - Vegh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Vegh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glorenzo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vegh seems to have got his legs back now.
Glorenzo looking to finish Vegh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vegh!
Vegh takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Glorenzo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joselito Glorenzo!
After the big win, Joselito Glorenzo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Adrenaline and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Auditore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joran van der Sloot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auditore comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. 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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30
275 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Auditore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joran van der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van der Sloot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Auditore's half guard.
Auditore blocking the ground and pound attempt from van der Sloot.
van der Sloot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Auditore trying to hold on to van der Sloot's head to control him but van der Sloot postures up.
van der Sloot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
van der Sloot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
van der Sloot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Auditore wants to improve his position but van der Sloot is controlling well.
van der Sloot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
van der Sloot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Auditore's head.
Auditore trying to hold on to van der Sloot's head to control him but van der Sloot postures up.
van der Sloot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Sloot is trying to work for a kimura but Auditore is defending well.
van der Sloot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
van der Sloot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Auditore desperately trying to maintain half guard.
van der Sloot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
van der Sloot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Auditore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time van der Sloot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van der Sloot wants to work for an arm triangle but Auditore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Auditore wants to control but van der Sloot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
van der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Auditore keeps working.
Auditore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
van der Sloot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
van der Sloot drops an elbow to the side of Auditore's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
van der Sloot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Auditore defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van der Sloot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Auditore wants to control but van der Sloot is keeping busy.
van der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Auditore keeps working.
Auditore blocking the ground and pound attempt from van der Sloot.
van der Sloot with the ground and pound but Auditore uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Auditore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van der Sloot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Auditore working a defensive guard here.
van der Sloot wants to control from the top but Auditore keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as van der Sloot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
van der Sloot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
van der Sloot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
van der Sloot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Auditore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
van der Sloot is working Auditore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
van der Sloot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Auditore keeping moving, preventing van der Sloot from controlling successfully.
Auditore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joran van der Sloot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Auditore throws a leg kick
and van der Sloot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
van der Sloot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Auditore regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from van der Sloot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
van der Sloot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and van der Sloot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
van der Sloot throws a big elbow that misses.
van der Sloot throws a big right hand that misses.
van der Sloot works over Auditore with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
van der Sloot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Auditore can't keep his opponent in guard - van der Sloot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Auditore gets back to full guard.
Auditore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for van der Sloot on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Sloot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Auditore looking to control.
van der Sloot connects with a couple of short punches.
van der Sloot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Auditore wants to improve his position but instead van der Sloot has moved into half guard.
van der Sloot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van der Sloot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
van der Sloot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
van der Sloot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
van der Sloot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Auditore is staying active underneath van der Sloot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
van der Sloot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Auditore defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auditore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Auditore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
van der Sloot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. van der Sloot lands a nice short elbow.
van der Sloot wants to control but Auditore is keeping him busy.
van der Sloot is working for a kimura but Auditore is defending it quite comfortably.
van der Sloot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
van der Sloot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Auditore's head.
van der Sloot thows a huge punch but Auditore dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auditore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from van der Sloot.
van der Sloot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Auditore is trying to control but can't.
van der Sloot throwing shots but Auditore is blocking nicely.
van der Sloot is trying to control. Auditore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. van der Sloot lands a nice short elbow.
van der Sloot working the head and body with strikes.
van der Sloot passes to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
van der Sloot scoring with punches and elbows.
van der Sloot postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joran van der Sloot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Auditore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Auditore throws a leg kick that is checked
and van der Sloot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
van der Sloot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
van der Sloot landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Auditore keeping moving, preventing van der Sloot from controlling successfully.
van der Sloot is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Auditore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
van der Sloot lands a couple of digs.
van der Sloot is pushing down on Auditore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Auditore is fighting to maintain full guard but van der Sloot has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. van der Sloot lands a nice short elbow.
van der Sloot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
van der Sloot is working for a submission of some sort.
van der Sloot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Auditore trying to control but van der Sloot postures up.
Auditore is not content to let van der Sloot control the position.
van der Sloot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rafael Auditore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van der Sloot is keen to just control but Auditore is a slippery customer.
van der Sloot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Auditore's head.
van der Sloot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
van der Sloot with shots to the head and body - Auditore looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
van der Sloot looking to secure an arm triangle but Auditore defends it well.
van der Sloot landing strikes from the mount and Auditore is in trouble!
van der Sloot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van der Sloot raining down shots from the mount!
Auditore is rocked!
van der Sloot unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Auditore wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! van der Sloot celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joran van der Sloot!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Zinfandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolo Halike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
168 lbs
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32
165 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zak Zinfandel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolo Halike!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinfandel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halike blocks the body kick.
Zinfandel ducks under a wild hook from Halike.
Halike has managed to clinch.
Halike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Halike - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Halike misses with a body punch.
Zinfandel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Halike trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinfandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halike is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Halike avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halike looking to pass the guard.
Halike throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinfandel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halike looking to sit in guard and control but Zinfandel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zinfandel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel looking to pass the guard.
Zinfandel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinfandel wants to control from the top but Halike keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zak Zinfandel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Halike moves into the clinch.
Halike scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Halike tries to work over Zinfandel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zinfandel wants to take the fight to the mat but Halike manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zinfandel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Halike tries a body shot but Zinfandel blocks it.
Halike tries to throw a body punch but Zinfandel avoids it by throwing Halike back against the cage.
Halike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zinfandel tries to pull guard but Halike forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zak Zinfandel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinfandel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Halike to keep the fight standing.
Zinfandel prevents a body shot from Halike.
Zinfandel prevents a body shot from Halike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zinfandel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zinfandel tries for a takedown but Halike manages to get underhooks.
Zinfandel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halike is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halike manages to break the clinch.
Zinfandel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halike.
Halike lunges at Zinfandel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zinfandel's hand.
Zinfandel throws a push kick but Halike slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Halike there.
Zinfandel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halike has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zinfandel is stalling here.
A short right from Halike on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolo Halike dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Halike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinfandel is defended easily by Halike.
Zinfandel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halike circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zak Zinfandel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halike takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zinfandel moves forwards but Halike connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Halike has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zinfandel throws a leg kick which misses Halike's front leg but catches the back leg as Halike tries to avoid it.
Halike rushes Zinfandel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Halike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zinfandel wants a takedown.
Zinfandel connects with a knee to the head.
Zinfandel blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halike trying to control the position but instead, Zinfandel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halike into the cage.
Zinfandel has picked Halike up - he's going for a ride! Zinfandel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zinfandel is trying to control the action in half guard but Halike is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zinfandel throwing shots but Halike is blocking nicely.
Zinfandel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halike is not content to let Zinfandel control the position.
Halike wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halike is trying to maintain the position but Zinfandel is very close to passing his half guard.
Halike is looking to improve his position.
Zinfandel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halike is looking for a sweep. Zinfandel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinfandel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Halike is not content to let Zinfandel control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halike's head.
Zinfandel tries to pass to full mount but Halike defends it.
Zinfandel looking for a submission but Halike manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Halike avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halike trying to keep a closed guard but Zinfandel is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halike working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zinfandel has passed into half guard!
Zinfandel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Halike reverses the position - he's now on top in Zinfandel's guard.
Zinfandel working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halike stands up over Zinfandel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Zinfandel dominated that second round.
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.
Halike gets a clinch.
Zinfandel jumps into guard, dragging Halike to the mat.
Zinfandel is trying to control the position but Halike postures up.
Halike throwing strikes but missing.
Halike throws a strike but Zinfandel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zinfandel trying to move into half guard but instead Halike has managed to sweep!
Zinfandel keeping full guard, as Halike tries to pass.
Halike looking to improve position, pressing down on Zinfandel's thigh with his hand. Zinfandel seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Halike paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Halike's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Zinfandel picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zak Zinfandel!
Zak Zinfandel retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ogami Itto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ogami Itto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ogami Itto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itto scores with a body shot.
Itto looks to score with a jab to the body but Susikasi is just out of range.
Susikasi throws a series of strikes that have Itto backpedaling.
Itto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Susikasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Itto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Susikasi as he avoids it easily.
Itto misses with a head kick.
Susikasi throws a lazy right hand but Itto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Susikasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itto.
Susikasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Susikasi throws a lazy right hand but Itto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Susikasi with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susikasi connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Susikasi throws a lazy uppercut
and Itto counters with a three punch combo that has Susikasi backing up. Susikasi nods at Itto to acknowledge the strikes.
Itto feints a jab promting Susikasi to slip. Itto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Susikasi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Susikasi looks to land a left hand but Itto moved out of range nicely.
Itto drops Susikasi with a big left hand! Susikasi is injured, injured bad! Itto jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogami Itto!
Ogami Itto retains his welterweight title!
Ogami Itto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Adrenaline for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg has chosen Flying in a Blue Dream as his entrance music. Vince Borg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martez Cortega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vince Borg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borg was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortega.
Cortega decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cortega in particular looking to stall.
Cortega trying to control from half guard but Borg is working away.
Cortega is trying for a kimura here. Borg looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cortega wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martez Cortega!
Martez Cortega retains his light heavyweight title!
Martez Cortega made sure to mention his sponsor, Adrenaline in his post fight interview.
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