 |
NFC 148 Jokinen vs Gomi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Popeda - Raakaa voimaa. Freeman has chosen Leverage - Mister Universe as his entrance music. Sean Michaels is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
25
183 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
|
177 cm
29
177 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Freeman.
Freeman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Michaels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freeman tries to clinch but Michaels moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Freeman.
Freeman slips a straight right by Michaels.
Freeman with a hook.
Michaels avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Michaels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Freeman thows a body shot but no joy.
Freeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Michaels throws a body punch but Freeman moves out of range.
Sean Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.
Freeman scores a takedown into full mount!
Michaels has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Freeman's lack of action.
Freeman is trying to control the action in half guard but Michaels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michaels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but Freeman has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman thows a huge punch but Michaels dodges it nicely.
Freeman passes to full mount!
Freeman wants to control the pace but Michaels is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Freeman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Freeman avoids the attempt from Michaels to control.
Freeman 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.
Freeman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Freeman tries to control but Michaels wriggling away.
Freeman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Freeman misses with a head shot.
Freeman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Freeman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Freeman goes for an armbar but Michaels turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Michaels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michaels won't allow Freeman to sweep him here.
Freeman trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michaels kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Freeman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Freeman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Freeman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michaels's guard.
Freeman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Michaels manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Freeman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Michaels uses it to pass to side control.
Freeman tries to buck Michaels off but Michaels is having none of it.
Huey Freeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Freeman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Freeman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman thows a huge punch but Michaels dodges it nicely.
Freeman is working for a submission of some sort.
Freeman is pressing down on Michaels's thigh, looking to free his foot. Michaels is holding on for now.
Michaels is in trouble now - Freeman has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Freeman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Freeman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Michaels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freeman on the ground.
Freeman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Freeman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman controlling the pace for now.
Freeman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Freeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is squirming around, avoiding Freeman's attempts to control the action.
Freeman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Freeman tries to control but Michaels wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman landing strikes from the mount.
Freeman looking to control but Michaels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Freeman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Freeman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman is working for a guillotine from mount but Michaels frees his head quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
That kick from Freeman tenderised Michaels's leg. Michaels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freeman lands a glancing blow to the side of Michaels's head.
Freeman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Michaels if he has to take too many more of those.
Michaels throws a shot from downtown. Freeman moves away and avoids it.
Michaels throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Freeman counters with a series of strikes. Michaels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Freeman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Freeman drives through and clinches with Michaels against the cage.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Freeman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Michaels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels has Freeman pressed against the cage, preventing Freeman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freeman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freeman jumps guard and drags Michaels to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Freeman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Michaels defends it easily.
Freeman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Freeman wants to free his trapped foot but Michaels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Freeman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freeman is looking for a kimura here.
Sean Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Freeman wants to take a breather but Michaels is having none of it.
Freeman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Freeman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Huey Freeman 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.
Freeman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Freeman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Michaels taking shots to the head.
Michaels is trying desperately to improve position.
Freeman throwing strikes here but Michaels is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Freeman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Michaels because Freeman loaded up on that one.
Freeman thowing shots but they're missing.
Michaels manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Freeman stalling away here and it's allowed Michaels to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Freeman is looking to work some ground and pound but Michaels has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huey Freeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Freeman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huey Freeman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Huey Freeman thanked Undead clothing. All items 10$ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Samoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tauno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samoth comes into the arena with Judas Priest - Painkiller blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tauno's choice of entrance music: Pelican - Dead Between The Walls. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
31
285 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
|
193 cm
28
273 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikael Samoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tauno!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tauno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tauno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tauno thows a huge punch but Samoth dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tauno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Samoth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tauno.
Tauno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tauno stalling away here and it's allowed Samoth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauno lands a couple of digs.
Samoth keeping moving, preventing Tauno from controlling successfully.
Tauno advances position into side control!
Samoth taking a bit of punishment here - Tauno scoring with strikes.
Samoth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tauno is looking to take a break and control but Samoth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tauno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samoth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samoth tries to bench press Tauno off him but Tauno keeps the position.
Samoth dodges the ground and pound from Tauno.
Tauno working the strikes but Samoth uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tauno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samoth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tauno trying to control from Samoth's half guard. Samoth has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Samoth looking for a sweep. Not yet Samoth, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Samoth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tauno is aware though and is defending well.
Tauno is looking to advance position but Samoth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Samoth avoids the attempt from Tauno to control.
Tauno regains half guard.
Samoth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Samoth is thwarting Tauno's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samoth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tauno is trying to maintain the position but Samoth is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samoth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tauno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Samoth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tauno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Samoth there.
Samoth misses with a looping right.
Samoth throws a leg kick but Tauno moved away.
Tauno misses with a double jab.
Samoth drops his hands momentarily and Tauno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samoth blocks a head kick by Tauno.
Samoth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tauno is able to avoid easily.
Samoth feints and as Tauno raises his hands in defense, Samoth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tauno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tauno dives on top into guard.
Tauno trying to control the position from guard on top but Samoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samoth 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.
Tauno trying to control the position from guard on top but Samoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samoth looking to control.
Samoth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tauno is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tauno trying to control but Samoth is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tony Tauno has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Samoth misses with a straight left.
Tauno scores with a hook to the body. Samoth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tauno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samoth tries to avoid it but Tauno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samoth to the ground. Samoth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tauno looks to land a right hand but Samoth moved out of range.
Tauno throws a lazy head kick
and Samoth moves into the clinch.
Samoth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Samoth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Samoth lands a nice uppercut.
Tauno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samoth backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoth blocks a body shot from Tauno.
Samoth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tauno is keeping busy.
Samoth tries to throw a body punch but Tauno avoids it by throwing Samoth back against the cage.
Tauno looking to stall.
Tauno has a couple of punches blocked by Samoth.
Tauno throws a head punch that misses.
Samoth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Samoth.
Samoth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samoth stops a takedown attempt from Tauno.
Tauno tightens his grip and picks Samoth up, before dumping him to the ground. Samoth manages to land in guard.
Tauno wants to control from the top but Samoth keeps moving.
Tauno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tony Tauno has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samoth keeping moving, preventing Tauno from controlling successfully.
Samoth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tauno stays in close to Samoth's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tony Tauno.
Samoth lands with a kick to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tauno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Samoth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samoth tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Mikael Samoth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Samoth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Samoth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tauno.
A jab from Tauno misses.
Samoth wants to clinch.
Samoth tries to land a leg kick but Tauno saw it coming and moves away.
Tauno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samoth as he avoids it easily.
Samoth cracks Tauno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tauno tries to land a front kick but Samoth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Samoth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tauno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tauno looks to score with a jab to the body but Samoth is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Tauno.
Tauno throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tauno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tauno jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tauno misses with a wild body shot.
Samoth gets caught flat footed, as Tauno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Samoth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Samoth is trying to control the position but Tauno postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mikael Samoth.
Tauno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samoth feints and then cracks Tauno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tauno down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samoth connects with a single shot there.
Tauno swinging wildly here.
Tauno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samoth moves away from the strike by Tauno.
Tauno avoids a kick to the body.
Tauno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Samoth. That one must have hurt.
Tauno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Samoth clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoth blocks a body shot from Tauno.
Tauno pulls Samoth into guard.
Tauno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tauno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Samoth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samoth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tauno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Samoth is not content to let Tauno control the position.
Tauno slips a nice elbow through Samoth's hands, connecting with Samoth's forehead.
Samoth wants to control but Tauno is keeping busy.
Samoth tries to roll over but Tauno keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tauno is trying to control the action in half guard but Samoth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikael Samoth.
I think Samoth 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Samoth!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikael Samoth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman comes to the cage accompanied by Unclefucker. Flashlighter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
28
179 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
|
181 cm
30
175 lbs
28 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman misses with an uppercut. Flashlighter saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Cartman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flashlighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cartman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cartman checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Cartman lands but Flashlighter takes it in his stride.
Cartman misses with a looping left.
Flashlighter staying out of range there.
Cartman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flashlighter in his tracks.
Cartman cracks the inside of Flashlighter's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartman moves out of range as Flashlighter strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cartman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flashlighter.
Flashlighter checks a leg kick.
Cartman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Cartman misses.
Flashlighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flashlighter tries to land a front kick but Cartman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flashlighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flashlighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartman.
Flashlighter is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Cartman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman misses with an uppercut. Flashlighter saw that one coming.
Flashlighter closes the distance and clinches.
Flashlighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flashlighter blocks an uppercut.
Flashlighter misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartman.
Cartman swings wildly with an uppercut but Flashlighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flashlighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
Cartman tries to work over Flashlighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flashlighter misses with some punches.
Flashlighter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flashlighter lands an elbow inside.
Flashlighter prevents a body shot from Cartman.
Flashlighter tries to break the clinch but Cartman is controlling the position.
Cartman takes an elbow to the temple.
Flashlighter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cartman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cartman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Flashlighter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flashlighter's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flashlighter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartman's brow.
Cartman lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartman misses with a body punch.
Cartman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flashlighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
Flashlighter blocks an uppercut.
Flashlighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
Cartman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cartman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flashlighter blocks a body shot from Cartman.
Flashlighter stalling.
Cartman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flashlighter looking to throw knees to the head but Cartman is blocking nicely.
Flashlighter lands a nice uppercut.
Flashlighter gets through Cartman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cartman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartman working aggressively here.
Cartman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartman.
A short right from Cartman on the inside.
Cartman working aggressively here.
Cartman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cartman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cartman.
Flashlighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartman is defending well for now.
Flashlighter lands with a short shot to the head.
Flashlighter stalling in the clinch.
Flashlighter breaks the clinch.
Flashlighter rushes Cartman and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartman.
Cartman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flashlighter misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Cartman fails to land.
Flashlighter breaks the clinch.
Cartman misses with a wild body shot.
Flashlighter throws a body kick that misses.
Flashlighter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cartman to score with a decent uppercut.
Cartman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a hook but Cartman avoids it easily.
Cartman scores with a nice strike.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
Flashlighter ducks under a wild hook from Cartman.
Flashlighter scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a body kick.
Flashlighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cartman tries a low kick but Flashlighter avoids it.
Flashlighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartman.
Flashlighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cartman throws a leg kick which misses Flashlighter's front leg but catches the back leg as Flashlighter tries to avoid it.
Cartman lands a really nice looking cross but Flashlighter seems unphased.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flashlighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartman.
Flashlighter throws an off balance right hand
letting Cartman counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flashlighter 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 Cartman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cartman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cartman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cartman looks to score with a jab to the body but Flashlighter is just out of range.
Cartman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Flashlighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Cartman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cartman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eric Cartman is winning the standup battle so far.
Flashlighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartman moves away.
Cartman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flashlighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Flashlighter instigates a clinch.
Cartman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flashlighter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cartman misses with some punches.
Eric Cartman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cartman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flashlighter lands a nice uppercut.
Cartman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Flashlighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cartman lands a good knee to the midsection. Flashlighter won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Cartman.
Flashlighter lands with a left to the head.
Cartman throws a punch but it's blocked by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
Cartman lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Cartman.
Flashlighter tries to stall but Cartman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flashlighter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cartman lands a nice shot to the body.
Flashlighter is breathing heavily.
Flashlighter can't find room to land a body shot as Cartman controls the action.
Cartman avoiding damage as Flashlighter throws knees to the body.
Flashlighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartman looking to throw knees to the head but Flashlighter is blocking nicely.
Flashlighter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cartman avoids it.
Flashlighter prevents a body shot from Cartman.
Cartman with a knee to the head.
Cartman working aggressively here.
Flashlighter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartman throws a head punch that misses.
Flashlighter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cartman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flashlighter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cartman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Flashlighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartman.
Cartman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cartman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flashlighter takes a shot to the head.
Cartman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flashlighter backwards.
Flashlighter gets through Cartman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flashlighter lands a nice elbow.
Cartman lands with a right to the head.
Flashlighter tries to work over Cartman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flashlighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartman dodges an elbow strike from Flashlighter.
Cartman misses with a punch on the inside.
Flashlighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartman.
Flashlighter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Flashlighter avoiding damage as Cartman throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Flashlighter as the two fighters clinch.
Flashlighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
Cartman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a punch on the inside.
Flashlighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flashlighter tries to throw a body punch but Cartman avoids it by throwing Flashlighter back against the cage.
Cartman struggles to land a body shot inside as Flashlighter controls his hands.
Flashlighter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Flashlighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flashlighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartman.
Flashlighter looking to throw knees to the head but Cartman is blocking nicely.
Flashlighter lands a body punch.
Flashlighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartman's elbow.
Flashlighter lands with a light punch inside.
Flashlighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flashlighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartman.
Cartman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flashlighter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cartman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cartman scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman is looking to clinch.
Cartman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cartman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flashlighter throws a front kick aimed at Cartman's knee but Cartman avoids it well.
Cartman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flashlighter at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flashlighter.
Cartman pushes Flashlighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Flashlighter lands an uppercut.
Flashlighter working hard to break the clinch.
Cartman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cartman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flashlighter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cartman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cartman presses Flashlighter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flashlighter has a couple of punches blocked by Cartman.
Cartman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flashlighter's elbow.
Cartman can't find room to land a body shot as Flashlighter controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Flashlighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Flashlighter lands a nice hook to Cartman's body. Cartman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Flashlighter looks to land a body kick but Cartman moved away.
Nice body punch from Cartman.
Cartman misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Cartman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flashlighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flashlighter moves into range and clinches up with Cartman.
Cartman has a couple of punches blocked by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartman checks the leg kick.
Flashlighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartman, pushing him back against the cage.
Flashlighter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cartman has a couple of punches blocked by Flashlighter.
A short right from Flashlighter on the inside.
Cartman blocks an uppercut.
Cartman misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Flashlighter throws an elbow but misses.
Cartman tries to work over Flashlighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flashlighter lands a good knee to the midsection. Cartman won't want to take too many of those.
Flashlighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flashlighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartman's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Flashlighter.
Cartman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartman misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Flashlighter fails to land.
Flashlighter blocks an uppercut.
Flashlighter is trying to maintain a safe position but Cartman gets an underhook and turns Flashlighter into the cage.
Flashlighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flashlighter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cartman's defenses.
A short uppercut from Flashlighter.
Cartman misses with a body punch.
Flashlighter lands a good knee to the midsection. Cartman won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flashlighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flashlighter lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Eric Cartman has been cut.
Flashlighter takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter blocks an uppercut.
Cartman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flashlighter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cartman is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flashlighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Cartman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flashlighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flashlighter cracks Cartman with a nice body shot.
Cartman missing with knees to the body.
Flashlighter blocking some punches.
Cartman trying to land knees to the body.
Cartman seems to have got his legs back now.
Cartman missing with knees to the body.
Flashlighter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flashlighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cartman fails to land.
Cartman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartman.
Cartman throws a punch but it's blocked by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter blocks a body shot from Cartman.
Cartman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartman throws a punch but it's blocked by Flashlighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman tries to land a knee to the head but Flashlighter blocks with his arms.
Flashlighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flashlighter lands an elbow just above Cartman 's eye.
Flashlighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartman's elbow.
Flashlighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flashlighter lands with a light punch inside.
Flashlighter lands a left hand.
Flashlighter is working Cartman over against the cage.
Flashlighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
Cartman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartman lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartman scores with a shoulder strike.
Cartman working aggressively here.
A short left from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands an uppercut.
Cartman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Flashlighter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flashlighter.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter avoids a wild elbow strike from Cartman.
Flashlighter blocking some punches.
Cartman tries a body shot but Flashlighter blocks it.
Cartman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flashlighter tries to throw a body punch but Cartman avoids it by throwing Flashlighter back against the cage.
Cartman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartman looking to throw knees to the head but Flashlighter is blocking nicely.
Flashlighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartman blocks a body shot from Flashlighter.
Cartman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flashlighter tries a body shot but Cartman blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Flashlighter - that landed with a thud.
Cartman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flashlighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flashlighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartman throws a lazy right hand but Flashlighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Flashlighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flashlighter 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Felix Flashlighter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Felix Flashlighter waved his t-shirt featuring PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )'s logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Puman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puman comes to the cage accompanied by Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
24
166 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
157 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Puman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Cole!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puman just misses with a punch to the body.
Puman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Puman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puman under the eye.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Puman saw that one coming.
Puman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole swings for the body but Puman moves out of range.
Puman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jan Puman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole jabs at Puman's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Puman. Cole shrugs it off though.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Puman backs away looking to recover.
Puman is rocked!
Puman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puman. Puman obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and Puman counters with a left to the body.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puman thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puman misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Puman misses the target.
Cole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Puman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cole cracks Puman with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Puman falls to his knees and Cole doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Cole!
Hank Cole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% ) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
95% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janne Maunonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemmo Kalske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maunonen comes to the cage accompanied by Heavy metal kings - King Diamond. Hemmo Kalske will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 199 cm
28
269 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
|
210 cm
31
281 lbs
23 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Maunonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske moves out of range of the leg kick from Maunonen.
Maunonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maunonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalske's head.
Janne Maunonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske throws a solid leg kick but Maunonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalske.
Good standup being displayed there by Maunonen as he connects with a hook.
Maunonen checks the leg kick.
Kalske scores with a leg kick.
Maunonen scores with a leg kick.
Maunonen connects with a high kick.
Kalske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maunonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maunonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Kalske tenderised Maunonen's leg. Maunonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maunonen is breathing heavily.
Maunonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maunonen is out of range and Kalske settles back down.
Kalske digs a good body shot into Maunonen's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Maunonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalske doesn't seem phased though.
Kalske throws a leg kick
and Maunonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maunonen thows a leg kick but Kalske checks it
and Kalske counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maunonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Hemmo Kalske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maunonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Janne Maunonen has been cut.
Maunonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalske.
Kalske throws a head kick that Maunonen semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maunonen misses with a hook. Kalske ducked under it nicely.
Kalske pushes Maunonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalske lands an elbow inside that Maunonen shrugs off.
Janne Maunonen's cut is getting worse.
Maunonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalske just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalske looking to stall.
Kalske presses Maunonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maunonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske lands an elbow that stopped Maunonen in his tracks for a moment.
Janne Maunonen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Janne Maunonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hemmo Kalske!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
90% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Robins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Country boy can survive. Robins has chosen Strippekikk as his entrance music. Ratt Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
30
175 lbs
27 - 12 - 0 |
|
170 cm
33
177 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Robins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Robins.
Robins looks to land a body kick but Hughes moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Robins. Those never looked like landing.
Robins misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Robins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Robins throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughes jabs Robins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robins looks for the body kick but Hughes saw that one coming.
Robins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Robins blocks a low kick nicely.
Robins is looking to chop away at Hughes's legs.
Robins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hughes.
Robins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robins misses with a head kick.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Robins counters with a left to the body.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robins.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Robins.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Hughes looking to score a takedown here. Robins is defending well but Hughes drives through and ends up in Robins's guard.
Robins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hughes is in close to Robins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robins 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.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Robins keeps moving.
Robins wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes 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.
Robins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robins is keeping the position for now.
Robins is controlling Hughes's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Robins is retaining full guard.
Robins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Robins lands a couple of digs.
Robins wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robins controls the pace.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Robins controlling from the top position.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robins manages to get himself to full guard.
Robins managing to control the position.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Robins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Robins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Robins.
A big left from Robins misses.
Osama Robins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
Robins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Robins throws a low kick but Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Robins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hughes's knee momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes takes one to the side of the head.
Hughes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robins's guard.
Robins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Osama Robins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Robins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robins scores with a leg kick.
Hughes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robins's hands.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Robins is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Robins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Robins keeps moving.
Robins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Robins has wrist control.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Robins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes advances to half guard.
Robins is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughes prevents Robins from improving his position.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but Robins defending well.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Robins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Robins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Robins is working away.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Robins is working away.
Hughes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robins keeps working.
Robins wants to get back to full guard.
Ratt Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robins is in trouble now - Hughes has advanced to mount!
Hughes with a couple of short strikes.
Hughes lands with some strikes.
Hughes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hughes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hughes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four 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!
Hughes prevents Robins from getting the reversal.
Robins tries to hold on but Hughes postures up.
Robins tries to reverse the position but Hughes maintains control.
Robins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hughes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Robins is rocked!
Robins working to try and regain half guard.
Robins is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Robins turns into him and now he's in Hughes's guard.
Robins throws an elbow that misses. Hughes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robins's guard. Nice move by Hughes!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Robins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robins seems to have recovered his senses.
Robins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratt Hughes dominated that second round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Robins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robins misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robins.
Hughes connects with a nice looking jab.
Hughes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hughes in side control, throwing shots but Robins defends.
Hughes has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Robins tries to lock up and control but Hughes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hughes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hughes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Robins wants to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Robins 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Hughes there.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robins's head.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
Hughes works his way into full mount!
Robins takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hughes's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratt Hughes!
Ratt Hughes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Palo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Astoria might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Waltz from Les Sylphides. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
29
174 lbs
31 - 10 - 0 |
|
183 cm
29
182 lbs
30 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldorf Astoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tauno Palo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astoria.
Astoria staying out of range there.
Astoria moves into the clinch.
Palo is leaning against Astoria and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astoria prevents a body shot from Palo.
Palo is leaning against Astoria and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palo lands an uppercut.
Astoria avoiding damage as Palo throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astoria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Astoria.
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!
Palo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Astoria tries to throw a body punch but Palo avoids it by throwing Astoria back against the cage.
Palo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astoria lands a hook that snaps the head of Palo backwards.
Palo blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Astoria.
Palo effectively controlling the action here.
Astoria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Astoria lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria looking to throw knees to the head but Palo is blocking nicely.
Astoria digs a right hand into Palo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palo's gas tank.
Astoria lands a right hand.
Astoria lands a shoulder strike.
Astoria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palo lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palo.
Astoria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astoria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Astoria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palo missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astoria.
Astoria can't find room to land a body shot as Palo controls the action.
Palo struggles to land a body shot inside as Astoria controls his hands.
Astoria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palo's elbow.
Palo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Astoria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palo blocks it with crossed arms.
Astoria cracks Palo with a nice body shot.
Palo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Palo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astoria.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Palo working aggressively here.
Palo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Astorias head.
Palo tries a knee to the head but Astoria blocks it.
Astoria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astoria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astoria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astoria lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Astoria.
Palo tries a body shot but Astoria blocks it.
Palo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palo misses with the head strike.
Palo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Astoria.
Astoria lands with a light punch inside.
Palo cracks Astoria with a nice body shot.
Astoria lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Astoria up against the cage.
Astoria blocks the elbow strike.
Astoria scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palo looking to stall.
Astoria blocking some punches.
Astoria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astoria digs a right hand into Palo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palo's gas tank.
Astoria tries a body shot but Palo blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Astoria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Astoria utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Astoria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Palo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astoria backwards.
Astoria takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Astoria fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Astoria.
Astoria lands a shoulder strike.
Astoria misses with the head strike.
Astoria scores with a hook to the body.
Astoria misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astoria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astoria trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Palo fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Astoria.
Palo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astoria blocks it with crossed arms.
Palo looks gassed!
Palo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astoria lands an uppercut.
Palo 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Waldorf Astoria 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.
Astoria connects with a right hand. Palo shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palo.
Astoria throws the kick towards the body but Palo avoids it.
Astoria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tauno Palo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palo slips under a jab.
No joy there for Astoria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palo throws a looping overhand right but Astoria ducks down to avoid it.
Astoria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palo lands a really nice looking cross but Astoria seems unphased.
Astoria moves out of range as Palo throws a body kick.
Astoria lands a jab to Palo's midsection.
Palo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astoria moves into the clinch.
Astoria tries a body shot but Palo blocks it.
Astoria prevents a body shot from Palo.
Astoria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astoria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palo backwards.
Astoria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palo digs a right hand into Astoria's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Astoria's gas tank.
Astoria misses with a punch on the inside.
Palo lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Waldorf Astoria has been cut.
Palo struggles to land a body shot inside as Astoria controls his hands.
Palo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Astoria blocks an uppercut.
Astoria misses with a punch to the body.
Astoria lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palo or not.
Palo is breathing heavily.
Palo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astoria blocks it with crossed arms.
Palo trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Astoria.
Astoria lands a knee to the head.
Astoria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astoria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palo.
Palo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Astoria.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palo trying to stall but Astoria improves his position.
Astoria is leaning against Palo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Palo.
Astoria landing knees to the head.
Astoria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palo digs a right hand underneath Astoria's ribcage. Astoria let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Astoria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astoria misses with a body punch.
Astoria blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Palo.
Astoria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astoria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waldorf Astoria has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Astoria.
Astoria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Palo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Palo blocks an uppercut.
Palo misses with some punches.
Palo has a couple of punches blocked by Astoria.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria lands a body shot.
Palo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astoria's elbow.
Astoria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palo blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Astoria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Astoria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Astoria struggles to land a body shot inside as Palo controls his hands.
Astoria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astoria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palo misses with the head strike.
Palo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palo.
Palo throws a punch but it's blocked by Astoria.
Astoria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Astoria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palo lands with a short shot to the head.
Astoria avoiding damage as Palo throws knees to the body.
Astoria looking to throw knees to the head but Palo is blocking nicely.
Astoria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astoria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astoria looking to throw knees to the head but Palo is blocking nicely.
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!
Astoria tries a knee to the head but Palo blocks it.
Astoria misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astoria lands with a light punch inside.
Astoria swings wildly with an uppercut but Palo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palo tries to land a knee to the head but Astoria blocks with his arms.
Astoria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Astoria.
Palo misses with some punches.
Astoria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palo is defending well for now.
Palo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Palo is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Astoria.
Palo is still on wobbly legs! Can Astoria finish him?
Astoria landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Palo seems to have recovered his senses.
Astoria lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Astoria as the two fighters clinch.
Astoria lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldorf Astoria dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waldorf Astoria's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Astoria's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palo under the eye.
Palo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Astoria keeps the fight on the outside.
Palo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palo swings widly with a right hand
and Astoria counters with a thumping low kick.
Astoria keeps the fight on the outside.
Astoria feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Palo's calf.
Astoria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Astoria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palo dodges the punch combination from Astoria.
Palo is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Astoria misses.
Astoria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palo.
Astoria throws a looping overhand right but Palo ducks down to avoid it.
Astoria throws a front kick aimed at Palo's knee but Palo avoids it well.
Astoria moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Astoria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astoria.
A low kick from Astoria misses
and Palo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Astoria connects with the punch.
Astoria takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astoria is looking to slow Palo down with leg kicks.
Palo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Astoria throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astoria checks the leg kick.
Palo is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Palo.
Astoria lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick from Astoria misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Astoria. Palo shrugs it off though.
A leg kick checked by Astoria.
Waldorf Astoria is winning the standup battle so far.
Palo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tauno Palo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waldorf Astoria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Astoria tenderised Palo's leg. Palo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Astoria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Astoria tenderised Palo's leg. Palo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Astoria scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palo.
Palo misses with a low kick.
Astoria scores with a nice right hand.
Astoria wants to land a leg kick but Palo is out of range.
Palo doesn't manage to clinch there - Astoria circles away.
Palo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astoria.
Palo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Astoria thuds his shin into the meat of Palo's side.
Astoria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Astoria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astoria.
Astoria rushes Palo and presses him up against the cage.
Palo blocks a body shot from Astoria.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palo struggles to land a body shot inside as Astoria controls his hands.
Astoria lands with a short shot to the head.
Palo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Palo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Astoria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astoria.
Palo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astoria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Astoria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palo backwards.
Astoria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Astoria blocks a body shot from Palo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Palo - that landed with a thud.
Palo looking to stall.
Astoria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palo tries a body shot but Astoria blocks it.
Palo misses with a knee to the head.
Palo swings wildly with an uppercut but Astoria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astoria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astoria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astoria lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astoria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Astoria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Astoria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palo blocks an uppercut.
Astoria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Astoria crunches a lovely knee into Palo's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldorf Astoria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Astoria 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldorf Astoria!
Waldorf Astoria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chillum has chosen High Hopes - Pink Floyd as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
27
180 lbs
22 - 3 - 0 |
|
179 cm
25
179 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Chillum!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeldenthuis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zeldenthuis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chillum throws a leg kick
and Zeldenthuis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chillum keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
Chillum controlling the position.
Chillum trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chillum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeldenthuis 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.
Chillum tries to strike from the bottom.
Chillum keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
Zeldenthuis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zeldenthuis looking to pass the guard.
Zeldenthuis won't allow Chillum to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis wants to control from the top but Chillum keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zeldenthuis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zeldenthuis misses with a low kick.
Zeldenthuis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chillum's half guard.
Zeldenthuis seems to be looking for submissions.
Chillum is looking to escape.
Chillum pushes Zeldenthuis off but Zeldenthuis dives into side control.
Chillum wants to get back to his feet but Zeldenthuis is dominant here and he's now got Chillum's back!
Zeldenthuis keeps control of the position as Chillum tries to break free.
Zeldenthuis struggling to land strikes to the head as Chillum covers up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is hanging on to Chillum's back as he tries to escape.
Zeldenthuis scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Chillum is looking for a way out.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zeldenthuis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chillum covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Chillum trying to control the hands but Zeldenthuis won't let him.
Chillum is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Chillum's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Zeldenthuis keeps control of the position as Chillum tries to break free.
Zeldenthuis tightening his grip on Chillum, looking for the choke.
Chillum is really stuck here.
Chillum is trying to get back to his feet but Zeldenthuis has full control of the position and if anything, Chillum has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chillum looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum is trying to roll into a better position but Zeldenthuis has get a rear naked choke and Chillum is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis retains his welterweight title!
Dirk Zeldenthuis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berkshire Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark has chosen Cmon Feel The Noise as his entrance music. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
29
210 lbs
27 - 13 - 0 |
|
191 cm
33
211 lbs
26 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berkshire Hathaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Stark!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Hathaway as he checks the leg kick.
Stark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hathaway misses with a wild body shot.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hathaway misses with a combination
and Stark counters with a nice body kick.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hathaway counters with a right hand to the body.
Hathaway dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Hathaway's head and hops out.
Hathaway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark thows a leg kick but Hathaway checks it
and Hathaway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hathaway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stark sprawls well. Stark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hathaway gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hathaway scores with a takedown into Stark's guard.
Hathaway being controlled here momentarily.
Stark is trying to hold Hathaway in close to prevent damage but Hathaway has managed to pass into half guard.
Stark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hathaway scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Hathaway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark wants to control but Hathaway is keeping busy.
Hathaway prevents Stark from improving his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway working over Stark with some ground and pound. Stark looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hathaway.
Hathaway seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hathaway scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stark wants to improve his position but Hathaway is controlling well.
Hathaway 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.
Hathaway wants to pass to mount but Stark is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control but Hathaway postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hathaway.
Stark is trying to control but Hathaway manages to pass to mount!
Stark tries to lock up and control but Hathaway gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hathaway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Hathaway connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stark tries to hold on but Hathaway pushes him away.
Stark takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stark tries to hold on but Hathaway postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hathaway cracks Stark with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hathaway landing strikes from the mount.
Hathaway with shots to the head and body - Stark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hathaway lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hathaway landing punches.
Hathaway with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to hold on but Hathaway postures up.
Hathaway with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Stark that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stark is rocked!
Hathaway scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stark?
Stark is still in real trouble! Can Hathaway finish him?
Hathaway is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Stark goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Hathaway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Berkshire Hathaway!
Berkshire Hathaway retains his light heavyweight title!
Berkshire Hathaway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. Gomi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scary. Otso Jokinen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takanori Gomi's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
27
162 lbs
23 - 4 - 0 |
|
173 cm
28
165 lbs
20 - 1 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen throws a body kick the misses
and Gomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomi looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Gomi's leg. Gomi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body
and Gomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen moves into the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Gomi.
Jokinen cracks Gomi with a nice body shot.
Gomi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Gomi controls the action.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomi's elbow.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen tries to work over Gomi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Gomi.
Gomi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokinen or not.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
Gomi misses with some punches.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomi's elbow.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Gomi blocks it.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomi blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Gomi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomi slips a jab and a cross from Jokinen.
Otso Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jokinen trying to mount his opponent but Gomi defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomi is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Jokinen is controlling him
Gomi is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomi avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomi throws a head kick that half lands.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Jokinen.
Gomi drives through and clinches with Jokinen against the cage.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a light punch inside.
Gomi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Gomi misses with the head strike.
Gomi blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Gomi.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomi is working Jokinen over against the cage.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jokinen.
Gomi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Gomi gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gomi holding on.
Gomi sneaks back into half guard.
Jokinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gomi wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen dominated that round.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gomi misses with a body kick.
Gomi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen lands a high kick!
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gomi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Gomi slaps the foot to one side.
Gomi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Gomi throws a good cross that connects.
Gomi throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Gomi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Gomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gomi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Gomi throwing shots but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Gomi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokinen moves into full guard.
Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomi distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Gomi slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomi throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gomi's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomi is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there.
Gomi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomi passes Jokinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomi working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Gomi has control of the leg.
Gomi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Takanori Gomi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen trying to control but Gomi postures up.
Gomi wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomi.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Gomi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gomi lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jokinen's thigh. Jokinen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gomi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi connects with a couple of short punches.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomi trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gomi swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomi lands with a right to the head.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomi's elbow.
Jokinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gomi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomi controls his hands.
Jokinen pushes Gomi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Gomi.
Gomi misses with some punches.
Gomi blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Gomi is leaning against Jokinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen scores with a push kick.
Gomi lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jokinen.
Gomi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Gomi's body.
Gomi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gomi tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jokinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gomi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomi.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Gomi is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Jokinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jokinen tries to control but Gomi wriggling away.
Gomi is trying desperately to improve position.
Jokinen content just to control the position here.
Gomi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Jokinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jokinen has hold of Gomi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gomi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gomi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Gomi is squirming around nicely.
Jokinen working the ground and pound effectively.
Jokinen prevents Gomi from getting the reversal.
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Gomi to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jokinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the head.
Gomi is rocked!
Gomi can't escape the position.
Gomi is still in real trouble! Can Jokinen finish him?
Jokinen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomi wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Gomi is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomi seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen looking to finish Gomi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gomi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen clearly takes 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.
Gomi tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Gomi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
Jokinen is pressing down on Gomi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomi is aware though and is defending well.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Gomi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Gomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Takanori Gomi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Gomi throws a body kick that misses.
Gomi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Gomi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to avoid it but Gomi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokinen to the ground. Jokinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Gomi circles away.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Jokinen avoids it well.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomi should have avoided that one.
Gomi looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Gomi looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Gomi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Gomi's legs.
Jokinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Otso Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Gomi keeps it at a distance.
Gomi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomi takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Gomi scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jokinen quickly recovers to half guard.
Jokinen wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy.
Jokinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomi working some strikes from top position.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomi wants to get back to full guard.
Gomi is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomi avoid being mounted?
Jokinen is looking to advance position but Gomi won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is staying active underneath Jokinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jokinen prevents Gomi from improving his position.
Gomi is refusing to be controlled, as Jokinen sits in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Otso Jokinen just wasn't active enough.
Gomi lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jokinen is looking to wear down Gomi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gomi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Otso Jokinen 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. This is the final round!
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Jokinen shoots in and bounces Gomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Gomi is working away.
Gomi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gomi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomi keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Gomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jokinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomi with a couple of short strikes.
Gomi dominating with strikes here.
Gomi lands a heavy elbow.
Otso Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Jokinen is working to get back to half guard.
Gomi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jokinen is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gomi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Gomi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gomi thowing shots but they're missing.
Gomi scoring with strikes but Jokinen is staying in there.
Takanori Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Gomi.
Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen is in a horrible position here. Gomi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Jokinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jokinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gomi controlling from mount.
Jokinen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gomi's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takanori Gomi!
Takanori Gomi is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Takanori Gomi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
