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HERO 7: Koskinen vs Murphy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kanaali Loskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warmonger Sion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kanaali Loskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Warmonger Sion!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loskinen with a poor takedown
and Sion counters with a single leg into guard. Loskinen didn't expect that.
Sion is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loskinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Sion looking to sit in guard and control but Loskinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Loskinen postures up in Sion's guard and throws a big left but Sion blocks it.
Sion has his hands on Loskinen's head, controlling the position.
Loskinen trying to control but Sion is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loskinen postures up in Sion's guard and throws a big left but Sion blocks it.
Loskinen wants to pass the guard but Sion is keeping the position.
Loskinen really is a fat lump.
Loskinen stays in close to Sion's body and controls the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Warmonger Sion wasn't active enough on the ground.
Loskinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loskinen tries for a takedown but Sion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanaali Loskinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sion has managed to clinch.
Sion works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Loskinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sion gets to his feet. Loskinen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Loskinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sion circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sion moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loskinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loskinen has him pressed against the cage.
Sion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sion tries to stall but Loskinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Loskinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Loskinen wants to take the fight to the mat but Sion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loskinen is working for takedown but Sion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sion wants to break free but Loskinen has control.
Sion prevents the takedown attempt.
Sion prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sion pulls Loskinen into guard.
Sion is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A bit of stalling here from Sion.
Sion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Sion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sion pulls guard successfully.
Sion wants to sweep but no luck.
Loskinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sion wants to stand but Loskinen is controlling the position.
Loskinen trying to control but Sion is working from the bottom.
Loskinen slips nicely into half guard.
Loskinen trying to control from Sion's half guard. Sion has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Loskinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loskinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loskinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warmonger Sion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loskinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sion stuffs the takedown.
Loskinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sion counters with a single leg into guard. Loskinen didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanaali Loskinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sion is pushing down on Loskinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loskinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Sion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loskinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sion moves nicely into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sion working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sion has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sion stuffs the takedown.
Kanaali Loskinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sion. No joy for Loskinen on that attempt.
Sion throws a solid leg kick but Loskinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sion.
Kanaali Loskinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sion throws a head kick that misses.
Sion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loskinen.
Loskinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loskinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sion rushes Loskinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sion is controlling the pace.
Sion wants to take a breather but Loskinen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loskinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loskinen is looking for a sweep.
Sion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loskinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loskinen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sion throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Loskinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Sion has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loskinen is looking to escape.
Loskinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loskinen tries to hold on but Sion postures up.
Sion wants to control the pace but Loskinen is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sion is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Loskinen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Loskinen shrugs it off.
Sion breaks from Loskinen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Loskinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sion trying to control but Loskinen is having none of it.
Warmonger Sion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loskinen tries to reverse the position but Sion maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sion thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warmonger Sion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Loskinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sion but Sion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loskinen is trying to pull guard but Sion has him pressed against the cage.
Sion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loskinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sion is trying to maintain the position but Loskinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Loskinen is looking to stall here but Sion recovers full guard.
Sion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sion is adopting a defensive guard.
Loskinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sion's head.
Loskinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sion is keeping the position for now.
Loskinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loskinen throwing strikes but missing.
Loskinen wants to control from the top but Sion keeps moving.
Loskinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loskinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loskinen.
Loskinen stops Sion from standing up.
Loskinen postures up in Sion's guard and throws a big left but Sion blocks it.
Sion looking for a guillotine here but Loskinen defends easily.
Loskinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sion is keeping the position for now.
Sion wants to sweep here but Loskinen controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sion has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Loskinen has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loskinen scoring with punches and elbows.
Loskinen lands a nice forearm strike.
Loskinen working the ground and pound.
Loskinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sion struggling a bit here.
Loskinen working the head and body with strikes.
Loskinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loskinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loskinen trying to control the position but Sion is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loskinen landing a few strikes.
Sion tries to bench press Loskinen off him but Loskinen keeps the position.
Loskinen grinds an elbow into Sion's temple.
Sion is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Loskinen off and has taken his back!
Sion keeps control of the position as Loskinen tries to break free.
Loskinen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sion missing with strikes from the back.
Kanaali Loskinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warmonger Sion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loskinen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanaali Loskinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sion 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warmonger Sion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christopher Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang moves forwards but McDaniels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Christopher Lang has been cut.
McDaniels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lang backs up against the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDaniels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniels.
McDaniels cracks a nice hook into Lang's ribs.
McDaniels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lang backs up against the cage.
McDaniels lands a jab to Lang's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from McDaniels. Those never looked like landing.
McDaniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDaniels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDaniels sizes up Lang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lang is rocked!
McDaniels lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lang - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for McDaniels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shazaam McDaniels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Antrykot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerard Antrykot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Lancer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancer tries to work over Antrykot's front leg with a kick but Antrykot checks it.
Lancer throws a series of strikes that have Antrykot backpedaling.
It looks like Gerard Antrykot has been cut.
Lancer throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Antrykot crashing down! Antrykot tries to stagger back to his feet but Lancer just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Antrykot asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Lancer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talentti comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Talentti.
Talentti scores with a three punch combo!
Talentti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talentti misses the jab.
Talentti tries to sprawl but Rostowski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rostowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Talentti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rostowski trying to control from Talentti's half guard. Talentti has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rostowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Talentti wants to stand and escape but Rostowski is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rostowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talentti is keeping the position for now.
Talentti pushes Rostowski off and scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Talentti misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Talentti misses.
Talentti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rostowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rostowski stands up and waves to Talentti to follow him.
Talentti misses with an uppercut
and Rostowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rostowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rostowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rostowski content to stall in guard here.
Rostowski trying to control but Talentti is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talentti is trying to keep Rostowski in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talentti keeping full guard, as Rostowski tries to pass.
Rostowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Talentti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rostowski has Talentti in his guard.
Talentti drops back looking for a leg! Rostowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rostowski manages to kick Talentti off! Talentti jumps back into Rostowski's guard.
Rostowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Talentti stands up from Rostowski's guard - Talentti perhaps looking for a knockout.
Talentti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Talentti.
Talentti throws a right and a left that Rostowski avoids nicely.
Rostowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Talentti quickly recovers to half guard.
Talentti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talentti is breathing heavily.
Rostowski trying to control the action but Talentti is working from the bottom.
Talentti is defending against the submission attempts here by Rostowski.
Talentti trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski seems to be working for a kimura but Talentti defends the submission attempt.
Rostowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Talentti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rostowski.
Talentti gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talentti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Rostowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Talentti throws a combination that misses
and Rostowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Talentti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rostowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Talentti is defending well.
Rostowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rostowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rostowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Talentti, who protects the arm well.
Rostowski working away.
Rostowski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talentti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rostowski is controlling him well.
Talentti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rostowski 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.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Talentti keeping hold of Rostowski's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talentti is looking to escape.
Talentti gets back to full guard.
Talentti wants to stand up but Rostowski is controlling him.
Rostowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Talentti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Talentti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Talentti!
Talentti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rostowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Talentti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rostowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Talentti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski manages to get to full guard.
Talentti trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Rostowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andrzej Rostowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rostowski has his foot on Talentti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talentti works his way back into a safe position though.
Talentti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Talentti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Talentti is working Rostowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski keeping full guard, as Talentti tries to pass.
Talentti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Talentti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Talentti throwing strikes but missing.
Talentti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rostowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Talentti.
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 Tommi Talentti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rostowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Talentti.
Rostowski shoots for a takedown but Talentti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Talentti throws a chopping leg kick but Rostowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rostowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Talentti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talentti throws a sloppy head kick and Rostowski moves out of range easily.
Talentti misses with a double jab.
Talentti fails to land with a series of punches.
Rostowski shoots in but Talentti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tommi Talentti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Rostowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rostowski ducks under a wild hook from Talentti.
Talentti throws a combination that misses
and Rostowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Talentti won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talentti is trying to buck Rostowski off.
Rostowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Talentti, who protects the arm well.
Rostowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Talentti is trying to control Rostowski's posture but Rostowski avoids it.
Rostowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Talentti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rostowski's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talentti is positioning himself well to prevent Rostowski advancing to mount.
Rostowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Talentti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rostowski.
Rostowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Talentti is just riding it out for now. Rostowski eventually gives up the hold.
Talentti is trying to maintain the position but Rostowski is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Talentti sees it coming and defends easily.
Talentti is looking to escape.
Talentti is trying to get back to full guard.
Talentti is refusing to be controlled, as Rostowski sits in half guard.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura here.
Talentti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talentti has his foot on Rostowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rostowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Talentti controlling the position.
Rostowski advances to half guard.
Rostowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Talentti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura here.
Rostowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrzej Rostowski.
I think Rostowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Rostowski!
Andrzej Rostowski gave a mention to Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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19
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Rudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wursty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jason Rudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudd wants to clinch but Wursty slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rudd tries to clinch but Wursty is having none of it.
Wursty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rudd counters with a single leg into guard. Wursty didn't expect that.
Rudd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rudd throwing strikes from guard but Wursty blocks nicely.
Rudd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rudd controlling from the top position.
Rudd looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rudd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jason Rudd.
Rudd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wursty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rudd is in Wursty's guard.
Rudd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wursty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wursty has escaped and now he's on top!
Rudd trying to control the position here.
Wursty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rudd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudd is trying to keep Wursty in close.
Rudd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wursty is aware though and is defending well.
Rudd keeping moving, preventing Wursty from controlling successfully.
Rudd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rudd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wursty defends it easily.
Rudd trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rudd is adopting a defensive guard.
Wursty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Wursty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rudd takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty shoots for a double leg takedown but Rudd sprawls well. He's pushed Wursty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rudd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wursty.
Jason Rudd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Wursty.
Wursty fails with a takedown attempt.
Wursty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wursty wants it to stay on the feet.
Rudd moves in looking to clinch but Wursty pushes him off.
Wursty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rudd avoids it really well and circles away.
Wursty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wursty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wursty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudd swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rudd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wursty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rudd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rudd is looking to clinch but Wursty is avoiding it.
Wursty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rudd momentarily.
Wursty shoots for a double leg takedown but Rudd sprawls well. He's pushed Wursty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wursty lands with a hook. Rudd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rudd wants to clinch up but Wursty keeps it at a distance.
Wursty shoots in for a takedown but Rudd shows good takedown defense.
Jason Rudd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Wursty.
Wursty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rudd tries to clinch but Wursty moves out of range.
Wursty fails with the takedown
and Rudd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rudd has Wursty pressed against the cage, preventing Wursty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Wursty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wursty scores with a shoulder strike.
Rudd slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rudd manages to end up in side control.
Jason Rudd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rudd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudd is looking to take a break and control but Wursty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rudd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wursty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wursty takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wursty tries to buck Rudd off but Rudd is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudd lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wursty regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rudd's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wursty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rudd is pressing down on Wursty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wursty is holding on for now.
Rudd with the ground and pound but Wursty uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wursty looking for a sweep. Not yet Wursty, not yet.
Rudd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wursty looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wursty looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wursty!
Rudd is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty wants to control for a moment but Rudd uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wursty is looking to take a break and control but Rudd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rudd is trying to control but Wursty passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Rudd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty taking a breather here.
Wursty slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Rudd.
Wursty sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rudd is looking to improve his position but Wursty isn't that keen on the idea.
Rudd wants to control but Wursty is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Jason Rudd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wursty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rudd is fending him off so far but Wursty persists. Nope, Rudd circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rudd.
Rudd is looking to take a break and control but Wursty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rudd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wursty, who protects the arm well.
Rudd in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wursty is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Rudd!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramone comes to the cage accompanied by Loco Chico by Ill Nino. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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25
265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razor Ramone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ramone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Griffin's brow.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin misses with a combination
and Ramone counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick from Ramone lands but Griffin takes it in his stride.
Ramone lands an overhand right.
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Griffin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffin has managed to get both his arms back between Ramone's legs - danger averted.
Ramone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
Ramone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin stands up over Ramone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin is in close to Ramone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramone's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Griffin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffin has managed to get both his arms back between Ramone's legs - danger averted.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin is working Ramone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Griffin stands and steps away. Ramone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Griffin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramone counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramone lands a jab to the head.
Ramone throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Griffin clinches with his opponent.
Ramone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffin drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wriggles free and stands up.
Ramone connects with a jab.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Ramone lands with a cross.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Razor Ramone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramone enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramone has wrist control.
Ramone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramone's head.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Ramone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Ramone blocks nicely.
Ramone has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin lands a couple of elbows.
Ramone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Ramone is breathing heavily.
Ramone is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin distracts Ramone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramone is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ramone covers up, he's hurt! Griffin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Griffin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Griffin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Griffin!
Anthony Griffin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Usko Luttinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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161 lbs
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18
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Luttinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luttinen.
Li tries a low kick but Luttinen avoids it.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Luttinen is just out of range.
Luttinen lands with an overhand left.
Li throws a chopping leg kick but Luttinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Li bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Li misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Li works to advance to full mount. Luttinen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Li controlling from the full mount.
Li quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Li but it's paid off an Luttinen is forced to tap! Nice work by Li.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wai Man Li!
After the big win, Wai Man Li made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Outkast Clothing Line and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pietari Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
199 lbs
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20
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietari Koskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koskinen.
Koskinen tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Koskinen moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy slips a straight right by Koskinen.
Murphy lands a big head kick that sends Koskinen tumbling to the mat! Murphy takes a step backwards and waves Koskinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Koskinen is rocked!
It looks like Pietari Koskinen has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Koskinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koskinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koskinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Koskinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koskinen throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koskinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koskinen misses with an uppercut.
Murphy cracks the inside of Koskinen's front leg.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Koskinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crack! A monster head kick from Murphy and Koskinen falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Murphy!
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