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HERO 8: Pikkarainen vs Krusic PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul ed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul ed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson thuds a left hand into ed's body.
ed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ed blocks a head kick by Iverson.
Iverson has managed to clinch.
ed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iverson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Iverson breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Iverson as ed shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul ed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ed tries to clinch but Iverson is having none of it.
Iverson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ed dives in and grabs Iverson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes down on ed's head and hops out.
Iverson has closed the distance and engaged ed in a clinch.
Iverson lands a hook that snaps the head of ed backwards.
Iverson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iverson throws a sloppy head kick and ed moves out of range easily.
ed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Iverson is looking for a sweep. ed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ed lands a nice short elbow.
Iverson is looking for a sweep. ed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson has hold of ed's hands but ed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Iverson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ed.
Iverson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson gets back to full guard.
Iverson 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.
Iverson working for a triangle but ed defends it easily.
ed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Iverson looks gassed!
ed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
ed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ed advances to half guard.
ed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
ed working Iverson over with strikes.
Iverson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ed prevents Iverson from standing back up.
Iverson is looking for a sweep. ed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iverson taking some punishment here, with ed in his half guard.
Iverson is looking to escape.
ed lands with a punch from half guard.
Iverson looking for submissions off his back.
ed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ed lands strikes from half guard.
ed winds up and cracks Iverson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
ed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from ed there.
Iverson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
ed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
ed working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. ed connects with a nice short shot to Iverson's temple.
ed is looking to take a break and control but Iverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ed working the head and body with strikes.
ed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
ed working Iverson over with strikes.
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!
Iverson tries to get to full guard but ed has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ed lands a nice short elbow.
ed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. ed connects with a nice short shot to Iverson's temple.
ed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
ed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Iverson taking some punishment here, with ed in his half guard.
ed throwing shots but Iverson is blocking nicely.
Iverson tries to roll over but ed keeps him under control.
ed 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.
ed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but ed is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iverson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul ed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
ed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Iverson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Iverson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ed shoots for a takedown but Iverson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iverson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
ed shoots in for a takedown but Iverson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul ed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson lands a jab to ed's midsection.
Dave Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson instigates a clinch.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iverson scores with a jab to the body.
ed doesn't manage to clinch there - Iverson circles away.
Iverson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Iverson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ed avoids the head kick by Iverson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ed shoots in for a takedown but Iverson shows good takedown defense.
Iverson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Iverson clinches up against the cage.
Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iverson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iverson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
ed fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul ed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Iverson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. ed quickly recovers to half guard.
Iverson seems to be working for a kimura but ed defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iverson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
ed trying to control but Iverson postures up.
Iverson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
ed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
ed wants to sweep here but Iverson controlling him for the moment.
Iverson wants to stand and escape but instead ed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ed cracks Iverson with a solid left hand.
ed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iverson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iverson is striking from the bottom but ed uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Iverson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but ed scores with a couple of nice shots.
ed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Iverson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
ed wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
ed throws a big elbow that misses.
ed wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Iverson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ed fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson misses with a low kick.
Iverson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ed circles away quickly and effectively.
ed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iverson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iverson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ed shoots in for a double leg but Iverson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iverson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iverson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
ed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Iverson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces ed back to the cage. Iverson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
ed ducks right into an uppercut from Iverson.
Iverson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down ed rather than just go for the knockout.
Iverson has managed to clinch.
Iverson breaks the clinch.
Iverson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Iverson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
ed tries to clinch up.
ed fails with a takedown attempt.
ed takes one to the chin there.
Dave Iverson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iverson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ed shoots in but Iverson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iverson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul ed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Iverson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson breaks the clinch.
Iverson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ed moves in looking to clinch but Iverson pushes him off.
Iverson stuffs the takedown.
Iverson clinches up against the cage.
ed tries for a takedown but Iverson manages to get underhooks.
Iverson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iverson lands a nice shot to the body.
Iverson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - ed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iverson gets tackled into the cage by ed. ed maintains the clinch.
ed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iverson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Iverson lands a hook that snaps the head of ed backwards.
ed tries for a takedown but Iverson manages to get underhooks.
Iverson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ed wants to take the fight to the mat but Iverson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Iverson breaks from the clinch.
ed shoots in for a double leg but Iverson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iverson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Iverson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iverson breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - ed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ed shoots in and gets a takedown into Iverson's guard.
Iverson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iverson wants to get back to his feet but ed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ed landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson wants to sweep but no luck.
ed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Iverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ed has managed to get both his arms back between Iverson's legs - danger averted.
Iverson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. ed is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Iverson.
ed creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
ed in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
ed scoring with punches and elbows.
ed cracks Iverson with a big elbow.
Iverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iverson wants to control but ed postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
ed prevents Iverson from escaping the position.
Iverson is trying to improve his position.
ed working the ground and pound.
ed working the body and head with strikes.
Iverson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson is not content to let ed control the position.
ed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Iverson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ed working the head with strikes.
ed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iverson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Iverson.
I think Iverson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Iverson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Yun Nam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Neva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Yun Nam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Neva!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yun Nam.
Neva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yun Nam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Neva to the mat! Neva manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yun Nam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yun Nam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yun Nam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yun Nam's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yun Nam lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Neva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yun Nam throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yun Nam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yun Nam keeping moving, preventing Neva from controlling successfully.
Neva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yun Nam looking for a sweep. Not yet Yun Nam, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yun Nam is on top in guard.
Neva has his feet on Yun Nam's thighs here. He's pushed Yun Nam off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yun Nam screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikko Neva!
A very excited looking Mikko Neva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dielange Lamzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Key Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dielange Lamzak has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dielange Lamzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Key Chain!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamzak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chain pinned against the cage. Chain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lamzak shoots in and drives through. Chain sprawls well.
Chain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lamzak.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dielange Lamzak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chain misses with a head kick.
Chain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lamzak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chain's guard.
Lamzak stops Chain from standing up.
Chain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamzak.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamzak trying to control but Chain is working from the bottom.
Lamzak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Chain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamzak won't allow Chain to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamzak throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamzak throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamzak throws a strike but Chain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lamzak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A combination from Chain does no damage.
Chain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Chain. No joy for Lamzak on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak ducks right into an uppercut from Chain.
It looks like Dielange Lamzak has been cut.
Lamzak backs away from a small jab... but Chain lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Lamzak crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Chain with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Key Chain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Lewis there.
Azhiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lewis as Azhiev shoots in.
Azhiev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzhor Azhiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azhiev tries to clinch but Lewis moves away
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Azhiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lewis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azhiev's head.
Lewis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Azhiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azhiev doesn't seem bothered though.
Azhiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis dives in and scores a takedown into Azhiev's guard.
Azhiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Azhiev is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control but Azhiev is working from the bottom.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lewis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Azhiev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lewis passes into side control.
Azhiev manages to get back to half guard.
Lewis controlling the action here.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lewis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azhiev defending well though.
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lewis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Lewis.
Azhiev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Azhiev moves forwards but Lewis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azhiev backs up against the cage.
Azhiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azhiev closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Azhiev pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azhiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Azhiev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lewis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Azhiev is breathing heavily.
Azhiev walks into a left hand.
Azhiev walks into a left hand.
Azhiev takes one to the chin there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lewis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis cracks Azhiev with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lewis counters with a three punch combo that has Azhiev backing up. Azhiev nods at Lewis to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis shoots in and bounces Azhiev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azhiev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azhiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Lewis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Azhiev keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Lewis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azhiev is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lewis trying to control but Azhiev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lewis dominated that round.
That's time! Azhiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Azhiev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lewis connects with a right hand. Azhiev shakes it off.
Azhiev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Azhiev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lewis counters with a one-two to the body.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.
Azhiev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azhiev is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Lewis feints a jab promting Azhiev to slip. Lewis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Azhiev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Azhiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Azhiev closes the distance but Lewis moves to the side
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Azhiev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azhiev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Azhiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Azhiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzhor Azhiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azhiev closes the distance but Lewis moves to the side
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Lewis.
Azhiev tries to clinch up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Lewis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lewis trying to control the action but Azhiev is working from the bottom.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azhiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev sneaks back into half guard.
Lewis is pressing down on Azhiev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azhiev is holding on for now.
Lewis controlling the pace.
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!
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Azhiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Lewis 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Lewis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Azhiev moves to clinch but Lewis breaks away
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Azhiev moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Azhiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body. Azhiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daniel Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lewis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A clash of legs there as Azhiev blocks the low kick.
Lewis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Azhiev. Azhiev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Azhiev shoots for a takedown but Lewis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lewis gets a double leg takedown into Azhiev's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Azhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azhiev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lewis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Azhiev.
Lewis taking a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lewis connects with a right hand. Azhiev shakes it off.
Lewis lands a jab.
Lewis lands a jab-cross combination.
Lewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lewis lands with a slapping head kick.
Azhiev moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Azhiev is looking to score with low kicks.
Azhiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anzhor Azhiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Azhiev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lewis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Azhiev's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control but Azhiev is keeping him busy.
Lewis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Azhiev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lewis.
Azhiev tries to bench press Lewis off him but Lewis keeps the position.
Lewis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Azhiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis happy to just control the position for now.
Lewis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Azhiev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Lewis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lewis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Azhiev's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lewis lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev is refusing to be controlled, as Lewis sits in half guard.
Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis trying to control the pace.
Lewis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Lewis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lewis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Azhiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azhiev needs to keep his hands up - Lewis had a free shot at his head there.
Anzhor Azhiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Lewis.
Azhiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Azhiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azhiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Azhiev persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzhor Azhiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azhiev gets caught flat footed, as Lewis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lewis tests Azhiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azhiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Lewis scores with a four punch combination!
Good work by Azhiev as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lewis 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Lewis!
Daniel Lewis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Outkast Clothing Line, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georgi Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tex Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tex Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgi Todorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tex Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todorov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morgan up against the cage.
Morgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morgan tries to work over Todorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todorov keeps control of Morgan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morgan is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todorov.
Todorov is struggling to control the position.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Todorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todorov forces Morgan back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todorov.
Todorov slows down the pace here.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Todorov to keep the fight standing.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
Todorov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Georgi Todorov.
Morgan throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morgan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todorov scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Todorov as Morgan shoots in.
Todorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morgan's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Todorov lands a couple of elbows.
Todorov stands and steps away. Morgan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morgan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Georgi Todorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Morgan.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todorov has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
Morgan is leaning against Todorov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Todorov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Todorov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morgan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan 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.
Todorov postures up.
Todorov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Georgi Todorov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Morgan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Todorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todorov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morgan's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Todorov gets to his feet. Morgan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Todorov, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Todorov against the cage but Todorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Todorov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todorov misses the shot to the body.
Morgan lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todorov moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Todorov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Todorov blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgi Todorov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Todorov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan throws a jab when Todorov was well out of range.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Todorov as Morgan shoots in.
Todorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todorov misses with a combination
and Morgan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Todorov closes the distance and clinches.
Todorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todorov stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov blocking some punches.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Todorov.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todorov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morgan regains guard.
Todorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Todorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morgan, up you get!
Todorov moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Todorov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Todorov tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Todorov breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todorov takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
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!
Nice cross by Morgan.
Todorov moves into the clinch successfully.
Todorov lands a takedown into guard.
Morgan is working an open guard so Todorov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Todorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Todorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Todorov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Todorov gets a takedown into half guard.
Morgan missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control but Todorov postures up.
Todorov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Georgi Todorov just wasn't active enough.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Todorov's head backwards.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Todorov is just out of range.
Morgan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Todorov eats them both and turns towards Morgan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Todorov pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todorov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todorov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Todorov wants the takedown. Morgan is fighting it off but Todorov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Morgan's guard against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Morgan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgi Todorov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Todorov closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Todorov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Morgan regains guard immediately.
Morgan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Todorov stands up and waves to Morgan to follow him.
Todorov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Todorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morgan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Todorov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morgan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Morgan is trying to hold Todorov in close to prevent damage but Todorov has managed to pass into half guard.
Morgan is looking to control Todorov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Todorov stands up and beckons Morgan to join him on the feet.
Tex Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgi Todorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morgan, pushing him back against the cage.
Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morgan misses with some punches.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todorov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morgan can't fight it off and eventually Todorov manages to take the fight to the floor. Morgan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Todorov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todorov trying to control the position here.
Todorov has his feet on Morgan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Todorov walks into a stiff left hand from Morgan.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Todorov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan catches Todorov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todorov feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Todorov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morgan, up you get!
Todorov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Todorov clinches with his opponent.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todorov.
Todorov has clasped his hands together around Morgan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee asks Todorov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Todorov prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgi Todorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Todorov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgi Todorov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Georgi Todorov made sure he mentioned Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Conn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Lewis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Conn!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis clinches up against the cage.
Lewis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Lewis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lewis just leaning against Conn, taking a breather.
Conn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lewis prevents it.
Lewis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Danny Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Conn.
Conn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Conn looking for a takedown.
Lewis lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Lewis.
Conn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lewis after a bit of a struggle.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Conn's head.
Lewis works on Conn's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lewis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
Conn managing to block the knees to the body from Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Conn tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis has Conn pressed against the cage.
Conn misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lewis trying to land knees to the body.
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Conn looks gassed!
Lewis is stalling here.
Conn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conn has Lewis pressed against the cage, preventing Lewis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conn is trying to drag Lewis to the mat but Lewis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lewis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lewis effectively controlling the action here.
Conn is looking for a takedown.
Lewis lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lewis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lewis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conn takes a shot to the head.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conn takes a shot to the head.
Lewis lands a body punch.
Conn takes a shot to the head.
Conn is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lewis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Conn's brow.
Conn is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conns head.
Lewis prevents the takedown attempt.
Conn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis avoiding damage.
Lewis misses with an elbow over the top.
Conn takes a shot to the head.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Lewis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Conn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lewis is unloading with more strikes now! Conn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Lewis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Kutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Torrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirk Kutter!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Torrez! Oh, that's hurt him - Kutter falls to the canvas and Torrez follows him into side control.
Kutter is rocked!
It looks like Kirk Kutter has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrez lands a strong strike to the head of Kutter. That's dazed him! Torrez looking to finish here. Kutter is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Torrez lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Torrez!
Eddie Torrez very nearly forgot to thank Outkast Clothing Line amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Geerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Geerts will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Geerts!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Geerts on the side of the head.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Geerts's head but Geerts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish lands with an uppercut that bounces Geerts off the cage and back into range.
Fish checks a low kick from Geerts.
Fish throws a combination. Geerts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Albert Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geerts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
Fish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geerts.
Geerts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish lands with a straight right. Geerts didn't see that one coming.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Geerts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish jabs Geerts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Fish misses.
Geerts shoots in for a double leg but Fish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Geerts's head but Geerts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Geerts slips a jab from Fish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish takes a swing at Geerts's ribcage but misses.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Geerts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Fish.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fish. Geerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fish lands a nice shot that snaps Geerts's head back.
Fish misses with a straight right.
Fish catches Geerts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Geerts is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fish engages and cracks Geerts with a massive lead left hook - Geerts tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fish is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Fish!
An out of breath Albert Fish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aku Juhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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147 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Juhtanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nate shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Juhtanen is trying to defend but Nate finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nate looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nate takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juhtanen is trying to stand back up but Nate is controlling him
Nate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juhtanen is trying to stand back up but Nate is controlling him
Nate trying to control the action but Juhtanen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Liam Nate.
Juhtanen throws a leg kick but Nate checks it.
Nate misses the jab.
Juhtanen throws a combination. Nate tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nate fails with the takedown.
Juhtanen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nate to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Juhtanen looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juhtanen wants to stand but Nate is controlling the position.
Juhtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juhtanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aku Juhtanen.
Nate throws a series of punches but Juhtanen moves out of range.
Nate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juhtanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nate somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Nate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nate shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Juhtanen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juhtanen is keeping the position for now.
Juhtanen kicks Nate off and gets to his feet.
Aku Juhtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juhtanen thuds his right hand into Nate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juhtanen cracks Nate with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juhtanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juhtanen lands with a slapping head kick.
Nate is rocked!
Juhtanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Nate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juhtanen defends it nicely.
Nate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nate seems to have got his legs back now.
Juhtanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nate tries for a takedown but Juhtanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juhtanen circles away.
Nate is breathing heavily.
Juhtanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juhtanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Juhtanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nate fails with a takedown attempt.
Nate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juhtanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nate backwards.
Juhtanen gets through Nate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juhtanen is pushing Nate up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Juhtanen lands an elbow that stopped Nate in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen prevents a body shot from Nate.
A short body shot lands from Juhtanen as the two fighters clinch.
Juhtanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juhtanen moves in looking to clinch but Nate pushes him off.
Donk. Juhtanen catches Nate right on the button with a cross.
Juhtanen thumps Nate with a low kick.
Juhtanen digs a good hook to Nate's body.
Nate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Juhtanen's waist but Juhtanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nate off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juhtanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nate has a takedown stuffed.
Juhtanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut there from Juhtanen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nate is defended easily by Juhtanen.
Juhtanen has Nate up against the cage in a clinch.
Nate wants a takedown but no success here.
Juhtanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juhtanen works on Nate's body with a couple of short punches.
Juhtanen landing knees to the body.
Juhtanen manages to break the clinch.
Nate swinging wildly here.
Juhtanen scores with a jab. Nate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Juhtanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Juhtanen dances in with a quick combination. Nate is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Juhtanen snaps Nate's head back. Nate stumbles backwards against the cage. Juhtanen steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Nate's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Nate just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aku Juhtanen!
An out of breath Aku Juhtanen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemmy Krusic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pikkarainen comes to the cage accompanied by Apocalyptica - Path. Krusic has chosen Lazy Bones - Warrior as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Pekka Pikkarainen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pekka Pikkarainen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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149 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lemmy Krusic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikkarainen lands a nice hook to Krusic's body. Krusic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krusic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krusic eats them both and turns towards Pikkarainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pikkarainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Krusic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pikkarainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pikkarainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pikkarainen wants to control but Krusic is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikkarainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Ground and pound from Pikkarainen.
Krusic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pikkarainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pikkarainen preventing the sweep.
Pikkarainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krusic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krusic has Pikkarainen pulled in close to control his posture.
Pikkarainen trying to control but Krusic is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krusic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pikkarainen is working hard here to advance position.
Pikkarainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Krusic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krusic has control of Pikkarainen's left arm, preventing Pikkarainen from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pekka Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pikkarainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krusic is squirming around, avoiding Pikkarainen's attempts to control the action.
Krusic is looking to improve his position but Pikkarainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Pikkarainen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Krusic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Krusic is in a horrible position here. Pikkarainen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krusic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pikkarainen cracks Krusic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Krusic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pikkarainen raining down shots from the mount!
Pikkarainen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pikkarainen scoring with strikes but Krusic is staying in there.
Pikkarainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pikkarainen looking to ground and pound but Krusic is blocking nicely.
Pikkarainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Krusic is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is landing with some decent strikes but Krusic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Krusic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Krusic is rocked!
Pikkarainen postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Krusic badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pikkarainen around the waist but Pikkarainen pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pikkarainen is the winner by TKO! Pikkarainen jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pikkarainen!
Pekka Pikkarainen retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pekka Pikkarainen made sure he mentioned Outkast Clothing Line, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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