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BHFC 161 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat The Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Negrodamus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Hello Zepp - Charlie Clouser as his entrance music. Negrodamus Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat The Kick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Negrodamus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones tries a knee to the head but The Kick blocks it.
The Kick gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Kick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The Kick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
The Kick wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The Kick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Kick's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but The Kick passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kick stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A head kick lands from The Kick that sends Jones to the canvas. Jones tries to scramble back to his feet but The Kick brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Negrodamus Jones has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Kick 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.
The Kick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Kick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Kick throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kick misses with the ground and pound.
The Kick postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The Kick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The Kick is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from The Kick.
The Kick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones is being controlled here.
The Kick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The Kick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kick has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The Kick drives through and clinches with Jones against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, The Kick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Kick stalling.
The Kick lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Kick.
The Kick tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pat The Kick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Kick lands a nice looking body kick.
The Kick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
The Kick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat The Kick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kick pushes Jones away with a front kick.
The Kick shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed The Kick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Kick clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
The Kick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Kick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat The Kick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Negrodamus Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from The Kick finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
The Kick clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
The Kick breaks from the clinch.
The Kick shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Kick closes the distance and clinches.
The Kick manages to break the clinch.
The Kick closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
The Kick with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for The Kick to work.
The Kick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pat The Kick is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. The Kick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Negrodamus Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The Kick moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
The Kick breaks from the clinch.
Jones wants to clinch up but The Kick keeps it at a distance.
The Kick shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat The Kick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Kick forces Jones back against the ropes and clinches.
The Kick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Kick controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from The Kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The Kick tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Kick has Jones pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Kick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
The Kick works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
The Kick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Kick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but The Kick has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Kick jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
The Kick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Kick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Kick throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The Kick won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
The Kick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Kick trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to stand and escape but The Kick is having none of it.
The Kick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kick darts in and clinches Jones up against the ropes.
The Kick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Kick moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
The Kick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stops The Kick from standing up.
The Kick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is fighting to break The Kick's control of his arms but The Kick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat The Kick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Negrodamus Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Kick clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Kick blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The Kick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
The Kick is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Kick has his back to the ropes.
The Kick jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Kick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pat The Kick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Kick stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The Kick fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kick clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
The Kick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pat The Kick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Kick has Jones pressed against the ropes.
The Kick is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat The Kick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Kick manages to break the clinch.
The Kick takes the fight into the clinch.
The Kick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Kick lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from The Kick.
The Kick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Kick is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
The Kick breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Kick has managed to clinch.
The Kick misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Kick leaning against his opponent.
The Kick lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
The Kick lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
The Kick is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The Kick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pat The Kick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Kick pulls guard.
The Kick has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
The Kick has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones leaves The Kick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Kick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the ropes. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Kick has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat The Kick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Kick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat The Kick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Rajatorppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rajatorppa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. At The Gates - Blinded by Fear kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cain Bunga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Rajatorppa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga dives in and grabs Rajatorppa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rajatorppa pushes down on Bunga's head and hops out.
Rajatorppa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bunga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rajatorppa is looking to take a break and control but Bunga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rajatorppa wants to stand but Bunga has his arm trapped.
Rajatorppa cracks Bunga with a big right hand but Bunga just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rajatorppa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rajatorppa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga parries the strikes from Rajatorppa easily there. Rajatorppa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bunga to escape.
Rajatorppa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rajatorppa stands up and beckons Bunga to his feet.
Bunga gets a takedown into half guard.
Bunga is working for a kimura but Rajatorppa is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajatorppa is looking to improve his position.
Rajatorppa manages to get to full guard.
Bunga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rajatorppa working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunga slips nicely into half guard.
Bunga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is working for a kimura but Rajatorppa is defending it quite comfortably.
Rajatorppa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rajatorppa trying to control from the bottom.
Rajatorppa taking some punishment here, with Bunga in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rajatorppa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bunga has gone for a leg lock! Rajatorppa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bunga's guard.
Rajatorppa looking to sit in guard and control but Bunga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is looking to work some ground and pound but Rajatorppa has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bunga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rajatorppa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rajatorppa has escaped and now he's on top!
Bunga controls Rajatorppa momentarily but Rajatorppa frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cain Bunga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Rajatorppa.
Bunga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rajatorppa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anton Rajatorppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajatorppa connects with a body shot that sends Bunga's belly button to the back.
Rajatorppa throws a head kick that misses.
Rajatorppa throws a head kick but Bunga moves out of range.
Rajatorppa throws a nice head kick!
Rajatorppa forces Bunga back against the ropes and clinches.
Bunga wants a takedown.
Bunga is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Bunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajatorppa is pressed up against the ropes. Bunga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rajatorppa down to the mat. Rajatorppa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rajatorppa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajatorppa clinches.
Bunga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rajatorppa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rajatorppa lands with a short shot to the head.
Rajatorppa missing with knees to the body.
Bunga tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bunga looking for a takedown.
Rajatorppa manages to break the clinch.
Rajatorppa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunga, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bunga goes for a takedown attempt but Rajatorppa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rajatorppa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bunga checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajatorppa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rajatorppa throws a head kick that misses.
Rajatorppa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rajatorppa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rajatorppa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rajatorppa throws a chopping leg kick but Bunga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rajatorppa misses with a kick to the body
and Bunga counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rajatorppa's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajatorppa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rajatorppa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rajatorppa has escaped and now he's on top!
Bunga seems keen to control Rajatorppa's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajatorppa trying to control but Bunga is working from the bottom.
Rajatorppa throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bunga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rajatorppa.
Rajatorppa wants to get up but he can't break Bunga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anton Rajatorppa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rajatorppa throws a right and a left that Bunga avoids nicely.
Rajatorppa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rajatorppa moves into the clinch.
Bunga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rajatorppa 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.
Anton Rajatorppa 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! And we move into the final round!
Rajatorppa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rajatorppa closes the distance and pushes Bunga back into the ropes.
Rajatorppa has picked Bunga up - he's going for a ride! Rajatorppa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rajatorppa throws a strike but Bunga avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rajatorppa trying to move into half guard but instead Bunga has managed to sweep!
Bunga has gone for a leg lock! Rajatorppa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bunga's guard.
Bunga looking to control.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing Rajatorppa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajatorppa wanted to stand there but Bunga had control of the position.
Rajatorppa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing Rajatorppa from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rajatorppa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rajatorppa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bunga is trying to control Rajatorppa's posture but Rajatorppa avoids it.
Rajatorppa stands up and beckons Bunga to his feet.
Rajatorppa throws a series of punches but Bunga moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rajatorppa misses with a double jab
and Bunga counters by moving into the clinch.
Rajatorppa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bunga is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rajatorppa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bunga to the mat. Bunga regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rajatorppa throws a big right hand that misses.
Rajatorppa throws an elbow that misses. Bunga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rajatorppa's guard. Nice move by Bunga!
Bunga throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anton Rajatorppa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bunga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rajatorppa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rajatorppa has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Rajatorppa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunga has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rajatorppa wants to stand and escape but instead Bunga has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bunga throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Rajatorppa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rajatorppa 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Rajatorppa!
After winning the bout, Anton Rajatorppa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toshiro Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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24
187 lbs
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21
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toshiro Mifune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan feints and then cracks Mifune's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mifune down.
Morgan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morgan with a hook.
Mifune takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mifune shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mifune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
A good leg kick by Morgan.
Mifune misses with an uppercut.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mifune.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Mifune moved away.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mifune. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mifune's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morgan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mifune scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan thows a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan slips under a jab from Mifune.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan tries to land a body kick
and Mifune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Mifune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
James Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mifune throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mifune misses with a looping left.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Mifune slips a jab from Morgan.
Some wild striking there from Mifune.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Mifune connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mifune ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Mifune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morgan scores with the left hand. Mifune knows he should have avoided that one.
Morgan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mifune 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morgan prevents Mifune from moving into mount.
Morgan trying to control but Mifune flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Mifune looking for the choke but no joy.
Morgan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mifune.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mifune working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mifune trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mifune is looking for the choke from the back position but Morgan is controlling his hands well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan prevents Mifune from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toshiro Mifune will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mifune shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan stuns Mifune with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mifune walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Mifune throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Mifune misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a good low kick that Mifune was not able to check.
Morgan lands a jab to Mifune's midsection.
Morgan lands with a nice body kick.
Morgan scores with a nice body kick.
Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mifune moves out of range of the body kick.
Mifune moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
A jab from Morgan does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morgan lands a jab to Mifune's midsection.
Mifune lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan is looking to score with low kicks.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Mifune avoids it.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Mifune.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mifune was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Mifune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mifune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mifune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mifune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mifune closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Mifune didn't see that one coming.
Mifune loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan throws a leg kick but Mifune sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mifune on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morgan scores with a decent looking hook.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mifune blocks a low kick nicely.
Morgan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mifune throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Mifune moves out of range of the body kick.
Morgan jabs Mifune to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mifune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Mifune moved away.
Mifune is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mifune throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toshiro Mifune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mifune's sensitive parts.
Mifune throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Mifune misses with a hook.
Mifune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mifune.
Mifune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mifune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mifune looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan cracks Mifune with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Mifune.
James Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mifune tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mifune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mifune's head backwards.
Mifune takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mifune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mifune.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mifune avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses
and Mifune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mifune thows a body shot but no joy.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan scores with a nice body kick.
Morgan lands with a nice combination. Mifune backs away looking to recover.
Morgan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mifune takes a step back to recover.
Mifune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mifune takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mifune misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Mifune blocks the body kick.
Mifune checks a leg kick.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Mifune.
Mifune takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morgan throws a wild body kick that Mifune sees coming a mile off.
Mifune blocks a leg kick.
Mifune has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mifune there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mifune throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mifune looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Mifune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan tries to land a body kick
and Mifune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mifunes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morgan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mifune.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Morgan coming out on top.
Mifune looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan misses with a low kick as Mifune jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Mifune down.
Morgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mifune if he has to take too many more of those.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan scores with a nice body kick.
Morgan throws a wild body kick that Mifune sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan delivers a nice body kick.
Mifune tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mifune throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Morgan jabs Mifune right on the nose. Mifune blinks but takes it well.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mifune moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Mifune steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mifune blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Mifune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mifune's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mifune duly obliges.
A jab from Morgan does it's job there.
Morgan takes one on the button.
Morgan tests Mifune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan thows a body shot but no joy.
Mifune will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mifune manages to avoid it.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Mifune's leg. Mifune is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan throws a wild body kick that Mifune sees coming a mile off.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Mifune's ribs.
Mifune gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan thows a body shot but no joy.
Morgan misses with a right hand
and Mifune cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mifune ducks right into an uppercut from Morgan.
Morgan scores with a push kick.
Morgan misses with the combination.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Mifune takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mifune looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mifune misses with a double jab.
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mifune checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan cracks Mifune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Mifune.
Morgan tests Mifune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mifune gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mifune comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Morgan stumbles back against the ropes, looking to regain his senses but Mifune is on him like rabid pit bull! Morgan slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshiro Mifune!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bojan Krickt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krickt comes to the ring accompanied by Eminem - Lose Yourself. This should be fireworks!
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26
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bojan Krickt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krickt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Krickt trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun working for a triangle but Krickt defends it easily.
Krickt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krickt trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krickt pushes Xanther Xaimoungkhoun off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Krickt fails with the takedown.
Krickt has managed to clinch.
Krickt is trying to drag Xanther Xaimoungkhoun to the mat but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Krickt tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bojan Krickt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krickt is working for takedown but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun pulls guard effortlessly.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun working for a triangle but Krickt defends it easily.
Krickt 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.
Krickt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krickt, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has gone for a leg lock! Krickt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's guard.
Krickt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun keeping moving, preventing Krickt from controlling successfully.
Krickt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krickt is looking to stand up but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun keeping moving, preventing Krickt from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Bojan Krickt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xanther Xaimoungkhoun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krickt is trying to pull guard but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has him pressed against the ropes.
Krickt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun after a bit of a struggle.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun stops a takedown attempt from Krickt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Krickt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krickt fails to land the takedown.
Krickt stuffs the takedown.
Krickt throws a series of punches but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun moves out of range.
Bojan Krickt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries for a takedown but Krickt circles away easily
and Krickt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying to maintain the position but Krickt is very close to passing his half guard.
Krickt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bojan Krickt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krickt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krickt is working for a kimura but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krickt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krickt is working for a kimura but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is defending it quite comfortably.
Krickt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krickt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krickt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun sees it coming and defends easily.
Krickt is keen to just control but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying to get back to full guard.
Krickt is looking for a kimura here.
Krickt seems to be working for a kimura but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun defends the submission attempt.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krickt pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Krickt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krickt defends it nicely.
Krickt shoots in and bounces Xanther Xaimoungkhoun off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Krickt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krickt has Xanther Xaimoungkhoun in his guard.
Krickt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun 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.
Krickt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xanther Xaimoungkhoun defends it easily.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Krickt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun throwing strikes but missing.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Krickt is retaining full guard.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun throwing strikes but missing.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krickt's guard.
Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krickt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krickt wants to get back to his feet.
Krickt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krickt actively working from the bottom here.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Krickt looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is working for a kimura but Krickt is defending it quite comfortably.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krickt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is thwarting Krickt's attempts to control the position.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is working for a kimura but Krickt is defending it quite comfortably.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun stops Krickt from getting back to his feet.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying to work for a kimura but Krickt is defending well.
Krickt actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krickt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun thows a huge punch but Krickt dodges it nicely.
Krickt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krickt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun wants to work for an arm triangle but Krickt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bojan Krickt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krickt has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Xanther Xaimoungkhoun. Oh but Krickt has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Xanther Xaimoungkhoun goes limp - he's gone! Krickt jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bojan Krickt!
Bojan Krickt 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes to the ring accompanied by Tap Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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185 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Chen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Chen blocks the leg kick.
Chen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Chen moves away and avoids it.
Ward throws a jab when Chen was well out of range.
Ward scores with a punch to the head.
Ward takes a swing at Chen's ribcage but misses.
Ward throws a body punch but Chen moves out of range.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rick Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Ward misses
and Chen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throws a leg kick which misses Chen's front leg but catches the back leg as Chen tries to avoid it.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Chen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chen lands with a light punch inside.
Chen lands a right hand.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Ward is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chen backwards.
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by Ward.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Chen scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chen misses with the head strike.
Chen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen.
Chen misses with the head strike.
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by Ward.
Ward trying to stall but Chen improves his position.
Chen gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Chen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
A head punch on the inside from Chen fails to land.
Ward is trying to stall.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chen working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Ward is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ward.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen lands a right hand.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chen is defending well for now.
Chen misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ward up against the ropes.
A short left from Chen.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chen.
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by Ward.
Chen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chen as Ward tries to tie him up.
Chen misses with the head strike.
Chen lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Ward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
Chen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Ward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ward is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ward blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chen fails to land.
Ward trying to control the position but instead, Chen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ward into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Chen dominated that round.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Chen cracks Ward with a hook to the temple - Ward is on wobbly legs here! Chen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ward falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Chen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sean Chen!
After winning the bout, Sean Chen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Hattingh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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255 lbs
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289 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Hattingh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Tinsley!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattingh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinsley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hattingh defends it nicely.
Tinsley shoots in and drives through. Hattingh sprawls well.
Hattingh looks to land a combination but Tinsley avoids it well.
Tinsley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hattingh is trying to defend but Tinsley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tinsley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hattingh has hold of Tinsley's hands but Tinsley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hattingh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tinsley.
Hattingh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tinsley on the ground.
Tinsley working Hattingh over with strikes.
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!
Tinsley thows a huge punch but Hattingh dodges it nicely.
Hattingh trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattingh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tinsley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hattingh tries to get to full guard but Tinsley has control of the leg.
Tinsley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hattingh defending well though.
Hattingh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hattingh tries to get out of the position.
Tinsley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tinsley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hattingh is refusing to be controlled, as Tinsley sits in half guard.
Tinsley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Tinsley there.
Hattingh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinsley.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tinsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hattingh's head.
Tinsley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tinsley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hattingh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinsley.
Hattingh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinsley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinsley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tinsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hattingh keeps working.
Tinsley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tinsley.
It looks like George Hattingh has been cut.
Tinsley trying to control from half guard but Hattingh is working away.
Tinsley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hattingh is refusing to be controlled, as Tinsley sits in half guard.
Tinsley moves nicely into side control.
An elbow from Tinsley crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
George Hattingh's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinsley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hattingh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tinsley 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.
The ground and pound from Tinsley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tinsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hattingh keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinsley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Tinsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Hattingh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hattingh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tinsley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tinsley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jamal Tinsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hattingh is looking to improve his position.
Tinsley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tinsley slips a nice elbow through Hattingh's hands, connecting with Hattingh's forehead.
George Hattingh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hattingh is not content to let Tinsley control the position.
Tinsley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hattingh defending well though.
Tinsley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hattingh defending well though.
Tinsley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsley is looking to take a break and control but Hattingh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tinsley is working for a kimura but Hattingh is defending it quite comfortably.
Hattingh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinsley.
Tinsley drops an elbow to the side of Hattingh's head.
Jeez, George Hattingh's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Hattingh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jamal Tinsley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kolliver Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montoya is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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188 lbs
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200 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kolliver Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Montoya.
Montoya tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Reign manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reign misses with a few strikes there.
Reign throws a series of strikes that have Montoya backpedaling.
Reign throws a combination. Montoya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Montoya is rocked!
Reign looks to land a combination but Montoya avoids it well.
Montoya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montoya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reign quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign looking for subs from the bottom but Montoya mounts him!
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Montoya get's back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Reign.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign connects with a nice looking jab.
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Montoya.
Reign fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Montoya is still on wobbly legs! Can Reign finish him?
Reign gets caught flat footed, as Montoya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reign is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Reign is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign is trying to keep Montoya in close.
Montoya seems to have recovered his senses.
Reign looking for a guillotine here but Montoya defends easily.
Montoya throwing strikes from guard but Reign blocks nicely.
Montoya looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya wants to control from the top but Reign keeps moving.
Reign working for a triangle but Montoya defends it easily.
Montoya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Montoya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reign will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Montoya trying to control but Reign is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Montoya wasn't active enough on the ground.
Reign gets caught napping as Montoya dives in and scores a takedown. Reign manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montoya defends well.
Montoya wants to stand but Reign is controlling his posture from full guard.
Montoya advances to half guard.
Montoya is thwarting Reign's attempts to control the position.
Montoya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reign. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reign preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Reign is trying to stand up here but Montoya is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Reign shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montoya sprawls well. Montoya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reign gets slowly back to his feet.
Montoya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reign quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign trying to control but Montoya postures up.
Montoya wants to take a breather but Reign is having none of it.
Montoya 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montoya not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Montoya 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.
Montoya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Montoya lands in his opponent's guard.
Montoya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reign is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Reign is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montoya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Montoya wants to stand but Reign has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Montoya from controlling successfully.
John Montoya has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Reign shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montoya as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reign darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Montoya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reign was covering up waiting for the punch and Montoya finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reign is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Montoya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reign working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montoya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montoya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Montoya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reign is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
John Montoya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reign is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign looking for a sweep. Not yet Reign, not yet.
Reign looking to control.
Reign looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Montoya has picked Reign up and slammed him! Reign can't keep hold of the triangle and Montoya manages to pass to side control!
Reign can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reign to his feet.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.
No joy there for Reign, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montoya feints and as Reign raises his hands in defense, Montoya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Montoya decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reign, up you get!
Reign thows a body shot but no joy.
Montoya drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Montoya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montoya stands and steps away. Reign gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montoya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reign somewhat.
Montoya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Montoya controlling the pace.
Montoya trying to control the action but Reign is working from the bottom.
Reign actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reign manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Montoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Montoya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reign is trying to defend but Montoya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reign is looking to improve his position.
Montoya with the ground and pound but Reign uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montoya defends well.
Montoya postures up.
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montoya defends well.
Montoya wants to control from the top but Reign keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign trying to control the position.
Montoya throws a big elbow that misses.
Montoya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montoya stopping the sweep attempt from Reign.
Montoya wants to pass the guard but Reign is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign has an active guard here but Montoya has managed to pass into half guard.
Montoya controlling the pace.
Montoya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reign does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montoya is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Reign looking to control.
Montoya 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.
Montoya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
John Montoya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montoya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Montoya trying to control but Reign is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Montoya.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Montoya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya taking a break here but Reign is having none of it and regains half guard.
Reign is looking for a sweep. Montoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kolliver Reign has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reign moves into full guard.
Reign looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reign is looking for a triangle here but Montoya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Montoya decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Montoya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Montoya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Montoya!
John Montoya really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Undead clothing. All items 10$ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Flight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
178 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Flight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaunn Chen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen wants to clinch.
Flight lands with a shot to the body.
Chen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flight delivers a nice body kick.
Chen is looking to clinch but Flight is avoiding it.
Flight bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Flight throws the kick towards the body but Chen avoids it.
Flight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chen fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flight is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Flight lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chen takes a step back to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flight.
Chen rushes Flight and presses him up against the ropes.
Flight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chen misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Flight.
Chen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flight trying to stall but Chen improves his position.
Chen misses with the head strike.
Flight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Flight lands an uppercut.
Flight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen's elbow.
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by Flight.
Flight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Chen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flight looking to throw knees to the head but Chen is blocking nicely.
Flight misses with a body punch.
Chen throws a head punch that misses.
Flight blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flight lands a left hand.
Chen throws a head punch that misses.
Flight lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen.
Flight looking to stall.
Flight can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Chen swings wildly with an uppercut but Flight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flight.
Chen swings wildly with an uppercut but Flight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Chen fails to land.
Chen misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chen cracks Flight with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a nice uppercut.
Chen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flight tries to throw a body punch but Chen avoids it by throwing Flight back against the ropes.
Chen working aggressively here.
Chen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flight.
Flight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen's elbow.
Chen throws a head punch that misses.
Flight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flight slows down the pace here.
Flight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen blocks a body shot from Flight.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Flight will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chen tries to clinch but Flight moves out of range.
Flight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Flight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen.
Chen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chen wants to slow Flight down by chopping away at his legs.
Flight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chen is not content to let Flight control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flight works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Flight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ground and pound from Flight seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Flight has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chen!
Flight lands a nice shot to the head.
Flight landing strikes from the mount.
Flight fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chen is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flight loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Chen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Flight land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Flight stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Flight!
Thomas Flight 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Bortman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Bortman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Bortman blocks the low kick.
Kastinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kastinen is chipping away with strikes.
Kastinen is looking to take a break and control but Bortman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kastinen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bortman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bortman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen is looking to take a break and control but Bortman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bortman is trying to get back to his feet.
Bortman manages to get back to half guard.
Kastinen trying to control from half guard but Bortman is working away.
Bortman is trying to get back to full guard.
Seppo Kastinen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kastinen avoids the head kick by Bortman.
Kastinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bortman's waist but Bortman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kastinen off to one side.
Kastinen throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen shoots in but Bortman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alex Bortman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kastinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kastinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Seppo Kastinen has been cut.
Bortman lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kastinen shoots in for a double leg but Bortman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alex Bortman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kastinen.
Bortman scores with a punch to the head.
Kastinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bortman at a distance.
Bortman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kastinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kastinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kastinen misses the shot to the body.
Bortman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kastinen's head.
Horrible takedown by Kastinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bortman which made him look bad.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kastinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kastinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bortman is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bortman is desperately trying to improve his position but Kastinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kastinen goes for an armbar but Bortman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bortman.
Kastinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bortman controls the pace.
Bortman trying to control but Kastinen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Bortman wants to get up but he can't break Kastinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Bortman just wasn't active enough.
Kastinen throws out a loose jab but Bortman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kastinen dives in and grabs Bortman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bortman pushes down on Kastinen's head and hops out.
Bortman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kastinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kastinen.
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!
Kastinen trying to control but Bortman is working from the bottom.
Kastinen stops Bortman from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Bortman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seppo Kastinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown but Bortman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bortman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bortman takes a swing at Kastinen's ribcage but misses.
Bortman gets caught napping as Kastinen dives in and scores a takedown. Bortman manages to retain guard.
Kastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bortman is keeping the position for now.
Bortman wants to stand up but Kastinen is controlling him.
Kastinen trying to control but Bortman is working from the bottom.
Bortman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bortman is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bortman being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kastinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bortman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kastinen somewhat.
Kastinen lands a body shot.
Kastinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bortman is trying to keep Kastinen in close.
Bortman keeping moving, preventing Kastinen from controlling successfully.
Bortman keeping full guard, as Kastinen tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bortman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bortman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Seppo Kastinen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A combination from Bortman does no damage.
Bortman stuffs the takedown.
Alex Bortman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kastinen.
Bortman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kastinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bortman throws a series of punches but Kastinen moves out of range.
Kastinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alex Bortman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen dodges the punch combination from Bortman.
Good standup being displayed there by Bortman as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Bortman.
Kastinen is breathing heavily.
Kastinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That has opened up Seppo Kastinen's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bortman connects with a body shot that sends Kastinen's belly button to the back.
Kastinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bortman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bortman throws a head kick that misses.
Bortman ducks under a wild hook from Kastinen.
Kastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bortman is fending him off so far but Kastinen persists. Nope, Bortman circles away and we're back to standing.
Bortman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bortman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kastinen tries to move into range but Bortman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The cut above Seppo Kastinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bortman connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bortman scores with a jab. Kastinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kastinen walks into a straight right hand from Bortman.
Kastinen is rocked!
Bortman swings for the body but Kastinen moves out of range.
Kastinen gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Kastinen tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Bortman is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Kastinen buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Kastinen!! Kastinen is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Bortman throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Bortman!
After winning the bout, Alex Bortman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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