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SPFT - Challengers 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jozef Jankowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jankowski content to stall in guard here.
Jankowski looking to pass the guard.
Jankowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jozef Jankowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Jankowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jozef Jankowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown jabs Jankowski right on the nose. Jankowski blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Jankowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Jankowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown takes a swing at Jankowski's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Jankowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brown's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jozef Jankowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Jankowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jankowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to roll over but Jankowski keeps him under control.
Jankowski controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jozef Jankowski.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jankowski manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Jankowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jankowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Jankowski's head.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jankowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown throws the left hand but Jankowski avoids the punch easily.
Jankowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Jankowski moved out of range.
Brown digs a good body shot into Jankowski's ribs.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown stuns Jankowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Jankowski moved out of range nicely.
Brown jabs at Jankowski's body.
Brown misses with a hook. Jankowski ducked under it nicely.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jankowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Jankowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brown trying to control here.
Jankowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski passes to side control.
Jankowski taking a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Jankowski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jozef Jankowski.
Jankowski closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Jankowski pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roy Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski.
Jankowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roy Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jankowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jankowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Jankowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jankowski pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jozef Jankowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Jankowski counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankowski controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Jankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown misses the body punch
and Jankowski counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
Jankowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jozef Jankowski.
Jankowski slips under a jab.
Jankowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jankowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown clobbers Jankowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown takes a swing at Jankowski's ribcage but misses.
Jankowski avoids the body shot from Brown.
Jankowski staying out of range there.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Jankowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jankowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jozef Jankowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jankowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Jankowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jankowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Jankowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jankowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jozef Jankowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jankowski ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown lands a jab to Jankowski's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jankowski showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jozef Jankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankowski is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Jankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jankowski 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jozef Jankowski!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jozef Jankowski!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jozef Jankowski!
Jozef Jankowski wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jozef Jankowski 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sack Hitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sack Hitch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Determined |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sack Hitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Rock!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Rock clobbers Hitch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Sack Hitch has been cut.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Hitch pushes him off.
Rock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hitch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rock's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hitch trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Hitch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rock!
Hitch is breathing heavily.
Hitch is not content to let Rock control the position.
Rock taking a breather here.
Hitch is trying to control Rock's posture but Rock avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock wants to control but Hitch is keeping him busy.
Rock controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lance Rock hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rock cracks Hitch with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hitch looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rock finish him?
Hitch is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rock as he avoids it easily.
Oh Hitch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitch walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Rock! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Rock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Gorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Colby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciej Gorski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maciej Gorski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Colby!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Colby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gorski sprawls well. Gorski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Colby gets slowly back to his feet.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Colby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gorski as Colby shoots in.
Maciej Gorski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Colby.
Colby scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Colby.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gorski.
Colby is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gorski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colby tries to hold on but Gorski postures up.
Gorski with a couple of short strikes.
Gorski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Colby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Colby and Gorski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gorski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Colby is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gorski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Colby tries to bench press Gorski off him but Gorski keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Colby can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to control but Colby is keeping him busy.
Colby manages to get back to half guard.
Gorski passes into side control, despite Colby's attempt to control the position.
Colby trying to remain calm as Gorski controls from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Colby!
Gorski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Colby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Colby and Gorski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colby tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tightening his grip on Colby, looking for the choke.
Gorski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Colby trying to get back to his feet but Gorski is in full control for now.
Colby is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gorski is just content to waste time from the top position. Colby takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Colby keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Gorski stands and throws Colby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gorski prevents Colby from escaping the position.
Colby looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colby is trying to improve his position.
Gorski working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Gorski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gorski shoots in and drives through. Colby sprawls well.
Gorski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Colby to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colby scores with a head kick.
Gorski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Colby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gorski won't be happy with that.
Gorski struggling a bit here.
Gorski is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colby stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Colby circles away easily
and Colby counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gorski!
Colby is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gorski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gorski!
Colby looking for subs off his back but Gorski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Colby is breathing heavily.
Colby looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colby tries to get to full guard but Gorski has control of the leg.
Gorski wants to control but Colby is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gorski is taking a breather. Colby says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gorski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gorski is pressing down on Colby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Colby is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colby tries to kick Gorski off but Gorski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gorski moves into full mount! Colby won't be happy about that!
Gorski tries to control but Colby wriggling away.
Gorski is working for a guillotine from mount but Colby frees his head quite easily.
Gorski prevents Colby from getting the reversal.
Gorski controlling the position easily from mount.
Gorski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Colby to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gorski is looking to control Colby but Colby is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Colby is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gorski gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Colby controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorski biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Colby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gorski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colby pinned against the cage. Colby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Colby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gorski as he jumps to the side.
Gorski shoots for a double leg takedown but Colby sprawls well. He's pushed Gorski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski drives through and clinches with Colby against the cage.
Colby wants a takedown.
Gorski breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gorski but Gorski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gorski fails with the takedown
and Colby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Colby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colby thows a huge punch but Gorski dodges it nicely.
Colby wants to free his trapped foot but Gorski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Colby is working for a submission of some sort.
Colby passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski manages to get back to half guard.
Gorski wants to control but Colby is keeping busy.
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!
Colby is working for a submission of some sort.
Gorski wants to improve his position but Colby is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colby is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gorski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gorski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Maciej Gorski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colby is trying to control Gorski's posture but Gorski avoids it.
Gorski controlling the position from side mount.
Gorski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to control but Colby is keeping him busy.
Gorski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Colby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Colby can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorski is looking to take a break and control but Colby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorski wants to take a breather but Colby manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gorski.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maciej Gorski.
Well Gorski 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Maciej Gorski!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Maciej Gorski!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Maciej Gorski!
Maciej Gorski wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man Chun Lok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd-Gimme back my Bullets as his entrance music. Man Chun Lok could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aidan Xavier's chin.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Man Chun Lok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aidan Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lok lands a head kick!
Some wild striking there from Lok.
Xavier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lok's guard.
Xavier stops Lok from standing up.
Xavier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Man Chun Lok has been cut.
Xavier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier advances position into side control!
Lok wants to control but Xavier postures up.
Xavier scoring with punches from side control.
Man Chun Lok's cut is getting worse.
Xavier working the body and head with strikes.
Lok is rocked!
Man Chun Lok's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Man Chun Lok's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aidan Xavier!
After winning the bout, Aidan Xavier 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rogan Botch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lyotard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rogan Botch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Lyotard!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lyotard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lyotard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Botch on the side of the head.
Botch misses with a double jab
and Lyotard counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyotard misses the target.
Botch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lyotard counters with a stiff right hand.
Botch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyotard throws out the jab.
Lyotard slips a jab and a cross from Botch.
Lyotard dodges the punch combination from Botch.
Botch throws a nice looking combination but Lyotard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Botch misses.
Lyotard throws a nice looking combination but Botch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyotard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Botch.
Some wild striking there from Lyotard.
Botch swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Botch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyotard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Botch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lyotard feints a jab promting Botch to slip. Lyotard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Botch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lyotard misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Botch.
Lyotard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Botch fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogan Botch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Botch misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botch misses with a wild body shot.
Botch throws the left hand but Lyotard avoids the punch easily.
Botch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lyotard counters with a nice body shot.
Lyotard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Botch throws a right hand that Lyotard ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyotard also avoids with ease.
Lyotard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Botch.
Botch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lyotard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Botch throws a right and a left that Lyotard avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botch throws a combination that misses
and Lyotard counters with a nice uppercut.
Botch throws a nice looking combination but Lyotard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyotard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lyotard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyotard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Botch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyotard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Botch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Lyotard.
A punch combination from Botch misses.
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 Rogan Botch will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lyotard.
A lazy left from Lyotard finds it's target.
Botch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lyotard at a distance.
Botch swings for the body but Lyotard moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Lyotard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Botch throws a nice looking combination but Lyotard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Botch. Those never looked like landing.
Botch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lyotard counters with a straight right hand.
Botch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Botch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Botch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyotard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyotard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lyotard throws out a loose jab but Botch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyotard throws a one two combo.
Rogan Botch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Lyotard.
Botch misses with a series of wild punches.
Lyotard lands with a right hand.
Botch throws a shot to the body.
Lyotard throws a looping overhand right but Botch ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyotard looks to land a combination but Botch avoids it well.
Botch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyotard.
The fighters circling - Lyotard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Botch lands a jab.
Botch throws a combination. Lyotard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Botch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Botch. Lyotard does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyotard looks to throw the jab but Botch is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lyotard. Those never looked like landing.
Botch is looking to wear down Lyotard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Botch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Botch.
Lyotard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Botch.
A punch combination from Botch misses.
Botch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Lyotard finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyotard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lyotard throws a one two combo.
Botch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Botch misses with a double jab
and Lyotard counters with a straight right hand.
Lyotard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Botch circles away quickly and effectively.
Lyotard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Botch throws a lazy right hand but Lyotard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Botch throws a nice looking combination but Lyotard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rogan Botch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Botch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lyotard loads up on a big right hand but Botch slips the punch.
Botch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Botch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lyotard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyotard throws a right hand that Botch ducks under and follows up with a left that Botch also avoids with ease.
Botch throws a combination that misses
and Lyotard counters with a left and a right that stings Botch.
Lyotard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Botch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Lyotard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lyotard.
Botch misses with a combination
and Lyotard counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lyotard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Botch does no damage.
Botch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Botch throws a combination that misses
and Lyotard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Botch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyotard.
Botch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lyotard misses with the combination.
Botch misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Botch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Botch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Botch misses the shot to the body.
Lyotard dodges the punch combination from Botch.
Lyotard scores with a sloppy right hand. Botch should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyotard throws a right and a left that Botch avoids nicely.
No joy there for Botch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Botch looks to land a combination but Lyotard avoids it well.
Botch misses with a hook
and Lyotard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Lyotard.
Lyotard throws a right and a left that Botch avoids nicely.
Botch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyotard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lyotard throws a lazy right hand but Botch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyotard thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Botch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyotard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Botch.
Lyotard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Botch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lyotard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Botch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Botch stuns Lyotard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Botch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Lyotard.
Well Botch 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Rogan Botch!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Rogan Botch!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight as a draw!
Rogan Botch wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayle Amot Abdalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rix has chosen Milkshake as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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| 150 cm
32
300 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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20
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rayle Amot Abdalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Rix!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdalla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rix moves into the clinch successfully.
Abdalla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rix is defending well.
Abdalla tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rix smiles and moves away.
Abdalla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rix's waist but Rix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdalla off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayle Amot Abdalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdalla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abdalla tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rix smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rix. No joy for Abdalla on that attempt.
Abdalla closes the distance and clinches.
Rix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rix landing knees to the head.
It looks like Rayle Amot Abdalla has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla is trying to pull guard but Rix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rix misses with a punch to the body.
Abdalla fails to pull guard.
Rix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdalla closes the distance and pushes Rix back into the cage.
Rix can't find room to land a body shot as Abdalla controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla tries to pull guard but Rix holds him up against the cage and eventually Abdalla drops back down to his feet.
Rix tries a body shot but Abdalla blocks it.
Rix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abdalla wants to take the fight to the mat but Rix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rix throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla tries to pull guard but Rix holds him up against the cage and eventually Abdalla drops back down to his feet.
Abdalla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rix walks away with a smile on his face. Abdalla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rix pushes Abdalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdalla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rix walks away with a smile on his face. Abdalla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abdalla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abdalla is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rix to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Rix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rayle Amot Abdalla's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rix closes the distance and clinches.
Abdalla is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rix to keep the fight standing.
Abdalla tries to pull guard but Rix holds him up against the cage and eventually Abdalla drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Rix.
Rix receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rix missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdalla is trying to pull guard but Rix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayle Amot Abdalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Rix.
A short uppercut from Abdalla.
It looks like James Rix has been cut.
Rix content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Abdalla tries to pull guard but Rix won't allow it.
Rix swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rix swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rix is pressed up against the cage. Abdalla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rix down to the mat. Rix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abdalla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rix.
Abdalla tries to pull guard but Rix holds him up against the cage and eventually Abdalla drops back down to his feet.
Abdalla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rix wants to get up but he can't break Abdalla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rix is stalling in the full guard.
Rix would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rix wants to control from the top but Abdalla keeps moving.
Rix wanted to stand there but Abdalla had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Rix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rix closes the distance and clinches.
Rix will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abdalla up against the cage.
Rix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdalla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rix missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdalla jumps guard but Rix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rix working aggressively here.
Rix breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rix swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rix tries to throw a body punch but Abdalla avoids it by throwing Rix back against the cage.
Abdalla tries to pull guard but Rix holds him up against the cage and eventually Abdalla drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayle Amot Abdalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdalla is trying to pull guard but Rix has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla jumps guard but Rix stands there with Abdalla around his waist. Abdalla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rix throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdalla.
Abdalla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rix walks away with a smile on his face. Abdalla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abdalla has a takedown stuffed.
Abdalla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rix drives through and clinches with Abdalla against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Rix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla working aggressively here.
Abdalla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abdalla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abdalla jumps guard but Rix stands there with Abdalla around his waist. Abdalla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Rix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rix 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for James Rix!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for James Rix!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for James Rix!
James Rix wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath James Rix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hriday Kakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakkar has chosen The Call of Ktulu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
152 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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170 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hriday Kakkar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Gaines tenderised Kakkar's leg. Kakkar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaines misses with a takedown
and Kakkar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gaines's guard now.
Kakkar wants to pass the guard but Gaines is keeping the position.
Gaines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kakkar defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaines is looking for a triangle but Kakkar pushes his legs off easily.
Gaines has his feet on Kakkar's thighs here. He's pushed Kakkar off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kakkar screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Gaines!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno Tasalakki struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
163 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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29
170 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Connors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tasalakki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasalakki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tasalakki feints a jab promting Connors to slip. Tasalakki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Connors slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tasalakki throws a big shot that misses.
Tasalakki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Connors eats them both and turns towards Tasalakki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tasalakki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Connors was covering up waiting for the punch and Tasalakki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Connors looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tasalakki is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tasalakki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tasalakki 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.
Tasalakki content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki won't allow Connors to sweep him here.
Tasalakki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tasalakki connects with a solid leg kick.
Connors gets caught napping as Tasalakki dives in and scores a takedown. Connors manages to retain guard.
Tasalakki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Connors controls Tasalakki momentarily but Tasalakki frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tasalakki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Connors looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tasalakki is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Connors darts in trying to clinch
letting Tasalakki counter with a right hand.
Tasalakki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tasalakki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tasalakki breaks from the clinch.
Connors has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tasalakki finds it's way round the side to connect with Connors's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasalakki connects with a nice looking jab.
Connors slips a jab and a cross from Tasalakki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tasalakki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Connors misses with a takedown attempt - Tasalakki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tasalakki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connors takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tasalakki misses with a double jab.
Connors misses with a takedown attempt
and Tasalakki counters with a low kick, right behind Connors 's knee.
Tasalakki throws a body punch but Connors moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tasalakki lands with a cross.
Daniel Connors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connors misses with a takedown
and Tasalakki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Connors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Connors wants to control but Tasalakki is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tasalakki in particular looking to stall.
Connors wants to improve his position but Tasalakki is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Connors misses with a takedown
and Tasalakki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tasalakki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tasalakki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tauno Tasalakki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connors swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connors working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tasalakki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Connors fails with the takedown
and Tasalakki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tasalakki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Connors.
Tasalakki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Connors takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tasalakki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasalakki scores a takedown into full mount!
Tasalakki raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tasalakki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Connors misses with a takedown
and Tasalakki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tasalakki wants to work for an arm triangle but Connors is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tasalakki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tasalakki wants to work for an arm triangle but Connors is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tasalakki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Connors!
Connors tries to hold on but Tasalakki postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki is landing with some decent strikes but Connors is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Connors is trying to escape the mount.
Connors tries to hold on but Tasalakki pushes him away.
Tasalakki landing strikes from the mount and Connors is in trouble!
Connors is rocked!
Tasalakki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tasalakki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Connors is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki with good strikes from the mount here!
Tasalakki dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connors really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tasalakki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Connors seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors is trying to escape the mount.
Connors wants to hold on but Tasalakki pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Connors can't escape the position.
Tasalakki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Connors tries to hold on but Tasalakki postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tasalakki controlling the position easily from mount.
Daniel Connors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tauno Tasalakki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tasalakki raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tauno Tasalakki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tasalakki 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Tauno Tasalakki!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Tauno Tasalakki!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Tauno Tasalakki!
Tauno Tasalakki wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralf Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ralf Krause!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Champ throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Champ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Champ thuds his right hand into Krause's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krause showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Champ.
Krause pushes Champ up against the cage in a clinch.
Krause breaks the clinch.
Bill Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Champ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krause tries to clinch but Champ is having none of it.
Champ stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A clash of legs there as Krause blocks the low kick.
Champ shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krause is trying to defend but Champ finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Champ 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.
Krause is trying to stand back up but Champ is controlling him
Champ is taking a breather. Krause says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Champ wants to work for an arm triangle but Krause is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Champ is trying to work for a kimura but Krause is defending well.
Champ wants to pass the guard but Krause is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ prevents Krause from improving his position.
Krause won't allow Champ to pass to mount.
Champ 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.
Champ is pressing down on Krause's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krause is holding on for now.
Champ passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause regains half guard.
Krause looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Champ is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krause has managed to free his arm - good work.
Champ trying to control from Krause's half guard. Krause has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Champ wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving.
Champ wants to pass the guard but Krause is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause being controlled here, momentarily.
Champ wants to pass the guard but Krause is keeping the position.
Champ has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Champ from controlling successfully.
Krause wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krause can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Champ controls the pace.
Bill Champ has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Champ lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Champ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krause ducks right into an uppercut from Champ.
Champ gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krause makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Krause looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Champ is fending him off so far but Krause persists. Nope, Champ circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Champ lands.
Champ shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krause looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Champ trying to mount his opponent but Krause defends it.
Krause trying to hold on to Champ's head to control him but Champ postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krause is breathing heavily.
Champ moves nicely into side control.
Champ decides to stand back up. Champ steps back and let's Krause get back to his feet.
Krause takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Champ throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range.
Champ lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Champ scores a takedown into full mount!
Krause is squirming around, avoiding Champ's attempts to control the action.
Krause defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Champ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Krause is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Krause and Champ has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Champ off and has taken his back!
Champ looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Champ is in bad spot here.
Krause tightening his grip on Champ, looking for the choke.
Krause has the hooks in. Champ is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause looking for the choke from the back.
Champ rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Champ trying to hold on to Krause's head to control him but Krause postures up.
Champ gets back to full guard.
Champ looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krause is one step ahead there.
Krause being controlled here momentarily.
Champ has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Krause has passed into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Champ, who protects the arm well.
Champ manages to get back to half guard.
Champ looking for submissions off his back.
Champ is trying to get back to full guard.
Champ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krause pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krause wants to stand but Champ has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Champ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krause is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Champ dominated that second round.
That's time! Champ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Champ scores with a sloppy right hand. Krause should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krause, as that shot connected.
Krause gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Champ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krause is keeping the position for now.
Champ pushes down on Krause's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Champ is keen to just control but Krause is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champ is pressing down on Krause's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krause is holding on for now.
Krause is trying to stand up here but Champ is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause is defending against the submission attempts here by Champ.
Champ trying to mount his opponent but Krause defends it.
Champ performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Krause is looking for a sweep. Champ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Champ controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krause is just riding it out for now. Champ eventually gives up the hold.
Champ wants to take a breather but Krause is having none of it.
Krause trying to hold on to Champ's head to control him but Champ postures up.
Krause is pressing down on Champ's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Champ from controlling successfully.
Krause looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krause takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Champ from controlling successfully.
Champ slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Champ is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krause is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Champ just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause is not content to let Champ control the position.
Champ is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krause is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bill Champ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krause is not content to let Champ control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Champ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Champ, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Bill Champ!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Bill Champ!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Bill Champ!
Bill Champ wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kriztov The Yeti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Yeti has chosen Duran Duran- Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Kriztov The Yeti will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kriztov The Yeti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Masters 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.
Masters postures up.
Masters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Yeti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Yeti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masters controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Masters wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Masters gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Yeti wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Masters has ideas of his own. He's got hold of The Yeti's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! The Yeti is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Masters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris Masters!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chris Masters made sure he mentioned Beast Body, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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