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SPFT17 - Manometer PBP Commentary |
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 Robert Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man Chun Lok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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210 cm
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230 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin gets a clinch.
Lundin has Lok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lundin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lok is trying to control but can't.
Lundin throwing shots but Lok is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Lundin there.
Lok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lundin on the ground.
Nice strikes from Lundin there.
Ground and pound from Lundin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundin lands strikes from half guard.
It looks like Man Chun Lok has been cut.
Lundin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lundin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lundin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lundin winds up and cracks Lok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lundin drops an elbow to the side of Lok's head.
Man Chun Lok's cut is getting worse.
Lok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lundin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Lundin.
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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Lundin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Touhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Touhu's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - TNT. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
162 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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165 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Touhu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaines tries a head kick but it misses.
Touhu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaines tries to avoid it but Touhu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaines to the ground. Gaines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Touhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaines throws out the jab.
Gaines misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gaines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Touhu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Touhu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaines is retaining full guard.
Touhu 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines wants to stand but Touhu is controlling the position.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaines is breathing heavily.
Touhu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Touhu 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.
Touhu 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.
Touhu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touhu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaines works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaines is looking to stand up but Touhu isn't so interested in that idea.
Gaines can't keep his opponent in guard - Touhu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Touhu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gaines is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Toni Touhu!
Toni Touhu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Smithson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paolo Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Smithson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paolo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurstr�m and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithson shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza thows a body shot but no joy.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Smithson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Souza digs a good body shot into Smithson's ribs.
Souza throws a right and a left that Smithson avoids nicely.
Smithson fails to land the takedown.
Paolo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza with a nice cross.
It looks like Willy Smithson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Souza misses with a double jab.
Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smithson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smithson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Souza regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smithson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smithson is trying to control. Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smithson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smithson is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza kicks Smithson off and gets back to his feet.
Smithson slips a jab from Souza.
Souza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smithson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithson avoids the body shot from Souza.
Smithson slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
Souza digs a good body shot into Smithson's ribs.
Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Smithson sprawls well.
A slow jab from Smithson misses its intended target.
Smithson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Souza counters with a left to the body.
Souza throws a right hand that Smithson ducks under and follows up with a left that Smithson also avoids with ease.
Smithson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smithson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smithson throws some wild stikes that Souza manages to avoid easily.
Souza is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smithson has control of Souza's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Souza regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Souza is looking to improve his position but Smithson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smithson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souza is trying to stand up.
Smithson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smithson trying to control but Souza is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Smithson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smithson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smithson.
Smithson tries to move to full mount but Souza actually manages to regain half guard.
Smithson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smithson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smithson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza pushes Smithson off and gets back to his feet.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Souza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smithson pushing down on Souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Souza is trying to escape back to his feet but Smithson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smithson is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smithson off and has taken his back!
Smithson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Souza's guard. Nice work there by Smithson.
Smithson passes Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithson is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smithson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smithson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Souza is just riding it out for now. Smithson eventually gives up the hold.
Souza is looking for a sweep. Smithson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson prevents Souza from standing back up.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Smithson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza is staying active underneath Smithson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Willy Smithson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Smithson has control of the leg.
Smithson is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smithson is working for a submission of some sort.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Smithson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willy Smithson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smithson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Smithson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smithson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smithson taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smithson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smithson is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza tries to buck Smithson off but Smithson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza dodges the ground and pound from Smithson.
Smithson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Souza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smithson but great work by Souza.
Souza working the body and head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Souza seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smithson struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Souza seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Souza is working Smithson over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Souza lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza taking a break here but Smithson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Smithson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smithson is trying to control but Souza passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza working the ground and pound.
Souza looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smithson is avoiding damage well.
Souza scoring with punches and elbows.
Smithson wants to control but Souza postures up.
Smithson parries the strikes from Souza easily there. Souza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smithson to escape.
Smithson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Souza.
Smithson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souza's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smithson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souza.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Souza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Paolo Souza!
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Paolo Souza!
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Paolo Souza!
Paolo Souza wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keita Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
144 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keita Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Sheldon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheldon throws the kick towards the body but Aoki avoids it.
Sheldon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki slips a jab from Sheldon.
Aoki darts in trying to clinch
and Sheldon counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Keita Aoki has been cut.
Sheldon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sheldon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheldon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheldon lands a jab.
Frankie Sheldon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sheldon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheldon throws a head kick that misses.
Sheldon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aoki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki jumps guard but Sheldon stands there with Aoki around his waist. Aoki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sheldon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keita Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheldon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sheldon is looking to stand up but Aoki won't let him.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sheldon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Aoki has tightened it up now! Sheldon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keita Aoki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Charms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taai Taai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taai has chosen Snoop as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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23
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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30
260 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucky Charms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taai Taai!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taai moves out of range of the body kick from Charms.
Taai rushes Charms and presses him up against the cage.
Charms tries to stall but Taai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taai with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lucky Charms has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Charms tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Charms wants to get back to striking at distance but Taai won't allow it.
Taai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Charms tries to pull guard but Taai won't allow it.
Taai with a knee to the head.
Taai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taai with a knee to the head.
Lucky Charms's cut is getting worse.
Charms missing with knees to the body.
Taai working Charms over with knees to the body.
Charms is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taai.
Taai landing knees to the head.
Lucky Charms's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taai lands a knee to the body.
Charms takes a shot to the head.
Taai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Charms in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Taai.
Taai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taai obliges.
Taai with a knee to the head.
Charms is rocked!
Jeez, Lucky Charms's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Taai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taai scores a nice knee to the body.
Taai jerks Charms to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Charms's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Taai steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Taai Taai!
During a confident post fight interview, Taai Taai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Nevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nevin has chosen Twin Atlantic - Free as his entrance music. Steven Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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22
142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Nevin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevin thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nevin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nevin scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nevin but Nevin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good leg kick by Nevin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Nevin, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Nevin against the cage but Nevin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nevin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Nevin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nevin works the jab nicely.
Nevin blocks a jab.
Stone tries to clinch there but Nevin circles away.
Nevin misses with a head kick.
Stone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nevin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stone somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Nevin lands a slapping body shot.
Bill Nevin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
Stone drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nevin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Nevin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nevin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stone landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoneis looking to pass into half guard but Nevin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nevin is in guard.
Nevin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nevin misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nevin as he avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nevin.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Nevin shows good takedown defense.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nevin.
Bill Nevin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nevin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nevin scores with a jab.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nevin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nevin scores with a body shot.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Nevin.
Nevin misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Nevin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Nevin, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Nevin against the cage but Nevin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nevin.
Stone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nevin avoids it really well and circles away.
Stone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nevin's waist but Nevin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stone off to one side.
Stone wants to clinch up but Nevin keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone missing with a left hand there. Nevin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nevin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nevin misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Nevin misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevin throws a nice head kick!
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nevin is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Nevin circles away and we're back to standing.
Nevin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nevin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nevin.
Nevin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Nevin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stone tries to clinch there but Nevin circles away.
Nevin throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Nevin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Nevin.
Nevin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stone doesn't seem bothered though.
Nevin slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nevin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries for a takedown but Nevin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stone misses the jab.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nevin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stone will feel that in the morning.
Nevin with a hook.
Nevin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Nevin sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nevin lands with a nice body punch.
Stone misses with a takedown
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin throws a head kick that misses.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nevin misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Nevin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nevin lands a body shot.
Bill Nevin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nevin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Nevin. Beautiful body shot.
Nevin scores with a nice body kick.
Stone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nevin's waist but Nevin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stone off to one side.
Nevin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nevin lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nevin finds it's way round the side to connect with Stone's head.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Nevin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Nevin.
Nice uppercut there from Nevin.
Nevin jabs at Stone's body.
Nevin cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Nevin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Nevin.
Nevin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nevin lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nevin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses the jab.
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nevin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Jab by Nevin.
Stone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stone lands a big shot there that rocks Nevin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nevin manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Stone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stone looks to land a strike but Nevin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Nevin has wrist control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nevin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nevin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stone walks into a jab.
Nevin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Nevin shows good takedown defense.
Nevin clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nevin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nevin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nevin lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
Nevin scores with a sloppy right hand. Stone should have avoided that one.
Nevin stuffs the takedown.
Stone avoids the head kick by Nevin.
Nevin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nevin circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nevin throws a head kick that half lands.
Nevin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stone. Stone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Nevin sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nevin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nevin connects with a leg kick. Stone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nevin jabs at Stone's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nevin.
Nevin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nevin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nevin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nevin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nevin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin lands with a slapping head kick.
Nevin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nevin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nevin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stone under the eye.
Nevin cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
Stone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nevin - that will leave a mark!
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Nevin. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevin misses with a head kick.
Nevin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nevin scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nevin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nevin lands a head kick. Stone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice sprawl there from Nevin as Stone shoots in.
Nevin stuffs the takedown.
Stone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nevin.
Nice body kick from Nevin.
Nevin lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
Stone avoids the head kick by Nevin.
Nevin lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevin connects with a solid leg kick.
Nevin connects with a looping right hand.
Stone blocks a head kick by Nevin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nevin.
Nevin throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevin sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Nevin.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nevin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steven Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Nevin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nevin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Nevin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nevin 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight for Bill Nevin!
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Bill Nevin!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Bill Nevin!
Bill Nevin wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Bill Nevin took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Love you mum!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dale Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fade to Black. Sam Gunn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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22
213 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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28
214 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Dale Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnem�ki and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Gunn as Johnson shoots in.
Gunn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gunn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson 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.
Gunn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Gunn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gunn tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
Gunn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn is trying to get back to half guard.
Gunn pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson controlling from side mount.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gunn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position but Gunn is working away.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gunn for as long as he can get away with.
Gunn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Gunn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position but Gunn is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ricky Dale Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gunn throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Johnson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson trying to control the position but Gunn is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Dale Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gunn counters with a solid body kick.
Gunn misses with a body kick.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunn defends it nicely.
Gunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gunn throws a one two combo.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dale Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunn counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn misses with a low kick.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gunn counters with a two punch combo.
Gunn scores with a leg kick.
Gunn throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Gunn looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Gunn gets back to full guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is being controlled here.
Gunn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunn, who protects the arm well.
Gunn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Gunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Gunn manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gunn!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Gunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice jab there from Gunn.
Sam Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gunn is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson prevents Gunn from improving his position.
Gunn is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Gunn actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Gunn's temple.
Gunn struggling a bit here.
Johnson controls the position.
Johnson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gunn.
Gunn is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.
Gunn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson slows the pace down.
Gunn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunn tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gunn trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gunn is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Dale Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ricky Dale Johnson!
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight for Ricky Dale Johnson!
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Ricky Dale Johnson!
Ricky Dale Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Ricky Dale Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn has chosen Lights Out by Morbid Angel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
300 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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25
290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the body
and Masters counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vovchanchyn's guard now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vovchanchyn pulls Masters in close to prevent any damage.
Vovchanchyn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vovchanchyn is trying to keep Masters in close.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vovchanchyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a triangle but Masters pushes his legs off easily.
Masters throwing strikes but missing.
Masters postures up.
Masters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vovchanchyn.
Horrible takedown by Masters or perhaps it was just good defense by Vovchanchyn which made him look bad.
Vovchanchyn throws out a loose jab but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masters shoots in looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl out of it but Masters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Masters misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masters feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Masters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a couple of elbows.
Masters won't allow Vovchanchyn to sweep him here.
Masters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vovchanchyn looking to control but Masters passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Masters seems content to control.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn is looking to improve his position.
Masters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Masters.
Vovchanchyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vovchanchyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Masters saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn avoids the body shot from Masters.
Vovchanchyn misses the jab.
Vovchanchyn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masters under the eye.
Masters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masters shoots for a takedown but Vovchanchyn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vovchanchyn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vovchanchyn clobbers Masters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters throws a hook to the side of Vovchanchyn's head but Vovchanchyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vovchanchyn.
Masters shoots in for a double leg but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses with a leg kick.
Masters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Masters manages to pass to side control.
Vovchanchyn tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
Masters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Masters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand.
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 Chris Masters will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vovchanchyn digs a good body shot into Masters's ribs.
Vovchanchyn lands a body shot.
Vovchanchyn misses with the combination.
Masters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vovchanchyn.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masters tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vovchanchyn quickly recovers to half guard.
Vovchanchyn tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
Masters is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vovchanchyn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Masters!
Chris Masters made sure to mention his sponsor, Beast Body in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luisao Linhaeres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen LiL WaYNe FT YuNG JoC - DRiP as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luisao Linhaeres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnem�ki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Linhaeres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
so Linhaeres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson kicks Linhaeres off and gets to his feet.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Linhaeres counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Linhaeres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson tries to clinch but Linhaeres moves away
and Linhaeres counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linhaeres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Linhaeres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhaeres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Linhaeres tries to pass.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Linhaeres from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson clinches.
Linhaeres is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Linhaeres has double underhooks.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Linhaeres turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Linhaeres prevents Anderson from escaping the position.
Anderson tries to buck Linhaeres off but Linhaeres is having none of it.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Linhaeres drags him back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhaeres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Anderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linhaeres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Linhaeres has hold of Anderson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Anderson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Linhaeres cranks the arm and Anderson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Anderson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luisao Linhaeres!
Luisao Linhaeres made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Louhikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louhikko comes to the cage accompanied by Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down. Uzi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slayer - Angel of Death . Kurt Uzi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lauri Louhikko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Louhikko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louhikko slips under a jab.
Uzi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Uzi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uzi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Louhikko trying to hold on to Uzi's head to control him but Uzi postures up.
Louhikko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uzi.
Uzi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uzi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi with the ground and pound but Louhikko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Uzi postures up in Louhikko's guard and throws a big left but Louhikko blocks it.
Uzi throws a strike but Louhikko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Louhikko trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Louhikko defends it easily.
Uzi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko wants to pass the guard but Uzi is keeping the position.
Louhikko is looking to work some ground and pound but Uzi has wrist control.
Louhikko is working Uzi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Louhikko is one step ahead there.
Louhikko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko trying to control but Uzi is working from the bottom.
Louhikko throws a big elbow that misses.
Uzi trying to control the position.
Louhikko tries to free his leg and advance position but Uzi is retaining full guard.
Louhikko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Louhikko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Louhikko throwing strikes from guard but Uzi blocks nicely.
Louhikko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louhikko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Uzi's guard.
Uzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Lauri Louhikko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Louhikko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uzi tries to clinch up but Louhikko circles away and keeps his distance.
Uzi clinches up with Louhikko and pushes him back against the cage.
Louhikko stops a takedown attempt from Uzi.
Louhikko trying to land knees to the body.
Louhikko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Louhikko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Louhikko lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Kurt Uzi has been cut.
Uzi takes a shot to the head.
Louhikko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Louhikko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzi trying to control but Louhikko is working from the bottom.
Uzi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uzi connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louhikko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Uzi throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurt Uzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uzi throws a big elbow that misses.
Uzi working some strikes from top position.
Louhikko pulls Uzi in close to his closed guard and prevents Uzi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Louhikko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Louhikko keeps moving.
Uzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louhikko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uzi throws a big right hand that misses.
Louhikko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Louhikko throws some wild stikes that Uzi manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Louhikko tries to control but Uzi wriggling away.
Uzi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi blocking the ground and pound.
Uzi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Louhikko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Uzi's thigh. Uzi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzi is trying to control the position but Louhikko postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurt Uzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kurt Uzi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uzi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Louhikko as he avoids it easily.
Louhikko just misses with a punch to the body.
Uzi misses with a wild combination.
Louhikko misses with a wild combination.
Uzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louhikko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Louhikko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uzi dodges the punch combination from Louhikko.
Uzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Louhikko throws out the jab.
Uzi shoots in but Louhikko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lauri Louhikko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Uzi.
Louhikko lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louhikko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Louhikko keeps the fight on the outside.
Lauri Louhikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louhikko misses with a wild body shot.
Uzi avoids the body shot from Louhikko.
Uzi shoots in but Louhikko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uzi shoots in and bounces Louhikko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Louhikko keeps moving.
Uzi is looking to advance position but Louhikko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Louhikko looking to control but Uzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louhikko trying to control but Uzi is having none of it.
Uzi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Louhikko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Louhikko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Louhikko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Uzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Louhikko has a good base and remains in mount.
Louhikko looking to control but Uzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Uzi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Louhikko.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kurt Uzi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lauri Louhikko!
Lauri Louhikko retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Lauri Louhikko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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