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CEC 216 : Folklore PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. On his way into the cage it seems that Pelle Paniikki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pelle Paniikki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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173 cm
24
155 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Paniikki's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Paniikki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson 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.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Paniikki keeps moving.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Paniikki is keeping the position.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson 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! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Paniikki!
Pelle Paniikki made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Felino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tombstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Decent boxing
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fredrick Felino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tombstone!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tombstone throws out the jab.
Tombstone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Felino sprawls well. Felino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tombstone gets slowly back to his feet.
Felino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Felino walks into a straight right hand from Tombstone.
Felino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Tony Tombstone has been cut.
Tombstone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Felino.
Tombstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Felino throws a body kick that misses.
Tombstone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tony Tombstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tombstone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Felino circles away.
Felino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tombstone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Felino.
Tombstone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Felino to the mat! Felino manages to get full guard.
Felino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tombstone's guard.
Tombstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Felino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tombstone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felino trying to control the position from guard on top but Tombstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felino stopping the sweep attempt from Tombstone.
Felino trying to control but Tombstone is working from the bottom.
Tombstone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tombstone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Felino.
Felino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tombstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Felino content to stall in guard here.
Tombstone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Felino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tombstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Felino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Felino is looking to work some ground and pound but Tombstone has wrist control.
Felino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Felino working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tombstone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Felino's best efforts.
Tombstone manages to get to full guard.
Felino trying to control the position from guard on top but Tombstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Felino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tombstone wants to sweep but no luck.
Felino distracts Tombstone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tombstone throws his legs up looking for a submission but Felino uses it to pass to side control.
Tombstone is looking for a sweep.
Felino lands a nice forearm strike.
Tombstone is looking to reverse the position.
Tombstone tries to escape but Felino is in control.
Tombstone is trying to improve his position.
Tombstone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Felino's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tombstone.
Felino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tombstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tombstone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tombstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Felino has managed to get both his arms back between Tombstone's legs - danger averted.
Tombstone keeping moving, preventing Felino from controlling successfully.
Felino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Felino trying to control but Tombstone is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tombstone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Felino is aware though and is defending well.
Felino won't allow Tombstone to get back to his feet.
Felino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tombstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Tombstone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Felino with a jab.
Felino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tombstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Felino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tombstone manages to avoid it.
Tombstone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Felino thumps Tombstone with a low kick.
Felino staying out of range there.
Tombstone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Felino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tombstone trying to control but Felino is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tombstone won't allow Felino to sweep him here.
Felino is working hard here to advance position.
Tombstone postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Felino is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tombstone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Felino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tombstone manages to get himself to full guard.
Felino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Felino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tombstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Felino wants to control from the top but Tombstone keeps moving.
Felino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tombstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tombstone wants to sweep but no luck.
Tombstone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tombstone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Felino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tombstone trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone looking for a guillotine here but Felino defends easily.
Felino wants to control from the top but Tombstone keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tombstone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Felino!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Felino is trying to escape the mount.
Tombstone lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone lands with some strikes.
Tombstone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Felino sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tombstone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Felino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tombstone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tombstone's back!
Tombstone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Felino's guard. Nice work there by Tombstone.
Felino keeping moving, preventing Tombstone from controlling successfully.
Tombstone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tombstone looking to pass the guard.
Tombstone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tombstone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tombstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Felino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felino is trying to keep Tombstone in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tombstone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Felino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tombstone, into his guard.
Felino tries to free his leg and advance position but Tombstone is retaining full guard.
Felino trying to control the position from guard on top but Tombstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felino 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.
Tombstone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Tombstone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Tombstone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Felino throws a leg kick but Tombstone checks it.
Felino stuffs the takedown.
Tombstone thumps Felino with a low kick.
Felino drops his hands momentarily and Tombstone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Felino closes the distance and clinches.
Felino throws an elbow that misses.
Felino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tombstone gets a double leg takedown into Felino's guard.
Tombstone wants to control from the top but Felino keeps moving.
Felino trying to keep a closed guard but Tombstone is proving a slippery customer.
Tombstone looking to pass the guard.
Tombstone trying to control but Felino is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tombstone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Felino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombstone wants to pass the guard but Felino is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felino is looking for a triangle but Tombstone pushes his legs off easily.
Felino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tombstone defends it easily.
Tombstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Felino is keeping the position for now.
Felino working for a triangle but Tombstone defends it easily.
Tombstone advances position into side control!
Tombstone lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Felino rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tombstone's guard! Nice work there by Felino!
Felino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tombstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Felino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tombstone has his foot on Felino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Felino works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tombstone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Felino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Felino scoring with some ground and pound.
Felino preventing the sweep.
Felino wants to control from the top but Tombstone keeps moving.
Felino lands a couple of elbows.
Tombstone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felino with a nice head shot there.
Tombstone keeping moving, preventing Felino from controlling successfully.
Tombstone is looking for a triangle but Felino pushes his legs off easily.
Felino stands up over Tombstone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Felino trying to control but Tombstone is working from the bottom.
Felino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tombstone keeping full guard, as Felino tries to pass.
Felino advances position into side control!
Fredrick Felino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tombstone is looking to reverse the position.
Felino trying to control the action but Tombstone is working from the bottom.
Tombstone tries to buck Felino off but Felino is having none of it.
Tombstone sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tombstone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tombstone moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felino trying to control but Tombstone is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Tombstone.
I've got Tombstone 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tombstone!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tony Tombstone made sure he mentioned Valhalla 160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsten Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balu Baluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostergaard comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Street, Atlanta, GA. Baluu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. WALK - Pantera kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Balu Baluu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsten Ostergaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balu Baluu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostergaard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baluu to score with a decent uppercut.
Ostergaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baluu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostergaard.
Baluu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ostergaard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baluu's head.
Baluu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ostergaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baluu.
A bone on bone clash there as Ostergaard blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ostergaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baluu moves into the clinch successfully.
Baluu scores a nice knee to the body.
Ostergaard is trying to stall.
Ostergaard tries a body shot but Baluu blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostergaard tries to throw a body punch but Baluu avoids it by throwing Ostergaard back against the cage.
Ostergaard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ostergaard misses with a punch to the body.
Ostergaard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ostergaard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baluu lands a nice shot to the body.
Baluu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ostergaard's face.
Ostergaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baluu tries to throw a body punch but Ostergaard avoids it by throwing Baluu back against the cage.
Ostergaard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ostergaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baluu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baluu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baluu lands a knee to the body.
Baluu landing knees to the body.
Baluu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ostergaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ostergaard misses with a punch to the body.
Ostergaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ostergaard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baluu trying to land knees to the body.
Ostergaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Baluu as the two fighters clinch.
Baluu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ostergaard misses with a body punch.
Baluu blocks a body shot from Ostergaard.
Baluu prevents a body shot from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ostergaard misses with the body kick
and Baluu counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baluu.
Baluu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ostergaard.
Baluu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ostergaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ostergaard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ostergaard misses with a low kick.
Baluu scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baluu throws a leg kick but Ostergaard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baluu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ostergaard counter with a right hand.
Ostergaard misses with a body kick.
Baluu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ostergaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ostergaard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ostergaard checks a leg kick nicely.
Ostergaard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baluu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baluu dodges the punch combination from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baluu can pounce on him.
Ostergaard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baluu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baluu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ostergaard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Ostergaard misses with a body kick.
Baluu misses with a hook. Ostergaard ducked under it nicely.
Baluu connects with a body shot that sends Ostergaard's belly button to the back.
Baluu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baluu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard checks a leg kick nicely.
Baluu misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Baluu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baluu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ostergaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ostergaard checks the leg kick.
Baluu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balu Baluu dominated that round.
That's time! Ostergaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ostergaard motions for Baluu to come forward. Ostergaard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baluu misses the shot to the body.
Ostergaard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baluu is out of range.
Baluu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baluu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baluu stuns Ostergaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ostergaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostergaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baluu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ostergaard looks to land a right hand but Baluu moved out of range.
Baluu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baluu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ostergaard is able to avoid easily.
Ostergaard swings for the body but Baluu moves out of range.
Baluu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ostergaard can pounce on him.
Ostergaard throws a body punch but Baluu moves out of range.
Baluu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu throws a nice looking combination but Ostergaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ostergaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baluu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostergaard.
Baluu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ostergaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick but Baluu moved away.
Baluu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ostergaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ostergaard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baluu in his tracks.
Ostergaard checks a leg kick nicely.
Ostergaard blocks the body kick.
Baluu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ostergaard prevents a body shot from Baluu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ostergaard blocks a body shot from Baluu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baluu.
Baluu lands a nice elbow.
Ostergaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baluu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ostergaards head.
Ostergaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baluu's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ostergaard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baluu blocks a body shot from Ostergaard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baluu trying to land knees to the body.
Ostergaard tries to work over Baluu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ostergaard is trying to break the clinch but Baluu is controlling him.
Baluu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ostergaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baluu's elbow.
Baluu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baluu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard manages to break the clinch.
Baluu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baluu avoids the body shot from Ostergaard.
Baluu connects with an inside leg kick.
Baluu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baluu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ostergaard cracks the inside of Baluu's front leg.
Baluu avoids the body shot from Ostergaard.
Baluu tries to close the distance and clinch but Ostergaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baluu throws a leg kick but Ostergaard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ostergaard fails to land with a series of punches.
Baluu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baluu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baluu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baluu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostergaard moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard misses with a leg kick
and Baluu counters with a nice body shot.
Ostergaard avoids a kick to the body.
Ostergaard throws a wild body kick that Baluu sees coming a mile off.
Ostergaard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baluu catches Ostergaard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baluu throws a chopping leg kick but Ostergaard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ostergaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ostergaard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ostergaard connects with a solid leg kick.
Baluu throws a series of punches but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Baluu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baluu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baluu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baluu cracks Ostergaard with a nice body shot.
Ostergaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balu Baluu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ostergaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baluu misses with a low kick.
Ostergaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baluu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ostergaard rather than just go for the knockout.
Baluu cracks the inside of Ostergaard's front leg.
A solid body kick from Ostergaard.
Baluu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baluu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ostergaard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baluu misses with a leg kick.
Baluu lands with a shot to the body.
Balu Baluu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baluu jabs at Ostergaard's body.
Baluu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard scores with a spinning back kick!
Baluu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ostergaard throws a sloppy head kick and Baluu moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Ostergaard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baluu doesn't seem phased though.
A leg kick checked by Ostergaard.
Baluu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostergaard manages to avoid it.
Ostergaard swings for the body but Baluu moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard throws a wild body kick that Baluu sees coming a mile off.
Ostergaard throws a body kick that misses.
Baluu lands a nice hook to Ostergaard's body. Ostergaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baluu blocks a head kick by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baluu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baluu misses with a combination
and Baluu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baluu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torsten Ostergaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ostergaard is predictable there
and Baluu counters with an inside leg kick.
Ostergaard throws a head kick but Baluu moves out of range.
Baluu tries to clinch but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Baluu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baluu stuns Ostergaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baluu throws a leg kick but Ostergaard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baluu misses with a looping right.
Baluu lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Baluu.
Baluu tries to clinch but Ostergaard is having none of it.
Baluu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ostergaard misses with a kick to the body.
Ostergaard misses with the combination.
Ostergaard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baluu loads up on a big right hand but Ostergaard slips the punch.
Balu Baluu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ostergaard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ostergaard.
Baluu throws a body punch but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Baluu lands a slapping body shot.
Ostergaard misses with a right hand
and Baluu counters with a good low kick that Ostergaard was not able to check.
Baluu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baluu cracks a nice hook into Ostergaard's ribs.
Ostergaard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baluu will feel that in the morning.
Ostergaard checks a low kick from Baluu.
Baluu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baluu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baluu misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ostergaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baluu manages to avoid it.
Baluu swings for the body but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Ostergaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baluu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ostergaard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostergaard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baluu lands a high kick!
Ostergaard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostergaard misses with a head kick.
Ostergaard ducks right into an uppercut from Baluu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baluu slips a jab from Ostergaard.
Baluu connects with a crisp jab.
Baluu moves out of range of the body kick from Ostergaard.
Nice shot by Ostergaard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balu Baluu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baluu 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balu Baluu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Varian Wyrnn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jori Jujipallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jujipallo has chosen The Mean Kitty Song 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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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Varian Wyrnn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Jujipallo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrnn misses with the combination.
Jujipallo misses with a few strikes there.
Jujipallo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wyrnn but Wyrnn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wyrnn misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooh!!! Wyrnn has knocked Jujipallo down with a huge combo! Wyrnn steps away and waves a wobbly Jujipallo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jujipallo is rocked!
It looks like Jori Jujipallo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyrnn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jujipallo sprawling to the canvas! Jujipallo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wyrnn finish him?!
Jujipallo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wyrnn finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrnn wobbles Jujipallo with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Wyrnn dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Jujipallo to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Varian Wyrnn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gracie (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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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Sugarol. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sugarol.
Sugarol connects with a jab.
Sugarol misses with a wild combination.
Sugarol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
Sugarol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Sugarol sprawls well.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sugarol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sugarol scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Sugarol. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Sugarol slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Sugarol moved out of range nicely.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sugarol. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sugarol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sugarol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie prevents Sugarol from escaping the position.
Sugarol tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sugarol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sugarol is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sugarol is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie working the body and head with strikes.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sugarol is holding Gracie down, trying to stall.
Sugarol parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sugarol to escape.
Sugarol is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Sugarol managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.
Sugarol is trying to get back to half guard.
Sugarol is trying to buck Gracie off.
Sugarol tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Sugarol takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sugarol is looking for a sweep.
Sugarol is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sugarol is rocked!
Sugarol taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Oh Sugarol is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie cracks Sugarol with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gracie immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sugarol is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garelli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Patriarch on a Vespa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Garelli!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Garelli.
Garelli ducks under a wild hook from Kala.
Kala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kala.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kala, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garelli. That's going to slow Kala down.
Kala blocks the body kick.
Kala cracks a nice hook into Garelli's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kala.
Garelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kala misses with a straight left.
Kala throws a hook but Garelli blocks it.
Kala lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kala misses with a looping left.
Kala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garelli.
Kala looks to land a combination. Garelli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garelli staying out of range there.
Kala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garelli.
Garelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Kala circles away.
Garelli misses the shot to the body.
Kala throws a hook but Garelli blocks it.
Kala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garelli connects with a high kick.
Kala lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Garelli.
Kala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joe Garelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garelli.
Garelli staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kala is defended easily by Garelli.
Garelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli throws a head kick but Kala moves out of range.
Garelli throws a push kick but Kala slaps the foot to one side.
Kala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kala throws a body punch but Garelli moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garelli blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kala. Garelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garelli throws a sloppy head kick and Kala moves out of range easily.
Kala moves out of range of the body kick.
Kala fails to land the takedown.
Garelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala throws a shot to the body.
Garelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kala.
Garelli lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kala.
Kala takes a swing at Garelli's ribcage but misses.
Garelli misses with a hook
and Kala counters with a left to the body.
Garelli scores with a nice head shot.
Kala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Kala.
Kalle Kala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garelli misses with a body shot.
Kala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garellis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garelli.
Kala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kala avoids the body shot from Garelli.
Kala slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garelli scores with a nice right hand.
Kala missing with a left hand there. Garelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garelli ducks under a wild hook from Kala.
Kala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garelli lands a really nice looking cross but Kala seems unphased.
Garelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kala.
Garelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garelli cracks Kala with a good jab.
Kala jabs Garelli right on the nose. Garelli blinks but takes it well.
Garelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kala walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garelli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kala dominated that round.
That's time! Kala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kala jabs Garelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garelli walks into a straight right hand from Kala.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garelli. That's going to slow Kala down.
Kala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garelli misses with a head kick.
Kala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Kala.
Kala thows a body shot but no joy.
Kala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kala looks to score with a jab to the body but Garelli is just out of range.
Kala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garelli.
Garelli avoids the body shot from Kala.
Kalle Kala is winning the standup battle so far.
Kala misses with a hook.
Garelli lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala swings for the body but Garelli moves out of range.
Kala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garelli swivels and escapes.
Garelli defending well as Kala loads up on a big left hand.
Garelli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kala's hands.
Garelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garelli wants it to stay on the feet.
Garelli slips under a jab.
Garelli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garelli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garelli lands with a kick to the temple. Kala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice uppercut lands for Garelli. That snapped Kala's head back.
Kala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garelli.
Kala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Kala.
Kala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garelli counters with a nice body kick.
Kala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garelli lands a body shot.
Kala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garelli throws a head kick that half lands.
Kala throws a lazy right hand but Garelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garelli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kala.
Kala throws a series of punches but Garelli moves out of range.
Garelli blocks a jab.
Garelli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kala at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kala.
A head kick misses from Garelli.
Garelli throws a head kick that misses.
Garelli tries to clinch up but Kala circles away and keeps his distance.
Garelli throws an overhand right that lands on Kala's shoulder, as Kala tries to avoid the shot.
Kala connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Kala. Beautiful body shot.
Kala blocks a head kick by Garelli.
Garelli lands a lovely overhand right.
Garelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kala manages to avoid it.
Kala shoots in for a double leg but Garelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Garelli as he connects with a hook.
Kala misses with a double jab.
Garelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala throws a body punch but Garelli moves out of range.
Garelli throws a sloppy head kick and Kala moves out of range easily.
Kala swings for the body but Garelli moves out of range.
Kala swinging wildly here.
Kala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garelli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kala tries to free his leg and advance position but Garelli is retaining full guard.
Garelli is striking off his back. Kala thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Garelli trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garelli is not content to let Kala control the position.
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 Kalle Kala will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kala misses.
Garelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garelli tries to move into range but Kala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kala swings for the body but Garelli moves out of range.
Garelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Kala dives in and grabs Garelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garelli pushes down on Kala's head and hops out.
Garelli thows a body shot but no joy.
Kala swings for the body but Garelli moves out of range.
Garelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala misses the shot to the body.
Garelli walks into a stiff left hand from Kala.
Garelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kala throws a lazy right hand but Garelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kala missing with a left hand there. Garelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garelli throws out a loose jab but Kala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kala misses.
Kala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kala connects with a jab.
Kala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garelli slips a jab and a cross from Kala.
Garelli connects with a high kick.
Joe Garelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli defending well as Kala loads up on a big left hand.
Kala lands a jab.
Garelli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garelli wants to clinch up but Kala keeps it at a distance.
Kala takes a swing at Garelli's ribcage but misses.
Kala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kala avoids the body shot from Garelli.
Garelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kala.
Garelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kala misses with a takedown attempt - Garelli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kala.
Garelli misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garelli manages to avoid it.
Garelli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garelli wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Kala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kala lands a head shot.
Kalle Kala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garelli swings widly with a right hand
and Kala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garelli throws a front kick aimed at Kala's knee but Kala avoids it well.
Garelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garelli lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Kalle Kala has been cut.
Kala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garelli wants to clinch up but Kala keeps it at a distance.
Kala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garelli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala clobbers Garelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kala. Garelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kala looks to score with a jab to the body but Garelli is just out of range.
Garelli throws a head kick that misses.
Kala just misses with a punch to the body.
Kala displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Kala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garelli looks to land a left hand but Kala moved out of range nicely.
Garelli connects with a right hand. Kala shakes it off.
Garelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kala.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kala scores with a nice strike.
Kala avoids the head kick by Garelli.
Garelli looks to land a body kick but Kala moved away.
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 Kalle Kala.
Well Kala 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 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kala!
Kalle Kala made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatau Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodgood's entrance music is Dark Tranquility - Terminus (Where Death Is Most Alive). A fine choice. Martinez has chosen Iced Earth - A Question of Heaven as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatau Bloodgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez cracks a nice hook into Bloodgood's ribs.
Bloodgood avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Bloodgood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinez on the side of the head.
It looks like Richard Martinez has been cut.
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloodgood looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bloodgood under the eye.
Bloodgood scores with a nice strike.
Martinez throws a jab when Bloodgood was well out of range.
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodgood throws out the jab.
Bloodgood misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bloodgood thuds his right hand into Martinez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodgood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martinez advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the action but Bloodgood is working from the bottom.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martinez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martinez wants to work for an arm triangle but Bloodgood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bloodgood pushes Martinez off looking to stand but Martinez dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
Martinez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bloodgood!
Bloodgood wants to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez misses with a head shot.
Martinez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bloodgood turns into him and now he's in Martinez's guard.
Bloodgood wanted to stand there but Martinez had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bloodgood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martinez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martinez is trying to keep Bloodgood in close.
Bloodgood stands up from guard. Let's bang!
An inside leg kick from Bloodgood misses.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodgood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martinez throws a body kick that misses.
Bloodgood misses with a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloodgood walks into a stiff left hand from Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Martinez'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.
An inside leg kick from Bloodgood misses.
Martinez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bloodgood is out of range and Martinez settles back down.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bloodgood sprawls well. Bloodgood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Bloodgood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martinez is out of range and Bloodgood settles back down.
Martinez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bloodgood throws an overhand right that lands on Martinez's shoulder, as Martinez tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez tried to score with a low kick but Bloodgood checks it.
Bloodgood with a jab.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Martinez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bloodgood doesn't seem bothered though.
Bloodgood lands a glancing blow to the side of Martinez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodgood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bloodgood throws a leg kick but Martinez checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bloodgood thumps Martinez with a low kick.
Martinez lands an overhand right.
Bloodgood feints a jab promting Martinez to slip. Bloodgood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martinez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez lands with a right hand.
Bloodgood misses with a looping left.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Bloodgood misses.
Martinez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodgood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martinez moves out of range as Bloodgood strikes.
Bloodgood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloodgood.
Bloodgood misses with a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a left and a right that stings Bloodgood.
Martinez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martinez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bloodgood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Bloodgood moved out of range nicely.
Bloodgood throws a leg kick but Martinez checks it.
Martinez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tatau Bloodgood is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body. Bloodgood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Bloodgood. Those never looked like landing.
Bloodgood misses with a looping left.
Martinez thows a body shot but no joy.
Martinez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bloodgood is out of range.
Bloodgood throws a low kick but Martinez avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martinez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bloodgood sprawls well. He's pushed Martinez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tatau Bloodgood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martinez tries to land a body kick
and Bloodgood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloodgood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martinez.
Martinez thumps Bloodgood with a low kick.
Bloodgood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bloodgood cracks Martinez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Martinez.
Martinez prevents Bloodgood from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Martinez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Martinez unloads with some shots from mount but Bloodgood bucks and avoids them well.
Bloodgood takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martinez content just to control the position here.
Martinez looking to ground and pound but Bloodgood is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez goes for an armbar but Bloodgood turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bloodgood.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Bloodgood from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Martinez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Martinez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martinez!
Bloodgood gets caught napping as Martinez dives in and scores a takedown. Bloodgood manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bloodgood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bloodgood working a defensive guard here.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
Martinez trying to control but Bloodgood is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bloodgood.
Martinez with a nice cross.
Martinez throws a front kick that sends Bloodgood stumbling back into the cage.
Martinez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bloodgood throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloodgood takes one to the chin there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bloodgood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martinez - the referee stops the clock and Bloodgood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martinez. Bloodgood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martinez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martinez scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Bloodgood lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bloodgood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Martinez finds it's way through Bloodgood's defenses.
Martinez thuds a left hand into Bloodgood's body.
Bloodgood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bloodgood misses with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martinez looking to score a takedown here. Bloodgood is defending well but Martinez drives through and ends up in Bloodgood's guard.
Bloodgood keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloodgood is retaining full guard.
Bloodgood keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Richard Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bloodgood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bloodgood looking to control but Martinez passes into half guard.
Tatau Bloodgood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bloodgood tries to kick Martinez off but Martinez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bloodgood defending well though.
Martinez trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martinez winds up and cracks Bloodgood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but Bloodgood defends the submission attempt.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bloodgood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodgood tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Martinez!
Richard Martinez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Vargtass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargtass comes to the cage accompanied by Torparrock. Gutierrez has chosen The Final Countdown, really. 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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276 lbs
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260 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Vargtass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vargtass avoids it really well and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Gutierrez blocks the leg kick.
Vargtass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gutierrez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargtass circles away.
Vargtass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vargtass takes the fight into the clinch.
Vargtass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gutierrez's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vargtass.
Gutierrez wants to take the fight to the mat but Vargtass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richard Vargtass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gutierrez.
Vargtass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vargtass lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Vargtass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargtass connects with a knee to the head.
Vargtass lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargtass lands a knee to the head.
Vargtass scores with a knee to the head.
Gutierrez looks gassed!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vargtass.
Vargtass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vargtass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutierrezs head.
Gutierrez is rocked!
A short left from Vargtass.
Gutierrez is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargtass finish him?
Vargtass has Gutierrez pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gutierrez is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Vargtass - that's hurt Gutierrez badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gutierrez is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gutierrez doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Richard Vargtass!
After the big win, Richard Vargtass made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CLOSING •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [LAST STOCK in 1DAY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pao Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pao Ling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nelson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Nelson misses
and Ling counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnar Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson throws a front kick aimed at Ling's knee but Ling avoids it well.
Nelson throws a body punch but Ling moves out of range.
Ling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Ling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
A combination from Ling does no damage.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ling.
Ling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Pao Ling has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson feints and then cracks Ling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ling down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ling manages to avoid it.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ling.
Ling moves out of range as Nelson throws a body kick.
Ling misses with a straight right.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ling checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Ling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ling checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ling misses with a straight right.
Ling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ling.
Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ling is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nelson lands a nice short elbow.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ling trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Ling pushes Nelson off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Ling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ling just misses with a punch to the body.
Ling takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ling is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Ling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ling is breathing heavily.
Nelson lands a jab to Ling's midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ling leaves his chin hanging out and Nelson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ling crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Nelson!
Gunnar Nelson is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Nelson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen comes into the arena with Kid Rock - American Bad Ass blaring out of the sound system. Edwards has chosen Like a surgeon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viiksi Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen scores with a leg kick.
Viiksi Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tolonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Edwards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edwards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolonen. That's going to slow Edwards down.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Tolonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice jab there from Tolonen.
Nice uppercut lands for Tolonen. That snapped Edwards's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards is looking to score with low kicks.
Tolonen jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Tolonen.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Tolonen saw that one coming.
Edwards takes one on the button.
Tolonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tolonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tolonen doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tolonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tolonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tolonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edwards drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Edwards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards pushing down on Tolonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Edwards works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards working the ground and pound.
Tolonen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tolonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tolonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Edwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Edwards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Tolonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Tolonen tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen scores with a nice body kick.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tolonen connects with a leg kick. Edwards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Edwards slips a jab from Tolonen.
Tolonen looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Edwards swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Tolonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edwards throws out a leg kick but Tolonen moves out of range and Edwards only half commits.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Edwards throws a jab when Tolonen was well out of range.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tolonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Tolonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tolonen feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down.
Tolonen throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks.
Edwards swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Tolonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Tolonen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tolonen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tolonen - that will leave a mark!
Edwards tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tolonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tolonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Edwards misses with a body shot
and Tolonen counters with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tolonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Viiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
Tolonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Tolonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edwards. Edwards obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolonen.
Tolonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tolonen tries to work over Edwards's front leg with a kick but Edwards checks it.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen tries a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Tolonen's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tolonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Edwards tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tolonen throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Tolonen circles away.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a left to the body.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Tolonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edwards darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tolonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edwards is out of range and Tolonen settles back down.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edwards scores with a jab.
Tolonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards misses with a hook. Tolonen ducked under it nicely.
Tolonen lands with a kick to the temple. Edwards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards throws the left hand but Tolonen avoids the punch easily.
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at Tolonen's knee but Tolonen avoids it well.
Viiksi Tolonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Edwards jabs Tolonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a big shot that misses.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tolonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tolonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tolonen. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tolonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tolonen defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tolonen misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen misses with a wild combination.
Edwards throws a hook but Tolonen avoids it easily.
Tolonen stuffs the takedown.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen slips under a jab.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edwards finds it's way round the side to connect with Tolonen's head.
It looks like Viiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viiksi Tolonen's cut.
That's time! Tolonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tolonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen has Edwards pulled in close to control his posture.
Tolonen being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tolonen lands a high kick!
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tolonen if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Tolonen's torso.
Edwards feints a jab promting Tolonen to slip. Edwards then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tolonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards cracks Tolonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Tolonen moved out of range.
Blake Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Edwards - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tolonen letting Edwards take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards works on Tolonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tolonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen blocks the elbow strike.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Tolonen controls the action.
Tolonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tolonen lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Edwards.
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolonen.
Edwards lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards pushes Tolonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Edwards lands an elbow inside that Tolonen shrugs off.
Tolonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards has Tolonen pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tolonen or not.
Edwards slowing the pace effectively.
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Tolonen throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Tolonen only half commits.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards darts in and clinches Tolonen up against the cage.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Tolonen.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tolonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land.
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards!
A very excited looking Blake Edwards 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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