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HERO 16: Pearson vs Rudd PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talentti's entrance music is Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold. A fine choice. Carlos Martinez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talentti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Talentti avoids a kick to the body.
Martinez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Talentti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Martinez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Talentti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Martinez thuds his shin into the meat of Talentti's side.
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Talentti. Talentti gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez thuds a left hand into Talentti's body.
Martinez keeps Talentti at a distance using the push kick.
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Talentti. Talentti gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommi Talentti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talentti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Talentti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martinez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Talentti in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Martinez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommi Talentti!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommi Talentti 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Lancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Lancer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Lancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Bull!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull shoots in for a double leg but Lancer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lancer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancer scores with the left hand. Bull knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancer throws a hook but Bull blocks it.
Bull shoots in looking for a takedown but Lancer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bull's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lancer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Lancer.
Bull blocks a jab.
Lancer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bull circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Lancer does no damage.
Bull doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancer circles away.
Lancer lands with a cross.
Lancer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Lancer misses.
Lancer misses with a low kick as Bull jumps back.
Lancer tries a low kick but Bull avoids it.
Lancer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bull is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancer throws a head kick but Bull moves out of range.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Lancer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bull is just out of range.
Lancer thows a leg kick but Bull checks it
and Bull counters with a single leg into guard. Lancer didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bull stays in close to Lancer's body and controls the position.
Lancer wants to stand and escape but Bull is having none of it.
Bull pushing down on Lancer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bull is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lancer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Bull!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jessie James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamadou Plasto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Dead or Alive. Plasto has chosen Still Fly by Drake as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jessie James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mamadou Plasto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plasto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James shoots in for a takedown but Plasto shows good takedown defense.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Plasto takes the fight into the clinch.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plasto after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plasto has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James is trying to break free.
Plasto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Plasto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Plasto prevents a takedown attempt there.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Plasto uses good head movement to avoid it.
James is trying to drag Plasto to the mat but Plasto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Plasto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Plasto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Plasto is proving hard to escape from.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plasto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James trying to control but Plasto is working from the bottom.
Plasto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jessie James.
Nice takedown defense from Plasto. No joy for James on that attempt.
Plasto is looking to clinch.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Plasto.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plasto swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Plasto shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plasto defends it nicely.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Plasto tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Plasto keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James wants to control from the top but Plasto keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plasto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Plasto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plasto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James gets to his feet. Plasto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Plasto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James tries to keep at a distance but Plasto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Plasto tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plasto lands a knee to the body.
Plasto breaks the clinch.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plasto moves away.
Plasto blocks a head kick by James.
James connects with a jab.
Plasto is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
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!
James gets a double leg takedown into Plasto's guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Plasto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plasto wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie James dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Plasto tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James tries for a takedown but Plasto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Plasto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Plasto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
Plasto breaks from the clinch.
Plasto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Plasto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plasto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plasto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plasto is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Plasto fails with an attempt to clinch.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Plasto shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Plasto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jessie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamadou Plasto.
Plasto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James throws a hook but Plasto avoids it easily.
Plasto has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Plasto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plasto forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Plasto breaks from the clinch.
James looks for the body kick but Plasto saw that one coming.
Plasto moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Plasto!
James controlling the pace for now.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Plasto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Plasto shrugs it off.
James looking to control but Plasto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Plasto is surviving well by controlling James's body position as best he can.
James is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Plasto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Plasto is holding on tight.
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for James but it's paid off an Plasto is forced to tap! Nice work by James.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jessie James!
A victorious Jessie James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Edgardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Lewis has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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154 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Edgardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis lunges at Edgardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edgardo's hand.
Francisco Edgardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edgardo lands an overhand right.
Edgardo moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Lewis throws a low kick, looking for Edgardo's leg but Edgardo calmly moves out of range.
Edgardo closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Edgardo pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edgardo. Edgardo obviously looking to wear him down.
Edgardo is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Lewis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lewis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edgardo tries to clinch but Lewis moves away
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edgardo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis scores with a nice head shot.
Edgardo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lewis but Lewis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis lands a nice shot that snaps Edgardo's head back.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lewis works the jab nicely.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis cracks Edgardo with an open hand slap.
Lewis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edgardo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Edgardo blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgardo wants to clinch.
Edgardo tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Edgardo which made him look bad.
Edgardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edgardo gets a clinch.
Edgardo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edgardo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Edgardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis blocks a body shot from Edgardo.
Edgardo working aggressively here.
Lewis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Lewis on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgardo throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edgardo misses with the head strike.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Edgardo's head.
Lewis stops a takedown attempt from Edgardo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewis stops a takedown attempt from Edgardo.
A right handed body shot lands from Lewis.
Edgardo stalling in the clinch but Lewis improves position.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Edgardo's head.
Edgardo pushes off an throws an elbow but Lewis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lewis.
Lewis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edgardo is breathing heavily.
Edgardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis avoiding damage as Edgardo throws knees to the body.
A short right from Lewis on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis managing to block the knees to the body from Edgardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Lewis cracks Edgardo with a nice body shot.
Edgardo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lewis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Edgardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Edgardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Lewis.
Lewis lands with a hook. Edgardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lewis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab lands there for Lewis.
Edgardo is rocked!
Lewis lands a right hook to the body.
Edgardo closes the distance but Lewis moves to the side
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Edgardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edgardo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lewis gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Lewis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Lewis waved his t-shirt featuring Outkast Clothing Line's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Mankiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guevara 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Wayne - Knockout. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Carlos Guevara !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Mankiev!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guevara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mankiev has closed the distance and engaged Guevara in a clinch.
Guevara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mankiev wants a takedown.
Mankiev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guevara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guevara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mankiev prevents Guevara from breaking the clinch.
Guevara is trying to break free.
Mankiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankiev stalling in the clinch.
Mankiev has a couple of punches blocked by Guevara .
Mankiev has Guevara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guevara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Mankiev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mankiev misses with the head strike.
Mankiev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Guevara wants to get back to striking at distance but Mankiev won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guevara looking to stall.
Mankiev scores with a shot to the side of Guevara 's head.
Guevara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Guevara can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mankiev has him pressed against the cage.
Mankiev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guevara up against the cage.
Mankiev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mankiev is trying to trip Guevara . He has hold of a leg but Guevara is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mankiev persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Guevara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guevara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mankiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Guevara has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankiev throws an elbow that misses. Guevara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mankiev's guard. Nice move by Guevara !
Guevara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mankiev on the ground.
Mankiev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guevara manages to get himself to full guard.
Mankiev throws a big right hand that misses.
Mankiev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mankiev pushing down on Guevara 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mankiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guevara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mankiev.
Mankiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mankiev wants to work for an arm triangle but Guevara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Mankiev dominated that round.
That's time! Guevara 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mankiev tries to clinch up.
Mankiev doesn't manage to clinch there - Guevara circles away.
Guevara moves into the clinch successfully.
Mankiev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guevara prevents it.
Mankiev has Guevara pressed against the cage, preventing Guevara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guevara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guevara scores with a takedown into Mankiev's guard.
Guevara won't allow Mankiev to sweep him here.
Guevara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankiev striking off his back but it's not causing Guevara any problems.
Mankiev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mankiev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Guevara wants to stand but Mankiev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mankiev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mankiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guevara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mankiev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guevara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mankiev is on top in guard.
Guevara pushes Mankiev off and gets back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Guevara .
Guevara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Guevara .
Mankiev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mankiev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guevara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guevara swats away the attempt to clinch by Mankiev.
Guevara slips under a jab from Mankiev.
Guevara connects with a crisp jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mankiev enables Guevara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mankiev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guevara preventing the sweep.
Mankiev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Guevara stopping the sweep attempt from Mankiev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexander Mankiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mankiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mankiev trying to keep a closed guard but Guevara is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mankiev looking for a guillotine here but Guevara defends easily.
Mankiev working for a triangle but Guevara defends it easily.
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 Juan Carlos Guevara 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!
Guevara has managed to clinch.
Mankiev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mankiev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mankiev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mankiev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mankiev is chipping away with strikes.
Mankiev cracks Guevara with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankiev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mankiev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mankiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guevara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mankiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guevara defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankiev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guevara , who protects the arm well.
Guevara takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Guevara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mankiev throws an elbow but Guevara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Guevara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guevara tries to get out of the position.
Mankiev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Guevara works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankiev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mankiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mankiev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guevara sees it coming and defends easily.
Mankiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Guevara wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mankiev throwing shots but Guevara is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankiev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mankiev wants to pass to mount but Guevara is defending the position.
Mankiev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guevara sees it coming and defends easily.
Mankiev working the head and body with strikes.
Mankiev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guevara defending well though.
Mankiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guevara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mankiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Mankiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mankiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Mankiev!
A very excited looking Alexander Mankiev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kvn Dusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaarko Hahlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Phil Anthem. This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kvn Dusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaarko Hahlund!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dusk tries to clinch up but Hahlund circles away and keeps his distance.
Hahlund clinches.
Dusk is looking to control Hahlund's arms but Hahlund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dusk has his back to the cage.
Hahlund lands an elbow inside that Dusk shrugs off.
It looks like Kvn Dusk has been cut.
Hahlund using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but Dusk blocks with his arms.
Hahlund tries to land knees in the clinch but Dusk avoids the damage to the body.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dusk struggles to land a body shot inside as Hahlund controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hahlund gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dusk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dusk is breathing heavily.
Dusk dodges an elbow strike from Hahlund.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hahlund.
Hahlund unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dusk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hahlund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hahlund.
Hahlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hahlund tries to land knees in the clinch but Dusk avoids the damage to the body.
Hahlund missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahlund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dusk is defending well for now.
Dusk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hahlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hahlund scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Hahlund.
Hahlund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Hahlund.
Kvn Dusk's cut is getting worse.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hahlund unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dusk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hahlund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dusk.
Hahlund trying to land knees to the body.
Hahlund connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dusk's face.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dusk avoids it.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dusk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hahlund is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hahlund lands an elbow inside.
Hahlund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hahlund misses with a knee strike.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dusk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hahlund misses with a knee strike.
Hahlund lands an elbow just above Dusk 's eye.
Hahlund misses with a knee strike.
Dusk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hahlund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dusk's defenses.
Hahlund throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dusk blocks it with crossed arms.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but Dusk blocks it.
Dusk avoiding damage as Hahlund throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dusk avoids it.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hahlund tries to land knees in the clinch but Dusk avoids the damage to the body.
Hahlund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dusk is defending well for now.
Dusk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hahlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hahlund throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Hahlund.
Hahlund scores with a knee to the head.
Hahlund trying to land knees to the body.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but Dusk blocks it.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dusk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hahlund tries to land knees in the clinch but Dusk avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hahlund lands an elbow inside.
Hahlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hahlund misses with a knee strike.
Hahlund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dusk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hahlund lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hahlund throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dusk blocks it with crossed arms.
Dusk pushes Hahlund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hahlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dusk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hahlund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dusk.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but Dusk blocks with his arms.
Hahlund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dusk.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dusk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaarko Hahlund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kvn Dusk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice straight punches there by Dusk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dusk.
Dusk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hahlund instigates a clinch.
Hahlund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dusk.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hahlund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Dusk.
Hahlund tries to land knees in the clinch but Dusk avoids the damage to the body.
Hahlund lands a good knee to the midsection. Dusk won't want to take too many of those.
Hahlund lands a knee to the body.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dusk.
Hahlund tries to land knees in the clinch but Dusk avoids the damage to the body.
Hahlund looking to throw knees to the head but Dusk is blocking nicely.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hahlund is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusk managing to block the knees to the body from Hahlund.
Hahlund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dusk.
Hahlund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hahlund looking to throw knees to the head but Dusk is blocking nicely.
A short left from Dusk.
Hahlund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dusk avoids it.
Hahlund misses with a knee to the head.
Hahlund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dusk.
Hahlund gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hahlund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dusk.
A body shot lands from Dusk.
Hahlund misses with a knee strike.
Jaarko Hahlund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hahlund throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dusk blocks it with crossed arms.
Dusk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hahlund's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund has Dusk pressed against the cage, preventing Dusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dusk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dusk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hahlund trying to land knees to the body.
Dusk misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dusk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Hahlund.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dusk works on Hahlund's body with a couple of short punches.
Dusk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hahlund pushes off an throws an elbow but Dusk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dusk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hahlund's elbow.
Dusk tries to throw a body punch but Hahlund avoids it by throwing Dusk back against the cage.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hahlund misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk is trying to stall.
Dusk misses with a punch to the body.
Dusk blocks an elbow strike from Hahlund.
Dusk lands a body punch.
Hahlund throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dusk avoiding damage as Hahlund throws knees to the body.
Hahlund blocks a body shot from Dusk.
Dusk presses Hahlund against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dusk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dusk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dusk dodges an elbow strike from Hahlund.
Hahlund lands a good knee to the midsection. Dusk won't want to take too many of those.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dusk avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hahlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hahlund tries to land knees in the clinch but Dusk avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hahlund throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hahlund throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dusk tries to throw a body punch but Hahlund avoids it by throwing Dusk back against the cage.
Hahlund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dusk.
Hahlund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dusk avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dusk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dusk lands a body shot.
Dusk wants to break free but Hahlund has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaarko Hahlund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kvn Dusk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hahlund takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hahlund throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dusk's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dusk. Hahlund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hahlund pushes Dusk up against the cage in a clinch.
Dusk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hahlund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dusk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dusk digs a right hand into Hahlund's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hahlund's gas tank.
Hahlund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dusk presses Hahlund against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hahlund missing with knees to the body.
Dusk stalling in the clinch but Hahlund improves position.
Hahlund with a knee to the head.
Hahlund misses with a knee strike.
Hahlund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Dusk.
Dusk tries to work over Hahlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dusk misses with a body punch.
Dusk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hahlund looking to throw knees to the head but Dusk is blocking nicely.
Dusk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dusk avoiding damage as Hahlund throws knees to the body.
Dusk misses with a punch to the body.
Dusk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hahlund throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dusk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hahlund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dusk is defending well for now.
Dusk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dusk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but Dusk blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hahlund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dusk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hahlund backwards.
Hahlund throws an elbow that misses.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dusk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Hahlund.
Dusk is trying to maintain a safe position but Hahlund gets an underhook and turns Dusk into the cage.
Good body shot from Dusk.
Dusk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dusk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dusk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dusk avoiding damage as Hahlund throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dusk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Dusk.
Dusk trying to stall but Hahlund improves his position.
Dusk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hahlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dusk avoids a wild elbow strike from Hahlund.
Dusk managing to block the knees to the body from Hahlund.
Hahlund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dusk is defending well for now.
Hahlund trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dusk.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kvn Dusk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dusk digs a right hand into Hahlund's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hahlund's gas tank.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dusk avoids it.
Dusk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dusk blocks an elbow strike from Hahlund.
A right hand to the body from Dusk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dusk.
Hahlund missing with knees to the body.
Dusk digs a right hand into Hahlund's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hahlund's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dusk digs a right hand underneath Hahlund's ribcage. Hahlund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hahlund throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dusk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dusk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hahlund's elbow.
Jaarko Hahlund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dusk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hahlund.
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 Kvn Dusk.
Well Hahlund has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaarko Hahlund!
Jaarko Hahlund very nearly forgot to thank [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Einar Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Kawasaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Einar Magnusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Kawasaki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawasaki lands with a nice combination. Magnusson backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Taisto Einar Magnusson has been cut.
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Magnusson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kawasaki wants to control but Magnusson is having none of it.
Magnusson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kawasaki turns into him and now he's in Magnusson's guard.
Magnusson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawasaki trying to control but Magnusson is working from the bottom.
Kawasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnusson is retaining full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magnusson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kawasaki trying to control but Magnusson is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Kawasaki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown but Kawasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson clinches with his opponent.
Magnusson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magnusson tries to stall but Kawasaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kawasaki is pressed up against the cage. Magnusson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kawasaki down to the mat. Kawasaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Einar Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnusson fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnusson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magnusson is breathing heavily.
Kawasaki gets a takedown into half guard.
Kawasaki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Magnusson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kawasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Kawasaki!
Robert Kawasaki gave a mention to Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georgi Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pikkarainen's choice of entrance music: Apocalyptica - Path. 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 Pekka Pikkarainen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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149 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgi Todorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikkarainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todorov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Todorov.
A big right from Todorov misses.
Pikkarainen misses with a looping right.
Pikkarainen connects with a body shot that sends Todorov's belly button to the back.
Todorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pikkarainen.
Todorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todorov staying out of range there.
Pikkarainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Todorov.
Pikkarainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pikkarainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Pikkarainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Todorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Todorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pikkarainen moves away.
Pikkarainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Todorov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pikkarainen is out of range.
Pikkarainen takes a swing at Todorov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Todorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pikkarainen tries to bum rush Todorov with a series of wild strikes but Todorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todorov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pikkarainen sprawls well initially but Todorov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pikkarainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Todorov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Todorov's back!
Todorov wants to control his opponent's hands but Pikkarainen gets his hands free.
Todorov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pikkarainen.
Todorov just trying to survive but Pikkarainen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Todorov is keeping busy.
Todorov is trying to break free.
Pikkarainen is trying to stick to Todorov's back but Todorov is turning into Pikkarainen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pikkarainen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Todorov.
Todorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is trying to keep Todorov in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todorov stopping the sweep attempt from Pikkarainen.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pekka Pikkarainen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pikkarainen has his takedown stuffed
and Todorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Todorov.
Todorov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pikkarainen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todorov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Todorov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Todorov lands a nice short elbow.
Todorov slips a nice elbow through Pikkarainen's hands, connecting with Pikkarainen's forehead.
Todorov trying to control the action but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
Pikkarainen wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov winds up and cracks Pikkarainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Todorov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Todorov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Todorov trying to control the action but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pikkarainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pikkarainen is trying to control but can't.
Georgi Todorov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Todorov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Todorov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pikkarainen down.
Pikkarainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pikkarainen is looking to take a break and control but Todorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Todorov tries to kick Pikkarainen off but Pikkarainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pikkarainen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Todorov is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Todorov wants to get back to full guard.
Pikkarainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todorov defending well though.
Todorov is looking for a sweep. Pikkarainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgi Todorov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A cross from Todorov lands.
Todorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pikkarainen lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Todorov.
Pikkarainen misses with a wild combination.
Pikkarainen cracks Todorov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pikkarainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pikkarainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Pikkarainen does no damage.
Pikkarainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Todorov's waist but Todorov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pikkarainen off to one side.
Todorov looks for the body kick but Pikkarainen saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen throws a combination. Todorov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Todorov avoids the body shot from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pikkarainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pikkarainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Todorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todorov dodges the punch combination from Pikkarainen.
Nice takedown defense from Pikkarainen. No joy for Todorov on that attempt.
A left lands for Pikkarainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pikkarainen. Todorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Pikkarainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todorov.
Todorov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Todorov misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todorov. That's going to slow Pikkarainen down.
Pekka Pikkarainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todorov tries to land a leg kick but Pikkarainen saw it coming and moves away.
Pikkarainen throws a looping overhand right but Todorov ducks down to avoid it.
Pikkarainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pikkarainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Todorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pikkarainen's guard.
Pikkarainen has his foot on Todorov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todorov works his way back into a safe position though.
Todorov stopping the sweep attempt from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov wants to pass the guard but Pikkarainen is keeping the position.
Todorov chips away with some ground and pound.
Pikkarainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Todorov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Todorov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Todorov landing some decent shots from guard.
Todorov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pikkarainen keeping moving, preventing Todorov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pikkarainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Todorov passes Pikkarainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Todorov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Todorov lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pikkarainen wants to control but Todorov is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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 Georgi Todorov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Todorov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pikkarainen trying to control but Todorov postures up.
Todorov trying to control the action but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
Pikkarainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Todorov.
Pikkarainen is staying active underneath Todorov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pikkarainen trying to control but Todorov postures up.
Pikkarainen is looking for a sweep. Todorov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov working over Pikkarainen with some ground and pound. Pikkarainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Todorov trying to control from half guard but Pikkarainen is working away.
Todorov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pikkarainen's head.
Pikkarainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pikkarainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pikkarainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Todorov.
Pikkarainen is looking for a sweep. Todorov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pikkarainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Todorov is trying to control. Pikkarainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Todorov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pikkarainen's head.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pekka Pikkarainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov controlling the action here.
Todorov slips a nice elbow through Pikkarainen's hands, connecting with Pikkarainen's forehead.
Todorov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todorov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pikkarainen tries to get to full guard but Todorov has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Todorov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Todorov working over Pikkarainen with some ground and pound. Pikkarainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen wants to control but Todorov is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Todorov lands a nice short elbow.
Todorov trying to control the pace.
Pikkarainen tries to kick Todorov off in order to stand up. Todorov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Todorov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pikkarainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Pikkarainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pikkarainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todorov cracks Pikkarainen with a big right hand but Pikkarainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Todorov cracks Pikkarainen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Todorov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pikkarainen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pikkarainen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todorov landing strikes.
Pikkarainen is still in real trouble! Can Todorov finish him?
Todorov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Pikkarainen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Todorov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georgi Todorov!
A very excited looking Georgi Todorov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd has chosen Solo Banton - Chalice Haffi Blaze as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Rudd!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson fails to land the takedown.
Rudd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearson fails with the takedown
and Rudd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rudd moves into the clinch.
Pearson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rudd.
Rudd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pearson looking for a takedown.
Pearson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rudd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pearson is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd lands with a left to the head.
Rudd leaning against his opponent.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rudd to keep the fight standing.
Rudd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rudd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearson wants a takedown.
Rudd lands a knee to the head.
Pearson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rudd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rudd digs a right hand underneath Pearson's ribcage. Pearson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rudd.
Pearson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rudd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson has his takedown stuffed
and Rudd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rudd throws a combination. Pearson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Rudd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudd moves into the clinch successfully.
Rudd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
A knee to the head by Rudd.
It looks like Tyson Pearson has been cut.
Pearson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rudd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rudd gets through Pearson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rudd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rudd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rudd.
Pearson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pearson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pearson goes for a takedown attempt but Rudd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rudd moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Rudd on the inside.
Rudd scores with a knee to the head.
A short left from Rudd.
Rudd lands a right hand.
Pearson looking for a takedown.
Rudd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
Rudd is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pearson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rudd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pearson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rudd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rudd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rudd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rudd scores with a knee to the head.
Rudd is leaning against Pearson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rudd stops a takedown attempt from Pearson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rudd lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rudd landing knees to the body.
Rudd manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but Rudd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rudd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Pearson's cut.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rudd gets a clinch.
Pearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rudd prevents it.
Rudd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pearson.
Pearson has Rudd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rudd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rudd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Rudd.
Pearson is trying to drag Rudd to the mat but Rudd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rudd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pearson's face.
Rudd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rudd.
Pearson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rudd walks away with a smile on his face. Pearson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rudd closes the distance and clinches.
Pearson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rudd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rudd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jason Rudd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rudd lands a body shot.
Pearson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rudd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pearson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rudd is defending well.
Pearson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rudd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pearson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rudd after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rudd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rudd.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but Rudd has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rudd prevents it.
Rudd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rudd.
Rudd connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudd lands a shoulder strike.
Rudd with a knee to the head.
Pearson is rocked!
Rudd unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pearson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rudd is unloading with more strikes now! Pearson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Rudd!
Jason Rudd is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Jason Rudd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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