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HERO 17: Pacquiao vs Huukaja PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Attila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hooligan Nick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hooligan Nick 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Attila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hooligan Nick!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attila looking to score a takedown here. Nick is defending well but Attila drives through and ends up in Nick's guard.
Attila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nick wants to stand up but Attila is controlling him.
Attila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Attila trying to control but Nick is working from the bottom.
Attila postures up in Nick's guard and throws a big left but Nick blocks it.
Attila distracts Nick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Attila drops back looking for a leg! Nick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nick manages to kick Attila off! Attila jumps back into Nick's guard.
Attila wants to control from the top but Nick keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attila landing with the ground and pound.
Attila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Attila stops Nick from standing up.
Nick being controlled here, momentarily.
Attila forces his way into half guard.
Attila stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nick moves in looking to clinch but Attila pushes him off.
Nick lands a body shot.
Nick closes the distance but Attila moves to the side
and Attila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nick's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Attila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Attila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Attila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Attila is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Attila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Attila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Attila stands and throws Nick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nick defending against the ground and pound.
Attila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nick wants to get back to his feet.
Nick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Attila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Attila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nick wants to get back to his feet but Attila drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nick parries the strikes from Attila easily there. Attila is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nick to escape.
Attila has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nick is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Attila yanks on the arm and Nick is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Attila.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arttu Attila!
After the fight, Arttu Attila was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gomi Bakanori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakanori comes into the arena with Robinson blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gomi Bakanori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bakanori does it's job there.
Bakanori circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops West to the canvas! West doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bakanori keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gomi Bakanori!
Gomi Bakanori decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramone has chosen Loco Chico by Ill Nino as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razor Ramone!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramone, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramone backwards.
Griffin has hold of one of Ramone's legs. Ramone is fighting the takedown attempt but Griffin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Griffin 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.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramone has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
It looks like Razor Ramone has been cut.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramone has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Ramone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Ramone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ramone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ramone, up you get!
Ramone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramone circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
Griffin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Ramone shows good takedown defense.
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramone defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffin throws a combination that misses
and Ramone counters with a three punch combo that has Griffin backing up. Griffin nods at Ramone to acknowledge the strikes.
Griffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramone circles away.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Ramone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griffin.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramone as he jumps to the side.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramone catches Griffin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramone dips to his left and cracks Griffin with an uppercut!
Ramone lands with a slapping head kick.
Griffin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramone.
Griffin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Razor Ramone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin drops his hands momentarily and Ramone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anthony Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramone sprawls well. Ramone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramone connects with a looping right hand.
Ramone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Griffin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ramone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffin.
Ramone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone scores with a nice body kick.
Griffin walks into a stiff left hand from Ramone.
Ramone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramone stuns Griffin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramone lands with a good body shot.
A left and a right from Ramone both land. Nice combination.
A lazy left from Ramone finds it's target.
Ramone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Ramone.
Griffin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramone tries to avoid it but Griffin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramone to the ground. Ramone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramone is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Ramone circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramone lands a nice hook to Griffin's body. Griffin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramone throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramone lands with a nice body punch.
Ramone scores with a body shot.
Ramone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramone lands a jab-cross combination.
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Ramone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Ramone finds it's target.
A lazy left from Ramone finds it's target.
Ramone digs a good body shot into Griffin's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramone thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
Donk. Ramone catches Griffin right on the button with a cross.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razor Ramone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramone.
It looks like Anthony Griffin has been cut.
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Ramone jumps guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin feints and as Ramone raises his hands in defense, Griffin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
Griffin stands up over Ramone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffin has managed to get both his arms back between Ramone's legs - danger averted.
Ramone is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramone has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramone is breathing heavily.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffin cracks Ramone with a solid left hand.
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramone looking for a guillotine here but Griffin defends easily.
Griffin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Griffin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Griffin defends it easily.
Ramone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramone's head.
Griffin 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.
Ramone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stands up over Ramone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin is working Ramone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ramone is rocked!
Griffin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ramone covers up, he's hurt! Griffin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Griffin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Griffin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Griffin!
Anthony Griffin 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorilla Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall's entrance music is Fire storm. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Monsoon's choice of entrance music: Mangled Up Mess by Morbid Angel. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gorilla Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall moves forwards but Monsoon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Monsoon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall slips under a jab from Monsoon.
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monsoon counters with a nice body shot.
Monsoon misses with a few strikes there.
Monsoon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monsoon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hall somewhat.
Monsoon lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Monsoon.
Hall tries for a takedown but Monsoon circles away easily
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Monsoon.
Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Monsoon tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monsoon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hall misses with the ground and pound.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monsoon keeps working.
Monsoon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hall.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Monsoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hall working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monsoon keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hall trying to control the position but Monsoon is working away.
Hall scores with punches from side control.
Hall controls the position.
Hall trying to control the position but Monsoon is working away.
Monsoon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monsoon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monsoon is pushing Hall's head away, looking to escape. Hall manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hall landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Monsoon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hall.
Monsoon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hall.
An elbow from Hall crashes against the mat.
Hall working away.
Monsoon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hall is controlling him well.
Monsoon is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
Hall prevents Monsoon from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Hall.
Hall wants to control but Monsoon is keeping him busy.
Hall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall moves into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Hall 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.
Hall avoids the attempt from Monsoon to control.
Hall trying to control but Monsoon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monsoon tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monsoon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hall dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Monsoon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Monsoon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monsoon throws a combination. Hall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A cross from Monsoon lands.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Monsoon as Hall shoots in.
Monsoon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monsoon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monsoon scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Monsoon which made him look bad.
Monsoon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monsoon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monsoon cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monsoon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hall eats them both and turns towards Monsoon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Monsoon catches Hall right on the button with a cross.
Monsoon throws a one two combo.
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!
Monsoon cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorilla Monsoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsoon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Monsoon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to clinch up but Monsoon keeps it at a distance.
Monsoon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monsoon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Monsoon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monsoon punishes Hall's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Monsoon.
Monsoon catches Hall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monsoon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monsoon lands a body shot.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Monsoon scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Monsoon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monsoon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorilla Monsoon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monsoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monsoon throws a combination. Hall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from Monsoon.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monsoon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Monsoon scores with a jab.
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!
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Monsoon scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monsoon.
Jab, jab by Monsoon - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monsoon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good standup being displayed there by Monsoon as he connects with a hook.
Monsoon misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorilla Monsoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monsoon's guard.
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Hall working the head and body with strikes.
Hall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hall throwing shots but Monsoon is blocking nicely.
Monsoon is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Monsoon is trying to stand back up but Hall is controlling him
Monsoon tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to take a breather but Monsoon is having none of it.
Hall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hall with shots to the head and body - Monsoon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Monsoon trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Monsoon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Monsoon wants to get back to his feet but Hall drags him back down.
Hall creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall grinds an elbow into Monsoon's temple.
Monsoon tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall tries to score with some ground and pound. Monsoon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Monsoon struggling a bit here.
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monsoon keeps working.
Monsoon pushes Hall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hall postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Monsoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall tries to move to mount but Monsoon blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall works to advance to full mount. Monsoon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Monsoon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall looking to control but Monsoon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Hall.
Hall is working for a guillotine from mount but Monsoon frees his head quite easily.
Monsoon is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Monsoon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Monsoon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Monsoon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is looking to get to half guard.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monsoon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monsoon is working to get back to half guard.
Monsoon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monsoon taking shots to the head.
Hall looking for a guillotine from mount but Monsoon is having none of it.
Monsoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monsoon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Hall!
An intense looking Ken Hall took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That fight was cold I put him in the COO COO Cooler!! He has a girls name!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Berkowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola has chosen Sonne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mertsi Peltola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Berkowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berkowitz works Peltola's body with a nice hook.
Peltola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berkowitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peltola throws a hook but Berkowitz avoids it easily.
Berkowitz with a hook.
It looks like Mertsi Peltola has been cut.
Berkowitz connects with a nice looking jab.
Peltola fails with the takedown.
Peltola has closed the distance and engaged Berkowitz in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berkowitz prevents a body shot from Peltola.
Berkowitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peltola has him pressed against the cage.
Berkowitz lands a right hand.
Berkowitz has had enough of the clinch but Peltola keeps him there for the moment.
Berkowitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Peltola misses.
Peltola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berkowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peltola scrambles back to his feet.
Peltola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola tries to move into range but Berkowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berkowitz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peltola's hands.
Berkowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Berkowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peltola is rocked!
Peltola moves into range and clinches up with Berkowitz.
Peltola is still on wobbly legs! Can Berkowitz finish him?
Berkowitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berkowitz feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Peltola crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Berkowitz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Stark has chosen Ghostface Killah - The Champ 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shazaam McDaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floyd Stark!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark dodges the punch combination from McDaniels.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range.
Shazaam McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. McDaniels moves away and avoids it.
McDaniels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDaniels tries to bum rush Stark with a series of wild strikes but Stark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDaniels defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
McDaniels throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
McDaniels misses with a few strikes there.
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stark takes a swing at McDaniels's ribcage but misses.
McDaniels throws a right hand that Stark ducks under and follows up with a left that Stark also avoids with ease.
McDaniels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stark dodges the punch combination from McDaniels.
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!
Stark has closed the distance and engaged McDaniels in a clinch.
Stark has McDaniels pressed against the cage.
McDaniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels manages to break the clinch.
McDaniels with a hook.
McDaniels ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
McDaniels tries to sprawl but Stark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McDaniels is not content to let Stark control the position.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up but Stark is controlling him
McDaniels pushes Stark off and gets back to his feet.
McDaniels avoids the body shot from Stark.
McDaniels tries to bum rush Stark with a series of wild strikes but Stark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDaniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark slips under a jab.
McDaniels defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
McDaniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from McDaniels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from McDaniels does no damage.
McDaniels throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
McDaniels misses with a few strikes there.
McDaniels misses with the combination.
Stark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDaniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDaniels is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stark swings for the body but McDaniels moves out of range.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. McDaniels moves away and avoids it.
McDaniels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDaniels throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Stark is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McDaniels lands a jab-cross combination.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels throws a combination that misses
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDaniels misses with a double jab
and Stark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - McDaniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark misses with a straight left.
McDaniels looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
McDaniels throws a combination. Stark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A swing and a miss from McDaniels.
McDaniels tries to bum rush Stark with a series of wild strikes but Stark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark throws a body punch but McDaniels moves out of range.
McDaniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDaniels wants it to stay on the feet.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDaniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
McDaniels is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from McDaniels.
Stark throws out a loose jab but McDaniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDaniels to score with a decent uppercut.
Stark clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDaniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Stark is controlling him.
McDaniels tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark has McDaniels pressed against the cage, preventing McDaniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDaniels tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the cage.
McDaniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark is pushing McDaniels up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stark.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Stark is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniels is trying to break free.
McDaniels manages to break the clinch.
McDaniels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stark moves away from the strike by McDaniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shazaam McDaniels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDaniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDaniels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stark dodges the punch combination from McDaniels.
McDaniels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stark counters with a nice uppercut.
McDaniels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDaniels.
McDaniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stark looks to land a left hand but McDaniels moved out of range nicely.
McDaniels misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by McDaniels.
Stark misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from McDaniels as Stark shoots in.
Stark works McDaniels's body with a nice hook.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
Shazaam McDaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniels slips a jab from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDaniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shazaam McDaniels is winning the standup battle so far.
McDaniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDaniels moves away.
McDaniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
McDaniels throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDaniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
McDaniels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDaniels throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark looks to land a right hand but McDaniels moved out of range.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDaniels misses with a hook
and McDaniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDaniels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDaniels sprawls well. McDaniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Shazaam McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Stark.
McDaniels throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
McDaniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDaniels lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDaniels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stark moves into the clinch.
Stark holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Stark leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDaniels's efforts to push away.
McDaniels is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Stark controlling the action here for a moment.
McDaniels can't break the clinch.
McDaniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDaniels can't break the clinch.
McDaniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stark is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on McDaniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDaniels tries to break free but Stark pushes him back against the cage.
Stark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDaniels's efforts to push away.
Stark has McDaniels pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stark scores with a shot to the side of McDaniels's head.
A nice left hand lands by Stark.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stark trying to stall but McDaniels improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Floyd Stark.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but McDaniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDaniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDaniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDaniels throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. McDaniels moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shazaam McDaniels dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDaniels throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark walks into a stiff left hand from McDaniels.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range.
McDaniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDaniels misses with a straight right.
Stark misses with a hook. McDaniels ducked under it nicely.
McDaniels misses with the combination.
McDaniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by McDaniels.
Some wild striking there from McDaniels.
Stark scores with a body shot.
McDaniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniels.
Stark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Stark.
McDaniels misses with a wild combination.
Shazaam McDaniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark scores with a nice head shot.
McDaniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDaniels pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stark back to the cage. McDaniels follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice body punch from Stark.
McDaniels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark misses with a looping left.
McDaniels tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDaniels throws a combination that misses
and McDaniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDaniels manages to avoid it.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDaniels.
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Stark misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
McDaniels can't break the clinch.
Stark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stark slowing the pace effectively.
McDaniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark lands a shoulder strike.
McDaniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Stark won't allow it.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but McDaniels avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDaniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDaniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Stark won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stark.
Stark is stalling here.
McDaniels wants to break free but Stark has control.
Come on Stark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Floyd Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDaniels is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Stark pulls guard successfully.
McDaniels wants to get up but he can't break Stark's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stark throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McDaniels preventing the sweep.
McDaniels wants to stand but Stark is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDaniels is trying to escape back to his feet but Stark uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet but Stark is dominant here and he's now got McDaniels's back!
McDaniels prevents Stark from getting a body triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDaniels controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark misses with a punch to the head.
Stark is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McDaniels knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McDaniels for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Floyd Stark.
I think McDaniels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shazaam McDaniels!
Shazaam McDaniels took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Outkast Clothing Line for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tex Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tex Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nate!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Nate.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Nate shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morgan is trying to defend but Nate finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nate is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan wants to control but Nate is keeping busy.
Morgan gets full guard.
Morgan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nate looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nate shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morgan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nate is rocked!
Liam Nate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Nate is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nate to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nate looks to clinch but Morgan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nate taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tex Morgan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tex Morgan waved his t-shirt featuring Outkast Clothing Line's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finishing Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos 's entrance music is Sugar We Going Down. A fine choice. Finishing Jobber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Dos Santos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Finishing Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jobber!
It looks like Juan Dos Santos has been cut.
Jobber misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jobber. Those never looked like landing.
Jobber throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jobber throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Santos .
Jobber throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Jobber misses with a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Jobber didn't expect that.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jobber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dos Santos as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jobber screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dos Santos ! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juan Dos Santos !
Juan Dos Santos managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Outkast Clothing Line, into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Huuhkaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Huuhkaja!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huuhkaja goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Huuhkaja lands a nice shot that snaps Pacquiao's head back.
Huuhkaja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pacquiao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huuhkaja throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huuhkaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacquiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huuhkaja misses with a few strikes there.
Huuhkaja throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao dodges the punch combination from Huuhkaja.
Nice sprawl there from Huuhkaja as Pacquiao shoots in.
Huuhkaja lands with a straight right. Pacquiao didn't see that one coming.
Pacquiao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huuhkaja avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huuhkaja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Huuhkaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huuhkaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huuhkaja's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pacquiao under the eye.
Huuhkaja lands a nice hook to Pacquiao's body. Pacquiao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacquiao dives in and grabs Huuhkaja's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huuhkaja pushes down on Pacquiao's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martin Huuhkaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huuhkaja scores with a decent looking hook.
Huuhkaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huuhkaja swinging wildly here.
Huuhkaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huuhkaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pacquiao. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A left and a right from Huuhkaja both land. Nice combination.
Pacquiao gets a double leg takedown into Huuhkaja's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huuhkaja is keeping the position for now.
Pacquiao drops back looking for a leg! Huuhkaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huuhkaja manages to kick Pacquiao off! Pacquiao jumps back into Huuhkaja's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huuhkaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pacquiao is aware though and is defending well.
Pacquiao 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.
Pacquiao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pacquiao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pacquiao 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.
Pacquiao drops back looking for a leg! Huuhkaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huuhkaja manages to kick Pacquiao off! Pacquiao jumps back into Huuhkaja's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huuhkaja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huuhkaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Pacquiao drops back looking for a leg! Huuhkaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huuhkaja manages to kick Pacquiao off! Pacquiao jumps back into Huuhkaja's guard.
Pacquiao drops back looking for a leg! Huuhkaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huuhkaja manages to kick Pacquiao off! Pacquiao jumps back into Huuhkaja's guard.
Pacquiao passes Huuhkaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huuhkaja trying to hold on to Pacquiao's head to control him but Pacquiao postures up.
Pacquiao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huuhkaja has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao 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.
Pacquiao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huuhkaja defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Huuhkaja dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Huuhkaja misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin Huuhkaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huuhkaja but Huuhkaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Huuhkaja.
Huuhkaja throws a combination. Pacquiao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Huuhkaja both land. Nice combination.
Huuhkaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huuhkaja throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Huuhkaja punishes Pacquiao's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacquiao shoots for a double leg takedown but Huuhkaja sprawls well. He's pushed Pacquiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huuhkaja throws a right and a left that Pacquiao avoids nicely.
Pacquiao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huuhkaja quickly recovers to half guard.
Pacquiao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huuhkaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huuhkaja defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huuhkaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huuhkaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huuhkaja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Huuhkaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pacquiao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huuhkaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacquiao has managed to get both his arms back between Huuhkaja's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huuhkaja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pacquiao wants to pass the guard but Huuhkaja is keeping the position.
Pacquiao 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.
Huuhkaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacquiao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pacquiao slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is working for a kimura but Huuhkaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Pacquiao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huuhkaja is looking to escape.
Pacquiao is looking for a kimura but Huuhkaja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pacquiao to get the leverage.
Pacquiao is trying to work for a kimura but Huuhkaja is defending well.
Pacquiao is working for a kimura but Huuhkaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Huuhkaja wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pacquiao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huuhkaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huuhkaja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huuhkaja wants to improve his position but Pacquiao is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huuhkaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pacquiao.
Huuhkaja is looking to control Pacquiao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huuhkaja avoid being mounted?
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 Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot by Huuhkaja.
Pacquiao dives in and scores a takedown into Huuhkaja's guard.
Pacquiao tries to free his leg and advance position but Huuhkaja is retaining full guard.
Huuhkaja trying to control the position.
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huuhkaja is trying to control the position but Pacquiao postures up.
Pacquiao drops back looking for a leg! Huuhkaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huuhkaja manages to kick Pacquiao off! Pacquiao jumps back into Huuhkaja's guard.
Pacquiao wants to pass the guard but Huuhkaja is keeping the position.
Huuhkaja trying to keep a closed guard but Pacquiao is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Huuhkaja was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt
and Huuhkaja counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiao.
Pacquiao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pacquiao shoots in for a double leg but Huuhkaja sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huuhkaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Huuhkaja.
Huuhkaja misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huuhkaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Huuhkaja misses.
Pacquiao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Huuhkaja finds it's way round the side to connect with Pacquiao's head.
Huuhkaja throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Huuhkaja misses with a few strikes there.
Pacquiao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huuhkaja can't do much from the bottom here.
Pacquiao has hold of Huuhkaja's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Huuhkaja tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pacquiao cranks the arm and Huuhkaja screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Huuhkaja, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao retains his bantamweight title!
Manny Pacquiao 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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