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HERO 18: Kasavanov vs Penn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Geerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bingo Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Geerts!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel moves into the clinch successfully.
Geerts is trying to push Steel away but Steel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Geerts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geerts breaks from the clinch.
Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Geerts is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Steel pulls guard successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel has an active guard here but Geerts has managed to pass into half guard.
Geerts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Geerts working Steel over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geerts slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.
Geerts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
Geerts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Geerts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel is looking to control Geerts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Geerts controlling the action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Geerts was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Geerts can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geerts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geerts controlling the action here.
Geerts working Steel over with strikes.
Geerts is controlling the pace.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Geerts is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geerts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dave Geerts hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geerts was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Geerts cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Steel shoots in but Geerts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel looks for a takedown but Geerts sprawls well.
Steel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geerts misses with a low kick.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Geerts walks away with a smile on his face. Steel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steel fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Geerts dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
Steel rushes Geerts and presses him up against the cage.
Steel is trying to maintain a safe position but Geerts gets an underhook and turns Steel into the cage.
Steel pulls guard effortlessly.
Geerts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Geerts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Geerts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Geerts is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geerts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geerts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dave Geerts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Geerts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Geerts passes into half guard.
Geerts is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Geerts to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Geerts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control here.
Geerts controlling the action here.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dave Geerts.
Geerts lands a head shot.
Steel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geerts breaks from the clinch.
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Geerts is controlling the position.
Geerts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geerts breaks from the clinch.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geerts misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geerts circles away.
Geerts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Geerts lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Bingo Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel is trying to maintain a safe position but Geerts gets an underhook and turns Steel into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geerts is trying to break free.
Geerts prevents the takedown attempt.
Geerts prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.
Steel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Geerts after a bit of a struggle.
Geerts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geerts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geerts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geerts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Geerts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Geerts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steel tries to bum rush Geerts with a series of wild strikes but Geerts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geerts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel tries for a takedown but Geerts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel shoots in for a double leg but Geerts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Geerts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Geerts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Geerts stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geerts feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
Geerts closes the distance and clinches.
Geerts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Geerts sprawls well. Geerts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel tries for a takedown but Geerts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geerts throws a monster overhand right that drops Steel! Geerts follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Geerts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Heinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Heinola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heinola tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heinola to the ground. Heinola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Heinola lands a big head kick that sends Nelson tumbling to the mat! Heinola takes a step backwards and waves Nelson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nelson is rocked!
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Heinola! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Markus Heinola!
After the fight, Markus Heinola 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrzej Rostowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wursty pinned against the cage. Wursty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wursty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rostowski under the eye.
Wursty lands a nice shot that snaps Rostowski's head back.
Rostowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wursty did well to prevent Rostowski getting side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rostowski seems to be working for a kimura but Wursty defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura but Wursty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rostowski to get the leverage.
Wursty gets back to 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!
Rostowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wursty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rostowski has Wursty in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty won't allow Rostowski to sweep him here.
Rostowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wursty manages to get himself to full guard.
Rostowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wursty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wursty has escaped and now he's on top!
Rostowski looking for subs off his back but Wursty has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wursty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wursty pulls his head out easily.
Rostowski wants to get back to full guard but Wursty has passed into side control.
Wursty advances nicely into full mount.
Wursty controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Wursty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rostowski tries to reverse the position but Wursty maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski is working hard here to advance position.
Wursty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rostowski is looking to improve his position but Wursty isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wursty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Wursty dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wursty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wursty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rostowski.
Wursty feints and then cracks Rostowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rostowski down.
Wursty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wursty sends Rostowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wursty is motioning to the referee to let Rostowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rostowski is rocked!
It looks like Andrzej Rostowski has been cut.
Wursty fakes the body blow, causing Rostowski to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rostowski goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antero Wursty!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludo Kopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort Minor - Remember The Name. 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, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Kopper!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Kopper sprawls well.
Lesnar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kopper counters with a nice right hand that sends Lesnar toppling to the canvas! Lesnar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kopper finish him?!
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
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!
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kopper is defended easily by Lesnar.
Lesnar has closed the distance and engaged Kopper in a clinch.
Kopper prevents a body shot from Lesnar.
A right hook to the body lands for Kopper.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Kopper is looking to control Lesnar's arms but Lesnar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kopper has his back to the cage.
Lesnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Kopper.
Kopper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lesnar misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopper breaks the clinch.
Kopper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut
and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kopper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lesnar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Kopper moved out of range.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopper.
A jab from Lesnar misses.
Kopper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kopper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnar.
Kopper clinches up with Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar wants to get back to striking at distance but Kopper won't allow it.
Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Kopper uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopper tries to circle away but Lesnar has him pinned against the cage.
Lesnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lesnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesnar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kopper is out of range.
Lesnar throws out a leg kick but Kopper moves out of range and Lesnar only half commits.
Kopper moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnar throws a shot from downtown. Kopper moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Lesnar there.
Lesnar moves into range and clinches up with Kopper.
Lesnar pushes off an throws an elbow but Kopper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kopper effectively controlling the action here.
Lesnar drags the fight down to the ground.
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking for a guillotine here but Kopper defends easily.
Lesnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kopper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kopper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kopper postures up.
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.
Lesnar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lesnar has his foot on Kopper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kopper works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lesnar pushes Kopper off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lesnar misses with a leg kick
and Kopper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kopper walks into a left hand.
Lesnar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kopper counters with a nice right hand that sends Lesnar toppling to the canvas! Lesnar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kopper finish him?!
Lesnar is rocked!
Brock Lesnar's cut is getting worse.
Lesnar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kopper misses with an elbow strike.
Kopper blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ludo Kopper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lesnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kopper defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnar seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Lesnar misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Lesnar misses
and Kopper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesnar throws a hook but Kopper avoids it easily.
Lesnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kopper lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lesnar falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kopper dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludo Kopper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Love!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Love tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lewis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Love's head.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Lewis digs a right hand into Love's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Love's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Love wants a takedown.
Love jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Danny Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Love.
Lewis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Love.
Lewis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loves head.
Love jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Love around his waist. Love gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loves head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love has Lewis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lewis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis is pushing Love up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Love fails to pull guard.
Love tries to pull guard but Lewis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Love is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Lewis digs a right hand into Love's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Love's gas tank.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loves head.
Love is trying to pull guard but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis lands a shot to the body.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Love's head.
Love takes a shot to the head.
Love is trying to drag Lewis to the mat but Lewis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Love looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Lewis works on Love's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Love wants to take the fight to the mat but Lewis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lewis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Lewis has managed to clinch.
Lewis gets underhooks to prevent Love's takedown attempt.
Lewis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Love up against the cage.
Lewis lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Lewis.
Lewis lands a left hand.
Lewis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Love up against the cage.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loves head.
Lewis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Love.
Love is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Lewis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Love's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis digs a right hand underneath Love's ribcage. Love let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Love is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Lewis.
Love is trying to pull guard but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Danny Lewis.
Lewis drives through and clinches with Love against the cage.
Love fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Love blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Danny Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis tries to clinch but Love moves out of range.
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Love.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Lewis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lewis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Love.
Love swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis slaps away a takedown attempt from Love, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Love fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danny Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Love.
Lewis clinches.
Lewis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Love or not.
Lewis works on Love's body with a couple of short punches.
Lewis avoiding damage.
Love tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lewis stalling in the clinch.
Love is breathing heavily.
Lewis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
Lewis is stalling here.
Lewis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Lewis throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Lewis.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Love fails to pull guard.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Love's head.
Lewis presses Love against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Love.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis slowing the pace effectively.
Lewis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Lewis pushes Love back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Lewis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Lewis lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lewis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lewis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Love can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Lewis lands an uppercut.
Lewis stalling the fight.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Love is rocked!
Lewis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lewis.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Love jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis lands a left hand.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis pushes Love back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Love is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Lewis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Love is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Love seems to have recovered his senses.
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Love, pushing him back against the cage.
Lewis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Lewis dominated that second round.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lewis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Love's brow.
Love fails to pull guard.
Lewis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Love.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis stops a takedown attempt from Love.
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Danny Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Love.
Lewis looking to throw knees to the head but Love is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lewis.
Love is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Love blocks the elbow strike.
Love takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of stalling here from Lewis.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Lewis lands a left and a right that send Love crashing to the mat, dazed. Lewis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Lewis pushes Love back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lewis is working Love over against the cage.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Love's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Lewis.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Lewis stalling against the cage.
Love tries to pull guard but Lewis holds him up against the cage and eventually Love drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body.
Love being controlled against the cage.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis stalls.
Danny Lewis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lewis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lewis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Love's head.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a right hand.
Lewis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis stalling.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Love's head.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis lands a right hand.
Lewis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Love up against the cage.
Lewis lands a left hand.
Dan Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danny Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Love up against the cage.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lewis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lewis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lewis for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Lewis lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Lewis is stalling here.
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!
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Love tries to pull guard but Lewis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lewis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lewis lands an elbow just above Love 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Love being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Lewis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Lewis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Neva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Usko Luttinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Usko Luttinen 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Neva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Luttinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luttinen defends it nicely.
Luttinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luttinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Neva shoots in for a takedown but Luttinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Neva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neva shoots in but Luttinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luttinen but Luttinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luttinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neva.
Neva has his takedown stuffed
and Luttinen counters with a crisp one two that drops Neva! Luttinen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Neva to his feet! Neva is in big trouble!
Usko Luttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luttinen throws a powerful right kick. Neva tried to block low but the kick was high! Neva was taken right off of his feet! Luttinen jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Usko Luttinen!
After winning the bout, Usko Luttinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Li sees coming a mile off.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
Li scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Li lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Li misses with a straight right.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Li lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson looks gassed!
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson is rocked!
Li connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jackson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Li dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wai Man Li!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wai Man Li waved his t-shirt featuring Outkast Clothing Line's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Schreiber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trulove Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phillip Schreiber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trulove Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schreiber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schreiber scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Phillip Schreiber has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sackett! Schreiber is out on his feet! Sackett rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Schreiber is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Schreiber is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trulove Sackett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhijing Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barnaba Graniecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graniecki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad to the bone. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhijing Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barnaba Graniecki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graniecki misses with a series of wild punches.
Graniecki moves out of range of the body kick.
Graniecki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Wang.
Wang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wang throws a push kick but Graniecki slaps the foot to one side.
Wang throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graniecki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Zhijing Wang has been cut.
Wang works Graniecki's body with a nice hook.
Graniecki throws a head kick that misses
and Wang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Graniecki won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Graniecki can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wang decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wang.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Graniecki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wang.
Wang lands a nice hook to Graniecki's body. Graniecki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graniecki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graniecki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Wang blocks the low kick.
Graniecki avoids a kick to the body.
Graniecki avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graniecki slips under a jab.
Graniecki misses with a few strikes there.
Wang scores with a takedown into Graniecki's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang trying to control but Graniecki is working from the bottom.
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Graniecki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Graniecki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Graniecki!
Wang tries to bench press Graniecki off him but Graniecki keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang manages to get back to half guard.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang working for a triangle but Graniecki defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang pulls Graniecki in close to his closed guard and prevents Graniecki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Graniecki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang working for a triangle but Graniecki defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Graniecki frees his head nicely. Oh but Wang has switched to an armbar! Graniecki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zhijing Wang!
Zhijing Wang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Outkast Clothing Line, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Kasavanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen David Guetta - Titanium as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dimitri Kasavanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasavanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kasavanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kasavanov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Penn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kasavanov controlling from side mount.
Penn tries to buck Kasavanov off but Kasavanov is having none of it.
Kasavanov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Kasavanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasavanov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasavanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Penn!
Kasavanov controlling from mount.
Kasavanov prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn can't escape the position.
Penn tries to hold on but Kasavanov postures up.
Penn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kasavanov avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Kasavanov controlling his opponent.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kasavanov controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasavanov avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn tries to hold on but Kasavanov postures up.
Kasavanov controlling his opponent.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kasavanov controlling from the full mount.
Penn wants to hold on but Kasavanov pushes him away.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn regains half guard.
Kasavanov moves into full mount! Penn won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Kasavanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kasavanov lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
Kasavanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kasavanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kasavanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kasavanov taking a breather here.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn tries to roll over but Kasavanov keeps him under control.
Kasavanov controlling the pace.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Kasavanov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasavanov lands a nice short elbow.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kasavanov controlling the pace.
Dimitri Kasavanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasavanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Penn tries to roll over but Kasavanov keeps him under control.
Kasavanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Penn trying to hold on to Kasavanov's head to control him but Kasavanov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dimitri Kasavanov just wasn't active enough.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Kasavanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dimitri Kasavanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn slips a jab from Kasavanov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Kasavanov.
Kasavanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasavanov moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Kasavanov counters with a single leg into guard. Penn didn't expect that.
Penn is trying to keep Kasavanov in close.
Kasavanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kasavanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn controls Kasavanov momentarily but Kasavanov frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Kasavanov pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kasavanov has picked Penn up and slammed him! Penn can't keep hold of the triangle and Kasavanov manages to pass to side control!
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn is letting Kasavanov control him for a moment.
Kasavanov advances to mount.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Kasavanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kasavanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penn misses with a double jab
and Kasavanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kasavanov is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Penn misses.
Penn shoots and misses
and Kasavanov counters with a straight right hand.
Kasavanov is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasavanov.
Penn tries a low kick but Kasavanov avoids it.
Kasavanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Penn under the eye.
Kasavanov blocks a head kick by Penn.
Kasavanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
Penn shoots and misses
and Kasavanov counters with a straight right hand.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Kasavanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimitri Kasavanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasavanov with a hook.
Kasavanov dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasavanov counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kasavanov blocks the leg kick.
Kasavanov cracks Penn with a good jab.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasavanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kasavanov is out of range and Penn settles back down.
Kasavanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Penn shoots in but Kasavanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasavanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasavanov connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Penn enables Kasavanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kasavanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Penn is rocked!
Kasavanov content to stall in guard here.
Penn is still in real trouble! Can Kasavanov finish him?
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kasavanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Kasavanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov stands up over Penn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasavanov postures up.
Kasavanov slips nicely into half guard.
Penn missing with punches from the bottom.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Kasavanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kasavanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn!
Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kasavanov pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Kasavanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kasavanov wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kasavanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Kasavanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Kasavanov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kasavanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kasavanov connects with a looping right hand.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Penn tries for a takedown but Kasavanov circles away easily
and Kasavanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Kasavanov.
Penn fails with the takedown.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn moves forwards but Kasavanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Kasavanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kasavanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dimitri Kasavanov just wasn't active enough.
Kasavanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kasavanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn is trying to control the position but Kasavanov postures up.
Kasavanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kasavanov has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasavanov defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dimitri Kasavanov.
Penn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Kasavanov is defending well.
Kasavanov tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kasavanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kasavanov tries to improve position but can't.
Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Penn trying to control the position but Kasavanov is working away.
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kasavanov, who protects the arm well.
Kasavanov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kasavanov moves into full guard.
Kasavanov keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kasavanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kasavanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kasavanov!
Penn is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn is trying to escape the position but Kasavanov is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Kasavanov had his way with BJ Penn in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kasavanov lands a nice shot that snaps Penn's head back.
Penn with a poor takedown
and Kasavanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kasavanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dimitri Kasavanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn wants to land a leg kick but Kasavanov is out of range.
Kasavanov with a jab.
Penn takes a swing at Kasavanov's ribcage but misses.
Kasavanov throws a good cross that connects.
Kasavanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kasavanov tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kasavanov to the ground. Kasavanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Penn is looking to chop away at Kasavanov's legs.
Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kasavanov connects with a single shot there.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Kasavanov moves out of range easily.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Kasavanov counters with a straight right hand.
Penn wants to land a leg kick but Kasavanov is out of range.
A head kick misses from Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasavanov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kasavanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kasavanov is working away from the top position though.
Kasavanov is working for an americana but Penn has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kasavanov was thinking about the submission.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasavanov defends it easily.
Kasavanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kasavanov has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Kasavanov forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kasavanov controlling his opponent.
Dimitri Kasavanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn gets back to half guard.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Kasavanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Kasavanov controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dimitri Kasavanov just wasn't active enough.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasavanov sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Kasavanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasavanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Kasavanov!
Dimitri Kasavanov retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dimitri Kasavanov made sure he mentioned Outkast Clothing Line, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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