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HERO 26: Hong vs Larsson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrzej Rostowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 4 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rostowski is able to avoid easily.
Rostowski slips a straight right by Martinez.
Martinez cracks Rostowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Martinez. No joy for Rostowski on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Rostowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rostowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Martinez.
Martinez throws a leg kick
and Rostowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Rostowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rostowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Rostowski eventually gives up the hold.
Rostowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Rostowski.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rostowski is trying for a kimura here. Martinez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rostowski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrzej Rostowski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrzej Rostowski waved his t-shirt featuring Outkast Clothing Line's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Edgardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ancient King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Ancient King - Conquering Sound as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Francisco Edgardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ancient King!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edgardo moves away.
Edgardo misses with the combination.
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Edgardo is looking for a sweep.
Edgardo defending against the ground and pound.
King landing strikes.
King wants to control but Edgardo is keeping him busy.
King throws an elbow but Edgardo slips to the side and avoids it well.
King working the strikes but Edgardo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edgardo is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
King is nestled in close to Edgardo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
King is thwarting Edgardo's attempts to control the position.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edgardo's head.
King lands strikes from half guard.
King looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
King is looking for a kimura but Edgardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
Edgardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
King misses with a head shot. Edgardo uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edgardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
Edgardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edgardo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edgardo tries to get out of the position.
Edgardo keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
King forces his way into half guard.
King is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgardo won't allow King to pass to mount.
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Edgardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King trying to control the action but Edgardo is working from the bottom.
King is just content to waste time from the top position. Edgardo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ancient King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edgardo did well to prevent King getting side control.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King trying to control from half guard but Edgardo is working away.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from King.
Ancient King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Edgardo to regain full guard.
King throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
King postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Edgardo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of King, into his guard.
King has his foot on Edgardo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edgardo works his way back into a safe position though.
King is looking to sinch up a triangle. Edgardo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to King's body to avoid the submission. King has instead reached around Edgardo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! King arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ancient King!
An intense looking Ancient King took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'AWARAWRAWRAWRAW.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul ed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul ed!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from ed as Iverson shoots in.
Iverson instigates a clinch.
Iverson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
ed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Iverson jumps into guard, dragging ed to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Iverson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Iverson wants to stand but ed is controlling the position.
ed wants to pass the guard but Iverson is keeping the position.
ed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Iverson has ed pulled in close to control his posture.
ed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ed pushes down on Iverson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Iverson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iverson is pressing down on ed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
ed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Iverson working for a triangle but ed defends it easily.
Iverson wants to stand and escape but ed is having none of it.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing ed from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ed connects with a couple of short punches.
ed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iverson controls ed momentarily but ed frees himself.
ed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ed passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ed stops Iverson from getting back to his feet.
Iverson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Iverson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson looking to control.
ed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iverson is keeping the position for now.
ed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iverson's head.
ed must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
ed wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
ed prevents Iverson from getting back to his feet.
Iverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Iverson, not yet.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
ed wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
ed advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is not content to let ed control the position.
Iverson tries to roll over but ed keeps him under control.
ed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iverson manages to get to full guard.
Iverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ed's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson tries to free his leg and advance position but ed is retaining full guard.
Iverson passes ed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iverson decides to stand and escape the position.
Iverson closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Iverson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Iverson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iverson fails with the takedown.
Dave Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ed moves in looking to clinch but Iverson pushes him off.
Dave Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson throws a nice looking combination but ed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ed wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iverson looks for a takedown but ed sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iverson. That did some damage!
ed lands a leg kick that knocks Iverson off balance momentarily.
ed tries to clinch but Iverson moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
ed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iverson gets underhooks to prevent ed's takedown attempt.
Iverson wants a takedown but no success here.
Iverson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Iverson blocks the elbow strike.
ed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, ed throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson tries a body shot but ed blocks it.
ed pulls Iverson into guard.
ed controls Iverson momentarily but Iverson frees himself.
Iverson won't allow ed to sweep him here.
Iverson is pushing down on ed's leg trying to pass to half guard. ed is fighting to maintain full guard but Iverson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Iverson prevents ed from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson trying to control the action but ed is working from the bottom.
Iverson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
ed is looking for a sweep. Iverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iverson trying to control from half guard but ed is working away.
It looks like Iverson is going to stand back up.
ed is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ed is concentrating on defense, preventing Iverson from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Iverson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Iverson's back!
ed is trying to stick to Iverson's back but Iverson is turning into ed. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in ed's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Iverson.
Iverson wants to stand but ed has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Paul ed has got the better of the ground game so far.
ed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iverson is one step ahead there.
Iverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iverson stands up and waves to ed to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson darts in and clinches ed up against the cage.
ed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
ed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Iverson avoids the elbow strike from ed, against the cage.
Iverson blocks an elbow strike from ed.
Iverson wants to take the fight to the mat but ed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
ed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Iverson blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, ed just misses with a elbow thrown towards Iverson's brow.
Iverson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iverson avoids a wild elbow strike from ed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul ed 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! This is the final round!
Iverson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ed.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
ed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Iverson dodges an elbow strike from ed.
Iverson manages to pull guard.
Iverson keeping full guard, as ed tries to pass.
ed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Iverson dives on top into guard.
ed working a defensive guard here.
Iverson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on ed, up you get!
Iverson fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ed's guard.
Iverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iverson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Iverson postures up.
ed looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Iverson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Iverson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
ed gets full guard.
Iverson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
ed working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson stands and steps away. ed gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, ed throws an elbow but misses.
Iverson avoiding damage.
Iverson is working for takedown but ed is calmly controlling the position for now.
ed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
ed throws an elbow that misses.
Iverson is trying to pull guard but ed has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
ed jumps guard but Iverson stands there with ed around his waist. ed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ed misses with a knee strike.
ed is trying to pull guard but Iverson has him pressed against the cage.
Iverson blocks the elbow strike.
Iverson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Iverson lands a shot to the body.
ed misses with a knee to the head.
ed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Iverson avoids the elbow strike from ed, against the cage.
Iverson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Iverson working ed over with strikes.
ed is looking to improve his position.
Iverson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
ed is not content to let Iverson control the position.
ed is looking for a sweep. Iverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iverson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iverson.
Iverson is looking to advance position but ed won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ed tries to roll over but Iverson keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Iverson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iverson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Iverson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maarten De Kaizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maarten De Kaizer 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maarten De Kaizer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Kaizer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Kaizer gets caught napping as Edwards dives in and scores a takedown. De Kaizer manages to retain guard.
De Kaizer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edwards wants to get up but he can't break De Kaizer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but De Kaizer is keeping the position.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Kaizer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Edwards!
De Kaizer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Edwards wants to control but De Kaizer is having none of it.
Edwards is working to get back to half guard.
Edwards tries to lock up and control but De Kaizer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer lands a big elbow.
Edwards in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Edwards is in a horrible position here. De Kaizer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
De Kaizer wants to hit a switch here but Edwards passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for De Kaizer there!
De Kaizer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
De Kaizer cracks Edwards with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Kaizer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Kaizer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Kaizer being controlled here momentarily.
De Kaizer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edwards has momentary wrist control but De Kaizer slips an elbow through the middle.
Edwards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Kaizer defends well.
De Kaizer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Kaizer wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
De Kaizer throws a big elbow that misses.
De Kaizer cracks Edwards with a solid left hand.
De Kaizer throwing strikes but missing.
Edwards is looking to sweep but instead, De Kaizer has passed into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Kaizer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edwards tries to get out of the position.
Edwards actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maarten De Kaizer 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.
De Kaizer cracks Edwards with a good jab.
Edwards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Kaizer tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on De Kaizer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Kaizer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Kaizer keeps working.
Maarten De Kaizer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Kaizer has one of Edwards's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Edwards decides to stand back up. Edwards steps back and let's De Kaizer get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Kaizer.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Kaizer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Kaizer connects with the punch.
De Kaizer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Kaizer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Kaizer thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown but De Kaizer sprawls well. He's pushed Edwards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Kaizer scores a takedown into full mount!
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!
Edwards keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Kaizer trying to control but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Kaizer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer is landing with some decent strikes but Edwards is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De Kaizer punishing his opponent with strikes.
De Kaizer punishing his opponent with strikes.
De Kaizer unloading with bombs!
De Kaizer lands a nice shot to the head.
Edwards is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Kaizer postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Edwards bigstyle! Two more strikes land for De Kaizer and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maarten De Kaizer!
Maarten De Kaizer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dielange Lamzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orsini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Era. Dielange Lamzak has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dielange Lamzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamzak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamzak is just out of range.
Lamzak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orsini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamzak.
Orsini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lamzak.
Orsini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamzak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamzak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orsini somewhat.
Orsini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Lamzak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamzak tries to clinch but Orsini moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Orsini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lamzak circles away quickly and effectively.
Orsini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lamzak. Lamzak obviously looking to wear him down.
Lamzak dodges the punch combination from Orsini.
Orsini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Gabriel Orsini has been cut.
Lamzak tries to clinch but Orsini is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Orsini or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamzak which made him look bad.
Orsini looks gassed!
Lamzak shoots for a takedown but Orsini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamzak.
Orsini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lamzak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lamzak has Orsini pressed against the cage, preventing Orsini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lamzak is pushing Orsini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Orsini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lamzak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dielange Lamzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Orsini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Lamzak or perhaps it was just good defense by Orsini which made him look bad.
Lamzak slaps away a takedown attempt from Orsini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Lamzak ducks down to avoid it.
Lamzak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dielange Lamzak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Orsini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lamzak is looking to clinch.
Lamzak pushes Orsini up against the cage in a clinch.
Lamzak has Orsini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orsini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orsini pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lamzak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lamzak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lamzak trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Lamzak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orsini is pulling down on Lamzak's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamzak throwing strikes from guard but Orsini blocks nicely.
Lamzak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamzak.
Orsini seems keen to control Lamzak's posture.
Lamzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamzak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamzak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orsini shoots in but Lamzak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orsini is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dielange Lamzak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamzak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orsini somewhat.
Lamzak clinches up with Orsini and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak tries to land knees in the clinch but Orsini avoids the damage to the body.
Lamzak scores a nice knee to the body.
Lamzak lands a nice elbow.
Lamzak trying to land knees to the body.
Orsini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lamzak lands an elbow that stopped Orsini in his tracks for a moment.
Lamzak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orsini is defending well for now.
Lamzak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lamzak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lamzak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orsini is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Lamzak.
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!
Lamzak delivers a nice body kick.
Lamzak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lamzak is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Lamzak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lamzak throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dielange Lamzak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Orsini's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lamzak closes the distance and pushes Orsini back into the cage.
Lamzak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lamzak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orsini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orsini is trying to break free.
Lamzak goes for a takedown attempt but Orsini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lamzak is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Dielange Lamzak is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamzak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orsini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lamzak clinches up with Orsini and pushes him back against the cage.
Lamzak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orsini up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lamzak for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lamzak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamzak is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Orsini both land. Nice combination.
Orsini cracks Lamzak with an open hand slap.
Orsini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orsini throws a hook but Lamzak avoids it easily.
Lamzak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Orsini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lamzak thumps Orsini with a low kick.
Lamzak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orsini stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lamzak.
Gabriel Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lamzak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orsini.
Lamzak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orsini, pushing him back against the cage.
Orsini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lamzak lands a knee to the body.
Orsini letting Lamzak take a breather here.
Lamzak cracks Orsini with a nice body shot.
That's four 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!
Lamzak missing with knees to the body.
Lamzak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lamzak looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dielange Lamzak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamzak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orsini avoids it.
Orsini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lamzak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dielange Lamzak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamzak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamzak moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dielange Lamzak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lamzak 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dielange Lamzak!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dielange Lamzak thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stillao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Nate has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Stillao!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nate moves out of range of the body kick.
Stillao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stillao wants it to stay on the feet.
Nate drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stillao tries to bench press Nate off him but Nate keeps the position.
Nate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stillao keeps working.
Stillao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Stillao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stillao is trying to improve his position.
Stillao defending against the ground and pound.
Stillao is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Nate seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stillao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nate off and has taken his back!
Stillao scores with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Stillao lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nate's head.
Nate looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Nate manages to escape to his feet.
Stillao shoots in for a takedown but Nate shows good takedown defense.
Nate dives in and grabs Stillao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stillao pushes down on Nate's head and hops out.
Nate looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stillao is working an open guard so Nate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nate fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Nate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stillao avoids it really well and circles away.
Nate gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stillao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stillao.
Nate is breathing heavily.
Nate is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nate scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nate looks for a takedown but Stillao sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Stillao as Nate shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stillao.
Stillao misses with a head kick.
Nate looks for a takedown but Stillao sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nate.
Nate swats away the attempt to clinch by Stillao.
Nate looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stillao looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stillao is looking to control Nate's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stillao avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nate performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stillao is refusing to be controlled, as Nate sits in half guard.
Stillao is looking to escape.
Nate stands up from half guard.
Stillao slaps away a takedown attempt from Nate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stillao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nate lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Nate dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nate stalks Stillao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stillao's face. Stillao staggers backwards, shaken.
Nate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stillao sprawls well. Stillao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nate gets slowly back to his feet.
Stillao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nate sprawls well. Nate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stillao gets slowly back to his feet.
Nate closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nate decides to stand back up.
Nate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nate scores with a takedown into Stillao's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nate wants to control from the top but Stillao keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate won't allow Stillao to get back to his feet.
Stillao is breathing heavily.
Nate's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liam Nate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stillao pulls Nate in to control the position.
Stillao trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stillao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nate gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nate lands a head shot.
Nate fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Nate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nate shoots in for a double leg but Stillao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Nate with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nate scores with the left hand. Stillao knows he should have avoided that one.
Nate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stillao defends it nicely.
Liam Nate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nate fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stillao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nate fails with a takedown attempt.
Nate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stillao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillao slaps away a takedown attempt from Nate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stillao wants to clinch.
Stillao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stillao trying to control the position from guard on top but Nate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nate pushes Stillao off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stillao fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Nate with that takedown attempt.
Stillao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nate was covering up waiting for the punch and Stillao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nate manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stillao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nate.
Stillao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nate's waist but Nate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stillao off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nate dives in and scores a takedown into Stillao's guard.
Nate stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Nate dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stillao's waist but Stillao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nate off to one side.
Nate scores with a hook.
Nate's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nate duly obliges.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stillao.
Nate is letting Stillao control him for a moment.
Stillao wants to control but Nate is keeping him busy.
Nate is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stillao connects with a decent elbow.
Nate is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stillao is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stillao is looking to take a break and control but Nate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillao works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nate is not content to let Stillao control the position.
Nate takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stillao scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stillao tries to score with some ground and pound. Nate controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nate tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Stillao is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Stillao gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Stillao gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Stillao apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nate dives in and grabs Stillao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stillao pushes down on Nate's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Nate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nate gets caught napping as Stillao dives in and scores a takedown. Nate manages to retain guard.
Stillao trying to control the position from guard on top but Nate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stillao won't allow Nate to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stillao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nate's head.
Nate wants to stand and escape but Stillao is having none of it.
Stillao wants to control from the top but Nate keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillao prevents Nate from getting back to his feet.
Stillao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nate's guard.
Stillao stops Nate from getting back to his feet.
Stillao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nate is trying to stand back up but Stillao is controlling him
Nate trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stillao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stillao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stillao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nate manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stillao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stillao shoots for a double leg takedown but Nate sprawls well. He's pushed Stillao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nate shoots in but Stillao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stillao tries for a takedown but Nate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Stillao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nate misses with a wild combination.
Mike Stillao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stillao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nate as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Stillao.
Well Nate 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Nate!
Liam Nate decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Piper is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scotland yard by The Ramones. Boyko Borisov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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276 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boyko Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov throws a body punch but Piper moves out of range.
Piper misses with a wild combination.
Piper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Borisov throws a right and a left that Piper avoids nicely.
Borisov misses with a hook.
Borisov avoids the body shot from Piper.
Borisov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borisov drops Piper with a beautiful combination! Piper stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Borisov is looking for the KO!
Piper is rocked!
It looks like Roddy Piper has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Borisov misses.
Piper is still on wobbly legs! Can Borisov finish him?
Borisov is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Borisov shuts the power down on Piper. Lights out, game over! Borisov is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boyko Borisov!
A very excited looking Boyko Borisov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sega Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genesis comes into the arena with Pinball wizard blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
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278 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sega Genesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake James!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genesis fails with the takedown
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Genesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Genesis circles away quickly and effectively.
Genesis tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Genesis thinking.
Genesis misses with a takedown
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sega Genesis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genesis with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James blocks a jab.
Genesis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Sega Genesis has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Genesis has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a nice right hand that sends Genesis toppling to the canvas! Genesis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can James finish him?!
Genesis is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genesis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Genesis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Genesis blocks a jab.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Genesis rather than just go for the knockout.
James lands a big right hand that sends Genesis crashing to the mat! James stays standing though and waves Genesis back to his feet!
Genesis is rocked!
Genesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James cracks Genesis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Genesis falls backwards against the cage. James follows up with more strikes that drop Genesis to his knees. James keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Genesis! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake James!
Jake James gave a mention to Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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218 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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211 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Vihtala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Kawasaki!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vihtala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kawasaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kawasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vihtala as he avoids it easily.
Kawasaki misses the body punch
and Kawasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Robert Kawasaki has been cut.
Vihtala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vihtala.
Robert Kawasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawasaki has his takedown stuffed
and Vihtala moves into the clinch.
Kawasaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vihtala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aleksi Vihtala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kawasaki.
Vihtala controlling the action here for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawasaki takes a shot to the head.
Kawasaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Vihtala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawasaki is trying to force a seperation but Vihtala has the dominant position.
Vihtala lands a left hand.
Vihtala lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Vihtala.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vihtala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vihtala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawasaki looks gassed!
A short right from Vihtala on the inside.
Vihtala cracks Kawasaki with a nice body shot.
Vihtala pushes Kawasaki against the cage. Vihtala is working some dirty boxing. Vihtala pushes off with a quick right hook! Kawasaki goes down! Kawasaki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Vihtala moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Vihtala!
Aleksi Vihtala retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aleksi Vihtala thanked Outkast Clothing Line for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Fei Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tobias Larsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Fei Hong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tobias Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fei Hong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsson. Fei Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei Hong moves to clinch but Larsson breaks away
and Larsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fei Hong thinking.
Larsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larsson throws a body punch but Fei Hong moves out of range.
Larsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fei Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong tries to clinch but Larsson is having none of it.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fei Hong but Fei Hong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larsson misses with an uppercut. Fei Hong saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Hong moves to clinch but Larsson breaks away
and Larsson counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Larsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Fei Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fei Hong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Larsson connects with a decent elbow.
Fei Hong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larsson on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fei Hong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Larsson but great work by Fei Hong.
Larsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Larsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Larsson won't allow Fei Hong to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is pressing down on Fei Hong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fei Hong tries to stand but Larsson is controlling from the bottom.
Larsson pulls Fei Hong in to control the position.
Larsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fei Hong!
Larsson looking to finish Fei Hong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fei Hong!
Larsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Fei Hong is looking to get to half guard.
Larsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson with shots to the head and body - Fei Hong looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fei Hong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Larsson! Fei Hong is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tobias Larsson!
Tobias Larsson is the new heavyweight champion!
Tobias Larsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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