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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bazar Problema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bazar Problema will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bazar Problema!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy drives through with a takedown into Problema's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Problema has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cassidy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cassidy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cassidy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cassidy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Problema looking for a sweep. Not yet Problema, not yet.
Cassidy throws a big elbow that misses.
Problema looking for a sweep. Not yet Problema, not yet.
Cassidy content to stall in guard here.
Cassidy trying to control the position from guard on top but Problema is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cassidy wants to pass the guard but Problema is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Al Cassidy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cassidy scores a takedown into full mount!
Problema tries to reverse the position but Cassidy maintains control.
Cassidy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cassidy landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Bazar Problema has been cut.
Problema tries to lock up and control but Cassidy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cassidy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That has opened up Bazar Problema's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Problema tries to hold on but Cassidy pushes him away.
Cassidy controlling the position easily from mount.
Cassidy prevents Problema from getting the reversal.
Cassidy controlling the pace for now.
Problema is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Problema is in a horrible position here. Cassidy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The cut above Bazar Problema's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cassidy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bazar Problema's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bazar Problema's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Al Cassidy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jhiury Ajniafh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazza Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wazza Rooney told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jhiury Ajniafh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazza Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajniafh is looking to clinch but Rooney is avoiding it.
Ajniafh wants to clinch but Rooney slips to the side
and Rooney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ajniafh closes the distance but Rooney moves to the side
and Rooney counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajniafh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rooney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ajniafh tries to clinch
and Rooney counters with a three punch combo that has Ajniafh backing up. Ajniafh nods at Rooney to acknowledge the strikes.
Ajniafh moves to clinch but Rooney breaks away
and Rooney counters with a left right combination that sends Ajniafh crashing to the mat - Rooney wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Ajniafh out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wazza Rooney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicklas Bendtner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorges Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nicklas Bendtner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicklas Bendtner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorges Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos shoots in but no luck this time.
Bendtner 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.
Bendtner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Papadopoulos is just riding it out for now. Bendtner eventually gives up the hold.
Papadopoulos wants to control but Bendtner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bendtner trying to control the action but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bendtner is working away from the top position though.
Papadopoulos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Papadopoulos is looking to improve his position.
Papadopoulos controlling the position for now.
Papadopoulos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Papadopoulos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendtner advances position into side control!
Bendtner is looking to take a break and control but Papadopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Papadopoulos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bendtner is looking to advance position but Papadopoulos won't allow it.
Papadopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bendtner is trying to work for a kimura but Papadopoulos is defending well.
Bendtner is thwarting Papadopoulos's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner is keen to just control but Papadopoulos is a slippery customer.
Papadopoulos pushes Bendtner off and gets back to his feet.
Bendtner fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Papadopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Bendtner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bendtner shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Papadopoulos dives in and grabs Bendtner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bendtner pushes down on Papadopoulos's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches up with Bendtner, looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos pushes Bendtner against the cage but Bendtner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nicklas Bendtner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorges Papadopoulos.
Bendtner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Papadopoulos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bendtner was covering up waiting for the punch and Papadopoulos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner looking to control.
Papadopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bendtner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papadopoulos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos is looking to work some ground and pound but Bendtner has wrist control.
Bendtner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Papadopoulos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of digs.
Bendtner keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
Bendtner working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
Papadopoulos throws a strike but Bendtner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bendtner preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bendtner trying to control the position from guard on top but Papadopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadopoulos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Papadopoulos 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papadopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bendtner is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorges Papadopoulos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bendtner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Papadopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bendtner somewhat.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Bendtner avoids the punch easily.
Bendtner stuffs the takedown attempt from Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches up with Bendtner, looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos pushes Bendtner against the cage but Bendtner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bendtner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bendtner as Papadopoulos shoots in.
Nicklas Bendtner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorges Papadopoulos.
Bendtner fails with the takedown.
Bendtner blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos scores with a takedown into Bendtner's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bendtner holds on and takes a little breather.
Bendtner trying to control the position.
Giorges Papadopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Papadopoulos preventing the sweep.
Papadopoulos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Papadopoulos landing with the ground and pound.
Papadopoulos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bendtner is pulling down on Papadopoulos's head to control his posture.
Papadopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papadopoulos postures up in Bendtner's guard and throws a big left but Bendtner blocks it.
Papadopoulos advances position into side control!
Papadopoulos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bendtner wants to control but Papadopoulos postures up.
The referee asks Papadopoulos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Papadopoulos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Papadopoulos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bendtner down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos lands a nice forearm strike.
Bendtner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Papadopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Papadopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Papadopoulos misses with a head shot. Bendtner uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papadopoulos is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papadopoulos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papadopoulos throwing strikes but missing.
Bendtner is trying to keep Papadopoulos in close.
Papadopoulos wants to control from the top but Bendtner keeps moving.
Papadopoulos throwing strikes but missing.
Papadopoulos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papadopoulos connects with a couple of short punches.
Bendtner keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
Bendtner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papadopoulos.
Bendtner controlling the position.
Papadopoulos chips away with some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bendtner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papadopoulos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos works over Bendtner with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorges Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bendtner slaps away a takedown attempt from Papadopoulos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bendtner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bendtner shoots for a takedown but Papadopoulos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bendtner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bendtner slaps away a takedown attempt from Papadopoulos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nicklas Bendtner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorges Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bendtner's guard.
Bendtner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bendtner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bendtner trying to keep a closed guard but Papadopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
Bendtner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papadopoulos.
Bendtner is trying to control the position but Papadopoulos postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendtner keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
Papadopoulos postures up in Bendtner's guard and throws a big left but Bendtner blocks it.
Bendtner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papadopoulos is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bendtner is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bendtner is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner wants to control from the top but Papadopoulos keeps moving.
Papadopoulos is controlling Bendtner's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bendtner looking to score a takedown here. Papadopoulos is defending well but Bendtner drives through and ends up in Papadopoulos's guard.
Bendtner trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos seems keen to control Bendtner's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos keeping moving, preventing Bendtner from controlling successfully.
Papadopoulos pulls Bendtner in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bendtner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner misses with a takedown attempt - Papadopoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bendtner slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Nice uppercut there from Bendtner.
Papadopoulos shoots for a takedown but Bendtner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Papadopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into Bendtner's guard.
Papadopoulos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bendtner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papadopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papadopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bendtner pulls Papadopoulos in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bendtner's head.
Papadopoulos throwing strikes but missing.
Bendtner looking to control.
Papadopoulos wants to control from the top but Bendtner keeps moving.
Papadopoulos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giorges Papadopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos wants to pass the guard but Bendtner is keeping the position.
Papadopoulos throws a strike but Bendtner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giorges Papadopoulos.
I've got Papadopoulos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorges Papadopoulos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Treta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Treta has chosen Only time as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Wazowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, La Treta!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Treta as he jumps to the side.
Wazowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Treta on his heels. He'll look to pass Treta's guard now, I'm sure.
Wazowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Treta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wazowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wazowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Treta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wazowski trying to control but Treta is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Treta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wazowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Wazowski postures up in Treta's guard and throws a big left but Treta blocks it.
Wazowski is stalling in the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Wazowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wazowski lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski moves into the clinch.
Treta is trying to maintain a safe position but Wazowski gets an underhook and turns Treta into the cage.
Wazowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wazowski has a couple of punches blocked by Treta.
Wazowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wazowski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wazowski just content to control the position.
The strikes coming from Wazowski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Wazowski.
Wazowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wazowski throwing shots but Treta is blocking nicely.
Wazowski drops an elbow to the side of Treta's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski controlling the action here.
Wazowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wazowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wazowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Treta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Treta is trying to keep Wazowski in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wazowski 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.
A big left from Wazowski misses.
Wazowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wazowski throws a hook but Treta avoids it easily.
Treta throws a nice looking combination but Wazowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wazowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Treta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wazowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Wazowski stalling the fight.
Treta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Treta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wazowski fails to land.
Wazowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wazowski breaks from the clinch.
Wazowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Treta.
Wazowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wazowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treta pulls Wazowski in to control the position.
Treta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wazowski trying to control but Treta is working from the bottom.
Wazowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mike Wazowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Treta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wazowski swivels and escapes.
Treta swings for the body but Wazowski moves out of range.
Wazowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wazowski connects with a body shot that sends Treta's belly button to the back.
Mike Wazowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski throws a hook but Treta blocks it.
Treta looks for a takedown but Wazowski sprawls well.
Wazowski lands a head shot.
Wazowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Treta blocks a jab.
La Treta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Treta leaves Wazowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Treta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Treta shoots in but Wazowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Wazowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La Treta.
Wazowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Treta circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Treta looks for a takedown but Wazowski sprawls well.
Donk. Wazowski catches Treta right on the button with a cross.
Wazowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Wazowski shoots in and bounces Treta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wazowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wazowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Wazowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wazowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Treta doesn't seem bothered though.
Wazowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Treta defends it nicely.
Wazowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wazowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wazowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wazowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wazowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Treta can do to turn this around?
Wazowski is nestled in close to Treta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wazowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wazowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Treta won't allow Wazowski to pass to mount.
Wazowski wants to take a breather but Treta is having none of it.
Wazowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Treta wants to get back to full guard.
Treta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Wazowski 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Treta is trying is best to control the position here.
La Treta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Treta tries to bum rush Wazowski with a series of wild strikes but Wazowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Treta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wazowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wazowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Wazowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wazowski closes the distance and clinches up with Treta, looking for a takedown. Wazowski pushes Treta against the cage but Treta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Wazowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wazowski.
Wazowski tries to score with some ground and pound. Treta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Treta is trying to escape the position but Wazowski is controlling the position.
Wazowski working the head with strikes.
Wazowski is looking to take a break and control but Treta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Treta tries to bench press Wazowski off him but Wazowski keeps the position.
Mike Wazowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wazowski is working Treta over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Wazowski crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Wazowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wazowski 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 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Wazowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James DeFuria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Widow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeFuria comes to the cage accompanied by Styles P - Put That On Everything. White Widow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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19
150 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James DeFuria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, White Widow!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widow closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeFuria circles away.
The fighters circling - DeFuria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Widow closes the distance and clinches up with DeFuria, looking for a takedown. Widow pushes DeFuria against the cage but DeFuria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeFuria ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeFuria getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James DeFuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widow moves to clinch but DeFuria breaks away
and Widow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeFuria lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Widow backs up against the cage.
It looks like White Widow has been cut.
DeFuria lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Widow is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widow gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! DeFuria gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Widow is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James DeFuria!
James DeFuria seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kazim Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfe Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kazim Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfe Larson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Larson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Larson both land. Nice combination.
Larson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazim Belcher.
Larson cracks the inside of Kazim Belcher's front leg.
Kazim Belcher fails to land the takedown.
Kazim Belcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larson but Larson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kazim Belcher shoots in for a takedown but Larson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kazim Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazim Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larson as he avoids it easily.
Kazim Belcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Larson takes a swing at Kazim Belcher's ribcage but misses.
Kazim Belcher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Larson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kazim Belcher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazim Belcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Adam Kazim Belcher has been cut.
Larson jabs Kazim Belcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazim Belcher closes the distance and clinches up with Larson, looking for a takedown. Kazim Belcher pushes Larson against the cage but Larson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larson lands with a slapping head kick.
Kazim Belcher is rocked!
Larson lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazim Belcher is defended easily by Larson.
Larson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazim Belcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Larson. No joy for Kazim Belcher on that attempt.
Larson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Larson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazim Belcher manages to avoid it.
Larson lands a nice hook to Kazim Belcher's body. Kazim Belcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larson, right into the meat.
Kazim Belcher is breathing heavily.
Kazim Belcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larson throws a head kick but Kazim Belcher moves out of range.
Larson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazim Belcher is just out of range.
Larson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazim Belcher rather than just go for the knockout.
Larson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazim Belcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kazim Belcher avoids the head kick by Larson.
Kazim Belcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larson's waist but Larson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazim Belcher off to one side.
Larson lands with a kick to the temple. Kazim Belcher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Larson swings for the body but Kazim Belcher moves out of range.
Kazim Belcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson thumps Kazim Belcher with a low kick.
Wolfe Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazim Belcher moves out of range of the body kick.
Larson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larson misses with a body kick.
Larson cracks a nice hook into Kazim Belcher's ribs.
Larson throws a head kick but Kazim Belcher moves out of range.
Kazim Belcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Larson circles away.
Kazim Belcher 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.
Larson works Kazim Belcher's body with a nice hook.
Wolfe Larson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larson cracks Kazim Belcher with an open hand slap.
Larson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazim Belcher moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazim Belcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazim Belcher.
Larson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Larson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazim Belcher shoots in for a takedown but Larson shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazim Belcher is defended easily by Larson.
Larson jabs at Kazim Belcher's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Larson. No joy for Kazim Belcher on that attempt.
Kazim Belcher avoids the body shot from Larson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfe Larson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Kazim Belcher's cut.
That's time! Kazim Belcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Larson.
Wolfe Larson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kazim Belcher might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Larson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larson scores with a nice body kick.
Larson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazim Belcher doesn't seem bothered though.
Kazim Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazim Belcher.
Larson leaves Kazim Belcher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kazim Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson misses with a body shot.
Larson jabs Kazim Belcher right on the nose. Kazim Belcher blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Larson lands.
Oh Kazim Belcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adam Kazim Belcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Larson.
Larson wobbles Kazim Belcher with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Larson dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Kazim Belcher to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wolfe Larson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomohiko Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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19
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomohiko Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kutsoo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kutsoo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kutsoo is trying to control the position but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kutsoo is keeping the position for now.
Tanaka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tanaka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tanaka is trying to control. Kutsoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kutsoo won't allow Tanaka to pass to mount.
Tanaka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka prevents Kutsoo from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka wants to free his trapped foot but Kutsoo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tanaka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kutsoo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tanaka.
Kutsoo is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
Tanaka is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kutsoo defends it well.
Tanaka prevents Kutsoo from improving his position.
Tanaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kutsoo is just riding it out for now. Tanaka eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants to get back to full guard.
Tanaka is working for a kimura but Kutsoo is defending it quite comfortably.
Tanaka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kutsoo wants to get back to full guard.
Kutsoo trying to control but Tanaka postures up.
Well, if Tanaka 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.
Tanaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomohiko Tanaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Kutsoo throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka throws a solid leg kick but Kutsoo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tanaka.
Jarni Kutsoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kutsoo has managed to clinch.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Kutsoo has him pressed against the cage.
Kutsoo is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Kutsoo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kutsoo throws a head punch that misses.
Kutsoo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tanaka avoiding damage as Kutsoo throws knees to the body.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Kutsoo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jarni Kutsoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomohiko Tanaka.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kutsoo walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kutsoo gets a clinch.
Tanaka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kutsoo breaks the clinch.
Tanaka throws a low kick, looking for Kutsoo's leg but Kutsoo calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Kutsoo is having none of it.
Tanaka motions for Kutsoo to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick
and Kutsoo counters with a big head kick but Tanaka shrugs it off.
Kutsoo gets tackled into the cage by Tanaka. Tanaka maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kutsoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Kutsoo holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanaka drops back down to his feet.
Kutsoo just leaning against Tanaka, taking a breather.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Kutsoo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kutsoo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutsoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Kutsoo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tanaka manages to pull guard.
Tanaka working for a triangle but Kutsoo defends it easily.
Kutsoo wanted to stand there but Tanaka had control of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanaka trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka seems keen to control Kutsoo's posture.
Tanaka has his feet on Kutsoo's thighs here. He's pushed Kutsoo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kutsoo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomohiko Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspectah Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Fury is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inspectah Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Fury!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles blocks a head kick by Fury.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Fury.
Fury slips a straight right by Knuckles.
Fury tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knuckles swivels and escapes.
Knuckles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fury shoots in for a double leg but Knuckles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knuckles throws out a loose jab but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Inspectah Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fury.
Knuckles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Brian Fury has been cut.
Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Knuckles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knuckles wants it to stay on the feet.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Knuckles.
Fury walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles slips under a jab from Fury.
Knuckles drops Fury with a straight right hand, right on the button! Knuckles follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspectah Knuckles!
A relieved looking Inspectah Knuckles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sune Folkeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Targaryen has chosen Mr Brightside as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sune Folkeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhaegar Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
Targaryen looks to clinch
and Folkeson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Folkeson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Folkeson counters with a three punch combo that has Targaryen backing up. Targaryen nods at Folkeson to acknowledge the strikes.
Targaryen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Folkeson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folkeson clinches up with Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage.
Folkeson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Targaryen.
Folkeson is trying to break free.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Folkeson manages to get underhooks.
Targaryen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Folkeson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhaegar Targaryen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folkeson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage.
Targaryen tries to score a body lock takedown but Folkeson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Targaryen wants to take the fight to the mat but Folkeson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Targaryen can't get the takedown.
Targaryen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Folkeson's efforts to push away.
Folkeson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Targaryen has Folkeson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Folkeson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Folkeson wants to break free but Targaryen has control.
Folkeson can't break the clinch.
Folkeson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Folkeson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Folkeson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Targaryen.
Targaryen tries to clinch but Folkeson moves away
and Folkeson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Targaryen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Targaryen throws a right hand that Folkeson ducks under and follows up with a left that Folkeson also avoids with ease.
Targaryen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Targaryen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhaegar Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targaryen tries to bum rush Folkeson with a series of wild strikes but Folkeson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Folkeson misses with a series of wild punches.
Folkeson connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a few strikes there.
Folkeson moves into the clinch successfully.
Targaryen looking for a takedown.
Targaryen wants a takedown.
Targaryen wants a takedown but no success here.
Folkeson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Targaryen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Folkeson with a hook.
Targaryen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Folkeson scores with a counter punch that sends Targaryen to the canvas! Folkeson smells blood - he's punishing Targaryen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Targaryen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sune Folkeson!
A very excited looking Sune Folkeson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Alfonso Sosa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Harvey's chin.
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212 lbs
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27
221 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfonso Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Harvey.
Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Sosa as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Harvey.
Sosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sosa takes one on the button.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Harvey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harvey's head backwards.
Sosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
Danga de danga de dang - Sosa scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa missing with a left hand there. Harvey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harvey feints with a jab and clips Sosa right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Sosa is sent crashing into the canvas and Harvey leaps in for the kill! Sosa tries to get to his feet but Harvey is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Sosa is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Harvey!
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