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HERO: Thanksgiving Brawl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahapussi comes to the cage accompanied by Caged in A Rage . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dave Iverson enters the cage!
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson moves into the clinch.
Rahapussi misses with the head strike.
Iverson wants the takedown. Rahapussi is fighting it off but Iverson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rahapussi's guard against the cage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rahapussi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iverson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iverson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rahapussi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Iverson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Rahapussi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Iverson working to try and regain half guard.
Rahapussi thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rahapussi trying to control but Iverson is having none of it.
Rahapussi content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi tries to control but Iverson wriggling away.
Iverson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rahapussi blocks Iverson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rahapussi avoids the attempt from Iverson to control.
Iverson is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Iverson because Rahapussi loaded up on that one.
Iverson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rahapussi's lack of action.
Iverson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rahapussi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Iverson kicks off Rahapussi and gets to his feet.
Iverson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rahapussi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iverson shoots in and bounces Rahapussi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Iverson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahapussi has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iverson pushes down on Rahapussi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rahapussi trying to hold on to Iverson's head to control him but Iverson postures up.
Iverson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Iverson trying to pass the guard but Rahapussi defending well.
Iverson thows a huge punch but Rahapussi dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahapussi looking for submissions off his back.
Iverson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahapussi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Iverson 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.
Iverson tries to clinch up.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahapussi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahapussi keeps the fight on the outside.
Iverson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rahapussi counters with a nice leg kick.
Rahapussi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taisto Rahapussi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Rahapussi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dave Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rahapussi can pounce on him.
Iverson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Iverson lands with a nice combination. Rahapussi backs away looking to recover.
Iverson misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Iverson.
Iverson rushes Rahapussi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rahapussi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Iverson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rahapussi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Iverson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rahapussi to the mat. Rahapussi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rahapussi keeping full guard, as Iverson tries to pass.
Rahapussi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahapussi is really struggling to control Iverson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dave Iverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Iverson distracts Rahapussi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rahapussi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rahapussi has his foot on Iverson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iverson works his way back into a safe position though.
Iverson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rahapussi keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
Iverson looking to pass the guard.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson wants to get up but he can't break Rahapussi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Iverson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rahapussi controls Iverson momentarily but Iverson frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahapussi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rahapussi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iverson manages to get himself to full guard.
Iverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahapussi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rahapussi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi trying to control the action but Iverson is working from the bottom.
Rahapussi takes a little break here. Iverson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Iverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rahapussi wants to control but Iverson is keeping him busy.
Iverson is looking for a sweep.
Rahapussi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iverson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahapussi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taisto Rahapussi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rahapussi missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iverson shoots in and bounces Rahapussi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Iverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rahapussi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iverson has managed to get both his arms back between Rahapussi's legs - danger averted.
Iverson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahapussi is pulling down on Iverson's head. It's preventing any offense from Iverson, at least for the moment.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Rahapussi keeps moving.
Iverson forces his way into half guard.
Rahapussi gets full guard.
Rahapussi working for a triangle but Iverson defends it easily.
Rahapussi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson passes Rahapussi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rahapussi looking for subs from the bottom but Iverson mounts him!
Rahapussi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Iverson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rahapussi's face.
Rahapussi tries to lock up and control but Iverson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iverson landing strikes from the mount and Rahapussi is in trouble!
Iverson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rahapussi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rahapussi shrugs it off.
Iverson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Iverson unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson with good strikes from the mount here!
Iverson landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Iverson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Iverson with a couple of short strikes.
Rahapussi is looking to get to half guard.
Rahapussi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iverson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Iverson working Rahapussi over with strikes here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rahapussi tries to reverse the position but Iverson maintains control.
Iverson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rahapussi is rocked!
Iverson lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Rahapussi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iverson with the ground and pound from mount.
Rahapussi wants to hold on but Iverson pushes him away.
Rahapussi is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iverson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rahapussi is looking to get to half guard.
Iverson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rahapussi tries to hold on but Iverson pushes him away.
Iverson wants to control the pace but Rahapussi is squirming around nicely.
Iverson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rahapussi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Iverson landing strikes from the mount.
Iverson is landing with some decent strikes but Rahapussi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rahapussi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iverson lands a heavy elbow.
Rahapussi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Iverson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Iverson landing shots from mount.
Iverson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rahapussi is on top in guard.
Iverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iverson is keeping the position for now.
Rahapussi seems to have got his legs back now.
Rahapussi wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Rahapussi advances to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rahapussi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rahapussi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Iverson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rahapussi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taisto Rahapussi!
Taisto Rahapussi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave De Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Tandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tandy has chosen Hysteria - Muse as his entrance music. Dave De Decker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave De Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Tandy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Decker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Decker dodges the punch combination from Tandy.
De Decker tries to clinch up.
Tandy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Decker swats away the attempt to clinch by Tandy.
Tandy misses with a body kick.
Tandy misses with a lunging right hand
and De Decker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Tandy tenderised De Decker's leg. De Decker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tandy throws a head kick that half lands.
Tandy misses with a takedown
letting De Decker counter with a right hand.
It looks like Rob Tandy has been cut.
Dave De Decker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tandy.
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!
De Decker throws a sloppy head kick and Tandy moves out of range easily.
De Decker tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandy is looking to clinch but De Decker is avoiding it.
De Decker lands a big right hand that sends Tandy crashing to the mat! De Decker stays standing though and waves Tandy back to his feet!
Tandy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tandy tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Decker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tandy is still on wobbly legs! Can De Decker finish him?
Tandy walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! De Decker swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave De Decker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaarko Hahlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola comes to the cage accompanied by Sonne. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jaarko Hahlund was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaarko Hahlund!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltola throws a jab when Hahlund was well out of range.
Hahlund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hahlund misses with a head kick.
Hahlund walks into a straight right hand from Peltola.
Jaarko Hahlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hahlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltola.
Hahlund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hahlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peltola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peltola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peltola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hahlund misses with an uppercut. Peltola saw that one coming.
Peltola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hahlund tries to escape but Peltola is in control.
Hahlund tries to bench press Peltola off him but Peltola keeps the position.
Peltola trying to control the position but Hahlund is working away.
Hahlund wants to get back to his feet.
Hahlund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peltola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peltola wants to control but Hahlund is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahlund is trying to escape the position but Peltola is controlling the position.
Peltola cracks Hahlund with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Peltola trying to control the action but Hahlund is working from the bottom.
Peltola fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hahlund is not content to let Peltola control the position.
Hahlund is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltola wants to control but Hahlund is keeping him busy.
Peltola 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hahlund is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peltola is controlling him well.
Peltola working the head with strikes.
Hahlund wants to get back to his feet.
Peltola trying to control the action but Hahlund is working from the bottom.
Peltola lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hahlund is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund tries to bench press Peltola off him but Peltola keeps the position.
Peltola is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hahlund has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peltola working the head and body with strikes.
Hahlund is trying to get back to his feet.
Hahlund defending against the ground and pound.
Hahlund is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peltola is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hahlund can do anything to dispel that myth.
Peltola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltola is trying to get an arm triangle but Hahlund is defending well.
Peltola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hahlund is pushing Peltola's head away, looking to escape. Peltola manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola is looking to take a break and control but Hahlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltola prevents Hahlund from escaping the position.
Peltola tries for a kimura but Hahlund is defending well.
Hahlund is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peltola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peltola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahlund wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mertsi Peltola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hahlund misses with a double jab.
Hahlund tries to sprawl but Peltola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Peltola trying to mount his opponent but Hahlund defends it.
Hahlund is trying to stand.
Peltola works his way into side control.
Peltola throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hahlund manages to work his way to half guard, despite Peltola's best efforts.
Hahlund looks like he's trying to stand up.
Peltola wants to take a breather but Hahlund is having none of it.
Peltola working over Hahlund with some ground and pound. Hahlund looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hahlund wants to get back to his feet.
Peltola is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahlund is looking for a sweep. Peltola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peltola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hahlund does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peltola wants to work for an arm triangle but Hahlund is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peltola prevents Hahlund from standing back up.
Peltola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Peltola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peltola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hahlund's head.
Hahlund tries to kick Peltola off but Peltola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peltola lands with a punch from half guard.
Hahlund tries to get to full guard but Peltola has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola drops an elbow to the side of Hahlund's head.
Hahlund wants to get back to his feet.
Peltola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hahlund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hahlund kicks off Peltola and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hahlund misses with a head kick.
Hahlund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Hahlund.
A head kick from Hahlund lands but Peltola takes it in his stride.
Hahlund is breathing heavily.
Hahlund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peltola misses with a straight right.
Peltola slips a jab from Hahlund.
Peltola misses with a series of wild punches.
Peltola throws a leg kick
and Hahlund counters with a one-two to the body.
Peltola lunges at Hahlund with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hahlund's hand.
Hahlund throws a combination that misses
and Peltola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hahlund thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peltola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hahlund circles away quickly and effectively.
Peltola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hahlund doesn't seem bothered though.
Peltola blocks a head kick by Hahlund.
Peltola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Peltola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peltola throwing shots but Hahlund is blocking nicely.
Hahlund trying to control but Peltola postures up.
Peltola is looking to take a break and control but Hahlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peltola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hahlund tries to get to full guard but Peltola has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund wants to get back to his feet.
Hahlund is refusing to be controlled, as Peltola sits in half guard.
Peltola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peltola connects with a nice short shot to Hahlund's temple.
Peltola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hahlund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peltola postures up.
Hahlund keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
Peltola prevents Hahlund from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peltola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hahlund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mertsi Peltola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peltola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hahlund is keeping the position for now.
Peltola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mertsi Peltola dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hahlund misses with a straight left.
Hahlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hahlund misses with a head kick.
Peltola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mertsi Peltola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Hahlund.
Peltola missing with a left hand there. Hahlund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Peltola blocks the leg kick.
Hahlund avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peltola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hahlund moves away.
A punch combination from Hahlund misses.
Peltola moves out of range as Hahlund strikes.
Peltola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peltola misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hahlund does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Hahlund.
Peltola throws a series of punches but Hahlund moves out of range.
Peltola throws a hook but Hahlund blocks it.
Hahlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Hahlund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peltola.
A telegraphed right hand from Peltola misses the target.
Hahlund lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Mertsi Peltola has been cut.
Hahlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hahlund takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Peltola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Peltola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peltola shoots in looking for a takedown but Hahlund manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peltola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peltola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hahlund as he avoids it easily.
Peltola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hahlund pinned against the cage. Hahlund gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertsi Peltola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peltola. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hahlund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peltola takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hahlund scoring well with a low kick there.
Hahlund lands a head kick. Peltola smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peltola blocks a head kick by Hahlund.
Hahlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Hahlund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peltola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hahlund.
A slow jab from Peltola misses its intended target.
Peltola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Peltola misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund lands a high kick!
Peltola moves out of range of the body kick.
Peltola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hahlund is looking to clinch but Peltola is avoiding it.
Hahlund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peltola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hahlund as he jumps to the side.
Hahlund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peltola is looking to chop away at Hahlund's legs.
Hahlund lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Peltola. Those never looked like landing.
Hahlund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peltola dives in and grabs Hahlund's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hahlund pushes down on Peltola's head and hops out.
Hahlund misses the shot to the body.
Peltola avoids the head kick by Hahlund.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hahlund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peltola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hahlund goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hahlund throws a head kick that Peltola semi-blocks.
Peltola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peltola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hahlund takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mertsi Peltola 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.
Hahlund wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jaarko Hahlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hahlund is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaarko Hahlund.
I think Peltola 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertsi Peltola!
After winning the bout, Mertsi Peltola thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Geerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Matei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dave Geerts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Geerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marius Matei!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matei cracks a nice hook into Geerts's ribs.
Geerts throws a lazy uppercut
and Matei counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Geerts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geerts misses with a double jab.
Matei forces Geerts back against the cage and clinches.
Matei lands an elbow inside.
Matei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geerts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matei is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Geerts is breathing heavily.
Matei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Geerts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Matei.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matei.
Knees to the body from Matei.
Matei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Matei with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Matei.
Matei lands a good knee to the midsection. Geerts won't want to take too many of those.
Matei just leaning against Geerts, taking a breather.
Matei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Geerts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matei has him pressed against the cage.
Matei lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matei obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matei.
Matei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matei.
Matei has Geerts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Geerts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Geerts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matei tries to clinch up but Geerts circles away and keeps his distance.
Matei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matei tries to clinch but Geerts moves out of range.
Matei is looking to clinch.
Matei has a takedown stuffed.
Dave Geerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Matei.
Matei throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matei fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geerts is looking to chop away at Matei's legs.
Matei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Geerts swats away the attempt to clinch by Matei.
Nice sprawl there from Geerts as Matei shoots in.
Matei looks to clinch
and Geerts counters with a stiff right hand.
Matei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matei wants to clinch up but Geerts keeps it at a distance.
Matei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geerts as he avoids it easily.
Geerts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geerts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Geerts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Geerts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geerts throwing strikes from guard but Matei blocks nicely.
Geerts stopping the sweep attempt from Matei.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geerts defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matei wants to sweep here but Geerts controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Matei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matei is looking to clinch but Geerts is avoiding it.
Matei moves into the clinch.
Matei is trying to stall.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Geerts is defending well for now.
Matei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Geerts's defenses.
Matei tries for a takedown but Geerts manages to get underhooks.
Matei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Geerts.
Matei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Geerts avoids it.
Marius Matei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Geerts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matei tries to land knees in the clinch but Geerts avoids the damage to the body.
Geerts tries to break the clinch but Matei is controlling the position.
Geerts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matei to keep the fight standing.
Matei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Geerts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matei lands an elbow inside that Geerts shrugs off.
Matei unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Geerts managing to block the knees to the body from Matei.
Matei trying to land knees to the body.
Matei has Geerts pushed against the cage.
Geerts takes a knee to the side of the body.
Geerts avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
Matei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Geerts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Geerts is defending well for now.
Geerts avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Geerts is defending well for now.
Matei is breathing heavily.
Geerts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Geerts is trying to break the clinch but Matei has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geerts managing to block the knees to the body from Matei.
Matei landing knees to the body.
Matei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Geerts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Geerts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matei trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geerts managing to block the knees to the body from Matei.
Matei has Geerts pressed against the cage, preventing Geerts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dave Geerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Matei.
Geerts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matei has him pressed against the cage.
Matei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Geerts tries to pull guard but Matei holds him up against the cage and eventually Geerts drops back down to his feet.
Matei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matei trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geerts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geerts takes an elbow to the temple.
Matei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geerts's efforts to push away.
Matei trying to land knees to the body.
Geerts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Geerts is defending well for now.
Matei missing with knees to the body.
Matei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Geerts is trying to break the clinch but Matei is controlling him.
Geerts working hard to break the clinch.
Matei misses with an elbow strike.
Matei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Geerts's defenses.
Matei landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Geerts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matei walks away with a smile on his face. Geerts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matei doesn't manage to clinch there - Geerts circles away.
Matei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geerts was well out of range. Poor timing from Matei.
Matei shoots for a takedown but Geerts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Geerts shoots in and drives through. Matei sprawls well.
Matei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Geerts scores with a sloppy right hand. Matei should have avoided that one.
Matei rushes Geerts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matei pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matei tries a knee to the head but Geerts blocks it.
Matei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Geerts.
Matei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Matei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Matei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geerts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Geerts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matei wants to clinch.
Geerts drives through with a takedown into Matei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matei controls Geerts momentarily but Geerts frees himself.
Geerts wants to stand but Matei is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geerts preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matei is on top in guard.
Matei looking to pass the guard.
Geerts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matei advances to half guard.
Matei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geerts has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matei has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matei lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matei lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matei throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Matei lands a big shot there that rocks Geerts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Matei connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matei dominating with strikes here.
Matei is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Geerts wants to get back to his feet.
Matei lands a heavy elbow.
Geerts is rocked!
Geerts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Geerts tries to get out of the position.
Matei punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Geerts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matei working for a submission but Geerts is keeping him at bay.
Geerts seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Matei cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Matei unloads with some shots from mount but Geerts bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geerts is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Matei throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Geerts because Matei loaded up on that one.
Matei loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Geerts scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Matei land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Matei stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marius Matei!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trulove Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trulove Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sackett was covering up waiting for the punch and Rostowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rostowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sackett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rostowski has Sackett in his guard.
Rostowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rostowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sackett postures up in Rostowski's guard and throws a big left but Rostowski blocks it.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
Rostowski is trying to control the position but Sackett postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rostowski is keeping the position for now.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Rostowski.
Sackett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rostowski is keeping the position for now.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Rostowski.
Sackett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rostowski looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Sackett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rostowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rostowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rostowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sackett cracks Rostowski with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett chips away with some ground and pound.
Rostowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rostowski has momentary wrist control but Sackett slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rostowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sackett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rostowski looking for a triangle here. Sackett is fighting it but it looks tight! Rostowski pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sackett is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andrzej Rostowski!
Andrzej Rostowski 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Markkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii comes to the cage accompanied by Knocksville Girl. Markkanen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mell - Red Fraction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eliod Bunkley Iii 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markkanen misses with a hook. Bunkley Iii ducked under it nicely.
Markkanen throws a right and a left that Bunkley Iii avoids nicely.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but Markkanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bunkley Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Markkanen throws a chopping leg kick but Bunkley Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunkley Iii is just out of range.
Bunkley Iii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Markkanen!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bunkley Iii avoids the attempt from Markkanen to control.
BOOM! Bunkley Iii connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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!
Markkanen is looking to get to half guard.
Markkanen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bunkley Iii tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Markkanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markkanen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes here but Markkanen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bunkley Iii with shots to the head and body - Markkanen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Markkanen is rocked!
Markkanen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bunkley Iii's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliod Bunkley Iii!
After the big win, Eliod Bunkley Iii made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PWNAGE™ (WOT) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapu Lapu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason McMillan's chin.
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason McMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lapu Lapu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMillan tries to clinch but Lapu is having none of it.
McMillan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lapu. That did some damage!
Lapu swats away the attempt to clinch by McMillan.
McMillan moves in looking to clinch but Lapu pushes him off.
Lapu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McMillan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McMillan there as he acknowledges the shot.
McMillan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMillan.
Lapu throws an overhand right that lands on McMillan's shoulder, as McMillan tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lapu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McMillan - the referee stops the clock and Lapu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McMillan. Lapu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McMillan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMillan looks to land a body kick but Lapu moved away.
McMillan feints and then cracks Lapu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lapu down.
A slapping body kick lands there for McMillan.
McMillan lands a high kick!
McMillan looks to land a body kick but Lapu moved away.
Lapu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McMillan doesn't seem bothered though.
Lapu misses with a looping left.
McMillan throws a body kick that misses.
McMillan swings for the body but Lapu moves out of range.
Lapu checks a low kick from McMillan.
Lapu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McMillan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lapu is out of range.
McMillan tries to clinch there but Lapu circles away.
Lapu works over McMillan's head and body with a nice combination.
McMillan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lapu.
McMillan misses with a body kick.
McMillan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McMillan.
McMillan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McMillan.
Good shot there by Lapu.
A clash of legs there as Lapu blocks the low kick.
Lapu moves out of range of the leg kick from McMillan.
McMillan lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMillan lands with a hook. Lapu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lapu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McMillan lands with a kick to the ribs.
That kick from McMillan tenderised Lapu's leg. Lapu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lapu looks gassed!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lapu checks a leg kick.
McMillan drives through and clinches with Lapu against the cage.
McMillan throws an elbow but it misses.
McMillan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lapu is defending well for now.
McMillan with a knee to the head.
McMillan trying to land knees to the body.
McMillan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lapu avoids it.
Lapu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lapu's jab looks to have found its range, popping McMillan under the eye.
McMillan throws a chopping leg kick but Lapu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lapu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from McMillan is predictable there
and Lapu counters with a three punch combo that has McMillan backing up. McMillan nods at Lapu to acknowledge the strikes.
McMillan connects with a leg kick. Lapu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McMillan is looking to clinch.
Lapu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMillan.
McMillan blocks a head kick by Lapu.
Lapu 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.
McMillan connects with a high kick.
Lapu thuds his right hand into McMillan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McMillan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lapu will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapu checks a low kick from McMillan.
McMillan misses with a head kick.
Lapu connects with a crisp jab.
McMillan misses with a head kick.
Lapu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McMillan.
Lapu misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Lapu blocks the leg kick.
Lapu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lapu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McMillan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMillan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lapu.
Lapu blocks a head kick by McMillan.
McMillan throws a push kick but Lapu slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the liver by Lapu. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McMillan dominated that round.
That's time! McMillan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McMillan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jason McMillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapu avoids the head kick by McMillan.
A low kick from McMillan misses
and Lapu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McMillan thows a leg kick but Lapu checks it
and Lapu counters with a one-two to the body.
McMillan lands with a kick to the temple. Lapu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy left from Lapu finds it's target.
Lapu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McMillan's hands.
McMillan moves out of range as Lapu strikes.
Lapu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMillan throws a leg kick but Lapu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McMillan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lapu.
McMillan throws a leg kick but Lapu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McMillan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by McMillan.
Lapu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu throws a right and a left that McMillan avoids nicely.
McMillan throws a front kick that sends Lapu stumbling back into the cage.
Lapu moves out of range as McMillan throws a body kick.
Lapu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McMillan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lapu Lapu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMillan moves into range and clinches up with Lapu.
McMillan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMillan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McMillan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMillan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lapu's brow.
Lapu is trying to break the clinch but McMillan is controlling him.
McMillan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lapu blocks it with crossed arms.
Lapu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McMillan keeps control of Lapu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMillan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lapu is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMillan misses with a knee to the head.
McMillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lapu avoids it.
McMillan stops a takedown attempt from Lapu.
McMillan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lapu is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from McMillan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapu wants to take the fight to the mat but McMillan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jason McMillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lapu Lapu.
McMillan throws an elbow but it misses.
McMillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lapu avoids it.
Lapu misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMillan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McMillan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMillan landing knees to the head.
Lapu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lapu avoiding damage as McMillan throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu is trying to stall.
McMillan throws an elbow that misses.
McMillan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lapu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lapu goes for a takedown attempt but McMillan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McMillan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lapu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McMillan is looking to chop away at Lapu's legs.
McMillan is looking to slow Lapu down with leg kicks.
McMillan scores with a head kick.
McMillan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McMillan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillan throws a body kick that misses.
Lapu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lapu lands a lovely overhand right.
McMillan throws a leg kick which misses Lapu's front leg but catches the back leg as Lapu tries to avoid it.
Lapu misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMillan throws a quick inside leg kick.
McMillan throws a nice outside leg kick.
McMillan lands a high kick!
McMillan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McMillan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McMillan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lapu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McMillan.
Lapu is breathing heavily.
McMillan throws a sloppy head kick
and McMillan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McMillan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Lapu avoids the head kick by McMillan.
Jason McMillan is winning the standup battle so far.
McMillan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lapu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lapu tries to score with a low kick but McMillan moves his leg out of the way.
Lapu cracks the inside of McMillan's front leg.
McMillan lands a head kick. Lapu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lapu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lapu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick from McMillan.
McMillan throws a nice head kick!
McMillan throws a half hearted mid kick.
McMillan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lapu can do to turn this around?
Lapu throws a right hand that McMillan ducks under and follows up with a left that McMillan also avoids with ease.
Lapu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMillan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMillan gets caught napping as Lapu dives in and scores a takedown. McMillan manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMillan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lapu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McMillan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMillan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lapu tries to free his leg and advance position but McMillan is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jason McMillan.
Lapu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMillan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lapu's head.
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Lapu gets tackled into the cage by McMillan. McMillan maintains the clinch.
McMillan misses with a knee strike.
McMillan trying to land knees to the body.
McMillan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lapu avoiding damage as McMillan throws knees to the body.
Lapu tries to stall but McMillan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lapu avoids a wild elbow strike from McMillan.
Lapu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMillan lands an elbow just above Lapu 's eye.
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!
Lapu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lapu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lapu takes an elbow to the temple.
Lapu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lapu wants to break free but McMillan has control.
McMillan has Lapu pushed against the cage.
Lapu blocks the elbow strike.
McMillan trying to land knees to the body.
McMillan throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMillan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lapu's brow.
Lapu managing to block the knees to the body from McMillan.
Lapu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McMillan backwards.
McMillan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lapu is keeping busy.
McMillan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lapu is working for takedown but McMillan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu working aggressively here.
McMillan landing knees to the body.
Lapu dodges an elbow strike from McMillan.
Lapu lands a left hand.
Jason McMillan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lapu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McMillan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lapu trying to stall but McMillan improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMillan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lapu's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McMillan as Lapu tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lapu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason McMillan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McMillan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason McMillan!
A determined Jason McMillan didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Kopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madison Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant has chosen donald wheres your troosers as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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275 lbs
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268 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Kopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Madison Grant!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kopper circles away.
Grant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kopper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kopper lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Madison Grant has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Kopper.
That has opened up Madison Grant's cut even more.
Grant tries to clinch up but Kopper circles away and keeps his distance.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Kopper shows good takedown defense.
Ludo Kopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madison Grant.
Kopper lands with a shot to the body.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grant looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopper throws out a powerful jab.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kopper closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant fails to pull guard.
Grant is working for takedown but Kopper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kopper after a bit of a struggle.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kopper can't break the clinch.
Grant keeps control of Kopper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grant is trying to drag Kopper to the mat but Kopper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grant gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kopper is not content to let Grant control the position.
Grant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kopper sees it coming and defends easily.
Kopper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grant is looking to take a break and control but Kopper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant decides to stand back up. Grant steps back and let's Kopper get back to his feet.
Grant swings for the body but Kopper moves out of range.
Ludo Kopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopper has Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Kopper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grant is trying to pull guard but Kopper has him pressed against the cage.
Grant fails to pull guard.
Grant tries for a takedown but Kopper manages to get underhooks.
Grant tries for a takedown but Kopper manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant jumps guard but Kopper stands there with Grant around his waist. Grant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kopper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grant looking for a sweep. Not yet Grant, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Kopper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Madison Grant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kopper misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kopper sprawls well. Kopper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grant gets slowly back to his feet.
Kopper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kopper swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ludo Kopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madison Grant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant wants to take the fight to the mat but Kopper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The cut above Madison Grant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kopper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant.
Madison Grant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopper takes the fight into the clinch.
Grant fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kopper smiles and moves away.
Grant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kopper decides to pull guard.
Grant is looking to work some ground and pound but Kopper has wrist control.
Kopper trying to control the position.
Grant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kopper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kopper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kopper!
Kopper working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grant wants to control but Kopper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is trying to maintain the position but Kopper is very close to passing his half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Madison Grant hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kopper catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Madison Grant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ludo Kopper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pacquiao shoots in but McDaniels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDaniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDaniels lands a big shot that drops Pacquiao! Can he finish him?
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDaniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pacquiao pushes a forearm under McDaniels's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McDaniels is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny Pacquiao!
A very excited looking Manny Pacquiao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georgi Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pikkarainen has chosen Apocalyptica - Path as his entrance music. Pekka Pikkarainen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Georgi Todorov's chin.
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgi Todorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todorov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todorov.
Pikkarainen lands a slapping body shot.
Pikkarainen closes the distance and clinches up with Todorov, looking for a takedown. Pikkarainen pushes Todorov against the cage but Todorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pikkarainen misses with a body shot.
Todorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pikkarainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pikkarainen lands a jab to the head.
Pikkarainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pikkarainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pikkarainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pikkarainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Todorov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pikkarainen backs up against the cage.
Pikkarainen is rocked!
Todorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pikkarainen misses with a hook. Todorov ducked under it nicely.
Pikkarainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Todorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Pikkarainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Todorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pekka Pikkarainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pikkarainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todorov under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Todorov tries to avoid it but Pikkarainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Todorov to the ground. Todorov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Georgi Todorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen misses the shot to the body.
Pikkarainen misses with a wild combination.
Todorov misses with a low kick.
Pikkarainen misses the shot to the body.
Pikkarainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todorov.
Todorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pikkarainen throws a series of punches but Todorov moves out of range.
Todorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todorov throws a leg kick that misses.
Pikkarainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pikkarainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todorov.
Todorov throws a series of punches but Pikkarainen moves out of range.
Pikkarainen misses with a few strikes there.
Pikkarainen blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todorov throws a body punch but Pikkarainen moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Todorov as he connects with a hook.
Todorov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pikkarainen eats them both and turns towards Todorov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Todorov.
Pikkarainen is looking for a sweep.
Todorov decides to stand back up. Todorov steps back and let's Pikkarainen get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen with a hook.
Pikkarainen shoots in but Todorov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pikkarainen slips a jab and a cross from Todorov.
Todorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov throws a nice looking combination but Pikkarainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pikkarainen blocks a leg kick.
Pikkarainen lands with a shot to the body.
Pikkarainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pikkarainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Todorov.
Todorov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pikkarainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pikkarainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todorov scores with a jab to the body.
Pikkarainen shoots in for a double leg but Todorov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pikkarainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todorov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Todorov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Todorov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Pikkarainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen tries to bum rush Todorov with a series of wild strikes but Todorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pikkarainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todorov.
Todorov lands a nice shot that snaps Pikkarainen's head back.
Todorov lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todorov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todorov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pikkarainen looks to land a combination but Todorov avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Todorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Todorov throws a good cross that connects.
Pikkarainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Todorov finish him?
Pikkarainen lands the left hand.
Todorov lands a jab-cross combination.
Todorov lands a nice shot to the body.
Pikkarainen missing with a left hand there. Todorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Todorov rather than just go for the knockout.
Todorov lands with a right that hurts Pikkarainen. Pikkarainen looks to clinch but Todorov throws a short knee that drops Pikkarainen. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Georgi Todorov!
Georgi Todorov retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Georgi Todorov 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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