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EPL Season 3: Semi-Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sune Folkeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Forolov (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sune Folkeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Forolov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forolov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Folkeson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Forolov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Mark Forolov has been cut.
Forolov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Folkeson counters with a two punch combo.
Forolov shoots in looking for a takedown. Folkeson tries to sprawl out of it but Forolov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Folkeson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Folkeson connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Folkeson lands with a straight right. Forolov didn't see that one coming.
Forolov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Forolov.
Forolov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Folkeson avoids it really well and circles away.
Folkeson misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forolov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Folkeson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Forolov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Folkeson pinned against the cage. Folkeson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Folkeson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Folkeson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Folkeson wants it to stay on the feet.
Forolov defending well as Folkeson loads up on a big left hand.
Folkeson cracks Forolov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forolov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Folkeson's waist but Folkeson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Forolov off to one side.
Folkeson misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forolov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Forolov moves away from the strike by Folkeson.
Forolov shoots in for a takedown but Folkeson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Forolov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Forolov looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Folkeson wants to get back to his feet.
Forolov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Folkeson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Folkeson wants to get back to his feet but Forolov drags him back down.
Folkeson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Folkeson tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forolov trying to control the action but Folkeson is working from the bottom.
Folkeson is looking to get back to his feet here but Forolov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Folkeson's back.
Forolov looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forolov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Folkeson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Folkeson for a finish.
Folkeson is trying to get back to his feet but Forolov has full control of the position and if anything, Folkeson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Forolov looking to break Folkeson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Folkeson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Forolov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forolov tightening his grip on Folkeson, looking for the choke.
Forolov looking to break Folkeson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Folkeson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Forolov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Forolov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Forolov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Folkeson looks to land a right hand but Forolov moved out of range.
Folkeson throws a hook to the side of Forolov's head but Forolov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forolov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Folkeson misses.
Forolov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mark Forolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Folkeson lands with an overhand left.
Folkeson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mark Forolov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forolov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Folkeson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Forolov.
Forolov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Forolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Mark Forolov's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Folkeson.
Folkeson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Folkeson stuffs the takedown.
Forolov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forolov is breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Folkeson blocks the low kick.
Folkeson connects with a right hand. Forolov shakes it off.
Folkeson throws a big shot that misses.
Folkeson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Forolov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Forolov looks to clinch but Folkeson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Forolov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sune Folkeson!
In his post fight interview, Sune Folkeson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Nyholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Nyholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Raith!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyholm throws a combination that misses
and Raith counters with a left and a right that stings Nyholm.
Raith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nyholm tries to avoid it but Raith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nyholm to the ground. Nyholm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raith fails with the takedown.
Fred Nyholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Raith.
Nyholm swings for the body but Raith moves out of range.
Nyholm misses the shot to the body.
Nyholm fails to land with a series of punches.
Raith misses with a takedown
and Nyholm counters with a series of strikes. Raith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nyholm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nyholm duly obliges.
Nyholm stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raith fails with the takedown
and Nyholm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nyholm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nyholm is trying to control. Raith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raith wants to get back to full guard.
Nyholm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nyholm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nyholm is keen to just control but Raith is a slippery customer.
Nyholm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nyholm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyholm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nyholm is trying to control the action in half guard but Raith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nyholm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nyholm wants to pass to mount but Raith is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Nyholm.
Raith manages to get to full guard.
Nyholm trying to control but Raith is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nyholm wants to control from the top but Raith keeps moving.
Nyholm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nyholm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nyholm slips a nice elbow through Raith's hands, connecting with Raith's forehead.
Nyholm wants to take a breather but Raith is having none of it.
Nyholm wants to pass the guard but Raith is defending well.
Nyholm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nyholm tries to pass to full mount but Raith defends it.
Nyholm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nyholm.
Nyholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raith keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyholm throws a strike but Raith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyholm slips nicely into half guard.
Nyholm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Nyholm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nyholm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raith fails with the takedown
and Nyholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raith gets caught flat footed, as Nyholm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nyholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nyholm is in close to Raith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nyholm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raith keeping moving, preventing Nyholm from controlling successfully.
Raith working for a triangle but Nyholm defends it easily.
Nyholm chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Raith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nyholm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nyholm wants to pass the guard but Raith is keeping the position.
Raith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nyholm throws a big elbow that misses.
Nyholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nyholm manages to get himself to full guard.
Nyholm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raith manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fred Nyholm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nyholmis looking to pass into half guard but Raith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Raith is in guard.
Raith throws a big elbow that misses.
Nyholm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nyholm working a defensive guard but Raith passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyholm wants to get back to full guard.
Nyholm trying to control here.
Nyholm tries to get to full guard but Raith has control of the leg.
Nyholm is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm is controlling Raith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Raith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Raith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyholm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nyholm closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Raith quickly recovers to half guard.
Nyholm throws a strike but Raith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nyholm advances to half guard.
Nyholm working the head and body with strikes.
Nyholm is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Raith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm is looking to work some ground and pound but Raith has wrist control.
Nyholm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Nyholm wants to control from the top but Raith keeps moving.
Nyholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raith looking for a guillotine here but Nyholm defends easily.
Raith is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyholm is pushing down on Raith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raith is fighting to maintain full guard but Nyholm has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Nyholm dominated that second round.
That's time! Nyholm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Raith shoots and misses
and Nyholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nyholm tries to avoid it but Raith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nyholm to the ground. Nyholm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raith misses with a takedown
and Nyholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fred Nyholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Raith.
Nyholm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nyholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raith is keeping the position for now.
Raith keeping moving, preventing Nyholm from controlling successfully.
Nyholm advances position into side control!
Nyholm scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nyholm goes for an armbar but Raith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Raith.
Nyholm seems keen to control Raith's posture.
Raith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nyholm is pulling down on Raith's head. It's preventing any offense from Raith, at least for the moment.
Nyholm keeping full guard, as Raith tries to pass.
Nyholm controls Raith momentarily but Raith frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raith being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Raith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Raith working for a guillotine from mount but Nyholm is in no mood to give up.
Raith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nyholm gets back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nyholm is looking to improve his position.
Nyholm is pressing down on Raith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raith is fighting to break Nyholm's control of his arms but Nyholm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nyholm managing to control the position.
Nyholm's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nyholm is trying to control the position but Raith postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Raith tries to clinch there but Nyholm circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Raith as Nyholm shoots in.
Raith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nyholm's waist but Nyholm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raith off to one side.
Nyholm scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Raith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nyholm off and has taken his back!
Nyholm tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nyholm doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
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!
Nyholm is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas Raith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raith lands a big elbow.
Fred Nyholm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raith avoids the attempt from Nyholm to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Nyholm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nyholm 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Nyholm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baxter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilpinen misses with a wild body shot.
Baxter stuns Kilpinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baxter looks to land a combination. Kilpinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kilpinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Baxter counters with a straight right hand.
Kilpinen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OH! Kilpinen has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Baxter smells blood and charges in for the finish! Baxter unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Kilpinen sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baxter!
Brian Baxter very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bulk Bogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yabu Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogan comes to the cage accompanied by Renunciation - Secret Chiefs 3. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
16 - 11 - 3 |
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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
30 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bulk Bogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Yabu Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogan misses the shot to the body.
Bogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Bogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bogan throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogan throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov lands with a cross.
Kersikov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Bogan drops Kersikov with a right and a left! Bogan comes rushing in but Kersikov regains his composure and manages to keep Bogan in guard.
It looks like Yabu Kersikov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bogan is standing up over Kersikov. Kersikov looks to escape but Bogan dives into side control.
Bogan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bogan.
Bogan slows the pace down.
Kersikov is trying to control Bogan's posture but Bogan avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bogan working the ground and pound from side control.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bogan staying calm.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Bogan there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bogan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov pushes Bogan off looking to stand but Bogan dives back in and keeps control.
Bogan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bogan looks to land a strike but Kersikov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov is looking for a triangle but Bogan pushes his legs off easily.
Bogan won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Bogan tries to pass.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bogan manages to get himself to full guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov gets to his feet - Bogan follows without any prompting.
Bogan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bogan punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Bogan takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov gets caught napping as Bogan dives in and scores a takedown. Kersikov manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bogan won't allow Kersikov to get back to his feet.
Bogan cracks Kersikov with a solid left hand.
Bogan postures up and lands a big shot to Kersikov's brow.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Bogan from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bogan controls the pace.
Bogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulk Bogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yabu Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bogan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bogan lands in his opponent's guard.
Bogan landing with the ground and pound.
Bogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov is trying to keep Bogan in close.
Kersikov wants to stand but Bogan is controlling the position.
Bogan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Bogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Bogan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bogan trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
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. Bogan connects with a nice short shot to Kersikov's temple.
Kersikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bogan tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bogan trying to control the pace.
Bogan is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogan is working for a submission of some sort.
Bogan trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Bogan 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.
Bogan lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogan tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Bogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogan throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Bogan is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Bogan is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bogan looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov has momentary wrist control but Bogan slips an elbow through the middle.
Bogan postures up.
Bogan works over Kersikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Bogan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov won't allow Bogan to pass to mount.
Kersikov pushes Bogan off looking to stand but Bogan dives back in and keeps control.
Bogan drops an elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Bogan's head to control him but Bogan postures up.
Kersikov is still in real trouble! Can Bogan finish him?
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
Bogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulk Bogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yabu Kersikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Bogan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Bogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Bogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Bogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bogan somewhat.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Bogan misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bogan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulk Bogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov punishes Bogan's body with a nice straight punch.
Bogan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Bogan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan passes into side control, despite Kersikov's attempt to control the position.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Bogan working away.
Kersikov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kersikov tries to escape but Bogan is in control.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bogan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bogan tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Yabu Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bogan is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Kersikov is trying to stand.
Bogan with shots to the head and body - Kersikov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kersikov is rocked!
Bogan postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kersikov out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bogan goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bulk Bogan!
Bulk Bogan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffs comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed. Ortiz has chosen I am a real American as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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295 lbs
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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
36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rolen Spliffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randy Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spliffs, right into the meat.
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
Ortiz looks to throw the jab but Spliffs is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spliffs.
Ortiz lands with a nice body punch.
Spliffs checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Spliffs misses its intended target.
Ortiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffs moves away.
Spliffs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortiz misses the body punch
and Spliffs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Spliffs does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Ortiz misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spliffs. That's going to slow Ortiz down.
Spliffs throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortiz throws an off balance right hand
and Spliffs counters with a series of strikes. Ortiz will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a leg kick
and Spliffs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spliffs moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Ortiz finds it's way through Spliffs's defenses.
Spliffs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spliffs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ortiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spliffs.
Ortiz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spliffs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Spliffs.
Sloppy strikes from Spliffs. Those never looked like landing.
Ortiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spliffs manages to avoid it.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
Ortiz swings widly with a right hand
and Spliffs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spliffs ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Spliffs.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Spliffs.
Spliffs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into Spliffs's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ortiz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spliffs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ortiz has Spliffs in his guard.
Ortiz wants to sweep here but Spliffs controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Spliffs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spliffs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Spliffs.
Ortiz takes a swing at Spliffs's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs throws a solid leg kick but Ortiz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spliffs.
Spliffs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spliffs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ortiz counters with a low kick, right behind Spliffs 's knee.
Ortiz misses the body punch
and Spliffs counters with a straight right hand.
Ortiz throws a push kick but Spliffs slaps the foot to one side.
Spliffs throws a leg kick but Ortiz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spliffs throws a push kick but Ortiz slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Spliffs.
Spliffs throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spliffs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spliffs lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Spliffs.
Ortiz wants to land a leg kick but Spliffs is out of range.
Ortiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spliffs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolen Spliffs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spliffs throws an overhand right that lands on Ortiz's shoulder, as Ortiz tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spliffs.
Spliffs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rolen Spliffs is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliffs.
Ortiz tries to move into range but Spliffs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spliffs throws out the jab.
Ortiz tries a low kick but Spliffs avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortiz. That snapped Spliffs's head back.
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz looks to land a right hand but Spliffs moved out of range.
Ortiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spliffs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Spliffs.
Spliffs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Ortiz misses
and Spliffs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ortiz misses with a straight right.
Ortiz takes a swing at Spliffs's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs wants to clinch.
Ortiz feints a jab promting Spliffs to slip. Ortiz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spliffs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spliffs scores with a spinning back kick!
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Spliffs's front leg but catches the back leg as Spliffs tries to avoid it.
Ortiz tries a low kick but Spliffs avoids it.
Spliffs lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spliffs.
Spliffs lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Spliffs. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spliffs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spliffs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Spliffs.
Ortiz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliffs is just out of range.
Jab from Spliffs.
Spliffs sends Ortiz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Spliffs is motioning to the referee to let Ortiz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ortiz is rocked!
Spliffs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Spliffs finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spliffs. Ortiz shrugs it off though.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Spliffs is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ortiz flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ortiz is out cold! Spliffs holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolen Spliffs!
During a confident post fight interview, Rolen Spliffs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. The crowd seem to be enjoying McGregor's choice of entrance music: Bloc Party - Flux. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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225 lbs
37 - 11 - 4 |
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289 lbs
22 - 8 - 1 |
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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
37 - 11 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb misses with a low kick.
Bomb throws a front kick that sends McGregor stumbling back into the cage.
James Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor slips under a jab from Bomb.
Bomb throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bomb.
Bomb throws a body kick that misses.
Bomb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Bomb throws a shot to the body.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
Bomb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGregor. That did some damage!
McGregor looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bomb, right into the meat.
Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Bomb as he connects with a hook.
McGregor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bomb. That's going to slow McGregor down.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bomb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Bomb.
Bomb is looking to land body kicks.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomb moves away.
McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bomb on the side of the head.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bomb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomb throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bomb, right into the meat.
McGregor misses with a hook. Bomb ducked under it nicely.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Bomb.
McGregor misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb lands with a hook. McGregor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bomb tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
Bomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomb feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGregor sprawling to the canvas! McGregor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bomb finish him?!
It looks like Charlie McGregor has been cut.
Bomb tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.
Bomb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bomb lands a big uppercut and McGregor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGregor looks OK. Bomb waves McGregor back to his feet!
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor blocks a head kick by Bomb.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Bomb finish him?
Bomb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGregor.
Bomb is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor leaves his chin hanging out and Bomb seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! McGregor crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bomb!
A victorious James Bomb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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