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IMMA: ICECOLD PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Kheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kheen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You're Goin Down. Bobby Kheen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Donovan Collins's chin.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donovan Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Kheen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kheen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kheen there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Bobby Kheen has been cut.
Collins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kheen back to the cage. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kheen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kheen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Kheen. Kheen gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobby Kheen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kheen looks gassed!
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Kheen.
Collins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kheen.
Donovan Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Kheen.
Kheen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Collins finds it's way through Kheen's defenses.
Kheen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kheen ducks right into an uppercut from Collins.
That has opened up Bobby Kheen's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins rushes Kheen and presses him up against the cage.
Kheen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Collins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kheen.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Kheen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Kheen slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Kheen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Collins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kheen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collins.
Collins wants to clinch.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves away from the strike by Kheen.
Collins throws a right hand that Kheen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kheen also avoids with ease.
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!
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Kheen.
Collins scores with a one two! Kheen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kheen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Kheen. Kheen gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kheen has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves away from the strike by Kheen.
Collins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Kheen moved out of range.
Kheen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kheen misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Kheen misses.
Kheen throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Collins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kheen's sensitive parts.
Collins lands a nice hook to Kheen's body. Kheen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kheen dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Kheen's head and hops out.
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Kheen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kheen has him pressed against the cage.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kheen has double underhooks.
Kheen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Collins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kheen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kheen somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kheen misses with a lunging right hand
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kheen throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins lands a nice hook to Kheen's body. Kheen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Kheen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kheen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kheen misses with an uppercut.
Kheen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donovan Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Kheen scores with the left hand. Collins knows he should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown by Collins or perhaps it was just good defense by Kheen which made him look bad.
Kheen throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Kheen.
Kheen moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kheen's efforts to push away.
Kheen wants a takedown but no success here.
Collins jumps into guard, dragging Kheen to the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kheen postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Kheen from controlling successfully.
Kheen is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kheen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kheen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kheen is controlling him.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bobby Kheen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kheen scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kheen tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins tries to clinch but Kheen is having none of it.
Collins lands a nice shot that snaps Kheen's head back.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Collins tries to move into range but Kheen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kheen throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Collins moves away from the strike by Kheen.
Kheen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donovan Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Kheen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Collins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from Kheen.
Kheen gets a clinch.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Collins is trying to push Kheen away but Kheen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kheen pulls guard effortlessly.
Kheen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kheen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Kheen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Kheen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kheen's head.
Collins blocks a jab.
Kheen misses with a right hand
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kheen throws a right hand that misses
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Collins blocks a jab.
Collins moves out of range as Kheen strikes.
Kheen throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Kheen. Kheen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kheen walks into a straight right hand from Collins.
Donovan Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kheen misses with a lunging right hand
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Collins.
Collins tries to sprawl but Kheen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kheen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Kheen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Collins!
The referee warns Collins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kheen landing strikes from the mount.
Collins tries to buck Kheen off but he can't manage it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kheen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Collins really wants to buck Kheen off and get back to his feet.
Kheen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Collins?
Collins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kheen controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kheen unloading with bombs!
Kheen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kheen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Collins's face.
Kheen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Collins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins tries to hold on but Kheen pushes him away.
Collins is bucking up trying to escape but Kheen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Kheen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kheen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Kheen!
Bobby Kheen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dariusz Karlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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249 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dariusz Karlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlowski fails with the takedown.
Karlowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlowski shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Karlowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Dariusz Karlowski has been cut.
Karlowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lewis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlowski working the body and head with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karlowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lewis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karlowski.
Lewis stops Karlowski from passing to mount.
Lewis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Karlowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Karlowski lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karlowski has hold of Lewis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lewis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Karlowski cranks the arm and Lewis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lewis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dariusz Karlowski!
Dariusz Karlowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Silava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Dudnicov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dudnicov has chosen Миша Маваши- as his entrance music. Vadim Dudnicov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Silava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Dudnicov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudnicov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Silava.
Dudnicov looks gassed!
Silava lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silava. Dudnicov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudnicov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silava counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silava scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silava fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dudnicov, pushing him back against the cage.
Silava dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silava scores with a knee to the head.
Silava leaning against his opponent.
Silava with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dudnicov is rocked!
Silava has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Dudnicov - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Silava, and another! Dudnicov is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Antti Silava!
During a confident post fight interview, Antti Silava thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes to the cage accompanied by "Unsettling Differences" by Blue Smock Nancy. Andre Holmes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Walker!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holmes off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Holmes shoots in.
Holmes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Walker jumps into side control!
Walker scoring with punches and elbows.
Holmes seems a little lost for a moment, as Walker dominates the positioning.
Holmes misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Walker controlling the position from side mount.
Holmes 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes regains half guard.
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Holmes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Holmes wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes is doing well to control the position and prevent Walker from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmes avoid being mounted?
Andre Holmes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Holmes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holmes wants to take a breather but Walker is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes stands up from half guard.
Holmes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker has one foot on Holmes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Holmes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holmes has a takedown stuffed.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Holmes. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmes with a poor takedown
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walker!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Walker. Holmes shrugs it off though.
Walker slips under a jab from Holmes.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andre Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Holmes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.
Walker trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Walker avoids the strikes from the bottom by Holmes.
Holmes looks to move to half guard but instead Walker has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker prevents Holmes from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Holmes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes feints a jab promting Walker to slip. Holmes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Walker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Curtis Walker has been cut.
Holmes tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donk. Walker catches Holmes right on the button with a cross.
Holmes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andre Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walker to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker pulls guard effortlessly.
Holmes wants to stand but Walker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holmes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holmes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holmes is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Holmes!
Andre Holmes took some time post fight to say the following; 'For the third time in a row, I have made my opponent tap out. Where is the competition that I ask for? These people wants to see a FIGHT! Not a boring match! BRING ON MORE COMPETITION!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kruzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Gellquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruzov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All for the motherland. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
265 lbs
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22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kruzov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Gellquist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruzov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gellquist.
Gellquist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruzov tries to avoid it but Gellquist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruzov to the ground. Kruzov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruzov tries to keep at a distance but Gellquist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gellquist lands a takedown into guard.
Gellquist throws a big right hand that misses.
Gellquist chips away with some ground and pound.
Kruzov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kruzov tries to get out of the position.
Gellquist stands up over Kruzov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gellquist distracts Kruzov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gellquist is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruzov has wrist control.
Kruzov has momentary wrist control but Gellquist slips an elbow through the middle.
Gellquist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruzov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gellquist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gellquist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gellquist throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gellquist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gellquist trying to control but Kruzov is working from the bottom.
Gellquist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gellquist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gellquist connects with a couple of short punches.
Gellquist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kruzov is breathing heavily.
Kruzov has momentary wrist control but Gellquist slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gellquist scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gellquist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gellquist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gellquist postures up and lands a big shot to Kruzov's brow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gellquist lands a couple of digs.
Gellquist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gellquist connects with a couple of short punches.
Gellquist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruzov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gellquist.
Gellquist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gellquist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gellquist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kruzov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellquist is in close to Kruzov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kruzov is rocked!
Gellquist wants to control from the top but Kruzov keeps moving.
Gellquist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kruzov keeping moving, preventing Gellquist from controlling successfully.
Gellquist stands up over Kruzov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruzov keeping moving, preventing Gellquist from controlling successfully.
Gellquist is in close to Kruzov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellquist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gellquist cracks Kruzov with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gellquist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gellquist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gellquist stands up over Kruzov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Kruzov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gellquist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kruzov's head.
Kruzov seems to have got his legs back now.
Gellquist lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gellquist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gellquist chips away with some ground and pound.
Gellquist gets to his feet and stands over Kruzov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kruzov felt that one! Gellquist unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kruzov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Gellquist!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antero Mokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zver Borcuxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Zver Borcuxa was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
185 lbs
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186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Mokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zver Borcuxa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokka blocks a head kick by Borcuxa.
Mokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borcuxa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mokka.
Borcuxa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Borcuxa trying to control from half guard but Mokka is working away.
Mokka is trying to maintain the position but Borcuxa is very close to passing his half guard.
Borcuxa seems to be looking for submissions.
Mokka is trying to maintain the position but Borcuxa is very close to passing his half guard.
Borcuxa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mokka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mokka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mokka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borcuxa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokka trying to control but Borcuxa postures up.
Borcuxa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borcuxa lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borcuxa lands a nice short elbow.
Borcuxa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borcuxa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Borcuxa there.
Mokka trying to control here.
Borcuxa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borcuxa in particular looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Let's hope that Borcuxa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borcuxa wants to pass to mount but Mokka is defending the position.
Borcuxa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mokka flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mokka tries to roll over but Borcuxa keeps him under control.
Mokka flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Borcuxa there.
Mokka is rocked!
Borcuxa lands a big elbow - Mokka is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Borcuxa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zver Borcuxa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Zelenofia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemyslaw Saleta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
225 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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18
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Zelenofia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Przemyslaw Saleta!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saleta leaves Zelenofia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saleta lands a left and a right that sends Zelenofia crashing to the canvas! Saleta dives into mount looking to finish!
Zelenofia is rocked!
It looks like Charles Zelenofia has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saleta controlling from the full mount.
Oh Zelenofia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that Saleta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Saleta is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Zelenofia seems to have got his legs back now.
Look low, kick high! Saleta uses the oldest trick in the book to send Zelenofia tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Saleta is absolutely delighted - when Zelenofia wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Przemyslaw Saleta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larppa Lurppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeChoke Kingston (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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20
190 lbs
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19
198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larppa Lurppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, LeChoke Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurppa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lurppa throws a sloppy head kick and Kingston moves out of range easily.
Kingston moves into the clinch successfully.
Lurppa gets control of Kingston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lurppa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kingston pushing down on Lurppa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kingston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kingston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Kingston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lurppa tries to roll over but Kingston keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lurppa is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Kingston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. LeChoke Kingston hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lurppa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lurppa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kingston thinking.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lurppa throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston has a takedown stuffed.
Lurppa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lurppa misses with a hook. Kingston ducked under it nicely.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston shoots in but no luck this time.
Lurppa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lurppa. That's going to slow Kingston down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Lurppa misses the target.
Lurppa misses with a left hand
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lurppa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingston tries to clinch but Lurppa moves out of range.
Kingston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lurppa is looking to regain half guard here but Kingston keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston stands up.
Lurppa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kingston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kingston moves in looking to clinch but Lurppa pushes him off.
Lurppa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Lurppa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston walks into a jab.
Lurppa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lurppa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lurppa throws a chopping leg kick but Kingston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurppa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingston.
Larppa Lurppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lurppa throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Lurppa misses with a body punch
and Kingston counters by moving into the clinch.
Lurppa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kingston has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lurppa is trying to keep an underhook but Kingston manages to get the takedown into 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!
Kingston controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lurppa trying to control but Kingston postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but LeChoke Kingston will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lurppa scores with a nice head shot.
Lurppa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lurppa throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Lurppa.
Lurppa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lurppa.
Larppa Lurppa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kingston lands some shots froms side control.
Kingston slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurppa tries to buck Kingston off but Kingston is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Lurppa's face as Kingston controls the position.
Kingston working the ground and pound.
Kingston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kingston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lurppa wants to control but Kingston postures up.
Kingston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lurppa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lurppa gets back to half guard.
Lurppa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LeChoke Kingston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lurppa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lurppa is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kingston controlling the action here.
Kingston winds up and cracks Lurppa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in half guard, Kingston seems content to control.
Lurppa is looking for a sweep. Kingston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeChoke Kingston has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lurppa thows a body shot but no joy.
Kingston gets a double leg takedown into Lurppa's guard.
Lurppa is looking for a triangle here but Kingston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lurppa is looking for a sweep.
Kingston scoring with punches and elbows.
Lurppa is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurppa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kingston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OK we're going to have a standup here. LeChoke Kingston hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kingston walks into a straight right hand from Lurppa.
Larppa Lurppa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lurppa throws a sloppy head kick and Kingston moves out of range easily.
Lurppa slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeChoke Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lurppa misses with a head kick.
Kingston digs a good body shot into Lurppa's ribs.
Lurppa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lurppa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kingston counters with a series of strikes. Lurppa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lurppa looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lurppa prevents the takedown attempt.
Lurppa decides to pull guard.
Kingston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurppa looking for a guillotine here but Kingston defends easily.
Kingston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. LeChoke Kingston was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kingston tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurppa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston misses with a hook to the body
and Lurppa counters with an outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingston checks a leg kick.
Lurppa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lurppa at a distance.
Kingston tries to clinch up.
Lurppa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lurppa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Lurppa leaves Kingston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurppa throws an off balance right hand
and Kingston counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lurppa's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lurppa looking to control.
Kingston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lurppa trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
Kingston advances to half guard.
Lurppa gets back to full guard.
Kingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kingston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kingston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
LeChoke Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston stands and throws Lurppa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kingston has control of an arm but Lurppa manages to advance to Kingston's back!
Lurppa looking for the RNC.
Kingston just trying to survive but Lurppa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lurppa is staying active.
Kingston breaks Lurppa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Larppa Lurppa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeChoke Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kingston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeChoke Kingston!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between First Second (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison has chosen DMX - Joe Harrison Song as his entrance music. Joe Harrison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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27
267 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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22
235 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, First Second!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Second scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Second closes the distance but Harrison moves to the side
and Harrison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Second wants to clinch
and Harrison counters with a two punch combo.
Second looks to clinch
and Harrison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harrison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Second moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Second moves out of range.
Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Second.
Harrison lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second avoids a punch combination nicely.
Second tries to clinch but Harrison is having none of it.
Harrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Second moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Harrison. Those never looked like landing.
Second dodges the punch combination from Harrison.
Second moves to clinch but Harrison breaks away
and Harrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison misses with a wild combination.
Second tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second tries to clinch
and Harrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
First Second seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison misses with a wild combination.
Second doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrison circles away.
Second doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrison circles away.
Second showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrison.
Harrison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Second counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Second avoids them all with ease.
Harrison throws a shot 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!
Second moves into range and clinches up with Harrison.
Second is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
Second misses with an elbow over the top.
Second lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Joe Harrison has been cut.
Second stalling in the clinch but Harrison improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Second is controlling the position.
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Second takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Second is looking to slow Harrison down with leg kicks.
Harrison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like First Second has been cut.
Harrison lands a left and a right that send Second crashing to the mat, dazed. Harrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Second is rocked!
Second is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Second stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Second is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Second.
Harrison throws a pinpoint strike between Second's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Second crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Harrison scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Harrison!
A very excited looking Joe Harrison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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