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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Bollmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakashi Hatake is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Bollmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakashi Hatake!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bollmann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hatake is defended easily by Bollmann.
Bollmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hatake.
Hatake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hatake passes Bollmann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hatake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bollmann is just riding it out for now. Hatake eventually gives up the hold.
Hatake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bollmann defends it well.
Hatake is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake stands up from half guard.
Hatake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bollmann defends it nicely.
Hatake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bollmann tries to avoid it but Hatake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bollmann to the ground. Bollmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fritz Bollmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakashi Hatake.
Bollmann shoots in for a takedown but Hatake shows good takedown defense.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hatake enables Bollmann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hatake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake pushes a forearm under Bollmann's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bollmann is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakashi Hatake!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Darren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asiong Salonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Darren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asiong Salonga!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salonga digs a good body shot into Darren's ribs.
Darren gets a clinch.
Salonga prevents the takedown attempt.
Darren prevents Salonga from breaking the clinch.
Darren pushes off an throws an elbow but Salonga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salonga gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Darren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salonga.
Salonga is thwarting Darren's attempts to control the position.
Salonga is nestled in close to Darren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Darren tries to get to full guard but Salonga has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darren taking some punishment here, with Salonga in his half guard.
Salonga thows a huge punch but Darren dodges it nicely.
Salonga lands with a punch from half guard.
Darren actively working from the bottom here.
Salonga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salonga is thwarting Darren's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salonga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Darren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salonga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Darren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salonga is aware though and is defending well.
Salonga stands up over Darren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salonga distracts Darren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salonga is working Darren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salonga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darren's head.
Salonga throws a big elbow that misses.
Salonga throwing strikes from guard but Darren blocks nicely.
Darren has momentary wrist control but Salonga slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salonga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Salonga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salonga connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salonga lands a couple of elbows.
Darren is rocked!
Salonga lands a couple of digs.
Oh Darren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salonga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Salonga arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Darren's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Asiong Salonga!
A victorious Asiong Salonga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waleran Bigod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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228 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Waleran Bigod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lennart Stahlhandske!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigod shoots in for a takedown but Stahlhandske shows good takedown defense.
Stahlhandske slaps away a takedown attempt from Bigod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bigod fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waleran Bigod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stahlhandske lands a nice looking body shot.
Stahlhandske lands a nice shot to the body.
Stahlhandske uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bigod shoots in for a takedown but Stahlhandske shows good takedown defense.
Stahlhandske scores with a nice right hand.
Bigod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stahlhandske circles away.
Bigod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stahlhandske's waist but Stahlhandske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bigod off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stahlhandske moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bigod checks a leg kick.
Stahlhandske throws a leg kick that misses.
Stahlhandske with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stahlhandske scores with a leg kick.
Bigod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Stahlhandske - just one landing.
No joy there for Stahlhandske, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stahlhandske throws a low kick, looking for Bigod's leg but Bigod calmly moves out of range.
Stahlhandske connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bigod momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigod shoots in for a takedown but Stahlhandske shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stahlhandske throws a looping overhand right but Bigod ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Stahlhandske. No joy for Bigod on that attempt.
Bigod is breathing heavily.
Stahlhandske tries to bum rush Bigod with a series of wild strikes but Bigod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stahlhandske lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bigod has a takedown stuffed.
Bigod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stahlhandske as he jumps to the side.
Bigod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stahlhandske to score with a decent uppercut.
Bigod fails to land the takedown.
Lennart Stahlhandske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stahlhandske scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bigod. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stahlhandske throws a combination. Bigod tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske scores with a body shot.
Stahlhandske lands with a straight right. Bigod didn't see that one coming.
Stahlhandske works the jab nicely.
Stahlhandske cracks Bigod with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bigod is able to avoid easily.
Stahlhandske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bigod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stahlhandske lands a jab to the nose.
Stahlhandske lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bigod at a distance.
Stahlhandske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bigod.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stahlhandske.
Horrible takedown by Bigod or perhaps it was just good defense by Stahlhandske which made him look bad.
Lennart Stahlhandske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Stahlhandske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stahlhandske sizes up Bigod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bigod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bigod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bigod takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Stahlhandske lands.
Bigod is rocked!
Stahlhandske gets in close and tags Bigod with a short punch that almost sends Bigod to the mat! Oh Bigod is in big trouble! He turns his back on Stahlhandske, trying to create some distance but Stahlhandske rushes him, striking wildly and Bigod goes down! The referee tackles Stahlhandske into the cage to end the fight! Stahlhandske is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lennart Stahlhandske!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Haavisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Liikanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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250 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Haavisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pertti Liikanen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haavisto throws a right and a left that Liikanen avoids nicely.
Liikanen slips a straight right by Haavisto.
Liikanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haavisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haavisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haavisto misses with a left hand
and Liikanen counters with a one-two to the body.
Haavisto throws a big shot that misses.
Haavisto loads up on a big right hand but Liikanen slips the punch.
Haavisto lands a jab to Liikanen's midsection.
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!
Liikanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haavisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liikanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haavisto throws a right hand that misses
and Liikanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liikanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Haavisto misses the jab.
Liikanen throws a hook to the side of Haavisto's head but Haavisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haavisto misses with a straight left.
Haavisto lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haavisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liikanen moves away.
Liikanen tests Haavisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liikanen misses with a few strikes there.
Haavisto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Liikanen misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Liikanen.
Haavisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liikanen.
A telegraphed right hand from Haavisto misses the target.
Hannu Haavisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haavisto throws a right hand that misses
and Liikanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liikanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haavisto.
Liikanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haavisto.
Haavisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liikanen jabs at Haavisto's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liikanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liikanen lands a nice hook to Haavisto's body. Haavisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Liikanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haavisto.
Liikanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Liikanen.
Haavisto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liikanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haavisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liikanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Liikanen throws a right hand that Haavisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Haavisto also avoids with ease.
Haavisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haavisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liikanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haavisto misses with a body kick.
Liikanen lands with a shot to the body.
Haavisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haavisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liikanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Haavisto's head.
Haavisto cracks Liikanen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liikanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liikanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liikanen defending well as Haavisto loads up on a big left hand.
Haavisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liikanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Liikanen misses with a double jab.
Haavisto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liikanen counters with a one-two to the body.
Liikanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haavisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Haavisto.
Haavisto avoids the body shot from Liikanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haavisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liikanen under the eye.
Haavisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liikanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liikanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haavisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liikanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haavisto backs up against the cage.
Liikanen scores with a nice head shot.
Liikanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haavisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haavisto throws a looping overhand right but Liikanen ducks down to avoid it.
Liikanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haavisto throws the left hand but Liikanen avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Liikanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pertti Liikanen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haavisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liikanen manages to avoid it.
Haavisto throws a looping overhand right but Liikanen ducks down to avoid it.
Haavisto slips a straight right by Liikanen.
Haavisto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Haavisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Liikanen's head.
Liikanen throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Haavisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Liikanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Liikanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haavisto moves away.
Haavisto slips a jab and a cross from Liikanen.
Haavisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haavisto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hannu Haavisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Haavisto throws a lazy right hand but Liikanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haavisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liikanen manages to avoid it.
Haavisto looks to land a left hand but Liikanen moved out of range nicely.
Liikanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haavisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pertti Liikanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liikanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Liikanen does no damage.
Haavisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liikanen moves away from the strike by Haavisto.
Liikanen defending well as Haavisto loads up on a big left hand.
Haavisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Liikanen misses the target.
Haavisto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Liikanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Haavisto misses.
Liikanen misses with a two punch combination.
Liikanen misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liikanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haavisto misses the body punch
and Liikanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haavisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liikanen throws a right hand that Haavisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Haavisto also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Haavisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haavisto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liikanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haavisto.
Liikanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haavisto.
Haavisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Haavisto misses the target.
Liikanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Haavisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Liikanen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Liikanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haavisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Liikanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haavisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liikanen is breathing heavily.
Liikanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haavisto throws a jab when Liikanen was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Liikanen misses the target.
Haavisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haavisto.
Liikanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liikanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haavisto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haavisto throws a series of punches but Liikanen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Haavisto misses the target.
Liikanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haavisto lands with a right hand.
Haavisto looks to land a right hand but Liikanen moved out of range.
Haavisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haavisto throws a hook but Liikanen avoids it easily.
Liikanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haavisto.
Liikanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haavisto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liikanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Liikanen misses.
Haavisto scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Liikanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liikanen throws out a loose jab but Haavisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liikanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haavisto.
Some wild striking there from Liikanen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Haavisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liikanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haavisto.
Liikanen scores with a one two! Haavisto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Haavisto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Liikanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Liikanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haavisto throws out the jab.
Haavisto misses with a shot to the body
letting Liikanen counter with a right hand.
Liikanen tries to move into range but Haavisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liikanen misses with a two punch combination.
Liikanen takes a swing at Haavisto's ribcage but misses.
Haavisto misses with an uppercut. Liikanen saw that one coming.
Liikanen lands the left hand.
Haavisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liikanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liikanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haavisto.
Liikanen throws a combination that misses
and Haavisto counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Liikanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haavisto scores with a hook to the body. Liikanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liikanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haavisto looks to land a left hand but Liikanen moved out of range nicely.
Haavisto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liikanen avoids the body shot from Haavisto.
Liikanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Liikanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haavisto.
Liikanen looks to land a right hand but Haavisto moved out of range.
Liikanen moves out of range as Haavisto strikes.
Jab, jab by Haavisto - just one landing.
Haavisto connects with a jab.
Liikanen thuds a left hand into Haavisto's body.
A punch combination from Liikanen misses.
Haavisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haavisto scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Liikanen.
Liikanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haavisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Liikanen.
Haavisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Liikanen.
Haavisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haavisto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haavisto throws a jab when Liikanen was well out of range.
Liikanen blocks a jab.
Liikanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liikanen moves forwards but Haavisto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liikanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Haavisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haavisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liikanen throws out a loose jab but Haavisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Haavisto misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haavisto looks to land a left hand but Liikanen moved out of range nicely.
Haavisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liikanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Haavisto misses.
Liikanen staying out of range there.
Liikanen scores with a body shot.
Haavisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Liikanen misses with a double jab
and Haavisto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liikanen thinking.
Liikanen jabs at Haavisto's body.
Haavisto connects with a crisp jab.
Liikanen misses the shot to the body.
Liikanen thuds his right hand into Haavisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liikanen misses with a looping left.
Liikanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liikanen takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Haavisto misses.
Haavisto cracks a nice hook into Liikanen's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liikanen looks to land a combination but Haavisto avoids it well.
Liikanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haavisto.
Haavisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Liikanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haavisto throws out a loose jab but Liikanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haavisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haavisto scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannu Haavisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haavisto 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannu Haavisto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Champ (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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212 lbs
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220 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Champ!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Champ is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Champ circles away and we're back to standing.
White fails with the takedown
and Champ counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
Champ digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champ uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Walter White has been cut.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Champ avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Champ drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champ trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Champ looking to pass the guard.
White working for a triangle but Champ defends it easily.
White is breathing heavily.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Champ advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White is just riding it out for now. Champ eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ is looking for a kimura here.
Champ is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Champ blocks the strikes from White.
White actively working from the bottom here.
Champ content to control rather than advance.
Champ is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Champ.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White is staying active underneath Champ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is pressing down on Champ's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Champ advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champ is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Champ is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Champ is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Champ to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ is looking for a kimura here.
White trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Champ is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Champ is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
White is looking to escape.
Champ passes the guard and advances to mount!
Champ is going oldschool here, as he tries to force White to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so White shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to hold on but Champ pushes him away.
White flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Champ tries to control but White wriggling away.
Champ wants to finish this one by submission but White is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Champ.
White is trying desperately to improve position.
Champ moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, White has worked his arm free - good work by White!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champ is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Champ wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Champ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter White's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Champ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Champ slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White walks into a straight right hand from Champ.
White fails with the takedown
and Champ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Champ cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Champ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Champ lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champ lands a jab to the nose.
White misses with a takedown attempt
and Champ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White walks into a straight right hand from Champ.
Walter White's cut is getting worse.
Champ connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt White covering up! Champ comes in with a big uppercut and White goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Champ!
Bill Champ really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnSubs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between KJ Blues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Insley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
152 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, KJ Blues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Insley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blues tries to score a power double leg takedown but Insley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blues somewhat.
Blues shoots in looking for a takedown but Insley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blues's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blues slips a jab and a cross from Insley.
Blues tries to keep at a distance but Insley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Insley breaks from the clinch.
Blues closes this distance looking for a takedown but Insley circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Blues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blues fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Insley avoids it really well and circles away.
Insley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blues tries to bench press Insley off him but Insley keeps the position.
Insley is trying to get an arm triangle but Blues is defending well.
Blues tries to bench press Insley off him but Insley keeps the position.
Blues gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blues looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insley trying to control from half guard but Blues is working away.
Blues has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Insley. Oh but Blues has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Insley goes limp - he's gone! Blues jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). KJ Blues!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avery Jackson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Philips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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138 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avery Jackson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Philips!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips tries for a takedown but Jackson Brown circles away easily
and Jackson Brown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Philips!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Philips?
Philips defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson Brown.
Jackson Brown unloading with bombs!
Philips is rocked!
Philips is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Philips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philips is still in real trouble! Can Jackson Brown finish him?
Philips seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson Brown controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Jackson Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Philips working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Philips sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson Brown controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson Brown working Philips over with strikes here.
Philips is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Philips can't escape the position.
Philips takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson Brown postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Philips is out cold - huge knockout for Jackson Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Avery Jackson Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Kenny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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229 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Kenny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Miller!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Kenny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oooh a lovely combination from Miller sends Kenny down but not out. Miller dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Jackson Kenny has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Miller scoring with punches and elbows.
Miller scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kenny is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Miller can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Miller!
Neil Miller is the new heavyweight champion!
Neil Miller very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 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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