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QFC Tournament 69 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Funny McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Funny McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keith Charles!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee delivers a nice body kick.
Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
Charles gets a clinch.
Charles missing with knees to the body.
Charles has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Charles is hanging on to McGee's back as he tries to escape.
McGee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Charles's guard. Nice work there by McGee.
McGee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position.
Funny McGee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a damaging elbow.
McGee lands a damaging elbow.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Charles looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGee landing knees to the body.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
McGee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from McGee.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Charles shrugs off.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
Charles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from McGee.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
Charles takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGee lands a good knee to the midsection. Charles won't want to take too many of those.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped Charles in his tracks for a moment.
Charles takes an elbow to the temple.
Charles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Funny McGee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck for McGee with that takedown attempt.
Charles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGee is trying to defend but Charles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee is trying to stand back up but Charles is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Funny McGee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGee shoots in but Charles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Charles lands in his opponent's guard.
Charles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGee is adopting a defensive guard.
Charles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Charles is looking to work some ground and pound but McGee has wrist control.
Charles being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Funny McGee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Charles gets a takedown into half guard.
McGee keeping control of the position.
McGee missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is trying to control but can't.
Charles is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, McGee manages to get to full guard.
McGee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Charles!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles is breathing heavily.
McGee controlling the pace for now.
Charles tries to hold on but McGee pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee landing strikes from the mount.
Charles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Charles working to try and regain half guard.
McGee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Charles is looking to improve his position but McGee isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Funny McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGee controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Funny McGee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGee throws a combination that misses
and Charles counters with a series of strikes. McGee will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGee misses with a series of wild punches.
Charles dives in and scores a takedown into McGee's guard.
McGee controlling Charles's posture.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
McGee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Funny McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee misses with a double jab.
Funny McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles moves into the clinch.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped Charles in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGee obliges.
Charles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from McGee.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
McGee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGee with a knee to the head.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Charles's defenses.
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGee obliges.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Charles shrugs off.
McGee blocking some punches.
Funny McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Charles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Funny McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Charles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
Knees to the body from McGee.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Charles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Charles is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Charles is defending well for now.
Charles turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGee wants to control but Charles postures up.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee keeps working.
McGee sneaks back into half guard.
McGee keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Funny McGee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Charles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee isn't going anywhere.
Keith Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funny McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Funny McGee!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Funny McGee!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Funny McGee!
Funny McGee wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Funny McGee 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manolo Pierdolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Mosh by Eminem as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manolo Pierdolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cameron Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Pierdolo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Pierdolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pierdolo working some strikes from top position.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pierdolo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pierdolo wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Pierdolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pierdolo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierdolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierdolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierdolo is controlling him.
Pierdolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierdolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierdolo 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.
Pierdolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierdolo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierdolo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Pierdolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierdolo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierdolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierdolo throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Pierdolo sprawls well.
Thomas looks gassed!
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pierdolo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manolo Pierdolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Pierdolo in his half guard.
Pierdolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pierdolo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierdolo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolo Pierdolo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pierdolo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pierdolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pierdolo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Pierdolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pierdolo throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Pierdolo is looking to advance position but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Pierdolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierdolo.
Pierdolo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierdolo 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.
Pierdolo working the head and body with strikes.
Pierdolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierdolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierdolo throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Pierdolo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierdolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manolo Pierdolo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierdolo.
Pierdolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierdolo not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Manolo Pierdolo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pierdolo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee asks Pierdolo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pierdolo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pierdolo looks up at the clock and then as Thomas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pierdolo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pierdolo slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolo Pierdolo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Pierdolo misses.
Pierdolo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thomas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pierdolo working the ground and pound.
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pierdolo.
Pierdolo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierdolo just content to control the position.
Pierdolo tries to score with some ground and pound. Thomas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pierdolo.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierdolo throws a strike aimed at the side of Thomas's head but Thomas avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierdolo throwing strikes but Thomas manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pierdolo defending against the ground and pound.
Pierdolo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pierdolo tries to get out of the position.
Pierdolo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thomas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pierdolo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pierdolo counters with a takedown into side control.
Pierdolo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Pierdolo is working Thomas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pierdolo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thomas some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas dodges the ground and pound from Pierdolo.
Thomas being controlled for a moment.
Pierdolo scores with punches from side control.
Thomas trying to remain calm as Pierdolo controls from the top position.
Pierdolo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pierdolo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pierdolo in side control, throwing shots but Thomas defends.
Pierdolo landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cameron Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierdolo lands a nice forearm strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manolo Pierdolo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pierdolo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Manolo Pierdolo!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Manolo Pierdolo!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Manolo Pierdolo!
Manolo Pierdolo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milos Vasic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by System. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Joshua Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milos Vasic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries to clinch up.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Vasic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasic fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Vasic.
Li shoots in for a double leg but Vasic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Li wants to clinch
and Vasic counters with a shoot takedown. Li fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vasic trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Vasic throws an elbow that misses. Li uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasic's guard. Nice move by Li!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasic keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milos Vasic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Li throws a series of punches but Vasic avoids them all with ease.
Vasic clinches up against the cage.
Vasic trying to land knees to the body.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Vasic has the dominant position.
Li can't break the clinch.
Vasic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li tries to clinch there but Vasic circles away.
Li misses with a body kick.
Vasic misses with a kick to the body.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li forces Vasic back against the cage and clinches.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Vasic to work.
Vasic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Li is defending well.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Li keeps control of Vasic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking for a takedown.
Li breaks the clinch.
Vasic throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Joshua Li has been cut.
Li blocks a head kick by Vasic.
Vasic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Li as he avoids it easily.
Joshua Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milos Vasic.
Vasic tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Vasic moves out of range easily.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasic circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Li if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Vasic. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Vasic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Li's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vasic throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Vasic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasic throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.
Li throws a solid leg kick but Vasic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Li.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li tries to clinch there but Vasic circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li looks for a takedown but Vasic sprawls well.
Vasic dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Vasic's head and hops out.
Li misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasic slaps away a takedown attempt from Li, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joshua Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li closes the distance and clinches up with Vasic, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Vasic against the cage but Vasic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasic misses with a kick to the body
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Vasic persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasic shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Vasic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasic pushes Li up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasic is looking to control Li's arms but Li gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vasic has his back to the cage.
Li is working for takedown but Vasic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vasic manages to break the clinch.
Joshua Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Li tries to clinch there but Vasic circles away.
Vasic looks to land a body kick but Li moved away.
Vasic is breathing heavily.
Vasic gets caught flat footed, as Li shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vasic wants to work for an arm triangle but Li is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li kicks Vasic off and gets back to his feet.
Vasic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Li shoots in but no luck this time.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasic. Vasic obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Vasic.
Vasic fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vasic counters with a nice body kick.
Vasic fails with the takedown.
Li wants to clinch but Vasic slips to the side
and Vasic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasic smiles and moves away.
Li scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joshua Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joshua Li's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Li tries to clinch
and Vasic counters with a big head kick but Li shrugs it off.
Vasic blocks a head kick by Li.
Vasic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Li throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Vasic.
Vasic closes the distance and pushes Li back into the cage.
Vasic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li looks to land a combination but Vasic avoids it well.
Li misses with an uppercut.
Li explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasic defends it nicely.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasic somewhat.
Vasic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasic misses with a straight left.
Milos Vasic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vasic misses with a two punch combination.
Li tries to land a body kick
and Vasic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vasic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Joshua Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milos Vasic.
Vasic doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasic circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
Vasic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vasic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasic slaps away a takedown attempt from Li, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vasic tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Li takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Vasic moves out of range easily.
Li throws a head kick but Vasic moves out of range.
Vasic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vasic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li rushes Vasic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vasic to keep the fight standing.
Li prevents Vasic from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasic smiles and moves away.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Li showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Li 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 for Milos Vasic!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Joshua Li!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Milos Vasic!
Milos Vasic wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Dennis Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Hill throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease.
Hill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rollins did well to prevent Hill getting side control.
Rollins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rollins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rollins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill looks to land a combination. Rollins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rollins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Rollins has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Hill wants to take the fight to the mat but Rollins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rollins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rollins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hill trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Hill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rollins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rollins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hill moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
Rollins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Dennis Hill has been cut.
Hill throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Rollins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Hill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hill to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dennis Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rollins.
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Hill counters with a leg kick.
Rollins looks gassed!
Rollins leaves Hill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hill scores with a takedown into Rollins's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rollins pushes Hill off and gets back to his feet.
Hill throws a series of strikes that have Rollins backpedaling.
Hill scores with a nice strike.
Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hill but Hill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hill shoots in and drives through. Rollins sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rollins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rollins swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dennis Hill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dennis Hill's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Dennis Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rollins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rollins jumps guard but Hill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well.
Rollins shoots in and drives through. Hill sprawls well.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hill is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill with a nice cross.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins trying to control here.
Rollins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hill kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rollins manages to get to full guard.
Rollins trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
Hill wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Hill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rollins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hill scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dennis Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rollins.
Rollins shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rollins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rollins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Hill tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rollins's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins actively working from the bottom here.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working.
Hill lands strikes from half guard.
Hill is keen to just control but Rollins is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill controlling the action here.
Rollins is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Hill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Hill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rollins to the mat! Rollins manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard.
Rollins pushes Hill off and gets back to his feet.
Rollins tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rollins defends it nicely.
Rollins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hill misses with a double jab.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
Hill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt - Hill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Rollins pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dennis Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rollins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins clinches up with Hill and pushes him back against the cage.
Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins has his takedown stuffed
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.
Rollins shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rollins at a distance.
Rollins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennis Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill counters with a three punch combo that has Rollins backing up. Rollins nods at Hill to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing.
Rollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill throws a combination. Rollins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hill tries to bum rush Rollins with a series of wild strikes but Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dennis Hill.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hill, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Dennis Hill!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Dennis Hill!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Dennis Hill!
Dennis Hill wins by unanimous decision!
Dennis Hill decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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133 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marshall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Marshall blocks nicely.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexandrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marshall wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marshall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marshall is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexandrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marshall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov is taking a breather. Marshall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alexandrov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marshall taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Marshall is still in real trouble! Can Alexandrov finish him?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexandrov lands a nice short elbow.
Alexandrov not doing much here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but Marshall defending well.
Marshall seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is controlling the pace.
Alexandrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexandrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alexandrov in particular looking to stall.
Alexandrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marshall for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is nestled in close to Marshall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marshall is trying to stand.
Marshall looks gassed!
Alexandrov content to control rather than advance.
Marshall taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Alexandrov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Marshall could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alexandrov has cracked it and Marshall is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alexandrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Alexandrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Alexandrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Pena!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena tries for a takedown but Cormier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pena shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Cormier or perhaps it was just good defense by Pena which made him look bad.
Pena throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Pena fails to land with a series of punches.
Pena fails to land with a series of punches.
Cormier drives through with a takedown into Pena's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cormier wants to pass the guard but Pena is keeping the position.
Pena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cormier tries to free his leg and advance position but Pena is retaining full guard.
Cormier throws an elbow that misses. Pena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cormier's guard. Nice move by Pena!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Pena from controlling successfully.
Pena postures up.
Pena preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Pena was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pena tries for a takedown but Cormier circles away easily
and Cormier counters with a single leg into guard. Pena didn't expect that.
Daniel Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pena trying to control the position.
Pena pushes Cormier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horrible takedown by Cormier or perhaps it was just good defense by Pena which made him look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pena tries for a takedown but Cormier circles away easily
and Cormier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cormier.
Pena looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pena is on top in guard.
Pena stopping the sweep attempt from Cormier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena is fighting to break Cormier's control of his arms but Cormier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cormier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pena won't allow Cormier to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him.
We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Cormier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pena pushes Cormier up against the cage in a clinch.
Pena is trying to break the clinch but Cormier is controlling him.
Pena is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cormier is defending well.
Pena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cormier has him pressed against the cage.
Cormier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pena gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pena successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pena misses with the combination.
Pena misses with a low kick as Cormier jumps back.
Cormier slips a jab and a cross from Pena.
Pena has his takedown stuffed
and Cormier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pena won't be happy with that.
Cormier cracks Pena with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pena some visible discomfort.
Cormier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cormier cracks Pena with a big elbow.
Cormier throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pena is breathing heavily.
Pena takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier cracks Pena with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pena is rocked!
Pena manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pena is still in real trouble! Can Cormier finish him?
Cormier wants to improve his position but Pena is controlling well.
Pena seems to have recovered his senses.
Pena is keen to just control but Cormier is a slippery customer.
Cormier is trying to control but can't.
Pena prevents Cormier from improving his position.
Pena is controlling the pace.
Daniel Cormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Pena wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cormier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pena.
Cormier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cormier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pena defending well though.
Pena is trying to get back to full guard.
Cormier trying to control from half guard but Pena is working away.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pena on the ground.
Cormier trying to pass the guard but Pena defending well.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pena is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cormier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cormier is thwarting Pena's attempts to control the position.
Cormier is stalling here. Pena is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cormier seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pena has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cormier, who protects the arm well.
Cormier is looking to regain half guard here but Pena keeps moving and retains side control.
Pena tries to stand but Cormier is controlling his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pena tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cormier keeps the fight on the outside.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pena avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pena is defended easily by Cormier.
Pena shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pena tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daniel Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pena.
Pena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pena drives through and clinches with Cormier against the cage.
Cormier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pena gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pena creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pena is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena is trying to maintain a safe position but Cormier gets an underhook and turns Pena into the cage.
Cormier is trying to drag Pena to the mat but Pena just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pena looking to stall.
Pena is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pena successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier stops Pena from standing up.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
Cormier postures up in Pena's guard and throws a big left but Pena blocks it.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cormier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cormier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
Cormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cormier landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier distracts Pena with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cormier works over Pena with some ground and pound from guard.
Cormier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pena throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cormier postures up and lands a big shot to Pena's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cormier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cormier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pena's head.
Cormier scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormier works over Pena with some ground and pound from guard.
Cormier distracts Pena with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mike Pena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cormier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Daniel Cormier!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Daniel Cormier!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Huddleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Gary Huddleston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Huddleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Huddleston dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huddleston circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huddleston fails to land the takedown.
Huddleston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Huddleston avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huddleston fails to land the takedown.
Huddleston closes the distance and clinches.
Huddleston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Huddleston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huddleston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huddleston manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Huddleston looking for a sweep. Not yet Huddleston, not yet.
Johnson trying to control but Huddleston is working from the bottom.
Huddleston throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control but Huddleston is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Johnson.
Huddleston drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson cracks Huddleston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huddleston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huddleston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Huddleston is just out of range.
Huddleston misses with a hook.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson stalks Huddleston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Huddleston's face. Huddleston staggers backwards, shaken.
Huddleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huddleston.
Huddleston shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huddleston shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huddleston is breathing heavily.
Johnson stalks Huddleston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Huddleston's face. Huddleston staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Huddleston scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huddleston's guard.
Huddleston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson trying to control but Huddleston is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Huddleston won't let him.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Huddleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Huddleston wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Huddleston keeps moving.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Huddleston had control of the position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huddleston is keeping the position for now.
John Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson scores with a one two! Huddleston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries to bum rush Huddleston with a series of wild strikes but Huddleston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huddleston avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huddleston on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Huddleston tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Huddleston tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huddleston.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huddleston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Huddleston thowing shots but they're missing.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Huddleston's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huddleston defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Huddleston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Johnson moves into full mount! Huddleston won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Huddleston defends it well.
Johnson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Huddleston is holding on tight.
Johnson get's back to his feet.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Huddleston rather than just go for the knockout.
Huddleston looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Huddleston's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
It looks like Gary Huddleston has been cut.
Huddleston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Huddleston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Huddleston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huddleston dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Huddleston backs up against the cage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Huddleston.
Huddleston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Huddleston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson wants to control but Huddleston is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huddleston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson controls Huddleston momentarily but Huddleston frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huddleston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Huddleston's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Huddleston's cut.
That's time! Huddleston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Huddleston shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Huddleston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Huddleston takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Huddleston keeps him there for the moment.
Huddleston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Huddleston breaks the clinch.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huddleston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huddleston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Johnson works over Huddleston's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huddleston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Huddleston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Huddleston dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Huddleston's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Huddleston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Huddleston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Huddleston tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson stuns Huddleston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huddleston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Gary Huddleston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huddleston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Johnson catches Huddleston right on the button with a cross.
Huddleston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Huddleston rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Huddleston jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Huddleston uses from the top position.
Huddleston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a combination. Huddleston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huddleston avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Huddleston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Huddleston shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Huddleston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huddleston's hands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Huddleston.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huddleston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Huddleston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Huddleston tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huddleston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Huddleston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Huddleston backpedaling.
Johnson leaves Huddleston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Huddleston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huddleston at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 for John Johnson!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for John Johnson!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for John Johnson!
John Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuaisiala Mirapthlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Da Don (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Tuaisiala Mirapthlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coco Da Don!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Don darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Da Don is looking to stall here but Mirapthlak recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mirapthlak is on top in guard.
Mirapthlak throws a big elbow that misses.
Mirapthlak 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.
Da Don trying to keep a closed guard but Mirapthlak is proving a slippery customer.
Mirapthlak controlling from the top position.
Mirapthlak is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Don has wrist control.
Da Don trying to keep a closed guard but Mirapthlak is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirapthlak controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Don closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mirapthlak is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mirapthlak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mirapthlak looking for a sweep. Not yet Mirapthlak, not yet.
Mirapthlak has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Da Don should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mirapthlak has tightened it up now! Da Don should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tuaisiala Mirapthlak!
Tuaisiala Mirapthlak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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