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HERO 40: Fish vs Bunkley PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bingo Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bingo Steel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Iverson breaks the clinch.
Iverson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iverson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iverson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iverson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Iverson pushes him off.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iverson misses with a body kick.
Steel looks for the body kick but Iverson saw that one coming.
Iverson rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.
Iverson lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel won't want to take too many of those.
Iverson has Steel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Iverson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steel tumbling to the mat - Iverson dives into Steel's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iverson wants to stand but Steel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson stands up from Steel's guard - Iverson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iverson throws a one two combo.
Steel wants to clinch.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Iverson ducks down to avoid it.
Iverson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Iverson looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Steel throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Iverson tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iverson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel down.
Steel wants to control but Iverson postures up.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Steel gets back to half guard.
Iverson thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Iverson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Steel to stand up.
Dave Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Iverson tries to pull guard but Steel won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel looking to slow down the pace here.
Steel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Iverson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steel to the mat. Steel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iverson throws a big elbow that misses.
Iverson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Iverson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Iverson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Iverson misses with a knee to the head.
Iverson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Steel regains guard.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iverson postures up.
Steel working for a triangle but Iverson defends it easily.
Iverson landing some decent shots from guard.
Iverson working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Iverson pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Iverson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Iverson misses the shot to the body.
Iverson dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Iverson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iverson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iverson throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel wants to stand up but Iverson is controlling him.
Iverson trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Iverson with a nice head shot there.
Iverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson shoots and misses
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iverson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iverson throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel tries to clinch but Iverson moves away
and Iverson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Iverson jumps into guard, dragging Steel to the mat.
Steel wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Iverson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Iverson.
Iverson is trying to keep Steel in close.
Iverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel passes Iverson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel uses his free foot to push down on Iverson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Iverson.
Steel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Iverson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Iverson tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel landing strikes from the mount and Iverson is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to control the pace but Iverson is squirming around nicely.
Iverson can't escape the position.
Steel tries to control but Iverson wriggling away.
Iverson is in a horrible position here. Steel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Dave Iverson will probably get the nod.
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!
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown but Iverson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
Steel fails to land the takedown.
Steel is looking to clinch but Iverson is avoiding it.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Iverson.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iverson but Iverson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dave Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Steel.
Steel throws a hook but Iverson blocks it.
Steel throws a leg kick but Iverson checks it.
Dave Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iverson.
Iverson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson shoots in and bounces Steel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Iverson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Iverson is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Iverson landing with the ground and pound.
Iverson trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iverson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson advances position into side control!
Iverson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Iverson scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iverson working the head with strikes.
Iverson is putting a hurting on Steel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steel parries the strikes from Iverson easily there. Iverson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Iverson decides to stand back up.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Iverson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel moves out of range of the leg kick from Iverson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel tries to keep at a distance but Iverson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iverson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Iverson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steel's defenses.
Steel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iverson smiles and moves away.
Iverson looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Iverson moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iverson.
Steel fails with the takedown.
Iverson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson has a takedown stuffed.
Iverson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Iverson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iverson pulls his head out easily.
Iverson seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
Bingo Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iverson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Iverson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iverson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Iverson!
Dave Iverson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeeAnne Marie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc has chosen Hypocrisy - Reincarnation as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, LeeAnne Marie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marie. Langerholc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marie tries to clinch but Langerholc moves out of range.
Marie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Marie. Those never looked like landing.
Marie throws a body punch but Langerholc moves out of range.
Marie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Langerholc. Langerholc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Langerholc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marie wants to clinch but Langerholc slips to the side
and Langerholc counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Langerholc fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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!
Langerholc is staying tight to Marie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Langerholc creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Langerholc looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marie is avoiding damage well.
Langerholc creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Langerholc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marie is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langerholc is trying to get an arm triangle but Marie is defending well.
Marie can't do much from the bottom here.
Marie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langerholc on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marie is trying to buck Langerholc off.
Langerholc throwing strikes but Marie manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Marie is trying to get an arm triangle but Langerholc is defending well.
Marie tries to stand but Langerholc is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is trying to improve his position.
Marie tries to stand but Langerholc is controlling his head.
Langerholc controls the position for a moment.
Marie trying to control the action but Langerholc is working from the bottom.
Langerholc is looking to regain half guard here but Marie keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is letting Marie control him for a moment.
Langerholc misses with a strike from the bottom.
Marie wants to take a breather but Langerholc manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marie.
Marie pushing down on Langerholc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Langerholc trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Langerholc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davor Langerholc will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Langerholc swats away the attempt to clinch by Marie.
Marie closes the distance but Langerholc moves to the side
and Langerholc counters with a single leg into guard. Marie didn't expect that.
Langerholc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Langerholc wants to control from the top but Marie keeps moving.
Davor Langerholc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Langerholc won't allow Marie to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc trying to control the position from guard on top but Marie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Davor Langerholc has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Langerholc slips under a jab.
Marie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Langerholc decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Langerholc is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc landing with the ground and pound.
Marie looking to control.
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!
Langerholc connects with a couple of short punches.
Langerholc trying to control but Marie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marie is looking to stand up but Langerholc isn't so interested in that idea.
Langerholc's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. LeeAnne Marie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marie closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Langerholc.
Langerholc blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marie fails to land.
Marie misses with the head strike.
Marie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Langerholc blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marie working aggressively here.
Marie is trying to push Langerholc away but Langerholc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Langerholc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marie misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marie lands with a hook. Langerholc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marie throws the left hand but Langerholc avoids the punch easily.
Marie checks a leg kick.
Marie clinches up against the cage.
Marie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Langerholc gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marie is pressed up against the cage. Langerholc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marie down to the mat. Marie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marie stuffs the takedown.
Langerholc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marie jabs Langerholc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Marie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc ducks under a wild hook from Marie.
Marie darts in trying to clinch
and Langerholc counters with a head kick.
Marie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marie wants to clinch up but Langerholc keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Marie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Langerholc doesn't seem phased though.
Marie misses with a hook.
Marie closes the distance and clinches.
Marie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Langerholc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc has picked Marie up - he's going for a ride! Langerholc dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langerholc tries to pass to full mount but Marie defends it.
Langerholc trying to control the action but Marie is working from the bottom.
Langerholc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Langerholc trying to control from half guard but Marie is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marie wants to get back to full guard but Langerholc has mounted him!
Langerholc wants to control the pace but Marie is squirming around nicely.
Langerholc looking to finish Marie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marie!
Langerholc content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marie's face.
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!
Langerholc avoids the attempt from Marie to control.
Davor Langerholc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marie is trying to escape the mount.
LeeAnne Marie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davor Langerholc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Langerholc 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Langerholc!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dae Jung Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dae Jung Pak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dae Jung Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bessmertin circles away quickly and effectively.
Pak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bessmertin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bessmertin cracks Pak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bessmertin blocks a jab.
Dae Jung Pak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pak!
Bessmertin digs a good hook to Pak's body.
Pak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick by Pak misses
and Bessmertin counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Pak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pak is looking for a sweep.
Bessmertin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bessmertin working away.
Pak is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Bessmertin crashes against the mat.
Pak pushes Bessmertin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bessmertin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin working the ground and pound from side control.
Bessmertin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pak sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bessmertin advances to mount.
Bessmertin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bessmertin wants to control the pace but Pak is squirming around nicely.
Bessmertin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bessmertin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bessmertin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bessmertin with shots to the head and body - Pak looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pak is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bessmertin landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bessmertin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pak's head.
Pak is trying to stand back up but Bessmertin is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bessmertin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pak defending well though.
Pak is looking for a sweep. Bessmertin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pak tries to kick Bessmertin off but Bessmertin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin 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.
Pak pushes Bessmertin off looking to stand but Bessmertin dives back in and keeps control.
Pak is breathing heavily.
Pak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pak taking some punishment here, with Bessmertin in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bessmertin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bessmertin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pak has hold of Bessmertin's hands but Bessmertin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bessmertin working Pak over with strikes.
Pak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bessmertin.
Pak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin is trying to control. Pak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pak tries to kick Bessmertin off but Bessmertin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Bessmertin there.
Pak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pak is in trouble now - Bessmertin has advanced to mount!
Bessmertin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bessmertin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin landing punches.
Bessmertin controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Bessmertin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bessmertin prevents Pak from getting the reversal.
Pak is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bessmertin avoids the attempt from Pak to control.
Bessmertin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bessmertin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pak is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pak is bucking up trying to escape but Bessmertin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Bessmertin dominated that 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.
Pak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bessmertin.
Pak throws a head kick that misses.
Pak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pak.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Bessmertin moves out of range easily.
Bessmertin slips a straight right by Pak.
Bessmertin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bessmertin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bessmertin fails with a takedown attempt.
Dae Jung Pak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin gets a double leg takedown into Pak's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bessmertin tries to free his leg and advance position but Pak is retaining full guard.
Bessmertin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin wants to pass the guard but Pak is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bessmertin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bessmertin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pak is trying to control the position but Bessmertin postures up.
Pak is pulling down on Bessmertin's head to control his posture.
Bessmertin throws a big right hand that misses.
Artem Bessmertin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pak is looking to stand up but Bessmertin isn't so interested in that idea.
Pak is trying to control the position but Bessmertin postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dae Jung Pak.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bessmertin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin misses with a body shot.
Pak throws a head kick that misses.
Bessmertin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bessmertin jabs Pak right on the nose. Pak blinks but takes it well.
Bessmertin throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bessmertin looking to score a takedown here. Pak is defending well but Bessmertin drives through and ends up in Pak's guard.
Bessmertin distracts Pak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bessmertin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bessmertin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bessmertin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bessmertin won't allow Pak to sweep him here.
Pak is trying to control the position but Bessmertin postures up.
Bessmertin wants to control from the top but Pak keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Artem Bessmertin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bessmertin takes a swing at Pak's ribcage but misses.
Pak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bessmertin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pak tries to kick Bessmertin off but Bessmertin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bessmertin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bessmertin prevents Pak from standing back up.
Bessmertin lands strikes from half guard.
Bessmertin drops an elbow to the side of Pak's head.
Pak wants to get back to his feet.
Bessmertin wants to take a breather but Pak is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin passes to side control.
Bessmertin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pak is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bessmertin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bessmertin lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Bessmertin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pak is rocked!
Bessmertin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bessmertin with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Bessmertin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bessmertin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Bessmertin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bessmertin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bessmertin lands with a left to the head.
Oh Pak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pak is trying to force a seperation but Bessmertin has the dominant position.
Pak seems to have got his legs back now.
Bessmertin prevents Pak from breaking the clinch.
Pak is trying to force a seperation but Bessmertin has the dominant position.
Bessmertin gets through Pak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bessmertin lands a right hand.
Pak tries to break free but Bessmertin pushes him back against the cage.
Pak can't break the clinch.
Bessmertin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pak after a bit of a struggle.
Bessmertin tightens his grip and picks Pak up, before dumping him to the ground. Pak manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin works over Pak with some ground and pound from guard.
Bessmertin trying to control the position from guard on top but Pak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bessmertin is standing up over Pak. Pak looks to escape but Bessmertin dives into side control.
Pak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bessmertin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bessmertin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pak throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bessmertin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pak doesn't seem bothered though.
Bessmertin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pak at a distance.
Bessmertin defending well as Pak loads up on a big left hand.
Pak tries to sprawl but Bessmertin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessmertin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dae Jung Pak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artem Bessmertin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin stalling.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Artem Bessmertin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bessmertin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bessmertin checks a leg kick.
Bessmertin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bessmertin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pak did well to prevent Bessmertin getting side control.
Bessmertin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bessmertin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bessmertin prevents Pak from standing back up.
Bessmertin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Artem Bessmertin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bessmertin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bessmertin throws a nice looking combination but Pak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pak ducks right into an uppercut from Bessmertin.
Pak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Artem Bessmertin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak wants to land a leg kick but Bessmertin is out of range.
Bessmertin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bessmertin lands a jab to the nose.
Pak walks into a left hand.
Bessmertin scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Pak finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessmertin moves into the clinch.
Bessmertin has Pak pressed against the cage, preventing Pak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pak tries to circle away but Bessmertin has him pinned against the cage.
Pak tries to break free but Bessmertin pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pak tries a body shot but Bessmertin blocks it.
Pak is trying to break the clinch but Bessmertin is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Bessmertin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bessmertin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Bessmertin!
During a confident post fight interview, Artem Bessmertin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Van Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahapussi has chosen Caged in A Rage as his entrance music. Taisto Rahapussi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerry Van Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Berry dives in and scores a takedown into Rahapussi's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rahapussi is looking for a triangle but Van Berry pushes his legs off easily.
Rahapussi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Berry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Berry postures up and lands a big shot to Rahapussi's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rahapussi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Berry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Berry looking to pass the guard.
Van Berry trying to control but Rahapussi is working from the bottom.
Van Berry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rahapussi can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Berry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahapussi moves into full guard.
Van Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahapussi is retaining full guard.
Rahapussi looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Berry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahapussi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Berry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Van Berry wants to control from the top but Rahapussi keeps moving.
Van Berry throwing strikes but missing.
Van Berry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rahapussi trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Berry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Berry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rahapussi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Berry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Berry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Berry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van Berry advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahapussi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Berry.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Berry connects with a nice short shot to Rahapussi's temple.
Rahapussi is staying active underneath Van Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Berry throwing shots but Rahapussi is blocking nicely.
Rahapussi is looking to improve his position.
Van Berry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Berry lands a nice short elbow.
Van Berry is pressing down on Rahapussi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rahapussi is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Van Berry there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rahapussi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rahapussi keeping full guard, as Van Berry tries to pass.
Rahapussi looking to control but Van Berry passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Berry wants to free his trapped foot but Rahapussi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Berry prevents Rahapussi from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Berry connects with a nice short shot to Rahapussi's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Berry connects with a nice short shot to Rahapussi's temple.
Rahapussi is trying to stand.
Van Berry seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rahapussi has recovered full guard.
Rahapussi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Berry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Berry preventing the sweep.
Van Berry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Berry cracks Rahapussi with a solid left hand.
Van Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahapussi is retaining full guard.
Van Berry throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Berry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Berry working some strikes from top position.
Rahapussi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Berry is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahapussi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van Berry lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Berry stops Rahapussi from standing up.
Van Berry wants to control from the top but Rahapussi keeps moving.
Rahapussi keeping full guard, as Van Berry tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Van Berry dominated that 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.
Rahapussi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rahapussi gets caught napping as Van Berry dives in and scores a takedown. Rahapussi manages to retain guard.
Van Berry working some strikes from top position.
Van Berry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Berry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Van Berry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rahapussi's head.
Van Berry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahapussi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Berry defends well.
Rahapussi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Berry defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Berry stands and throws Rahapussi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Rahapussi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gerry Van Berry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Berry has an Americana. Rahapussi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Van Berry is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Van Berry hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gerry Van Berry!
Gerry Van Berry managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Kawasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Lancer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancer lands a jab to Kawasaki's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Lancer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lancer.
It looks like Robert Kawasaki has been cut.
Kawasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Lancer digs a good body shot into Kawasaki's ribs.
Lancer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lancer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lancer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancer lands a jab to Kawasaki'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!
Lancer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lancer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawasaki has time to react.
Lancer tries to work over Kawasaki's front leg with a kick but Kawasaki checks it.
Kawasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancer circles away quickly and effectively.
Lancer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawasaki is just out of range.
Lancer punishes Kawasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancer misses with the combination.
Kawasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawasaki is breathing heavily.
Kawasaki swinging wildly here.
Kawasaki throws a hook but Lancer avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancer throws a series of punches but Kawasaki avoids them all with ease.
Kawasaki throws a series of punches but Lancer moves out of range.
Lancer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawasaki circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Kawasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kawasaki throws a wild hook but Lancer just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kawasaki gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Lancer raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Lancer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Smirnov.
Kowalski trying to control the position but instead, Smirnov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kowalski into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smirnov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smirnov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kowalski is keeping busy.
Smirnov tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smirnov slowing the pace effectively.
Smirnov tries to break free but Kowalski pushes him back against the cage.
Smirnov avoids the elbow strike from Kowalski, against the cage.
Kowalski tries to work over Smirnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Kowalski.
Smirnov working hard to break the clinch.
Smirnov prevents a body shot from Kowalski.
Kowalski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smirnov's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smirnov.
Kowalski tries to work over Smirnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalski tries a body shot but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kowalski is pushing Smirnov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalski gets underhooks to prevent Smirnov's takedown attempt.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smirnov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kowalski misses with a body punch.
Kowalski trying to control the position but instead, Smirnov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kowalski into the cage.
Smirnov wants the takedown. Kowalski is fighting it off but Smirnov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kowalski's guard against the cage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smirnov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov advances to half guard.
Smirnov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kowalski's head.
Smirnov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smirnov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kowalski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smirnov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smirnov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kowalski because Smirnov loaded up on that one.
Smirnov misses with a head shot.
Smirnov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
A nice elbow there by Smirnov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smirnov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smirnov 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.
Smirnov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski can't escape the position.
Kowalski is still in real trouble! Can Smirnov finish him?
Kowalski is squirming around, avoiding Smirnov's attempts to control the action.
Smirnov lands a big elbow - Kowalski is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kowalski is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ruslan Smirnov!
Ruslan Smirnov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Vaakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaakku is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'll Face Myself (Reincarnation). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Torrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Vaakku!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaakku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaakku rushes Torrez and presses him up against the cage.
Torrez is trying to break free.
Vaakku pulls guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Torrez stands up from Vaakku's guard - Torrez perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Vaakku.
Torrez scores with a jab to the body.
Jarkko Vaakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torrez thows a body shot but no joy.
Vaakku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaakku slips under a jab from Torrez.
Vaakku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vaakku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vaakku wants to clinch up but Torrez keeps it at a distance.
Vaakku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Vaakku avoids the head kick by Torrez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torrez. Vaakku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torrez misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez tries to work over Vaakku's front leg with a kick but Vaakku checks it.
Torrez misses with a wild body shot.
Torrez misses with the combination.
Vaakku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Torrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaakku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaakku throws a big shot that misses.
Torrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Vaakku.
Vaakku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vaakku throws the kick towards the body but Torrez avoids it.
Vaakku throws a head kick that misses.
Eddie Torrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaakku tries to move into range but Torrez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Torrez misses with a straight left.
Torrez misses with a leg kick.
Torrez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaakku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vaakku fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torrez connects with a body shot.
Torrez lands a lovely overhand right.
Torrez stalks Vaakku and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vaakku's face. Vaakku staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Jarkko Vaakku has been cut.
Vaakku misses with a head kick.
Vaakku looks to land a combination but Torrez avoids it well.
Torrez misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Vaakku.
Vaakku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vaakku.
Vaakku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torrez misses with a wild body shot.
Vaakku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vaakku throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaakku throws a body punch but Torrez moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Torrez.
Vaakku looks gassed!
Torrez throws a body punch but Vaakku moves out of range.
Torrez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vaakku has time to react.
Vaakku takes one on the button.
Vaakku ducks under a wild hook from Torrez.
Vaakku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vaakku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eddie Torrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Vaakku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaakku connects with an inside leg kick.
Torrez Rushes Vaakku and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Vaakku is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Torrez Piles on the pressure and Vaakku crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Torrez!
Eddie Torrez gave a mention to Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii has chosen Knocksville Girl as his entrance music. Albert Fish could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eliod Bunkley Iii's chin.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Fish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunkley Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Fish.
Bunkley Iii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fish's waist but Fish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunkley Iii off to one side.
Bunkley Iii gets a takedown into half guard.
Fish is defending against the submission attempts here by Bunkley Iii.
Fish is looking to escape.
Bunkley Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Fish is defending well.
Bunkley Iii seems to be looking for submissions.
Bunkley Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish is trying to stand.
Bunkley Iii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fish holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fish is trying to get back to full guard.
Bunkley Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunkley Iii is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bunkley Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fish's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bunkley Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fish is trying to control but can't.
Bunkley Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunkley Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunkley Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fish tries to roll over but Bunkley Iii keeps him under control.
Bunkley Iii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fish is looking to escape.
Bunkley Iii is working for a kimura but Fish is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii wants to take a breather but Fish is having none of it.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura but Fish is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bunkley Iii to get the leverage.
Fish is trying to control but can't.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fish defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii thows a huge punch but Fish dodges it nicely.
Bunkley Iii trying to control from half guard but Fish is working away.
Bunkley Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fish makes his way to full guard, as Bunkley Iii worked for a kimura.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunkley Iii is in close to Fish's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliod Bunkley Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Fish.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Fish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bunkley Iii feints and as Fish raises his hands in defense, Bunkley Iii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fish has his hands on Bunkley Iii's head, controlling the position.
Fish wants to stand but Bunkley Iii is controlling the position.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish trying to control the position.
Bunkley Iii trying to move into half guard but instead Fish has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bunkley Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fish wants to stand but Bunkley Iii is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bunkley Iii working for submissions but it's allowed Fish to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Fish moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Fish stands up.
Fish connects with a jab.
Fish stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish connects with a body shot.
Bunkley Iii blocks a head kick by Fish.
Bunkley Iii gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fish trying to hold on to Bunkley Iii's head to control him but Bunkley Iii postures up.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunkley Iii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bunkley Iii.
Fish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
Fish regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fish wants to stand up but Bunkley Iii is controlling him.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Fish's guard and throws a big left but Fish blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Fish's guard and throws a big left but Fish blocks it.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Fish's guard and throws a big left but Fish blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eliod Bunkley Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bunkley Iii avoids the body shot from Fish.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bunkley Iii clinches up against the cage.
Bunkley Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Fish avoiding damage as Bunkley Iii throws knees to the body.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position but instead, Fish has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bunkley Iii into the cage.
Bunkley Iii is trying to drag Fish to the mat but Fish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bunkley Iii tries a body shot but Fish blocks it.
Bunkley Iii has Fish pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bunkley Iii pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fish tumbling to the mat - Bunkley Iii dives into Fish's guard.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunkley Iii looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bunkley Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii pushing down on Fish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bunkley Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Fish defends the submission attempt.
Bunkley Iii thows a huge punch but Fish dodges it nicely.
Bunkley Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Fish defends the submission attempt.
Fish is concentrating on defense, preventing Bunkley Iii from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fish but Fish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Nice takedown defense from Fish. No joy for Bunkley Iii on that attempt.
Bunkley Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunkley Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fish as he avoids it easily.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Fish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Albert Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bunkley Iii needs to keep his hands up - Fish had a free shot at his head there.
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Fish tries to sprawl out of it but Bunkley Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunkley Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Bunkley Iii's shoulder, as Bunkley Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fish defends it nicely.
Fish lands a head shot.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Fish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunkley Iii.
Fish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fish. No joy for Bunkley Iii on that attempt.
Bunkley Iii moves forwards but Fish connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Eliod Bunkley Iii has been cut.
Fish walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bunkley Iii drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fish swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bunkley Iii's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Fish!
Albert Fish retains his middleweight title!
Albert Fish very nearly forgot to thank •• Beast Mode •• 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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