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VFN 27: Fredrikson V Sissoko 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Dyrdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sing Na Songkhla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Dyrdek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sing Na Songkhla!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Na Songkhla feints and then cracks Dyrdek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dyrdek down.
Dyrdek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dyrdek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dyrdek working the head and body with strikes.
Dyrdek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dyrdek in particular looking to stall.
Dyrdek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dyrdek 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.
Dyrdek working the head and body with strikes.
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. Dyrdek connects with a nice short shot to Na Songkhla's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyrdek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyrdek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dyrdek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Na Songkhla has hold of Dyrdek's hands but Dyrdek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek is nestled in close to Na Songkhla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dyrdek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Dyrdek seems content to control.
Na Songkhla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dyrdek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dyrdek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Na Songkhla's head.
Dyrdek winds up and cracks Na Songkhla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dyrdek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Na Songkhla's head.
Dyrdek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dyrdek working Na Songkhla over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Na Songkhla can do anything to dispel that myth.
Na Songkhla looks gassed!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dyrdek lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyrdek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek thows a huge punch but Na Songkhla dodges it nicely.
Dyrdek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Na Songkhla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyrdek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyrdek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dyrdek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Na Songkhla in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dyrdek cracks Na Songkhla with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dyrdek lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dyrdek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Na Songkhla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek raining down hammerfists from mount.
Na Songkhla is rocked!
Dyrdek raining down hammerfists from mount.
Na Songkhla is still in real trouble! Can Dyrdek finish him?
Dyrdek postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Na Songkhla badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Dyrdek around the waist but Dyrdek pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Dyrdek is the winner by TKO! Dyrdek jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Dyrdek!
Rob Dyrdek got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kyshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Kyshenko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kyshenko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyshenko as he jumps to the side.
Cassidy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cassidy trying to control the pace.
Cassidy prevents Kyshenko from standing back up.
Cassidy moves into full mount! Kyshenko won't be happy about that!
Cassidy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kyshenko looks a forlorn figure.
Kyshenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cassidy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kyshenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Viktor Kyshenko has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy raining down hammerfists from mount.
That has opened up Viktor Kyshenko's cut even more.
Cassidy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cassidy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The cut above Viktor Kyshenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Viktor Kyshenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Al Cassidy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Draugovich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Grigori Draugovich Ii has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigori Draugovich Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a series of strikes that have Draugovich Ii backpedaling.
Draugovich Ii misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Draugovich Ii counter with a right hand.
Draugovich Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Draugovich Ii's half guard.
Draugovich Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller tries to stand but can't do so whilst Draugovich Ii controls his leg.
Draugovich Ii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Miller trying to get back to his feet but Draugovich Ii is in full control for now.
Draugovich Ii lands punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller rolls, trying to escape but Draugovich Ii keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Draugovich Ii biding his time, controlling Miller.
We're going to have a standup here because Grigori Draugovich Ii wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Draugovich Ii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Draugovich Ii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Draugovich Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draugovich Ii distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draugovich Ii wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller has control of Draugovich Ii's left arm, preventing Draugovich Ii from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draugovich Ii won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Draugovich Ii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Grigori Draugovich Ii.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Grigori Draugovich Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draugovich Ii.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draugovich Ii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Draugovich Ii thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Draugovich Ii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Draugovich Ii is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Draugovich Ii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Draugovich Ii is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draugovich Ii trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Draugovich Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draugovich Ii moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Draugovich Ii to work.
Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Draugovich Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draugovich Ii leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grigori Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller wants to clinch but Draugovich Ii slips to the side
and Draugovich Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Draugovich Ii rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Draugovich Ii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Draugovich Ii manages to pull guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draugovich Ii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller trying to control but Draugovich Ii is working from the bottom.
Grigori Draugovich Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii trying to control the position.
Draugovich Ii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Draugovich Ii keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Draugovich Ii looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Draugovich Ii.
Miller wants to control from the top but Draugovich Ii keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Draugovich Ii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Draugovich Ii trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Draugovich Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Draugovich Ii lands a couple of digs.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draugovich Ii content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Draugovich Ii dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Draugovich Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Draugovich Ii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Miller tries to pull guard but Draugovich Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Draugovich Ii - that landed with a thud.
Draugovich Ii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Draugovich Ii has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Draugovich Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Draugovich Ii has Miller pushed against the cage.
Miller tries for a takedown but Draugovich Ii manages to get underhooks.
Grigori Draugovich Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draugovich Ii.
Miller wants to break free but Draugovich Ii has control.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Draugovich Ii jumps guard and drags Miller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miller trying to control but Draugovich Ii is working from the bottom.
Draugovich Ii wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Draugovich Ii keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller throws a strike but Draugovich Ii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grigori Draugovich Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Draugovich Ii passes into half guard.
Draugovich Ii is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Draugovich Ii controlling the pace for now.
Miller regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to stand up here but Draugovich Ii is controlling him well.
Draugovich Ii is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Draugovich Ii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller is not content to let Draugovich Ii control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Draugovich Ii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miller wants to control but Draugovich Ii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We're going to have a standup here because Grigori Draugovich Ii wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Draugovich Ii jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Draugovich Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller tries to clinch
and Draugovich Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Draugovich Ii misses.
Draugovich Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Draugovich Ii counters with a nice leg kick.
Jason Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Draugovich Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Draugovich Ii 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Draugovich Ii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfe Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McTowlie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy McTowlie looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfe Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy McTowlie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson lands with a nice body punch.
McTowlie slips a straight right by Larson.
Larson wants to clinch up but McTowlie keeps it at a distance.
McTowlie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larson.
Larson misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Larson.
McTowlie defending well as Larson loads up on a big left hand.
Larson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTowlie.
Tommy McTowlie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson misses the shot to the body.
McTowlie rushes Larson and presses him up against the cage.
Larson keeps control of McTowlie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McTowlie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McTowlie manages to pull guard.
Larson wants to stand and escape but instead McTowlie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McTowlie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McTowlie has managed to get both his arms back between Larson's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McTowlie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larson is keeping the position for now.
Larson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTowlie defends well.
McTowlie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Larson's head.
McTowlie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McTowlie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McTowlie looks gassed!
McTowlie won't allow Larson to get back to his feet.
McTowlie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McTowlie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Larson has tightened it up now! McTowlie 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 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wolfe Larson!
Wolfe Larson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Beranubus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitor Beranubus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Backscratcher!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beranubus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Vitor Beranubus has been cut.
Beranubus walks into a jab.
A left lands for Backscratcher.
Backscratcher lands with a straight right. Beranubus didn't see that one coming.
Beranubus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Backscratcher tries to avoid it but Beranubus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Backscratcher to the ground. Backscratcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beranubus looks for a takedown but Backscratcher sprawls well.
Backscratcher tests Beranubus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beranubus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backscratcher connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Beranubus to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Backscratcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Backscratcher!
Brian Backscratcher 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Drake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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19
227 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Malone!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone avoids the head kick by Drake.
Malone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malone swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake connects with an inside leg kick.
Malone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone thows a body shot but no joy.
Drake tries to sprawl but Malone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throwing shots but Drake is blocking nicely.
Malone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malone.
Malone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drake manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone blocks the body kick.
Malone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake connects with a leg kick. Malone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone tries to score a body lock takedown but Drake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
David Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Malone.
Malone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malone looks gassed!
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Josh Malone has been cut.
Drake lands a left hand.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malones head.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Malone is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malone has Drake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
A short left from Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malones head.
Malone is rocked!
That has opened up Josh Malone's cut even more.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malones head.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake throws a big uppercut that drops Malone! More strikes from Drake and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Malone lies dazed against the cage as Drake celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Drake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorges Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tnt. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Giorges Papadopoulos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
195 lbs
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26
199 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorges Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kruger keeps Papadopoulos under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Kruger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Papadopoulos working the ground and pound but Kruger is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papadopoulos throws a strike aimed at the side of Kruger's head but Kruger avoids it well.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Kruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kruger is looking to improve his position.
Papadopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Papadopoulos slips a nice elbow through Kruger's hands, connecting with Kruger's forehead.
Papadopoulos is trying to control. Kruger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kruger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Papadopoulos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Papadopoulos chips away with some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruger is trying to keep Papadopoulos in close.
Papadopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Papadopoulos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos looking to sit in guard and control but Kruger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Papadopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Papadopoulos has his foot on Kruger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruger works his way back into a safe position though.
Papadopoulos managing to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Papadopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papadopoulos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kruger throws a strike but Papadopoulos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos distracts Kruger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruger pulls Papadopoulos in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger wants to sweep but no luck.
Papadopoulos postures up.
Papadopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papadopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papadopoulos is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papadopoulos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giorges Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kruger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kruger misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Papadopoulos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kruger regains half guard.
Papadopoulos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Papadopoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Papadopoulos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kruger to regain full guard.
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papadopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papadopoulos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Papadopoulos looking to pass the guard.
Kruger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papadopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papadopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Papadopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Papadopoulos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruger wants to sweep but no luck.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of elbows.
Papadopoulos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Papadopoulos is looking to advance position but Kruger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger goes for an armbar but Papadopoulos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papadopoulos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papadopoulos with a nice head shot there.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of elbows.
Papadopoulos won't allow Kruger to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papadopoulos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Papadopoulos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruger has wrist control.
Papadopoulos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruger is trying to keep Papadopoulos in close.
Papadopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Kruger.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorges Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Papadopoulos shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruger sprawls well. He's pushed Papadopoulos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Papadopoulos has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Giorges Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger lands an overhand right.
Jab by Kruger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos is rocked!
John Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorges Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruger digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Papadopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Papadopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruger finish him?
That has opened up Giorges Papadopoulos's cut even more.
Papadopoulos is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kruger doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Papadopoulos crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Papadopoulos's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Kruger!
John Kruger 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Nyholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hollywood Undead. Fred Nyholm is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
184 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Nyholm!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nyholm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nyholm lands a jab to Larkin's midsection.
Nyholm connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nyholm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nyholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nyholm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nyholm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin tries to clinch up but Nyholm circles away and keeps his distance.
Steven Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Nyholm misses.
Nyholm drops Larkin with a beautiful combination! Larkin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nyholm is looking for the KO!
Larkin is rocked!
It looks like Steven Larkin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larkin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nyholm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nyholm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Nyholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyholm drops Larkin with a beautiful combination! Larkin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nyholm is looking for the KO!
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but Nyholm shows good takedown defense.
Nyholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Larkin.
Larkin fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin looks for a takedown but Nyholm sprawls well.
Nyholm lands with a right that hurts Larkin. Larkin looks to clinch but Nyholm throws a short knee that drops Larkin. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Fred Nyholm!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jens Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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26
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jens Johansson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Warner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johansson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warner.
Johansson throws a right and a left that Warner avoids nicely.
Warner scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Warner landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warner is working for a guillotine from mount but Johansson frees his head quite easily.
Warner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johansson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johansson shrugs it off.
Johansson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warner on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson is desperately trying to improve his position but Warner has a good base and remains in mount.
Warner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johansson is now in Warner's guard. A big mistake from Warner there, giving up the dominant position!
Warner keeping full guard, as Johansson tries to pass.
Johansson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Warner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johansson is looking to defend but Warner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johansson! Warner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johansson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Warner!
Jay Warner is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jay Warner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fredrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Sissoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Johan Fredrikson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johan Fredrikson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
175 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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19
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Fredrikson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Sissoko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrikson scores with a shot to the body.
Fredrikson misses with a two punch combination.
Fredrikson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fredrikson looks to land a combination but Sissoko avoids it well.
Sissoko has a takedown stuffed.
Fredrikson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fredrikson throws a series of punches but Sissoko moves out of range.
Fredrikson lands a really nice looking cross but Sissoko seems unphased.
It looks like Mohammed Sissoko has been cut.
Sissoko dodges the punch combination from Fredrikson.
Sissoko misses with a straight right.
Sissoko throws an overhand right that lands on Fredrikson's shoulder, as Fredrikson tries to avoid the shot.
Sissoko motions for Fredrikson to come forward. Sissoko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fredrikson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrikson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fredrikson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sissoko looks to land a body kick but Fredrikson moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Fredrikson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sissoko. Sissoko tries to recover but Fredrikson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sissoko lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Fredrikson!
Johan Fredrikson retains his welterweight title!
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