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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koi Pierre Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Cotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cotton has chosen Jerry Cotton as his entrance music. Jerry Cotton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Koi Pierre Paul's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Koi Pierre Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Cotton!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotton rushes Pierre Paul and presses him up against the cage.
Pierre Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cotton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cotton misses with a double jab.
Cotton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pierre Paul misses with a hook. Cotton ducked under it nicely.
Cotton scores with a nice strike.
Cotton throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre Paul moves out of range easily.
Pierre Paul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Cotton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cotton showed some decent athleticism there.
Pierre Paul is trying to get back to full guard.
Pierre Paul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre Paul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pierre Paul is not content to let Cotton control the position.
Pierre Paul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cotton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pierre Paul tries to roll over but Cotton keeps him under control.
Pierre Paul is working hard here to advance position.
Cotton decides to return to a standing position.
Cotton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre Paul.
Cotton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotton shoots in and drives through. Pierre Paul sprawls well.
Cotton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pierre Paul backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierre Paul misses the target.
Pierre Paul misses with a hook. Cotton ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Cotton both land. Nice combination.
Pierre Paul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cotton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cotton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cotton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cotton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cotton connects with a right hand. Pierre Paul shakes it off.
Cotton slips a jab from Pierre Paul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotton scores a takedown into full mount!
Cotton wants to control the pace but Pierre Paul is squirming around nicely.
Cotton unloads with some shots from mount but Pierre Paul bucks and avoids them well.
Pierre Paul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pierre Paul defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cotton.
Cotton wants to control the pace but Pierre Paul is squirming around nicely.
Cotton stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Pierre Paul fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cotton lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre Paul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotton defends it nicely.
Pierre Paul is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horrible takedown by Pierre Paul or perhaps it was just good defense by Cotton which made him look bad.
Cotton misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cotton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Cotton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pierre Paul is defended easily by Cotton.
Cotton tries to bum rush Pierre Paul with a series of wild strikes but Pierre Paul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Pierre Paul misses
and Cotton counters with a straight right hand.
Cotton misses with a double jab.
Pierre Paul closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cotton did well to prevent Pierre Paul getting side control.
Cotton actively working from the bottom here.
Pierre Paul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pierre Paul is trying to work for a kimura but Cotton is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton pushes Pierre Paul off looking to stand but Pierre Paul dives back in and keeps control.
Pierre Paul is looking for a kimura here.
Cotton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pierre Paul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pierre Paul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre Paul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pierre Paul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cotton is just riding it out for now. Pierre Paul eventually gives up the hold.
Cotton wants to improve his position but Pierre Paul is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotton is looking to escape.
Pierre Paul is working for a kimura but Cotton is defending it quite comfortably.
Cotton wants to get back to his feet.
Cotton looking for submissions off his back.
Pierre Paul is trying to work for a kimura but Cotton is defending well.
Pierre Paul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cotton sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre Paul is trying to work for a kimura but Cotton is defending well.
Pierre Paul wants to control but Cotton is keeping him busy.
Cotton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cotton missing with punches from the bottom.
Pierre Paul is looking for a kimura but Cotton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pierre Paul to get the leverage.
Cotton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pierre Paul is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koi Pierre Paul dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cotton tries to bum rush Pierre Paul with a series of wild strikes but Pierre Paul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cotton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cotton wants to clinch up but Pierre Paul keeps it at a distance.
Pierre Paul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cotton throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre Paul moves out of range easily.
Pierre Paul tries to clinch but Cotton moves out of range.
Cotton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pierre Paul to the mat! Pierre Paul manages to get full guard.
Cotton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cotton tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierre Paul is retaining full guard.
Pierre Paul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cotton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pierre Paul is tightening it up a little... Cotton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cotton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cotton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pierre Paul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Koi Pierre Paul!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Freeman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freeman tries to sprawl but Richard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Freeman is defending against the submission attempts here by Richard.
Freeman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Freeman trying to control but Richard postures up.
Richard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freeman on the ground.
Freeman tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Freeman wants to control but Richard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Richard decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Richard gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to improve his position.
Freeman wants to control but Richard postures up.
Richard stands up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Richard misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richard prevents Freeman from improving his position.
Freeman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richard is working for a kimura but Freeman is defending it quite comfortably.
Freeman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman controlling the position well.
Richard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freeman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Richard is trying to work for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Freeman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richard, into his guard.
Freeman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Freeman escapes and throws Richard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Freeman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freeman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Richard looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Richard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freeman to the mat! Freeman manages to get full guard.
Richard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Richard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
Freeman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard wants to take a breather but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman trying to control from the bottom.
Richard is working for a submission of some sort.
Richard seems to be working for a kimura but Freeman defends the submission attempt.
Freeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freeman is trying to control but can't.
Richard is trying to control the action in half guard but Freeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard is looking for a kimura here.
Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freeman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Freeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Richard avoids the attempt from Freeman to control.
Freeman is squirming around, avoiding Richard's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to get to half guard.
Richard tries to control but Freeman wriggling away.
Freeman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Freeman is looking to improve his position.
Freeman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freeman.
Richard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freeman's guard.
Freeman working a defensive guard but Richard passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is thwarting Freeman's attempts to control the position.
Richard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
Duke Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freeman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freeman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freeman gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Freeman is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
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 Duke Richard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Richard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freeman is just riding it out for now. Richard eventually gives up the hold.
Freeman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Freeman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control the position.
Richard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Freeman keeping full guard, as Richard tries to pass.
Freeman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richard throwing strikes from guard but Freeman blocks nicely.
Freeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freeman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richard defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard.
Richard looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman trying to keep a closed guard but Richard is proving a slippery customer.
Freeman has his foot on Richard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richard works his way back into a safe position though.
Richard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Freeman is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freeman has a closed guard, preventing Richard from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard postures up.
Richard tries to stand but Freeman is controlling from the bottom.
Freeman keeping full guard, as Richard tries to pass.
Freeman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Richard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freeman is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Freeman is trying to keep Richard in close.
Richard has gone for a leg lock! Freeman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richard's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Richard is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Freeman uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Freeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Gordon Freeman!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Gordon Freeman!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Gordon Freeman!
Gordon Freeman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Edguy - Ministry of Saints. De Vries has chosen Duke Lion as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends De Vries sprawling to the canvas. McQueen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can De Vries hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQueen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Vries's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Vries keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
De Vries gets full guard.
De Vries keeping moving, preventing McQueen from controlling successfully.
McQueen wants to pass the guard but De Vries is keeping the position.
McQueen throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries keeping moving, preventing McQueen from controlling successfully.
McQueen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Vries swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McQueen preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James McQueen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by McQueen.
A combination from McQueen does no damage.
McQueen misses with a double jab
and De Vries counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Vries lands an elbow inside.
It looks like James McQueen has been cut.
De Vries tries a knee to the head but McQueen blocks it.
McQueen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McQueen shoots for a takedown but De Vries saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McQueen tries for a takedown but De Vries sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Vries lands with an overhand left.
De Vries throws a push kick but McQueen slaps the foot to one side.
McQueen gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Vries.
McQueen goes for a takedown attempt but De Vries pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James McQueen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McQueen's head backwards.
McQueen feints and as De Vries raises his hands in defense, McQueen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Vries keeping moving, preventing McQueen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McQueen.
McQueen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Vries had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McQueen defends it easily.
De Vries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but De Vries manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
McQueen keeping moving, preventing De Vries from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQueen trying to keep a closed guard but De Vries is proving a slippery customer.
McQueen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and De Vries is now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQueen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Vries controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McQueen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McQueen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McQueen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Vries.
De Vries lands a body shot.
McQueen just misses with a punch to the body.
McQueen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hans De Vries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQueen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McQueen wants to control from the top but De Vries keeps moving.
McQueenis looking to pass into half guard but De Vries pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Vries is in guard.
De Vries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Vries postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McQueen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McQueen wants to sweep here but De Vries controlling him for the moment.
McQueen controls De Vries momentarily but De Vries frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries with a nice head shot there.
De Vries throws a strike but McQueen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McQueen is looking to work some ground and pound but De Vries has wrist control.
McQueen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Vries is proving hard to escape from.
De Vries avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Vries wants to sweep here but McQueen controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen trying to move into half guard but instead De Vries has managed to sweep!
De Vries prevents McQueen from getting back to his feet.
De Vries with a flurry of punches that miss.
McQueen looking for a guillotine here but De Vries defends easily.
McQueen controls De Vries momentarily but De Vries frees himself.
De Vries passes McQueen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McQueen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Vries scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Vries looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. De Vries connects with a nice short shot to McQueen's temple.
McQueen is trying to control but can't.
James McQueen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McQueen wants to control but De Vries passes into side.
McQueen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Vries wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Vries misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from De Vries crashes against the mat.
De Vries working the head and body with strikes.
De Vries has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McQueen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
De Vries landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McQueen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but De Vries is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
De Vries landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McQueen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McQueen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries is landing with some decent strikes but McQueen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De Vries prevents McQueen from getting the reversal.
McQueen tries to lock up and control but De Vries gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Vries with good strikes from the mount here!
De Vries trying to control but McQueen is having none of it.
McQueen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McQueen tries to lock up and control but De Vries gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Vries raining down hammerfists from mount.
McQueen taking shots to the head.
McQueen tries to lock up and control but De Vries gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McQueen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans De Vries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James McQueen's cut.
That's time! McQueen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
De Vries fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McQueen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James McQueen is winning the standup battle so far.
De Vries lunges at McQueen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McQueen's hand.
De Vries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McQueen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McQueen.
McQueen wants a takedown.
McQueen tries to break the clinch but De Vries is controlling the position.
De Vries lands a damaging elbow.
McQueen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from De Vries in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McQueen misses with a knee strike.
De Vries scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQueen can't get the takedown.
McQueen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Vries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQueen manages to avoid it.
A combination from McQueen does no damage.
McQueen blocks a head kick by De Vries.
McQueen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Vries thows a body kick. McQueen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Vries throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McQueen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James McQueen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Vries throws a hook but McQueen blocks it.
De Vries thuds his right hand into McQueen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McQueen clinches with his opponent.
McQueen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Vries is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McQueen is defending well for now.
De Vries stops a takedown attempt from McQueen.
McQueen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McQueen drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Vries pulls his leg out and moves away.
McQueen instigates a clinch.
De Vries keeps control of McQueen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McQueen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Vries pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Vries tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McQueen avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen tries to pull guard but De Vries holds him up against the cage and eventually McQueen drops back down to his feet.
McQueen is trying to pull guard but De Vries turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Vries gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McQueen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Vries after a bit of a struggle.
De Vries lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Vries scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vries stops a takedown attempt from McQueen.
De Vries scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Vries taking a breather.
McQueen takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Vries pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Vries tries to stall but McQueen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Vries putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McQueen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McQueen managing to block the knees to the body from De Vries.
McQueen goes for a takedown attempt but De Vries pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Vries lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries scores with a crisp jab that stopped McQueen in his tracks.
McQueen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Vries lands a nice leg kick that just misses McQueen's sensitive parts.
De Vries lands a really nice looking cross but McQueen seems unphased.
McQueen slips under a jab from De Vries.
De Vries tries to keep at a distance but McQueen has taken the fight into the clinch.
McQueen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Vries just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Vries lands an elbow inside.
De Vries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McQueen looking to stall.
De Vries misses with some punches.
McQueen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De Vries clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
De Vries trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries manages to reverse the position and now he's in McQueen's guard. Nice work there by De Vries.
De Vries is pushing down on McQueen's leg trying to pass to half guard. McQueen is fighting to maintain full guard but De Vries has managed to sneak the leg through.
McQueen wants to control but De Vries is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Vries working McQueen over with strikes.
De Vries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Vries working McQueen over with strikes.
De Vries lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Vries wants to pass to mount but McQueen is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McQueen is trying to get back to full guard.
De Vries is pressing down on McQueen's thigh, looking to free his foot. McQueen is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans De Vries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Vries has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Hans De Vries!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Hans De Vries!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Hans De Vries!
Hans De Vries wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Hans De Vries, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Mulhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AK Fo Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulhall comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Mulhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, AK Fo Seven!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fo Seven walks into a straight right hand from Mulhall.
Mulhall throws a series of punches but Fo Seven avoids them all with ease.
Fo Seven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mulhall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fo Seven lands a front kick.
Fo Seven thumps Mulhall with a low kick.
Fo Seven takes the fight into the clinch.
Mulhall is trying to break free.
Fo Seven using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mulhall letting Fo Seven take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fo Seven lands an elbow that stopped Mulhall in his tracks for a moment.
Fo Seven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mulhall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fo Seven.
Mulhall swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulhall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fo Seven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fo Seven has managed to clinch.
Mulhall tries to pull guard but Fo Seven forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fo Seven breaks from the clinch.
Fo Seven slips under a jab from Mulhall.
Mulhall misses with a double jab.
Fo Seven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fo Seven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fo Seven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fo Seven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mulhall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulhall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fo Seven circles away quickly and effectively.
Fo Seven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fo Seven cracks the inside of Mulhall's front leg.
Fo Seven scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fo Seven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mulhall.
Fo Seven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Mulhall.
Fo Seven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fo Seven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo Seven slips a jab and a cross from Mulhall.
Mulhall connects with a jab.
Mulhall throws a jab but it's blocked by Fo Seven.
Mulhall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fo Seven.
Fo Seven closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mulhall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mulhall tries to pull guard but Fo Seven won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Mulhall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fo Seven connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Peter Mulhall has been cut.
Fo Seven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fo Seven crunches a lovely knee into Mulhall's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fo Seven gets underhooks to prevent Mulhall's takedown attempt.
Fo Seven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulhall lands with an uppercut that bounces Fo Seven off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fo Seven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mulhall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mulhall misses with a hook. Fo Seven ducked under it nicely.
Fo Seven is looking to slow Mulhall down with leg kicks.
Fo Seven scores with a one two! Mulhall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fo Seven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fo Seven doesn't manage to clinch there - Mulhall circles away.
Fo Seven keeps Mulhall at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AK Fo Seven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Mulhall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Danga de danga de dang - Mulhall scores with a four punch combination!
Mulhall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mulhall misses with a wild combination.
Fo Seven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fo Seven drives through and clinches with Mulhall against the cage.
Mulhall takes an elbow to the temple.
Fo Seven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fo Seven.
Fo Seven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mulhall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fo Seven.
Fo Seven slips a jab and a cross from Mulhall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo Seven connects with an inside leg kick.
Fo Seven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mulhall, pushing him back against the cage.
Mulhall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fo Seven is pressed up against the cage. Mulhall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fo Seven down to the mat. Fo Seven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
AK Fo Seven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fo Seven throws a series of punches but Mulhall avoids them all with ease.
Fo Seven missing with a left hand there. Mulhall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mulhall blocks a jab.
Fo Seven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fo Seven pushes Mulhall away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mulhall. Those never looked like landing.
Fo Seven rushes Mulhall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fo Seven misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Fo Seven to work.
Fo Seven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulhall connects with a nice looking jab.
Fo Seven tried to score with a low kick but Mulhall checks it.
Mulhall swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulhall gets tackled into the cage by Fo Seven. Fo Seven maintains the clinch.
Fo Seven stalling against the cage.
Fo Seven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo Seven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fo Seven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mulhall checks a leg kick nicely.
Mulhall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mulhall misses with a wild combination.
Fo Seven lands a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fo Seven. Mulhall shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulhall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mulhall misses with a series of wild punches.
Fo Seven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mulhall misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Mulhall misses.
Fo Seven scores with a jab to the head.
Fo Seven wants to clinch up but Mulhall keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fo Seven takes a swing at Mulhall's ribcage but misses.
Fo Seven misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AK Fo Seven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Mulhall's cut.
That's time! Mulhall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fo Seven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mulhall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fo Seven counters by clinching up.
Mulhall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fo Seven is defending well.
Mulhall takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mulhall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mulhall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fo Seven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mulhall walks into a straight right hand from Fo Seven.
Mulhall throws a right hand that Fo Seven ducks under and follows up with a left that Fo Seven also avoids with ease.
Mulhall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fo Seven feints and then cracks Mulhall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mulhall down.
Fo Seven takes a swing at Mulhall's ribcage but misses.
Fo Seven fails to land with a series of punches.
Fo Seven throws a nice head kick!
Mulhall is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo Seven clinches.
Oh Mulhall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fo Seven lands an elbow inside.
Fo Seven creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mulhall with a big uppercut! Mulhall tries to clinch up but Fo Seven pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mulhall to the mat! Mulhall covers up and Fo Seven unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). AK Fo Seven!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dunlap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunlap comes to the cage accompanied by Forever. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Dunlap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird throws a series of punches but Dunlap moves out of range.
Dunlap moves out of range of the strikes.
Baird throws a series of punches but Dunlap moves out of range.
Baird shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Baird avoids the attempt from Dunlap to control.
Baird lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Baird connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Baird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dunlap sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baird tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunlap knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dunlap wants to improve his position but Baird is controlling well.
Baird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird wants to control but Dunlap is keeping him busy.
Baird is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Baird is nestled in close to Dunlap, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dunlap works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baird is looking to work some ground and pound but Dunlap has wrist control.
Baird seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird trying to move into half guard but instead Dunlap has managed to sweep!
Dunlap trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Dunlap won't allow Baird to sweep him here.
Baird controlling Dunlap's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunlap wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baird misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunlap gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baird counters with a stiff right hand.
Baird throws a hook but Dunlap blocks it.
Baird rushes Dunlap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Dunlap tries to pull guard but Baird holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunlap drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dunlap with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baird counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baird.
Dunlap is trying to pull guard but Baird has him pressed against the cage.
Dunlap is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baird is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dunlap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Dunlap avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
A short left from Baird.
Baird taking a breather.
Baird lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Baird seems content to control.
Dunlap wants to control but Baird is keeping busy.
Baird trying to advance position but Dunlap counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dunlap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baird controls the pace.
Baird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baird stands and throws Dunlap's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Baird trying to control the action but Dunlap is working from the bottom.
Baird grinds an elbow into Dunlap's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Baird easily slips into full mount!
Dunlap is in a horrible position here. Baird smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dunlap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baird is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dunlap can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird lands a big elbow.
Dunlap is working to get back to half guard.
Baird controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird with shots to the head and body - Dunlap looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baird with shots to the head and body - Dunlap looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baird tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dunlap is looking to escape.
Baird lands a big shot there that rocks Dunlap but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baird punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dunlap is rocked!
Baird looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Dunlap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baird breaks from Dunlap's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baird loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dunlap scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Baird land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Baird stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macadam Baird!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron McDanzing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniyel Nebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nebi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Magic. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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168 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron McDanzing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniyel Nebi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nebi thumps McDanzing with a low kick.
Nebi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDanzing.
McDanzing tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nebi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDanzing somewhat.
McDanzing tries for a takedown but Nebi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nebi delivers a nice body kick.
Nebi throws a right and a left that McDanzing avoids nicely.
McDanzing takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDanzing is breathing heavily.
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!
Nebi connects with an inside leg kick.
Nebi scores with a hook.
Crunch! Nebi slams his shin into McDanzing's torso.
Nebi thumps McDanzing with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nebi.
A jab from Nebi does it's job there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nebi.
McDanzing has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nebi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nebi scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nebi.
Ron McDanzing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nebi lands a nice hook to McDanzing's body. McDanzing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Nebi pushes McDanzing away with a front kick.
McDanzing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nebi can pounce on him.
Nebi lands a head shot.
Nebi scoring well with a low kick there.
McDanzing tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nebi lands a big head kick that sends McDanzing tumbling to the mat! Nebi takes a step backwards and waves McDanzing back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McDanzing is rocked!
It looks like Ron McDanzing has been cut.
Nebi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in McDanzing - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Nebi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniyel Nebi!
Daniyel Nebi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brice Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Barry told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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262 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brice Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Barry!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benoit's sensitive parts.
Barry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benoit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benoit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barry lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barry scores with a decent looking hook.
Benoit is breathing heavily.
Barry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barry feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Benoit sprawling to the canvas! Benoit rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barry finish him?!
Benoit is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Barry as Benoit shoots in.
Oh Benoit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ethan Barry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barry.
Barry moves in close and cracks Benoit with a massive right hand! Benoit, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Barry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Barry!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Barry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Lipponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lipponen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rainbow - Man on the Silver Mountain. This should be fireworks!
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272 lbs
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274 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Lipponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Danielson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson scores with a jab. Lipponen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Pekka Lipponen has been cut.
Lipponen blocks a low kick nicely.
Danielson is looking to clinch but Lipponen is avoiding it.
Danielson misses with a wild body shot.
Lipponen thuds a left hand into Danielson's body.
Lipponen scores with a nice head shot.
Lipponen has managed to clinch.
Lipponen fails to pull guard.
Danielson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danielson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danielson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lipponen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Danielson blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Lipponen.
A nice left hand lands by Lipponen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipponen tries to pull guard but Danielson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lipponen misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lipponen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Danielson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Lipponen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lipponen prevents a body shot from Danielson.
Danielson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lipponen.
Lipponen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danielson working aggressively here.
Danielson being controlled against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen scores a nice knee to the body.
Danielson looking to throw knees to the head but Lipponen is blocking nicely.
Danielson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danielson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lipponen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danielson blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danielson.
Danielson prevents a body shot from Lipponen.
Danielson avoiding damage as Lipponen throws knees to the body.
Lipponen pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen lands a right hand.
Danielson tries a body shot but Lipponen blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danielson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danielson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lipponen tries to land knees in the clinch but Danielson avoids the damage to the body.
Lipponen slows down the pace here.
Danielson has Lipponen pressed against the cage, preventing Lipponen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danielson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danielson.
Lipponen misses with a punch to the body.
Lipponen wants to stall.
Lipponen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lipponen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lipponen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danielson's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Danielson as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danielson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danielson blocks a body shot from Lipponen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Lipponen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Lipponen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Danielson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid body kick from Lipponen.
Danielson tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Danielson is predictable there
and Lipponen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danielson tries to clinch there but Lipponen circles away.
Lipponen jabs Danielson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lipponen slips a jab and a cross from Danielson.
Lipponen connects with a body shot that sends Danielson's belly button to the back.
Danielson looks to land a combination. Lipponen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lipponen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danielson.
Danielson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lipponen throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Danielson finds it's way through Lipponen's defenses.
Lipponen slips a jab from Danielson.
Some wild striking there from Danielson.
Lipponen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danielson lands a nice shot to the body.
Danielson avoids the head kick by Lipponen.
Danielson misses the shot to the body.
Danielson has managed to clinch.
Lipponen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Lipponen scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen struggles to land a body shot inside as Danielson controls his hands.
Danielson lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Lipponen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Lipponen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lipponen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lipponen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lipponen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danielson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lipponen tries to throw a body punch but Danielson avoids it by throwing Lipponen back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lipponen backwards.
Lipponen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Danielson smiles and moves away.
A big right from Danielson misses.
Lipponen ducks under a wild hook from Danielson.
Danielson misses with a few strikes there.
Danielson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lipponen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danielson throws a low kick but Lipponen avoids it.
Danielson thows a body shot but no joy.
Danielson throws a lazy right hand but Lipponen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danielson misses with a hook
and Lipponen counters with a shoot takedown. Danielson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danielson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lipponen wants to control from the top but Danielson keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipponen tries to free his leg and advance position but Danielson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Lipponen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Lipponen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Lipponen.
Danielson slips a jab from Lipponen.
Sloppy strikes from Danielson. Those never looked like landing.
Danielson throws an off balance right hand
and Lipponen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danielson throws a chopping leg kick but Lipponen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pekka Lipponen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lipponen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lipponen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danielson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Danielson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lipponen's head.
Danielson throws a shot from downtown. Lipponen moves away and avoids it.
Danielson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lipponen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lipponen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipponen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lipponen tries to move to mount but Danielson blocks the move with his legs.
Danielson is trying to escape the position but Lipponen is controlling the position.
Lipponen is looking to take a break and control but Danielson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Danielson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ted Danielson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lipponen scores with a jab.
Danielson lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen misses with a low kick.
Danielson darts in trying to clinch
and Lipponen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lipponen.
Lipponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Danielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danielson wants to get back to his feet but Lipponen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lipponen trying to control but Danielson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lipponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Danielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lipponen pushes down on Danielson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ted Danielson 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.
Lipponen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Lipponen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lipponen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Pekka Lipponen!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Pekka Lipponen!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Pekka Lipponen!
Pekka Lipponen wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Pekka Lipponen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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