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Holmgang Challengers: 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brice Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brice Benoit acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brice Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Benoit circles away.
Benoit tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko leaves Benoit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emelianenko shoots in but Benoit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benoit as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benoit is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Benoit swinging wildly here.
Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benoit.
Benoit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Benoit controlling the action here.
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Benoit 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.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Benoit in close.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Benoit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Benoit might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emelianenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko instigates a clinch.
Benoit tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the ropes and eventually Benoit drops back down to his feet.
Benoit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benoit tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Benoit is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns Benoit into the ropes.
Benoit is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown.
Benoit tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko pulls Benoit into guard.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Benoit postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
Benoit passes Emelianenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Emelianenko is not content to let Benoit control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko wants to control the action here but instead Benoit manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brice Benoit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benoit darts in trying to clinch
so Emelianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Emelianenko wants to get up but he can't break Benoit's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benoit pushes a forearm under Emelianenko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Emelianenko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brice Benoit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Koura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hullu Harri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hullu Harri is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kova Koura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hullu Harri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harri scores with a body shot.
Koura tries to clinch but Harri is having none of it.
Harri misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Harri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koura misses with a few strikes there.
Koura closes the distance and clinches.
Koura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harri is looking to improve his position.
Harri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koura is posturing up here but Harri has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Koura tries to roll out but it's too tight and Koura has to tap! Slick submission there by Harri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hullu Harri!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drakaath Yelgersmold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Gudjonsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yelgersmold comes to the ring accompanied by Pursuit of vikings. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drakaath Yelgersmold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Gudjonsen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelgersmold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gudjonsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yelgersmold tries to avoid it but Gudjonsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yelgersmold to the ground. Yelgersmold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yelgersmold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gudjonsen.
Gudjonsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yelgersmold's waist but Yelgersmold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gudjonsen off to one side.
Drakaath Yelgersmold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Gudjonsen.
Yelgersmold cracks Gudjonsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
It looks like Erik Gudjonsen has been cut.
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!
Gudjonsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yelgersmold lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gudjonsen tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drakaath Yelgersmold!
Post fight, Drakaath Yelgersmold took to the microphone: 'I come from the land of frost giants and will not be pushed around by mere mortals ever again!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aster Sand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sikkila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aster Sand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Sikkila!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikkila drives through and clinches with Sand against the ropes.
Sikkila has picked Sand up - he's going for a ride! Sikkila dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sikkila in particular looking to stall.
Sikkila stops Sand from getting back to his feet.
Sikkila 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. Sikkila connects with a nice short shot to Sand's temple.
Sikkila wants to work for an arm triangle but Sand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sikkila passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sand might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sikkila breaks from Sand's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sand is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sand is breathing heavily.
Sikkila in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sikkila putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sikkila lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sand is in a horrible position here. Sikkila smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sikkila putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikkila in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sand is trying to stand.
Sikkila with shots to the head and body - Sand looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sikkila punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sikkila has hold of Sand's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sand manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sikkila tries to control but Sand wriggling away.
Sikkila lands a nice shot to the head.
Sikkila controlling the pace for now.
Sikkila with shots to the head and body - Sand looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sikkila trying to control but Sand is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sand trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikkila working Sand over with strikes here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sand is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sikkila lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sikkila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sand is looking to escape.
Sand defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sikkila.
Sand is in a horrible position here. Sikkila smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sikkila lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sand hang on?
Sikkila lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sikkila postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sand looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikkila lands a nice shot to the head.
Sikkila lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sikkila lands a big elbow.
Sikkila breaks from Sand's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sikkila won't let Sand get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sikkila putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Sikkila connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sand wants to get back to his feet.
Sikkila working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Sand turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sikkila off and cradles Sand's limp body as Sikkila celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mark Sikkila!
A victorious Mark Sikkila thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Link (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 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 St Petersburg, Gerard Link!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez shoots in but Link avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martinez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Link lands with a good body shot.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up with Link, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes Link against the ropes but Link circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martinez wants to clinch but Link slips to the side
and Link counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricardo Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Link.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Link connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martinez. Martinez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Link, as that shot connected.
Link is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Link throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerard Link has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Martinez.
Link pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martinez back to the ropes. Link follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Link pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martinez back to the ropes. Link follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A right-left combo lands from Link.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Link.
Link lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Link.
Link uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinez has time to react.
Martinez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Link.
Link listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Link misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Link lands with a nice body punch.
Link throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Link scores with a punch to the head.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Link.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Link lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Link is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Link stalks Martinez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martinez's face. Martinez staggers backwards, shaken.
Link lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martinez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Link is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Martinez.
Link scores with a one two! Martinez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Link scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martinez is rocked!
Link drops Martinez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Link follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerard Link!
Gerard Link tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man Zend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zend comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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217 lbs
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265 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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, Mauri Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Man Zend!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zend darts in and clinches Nyrkki up against the ropes.
Nyrkki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nyrkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zend's brow.
Nyrkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nyrkki misses with a punch to the body.
Zend lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zend slowing the pace effectively.
Zend misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zend prevents a body shot from Nyrkki.
Zend working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Mauri Nyrkki has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Zend.
Zend unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nyrkki! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Zend is unloading with more strikes now! Nyrkki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Man Zend!
Our winner, Man Zend, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Donalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero comes to the ring accompanied by José the Bronx Rican - Spittin' Narcicism. Donalds has chosen god's gonna cut you down as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mack Donalds!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero misses with a takedown
enabling Donalds to counter with a crisp jab.
Zero shoots in but Donalds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donalds lands with a shot to the body.
Zero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donalds swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donalds misses with a head kick.
Donalds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zero misses with a takedown attempt
and Donalds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donalds tries to bum rush Zero with a series of wild strikes but Zero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zero fails with the takedown
and Donalds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donalds swinging wildly here.
Donalds lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donalds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Max Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donalds looks to throw the jab but Zero is out of range.
Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donalds circles away.
Donalds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donalds as he jumps to the side.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Donalds lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Donalds holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Donalds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donalds trying to control from the bottom.
Donalds is trying to get back to full guard.
Zero passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Donalds!
Zero looking to secure an arm triangle but Donalds defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero looking for a guillotine from mount but Donalds is having none of it.
Zero is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Donalds has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Donalds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zero seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Donalds is holding on tight.
Zero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Donalds wants to control but Zero is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Donalds turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Zero off and cradles Donalds's limp body as Zero celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Max Zero!
Max Zero bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kitsune Tsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Riot by Three Days Grace kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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29
160 lbs
11 - 15 - 1 |
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33
153 lbs
18 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Smith!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith cracks Tsuki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook but Tsuki blocks it.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Tsuki backpedaling.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Tsuki moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Tsuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Tsuki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Tsuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuki tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kitsune Tsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuki moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith catches Tsuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Tsuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Tsuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith trying to control but Tsuki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Tsuki actively working from the bottom here.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Tsuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsuki wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Tsuki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tsuki is working hard here to advance position.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tsuki is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsuki gets back to half guard.
Tsuki punching from the bottom.
Tsuki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Tsuki moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tsuki fails with the takedown.
Tsuki tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Tsuki closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Tsuki pushes Smith against the ropes but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Tsuki blocks it.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Tsuki is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Terrance Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kitsune Tsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsuki.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kitsune Tsuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsuki's head backwards.
Tsuki tries to clinch up
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a hook.
Tsuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith digs a good hook to Tsuki's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsuki's head backwards.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Terrance Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuki tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Tsuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsuki darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsuki's hands.
Tsuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuki moves away.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki fails with the takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Tsuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tsuki wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Tsuki tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab to Tsuki's midsection.
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Tsuki down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Tsuki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tsuki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Tsuki flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tsuki is out cold! Smith holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrance Smith!
Terrance Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lion Takanori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eza Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanori comes to the ring accompanied by Scary. Eza Nahka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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32
151 lbs
24 - 18 - 0 |
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35
220 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Takanori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Eza Nahka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanori with a hook.
Nahka tries for a takedown but Takanori circles away easily
and Takanori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nahka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nahka.
Lion Takanori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eza Nahka.
Nahka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takanori swivels and escapes.
Nahka looking to score a takedown here. Takanori is defending well but Nahka drives through and ends up in Takanori's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takanori wants to get back to his feet but Nahka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nahka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takanori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nahka looking to sit in guard and control but Takanori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nahka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Takanori has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanori tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nahka controls his leg.
Nahka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takanori prevents Nahka from improving his position.
Takanori tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nahka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka is looking to improve his position.
Nahka is trying to maintain the position but Takanori is very close to passing his half guard.
Nahka wants to get back to full guard.
Takanori tries to stand and escape but Nahka is controlling the position.
Nahka wants to get back to full guard.
Nahka is staying active underneath Takanori, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nahka manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanori trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nahka's guard.
Nahka wants to sweep here but Takanori controlling him for the moment.
Nahka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nahka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takanori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takanori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nahka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takanori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Takanori has picked Nahka up and slammed him! Nahka can't keep hold of the triangle and Takanori manages to pass to side control!
Nahka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nahka sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahka wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eza Nahka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nahka fails to land the takedown.
Takanori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takanori throws a hook but Nahka avoids it easily.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takanori but Takanori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nahka swinging wildly here.
Nahka fails with the takedown.
Lion Takanori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eza Nahka.
Takanori pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nahka back to the ropes. Takanori follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nahka shoots for a takedown but Takanori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takanori scores with the left hand. Nahka knows he should have avoided that one.
Takanori throws a series of strikes that have Nahka backpedaling.
Nahka is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Takanori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nahka.
Takanori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lion Takanori is winning the standup battle so far.
Nahka fails with the takedown.
Nahka shoots in but no luck this time.
Takanori scores with a hook.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown but Takanori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nahka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takanori.
Takanori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left and a right from Takanori both land. Nice combination.
Nahka is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nahka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nahka is still on wobbly legs! Can Takanori finish him?
Takanori misses with an uppercut.
Takanori connects with a body shot.
Nahka seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka tries to move into range but Takanori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Nahka does no damage.
Nahka with a poor takedown
and Takanori counters with a right hand that sends Nahka tumbling to the canvas! Can Takanori finish him? He dives into Nahka's guard looking to do just that!
Nahka is looking to sweep but instead, Takanori has passed into half guard.
Takanori tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nahka.
Eza Nahka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nahka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Takanori moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nahka.
Nahka struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanori tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nahka tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Takanori presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nahka is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanori is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Takanori throws a body kick that misses.
Takanori takes a swing at Nahka's ribcage but misses.
Takanori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nahka.
Takanori lands with an uppercut that bounces Nahka off the ropes and back into range.
Nahka slips under a jab.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takanori as he jumps to the side.
Nahka closes the distance and clinches up with Takanori, looking for a takedown. Nahka pushes Takanori against the ropes but Takanori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takanori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nahka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lion Takanori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Takanori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nahka doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takanori cracks Nahka with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lion Takanori dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nahka misses with a combination
and Takanori counters with a nice body shot.
Nahka shoots in looking for a takedown. Takanori tries to sprawl out of it but Nahka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Takanori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takanori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takanori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nahka shoots in but no luck this time.
Nahka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takanori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takanori wants it to stay on the feet.
Lion Takanori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eza Nahka.
Takanori lunges at Nahka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nahka's hand.
Eza Nahka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takanori with a jab.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown but Takanori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanori misses the shot to the body.
Takanori throws a nice looking combination but Nahka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nahka tries for a takedown but Takanori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takanori.
Takanori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takanori works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Takanori as Nahka shoots in.
Takanori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takanori stuns Nahka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nahka takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takanori connects with a crisp jab.
Nahka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takanori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takanori walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nahka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Takanori swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nahka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lion Takanori!
Lion Takanori decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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