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VFN 34: Warner Vs Sotto Jr PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lange Angelus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Voller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Voller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lange Angelus!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voller pushes Angelus away with a front kick.
Voller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Angelus.
Voller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Angelus's hands.
Angelus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Voller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Voller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angelus at a distance.
Lars Voller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Angelus looks gassed!
Angelus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Voller connects with a solid leg kick.
Angelus has a takedown stuffed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Voller.
Voller lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Angelus if he has to take too many more of those.
Angelus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Voller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Angelus. That did some damage!
Angelus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lars Voller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lange Angelus.
Voller cracks the inside of Angelus's front leg.
Voller scoring well with a low kick there.
Voller scoring well with a low kick there.
Voller circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Angelus drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Voller follows Angelus to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Voller!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Weena (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Weena!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan tries to bum rush Weena with a series of wild strikes but Weena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balkan throws a lazy right hand but Weena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weena lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Balkan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weena misses with a head kick.
Balkan misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Balkan as he checks the leg kick.
Weena misses with a low kick.
Balkan misses with a straight right.
Weena throws a head kick that half lands.
Balkan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Weena takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balkan lands a jab to the head.
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!
Weena swings widly with a right hand
and Balkan counters with a straight right hand.
Joe Weena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balkan tests Weena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balkan works the jab nicely.
Weena is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weena looks gassed!
Balkan throws a right and a left that Weena avoids nicely.
Weena misses the shot to the body.
Balkan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Balkan cracks Weena with a hook to the temple - Weena is on wobbly legs here! Balkan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Weena falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Balkan wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jami Balkan!
A very excited looking Jami Balkan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rami Kottari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Kottari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Rouche!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kottari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rouche quickly recovers to half guard.
Kottari wants to take a breather but Rouche is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rouche can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kottari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kottari seems to be looking for submissions.
Kottari is keen to just control but Rouche is a slippery customer.
Kottari is taking a breather. Rouche says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rouche avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kottari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kottari prevents Rouche from improving his position.
Kottari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rouche is refusing to be controlled, as Kottari sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Rami Kottari wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rouche with a poor takedown
enabling Kottari to counter with a crisp jab.
Kottari misses with a hook.
Kottari just misses with a punch to the body.
Kottari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouche with a poor takedown
and Kottari counters with a single leg into guard. Rouche didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rouche trying to control the position.
Kottari throws a big right hand that misses.
Kottari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kottari looking to pass the guard.
Kottari is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kottari has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kottari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kottari wants to control from the top but Rouche keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kottari trying to move into half guard but instead Rouche has managed to sweep!
Rouche is looking to work some ground and pound but Kottari has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kottari is on top in guard.
Rouche keeping full guard, as Kottari tries to pass.
Kottari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kottari content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kottari looking to pass the guard.
Kottari trying to control the position from guard on top but Rouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kottari looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rami Kottari.
Rouche slips a jab from Kottari.
Rouche slips a jab from Kottari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Kottari dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kottari throws a big shot that misses.
Kottari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rouche looks for a takedown but Kottari sprawls well.
Rouche misses with a few strikes there.
Rouche tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kottari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rouche somewhat.
Rouche shoots in looking for a takedown. Kottari tries to sprawl out of it but Rouche keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kottari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rami Kottari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rouche.
Rouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rouche tries to land a front kick but Kottari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rouche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kottari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Kottari.
Kottari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rouche throws the left hand but Kottari avoids the punch easily.
Kottari misses the jab.
Rouche shoots in for a takedown but Kottari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rouche with a poor takedown
and Kottari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rouche is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kottari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Antonio Rouche has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rouche checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rouche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kottari.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kottari. Rouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kottari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kottari.
Kottari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rouche can do to turn this around?
Rouche tries for a takedown but Kottari circles away easily
and Kottari counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rouche's guard now.
Rouche utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kottari throws a big elbow that misses.
Rouche keeping moving, preventing Kottari from controlling successfully.
Kottari looking to sit in guard and control but Rouche gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouche postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kottari has his feet on Rouche's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Antonio Rouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kottari misses with an uppercut.
Rouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kottari.
Rouche moves out of range of the strikes.
Kottari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kottari misses with a looping left.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kottari here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kottari staying out of range there.
Rouche tries to close the distance and clinch but Kottari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kottari connects with a body shot that sends Rouche's belly button to the back.
Kottari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kottari trying to control but Rouche is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kottari passes Rouche's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kottari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kottari is trying to control the action in half guard but Rouche is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kottari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kottari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouche taking some punishment here, with Kottari in his half guard.
Kottari trying to pass the guard but Rouche defending well.
Kottari is thwarting Rouche's attempts to control the position.
Kottari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rouche is not content to let Kottari control the position.
Kottari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Kottari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rouche's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slow jab from Kottari misses its intended target.
Rouche is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kottari is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rouche.
Kottari misses with a wild body shot.
Rami Kottari is winning the standup battle so far.
Kottari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rouche keeping moving, preventing Kottari from controlling successfully.
Kottari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rouche works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kottari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kottari with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kottari trying to control the position from guard on top but Rouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Rami Kottari wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rouche moves out of range as Kottari strikes.
Kottari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kottari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rouche is trying to defend but Kottari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kottari in particular looking to stall.
Rouche avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kottari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kottari trying to control the action but Rouche is working from the bottom.
Kottari lands with a punch from half guard.
Kottari is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rouche reverses the position - he's now on top in Kottari's guard.
Rouche throws a strike but Kottari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rouche takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kottari trying to control the position from guard on top but Rouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kottari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rami Kottari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kottari trying to control the position from guard on top but Rouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kottari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kottari trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rouche manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rouche scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kottari manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kottari raining down shots from the mount!
Kottari landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kottari punching from mount but Rouche doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kottari postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rouche looks a forlorn figure.
Antonio Rouche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rami Kottari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kottari scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rouche?
And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Kottari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kottari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Kottari!
A very excited looking Rami Kottari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erin Dolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazza Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erin Dolor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazza Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rooney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dolor shoots in for a double leg but Rooney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dolor shoots in for a double leg but Rooney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dolor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rooney counters with a left to the body.
Rooney drives through and clinches with Dolor against the cage.
Rooney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dolor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rooney pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Dolor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rooney did well to prevent Dolor getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rooney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dolor tries to free his leg and advance position but Rooney is retaining full guard.
Rooney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dolor.
Dolor stopping the sweep attempt from Rooney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dolor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dolor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rooney manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolor bucks up and throws Rooney to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Dolor throws a right and a left that Rooney avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooney lands with a nice combination. Dolor backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rooney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dolor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rooney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dolor shoots in for a takedown but Rooney shows good takedown defense.
Rooney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dolor circles away quickly and effectively.
Erin Dolor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Rooney as he connects with a hook.
Dolor takes one on the button.
Dolor walks into a straight right hand from Rooney.
Rooney lands a left and a right that send Dolor crashing to the mat, dazed. Rooney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dolor is rocked!
Rooney weaves into range and cracks Dolor right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dolor goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rooney is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wazza Rooney!
After winning the bout, Wazza Rooney thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Belleville might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid . Parker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sweet Child o Mine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kendall Parker!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belleville moves into the clinch.
Belleville leaning his opponent against the cage.
Belleville lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belleville scores with a shoulder strike.
Parker successfully pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Belleville passes into half guard.
Parker wants to control but Belleville is keeping busy.
Well, if Belleville is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Belleville stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Belleville clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belleville is defending well for now.
Belleville lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belleville lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belleville stalling in the clinch.
Belleville lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Belleville lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker is rocked!
Belleville swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Belleville finish him?
Belleville lands a big knee to the head and Parker goes down! Belleville pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Belleville!
In his post fight interview, Benjamin Belleville started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Sissoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Dahmer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mohammed Sissoko's chin.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Dahmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Sissoko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sissoko fails to land the takedown.
Dahmer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sissoko keeps the fight on the outside.
Dahmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sissoko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sissoko misses with a head kick.
Dahmer is looking to clinch.
Dahmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sissoko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sissoko keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Sissoko or perhaps it was just good defense by Dahmer which made him look bad.
Sissoko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sissoko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dahmer defending well though.
Sissoko thows a huge punch but Dahmer dodges it nicely.
Dahmer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sissoko is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dahmer.
Sissoko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dahmer is keeping the position for now.
Dahmer keeping moving, preventing Sissoko from controlling successfully.
Sissoko stops Dahmer from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dahmer holds on and takes a little breather.
Sissoko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sissoko lands a couple of elbows.
Sissoko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dahmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sissoko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sissoko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sissoko wants to control but Dahmer is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sissoko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dahmer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dahmer tries to get out of the position.
Sissoko advances nicely into full mount.
Dahmer holds of for dear life.
Sissoko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dahmer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dahmer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dahmer trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sissoko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dahmer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dahmer is rocked!
Sissoko is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Dahmer goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Sissoko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mohammed Sissoko!
After the fight, Mohammed Sissoko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fdurtchz Millo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millo has chosen Busta Rhymes, Break ya neck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fdurtchz Millo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millo with a poor takedown
and Kilpinen counters with a leg kick.
Millo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpinen.
Millo shoots in and drives through. Kilpinen sprawls well.
Jaakko Kilpinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Millo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Millo takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Fdurtchz Millo has been cut.
Kilpinen tries to clinch but Millo moves out of range.
Kilpinen forces Millo back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jaakko Kilpinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fdurtchz Millo.
Kilpinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Millo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Millo looks gassed!
Kilpinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Millo has Kilpinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kilpinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilpinen.
Kilpinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kilpinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kilpinen has Millo pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Millo is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kilpinen - that's hurt Millo badly! Oh, another knee lands and Millo is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Millo doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jaakko Kilpinen!
After the big win, Jaakko Kilpinen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo instigates a clinch.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Capoeira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kutsoo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Kutsoo's ribcage.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutsoo's face.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira landing knees to the head.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira landing knees to the head.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Capoeira as Kutsoo tries to tie him up.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kutsoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Capoeira working Kutsoo over with knees to the body.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kutsoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Capoeira won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutsoo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kutsoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kutsoo working hard to break the clinch.
Kutsoo tries to circle away but Capoeira has him pinned against the cage.
Kutsoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Capoeira won't allow it.
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!
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kutsoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Capoeira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Kutsoo missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira has Kutsoo pressed against the cage, preventing Kutsoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but Capoeira holds him up against the cage and eventually Kutsoo drops back down to his feet.
Capoeira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Capoeira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kutsoo is trying to pull guard but Capoeira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kutsoo has Capoeira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Capoeira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Capoeira avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutsoo.
Capoeira keeps control of Kutsoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Capoeira is pressed up against the cage. Kutsoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Capoeira down to the mat. Capoeira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutsoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kutsoo throws a head kick but Capoeira moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capoeira blocks a head kick by Kutsoo.
Capoeira rushes Kutsoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Capoeira has managed to clinch.
Capoeira working Kutsoo over with knees to the body.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Capoeira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kutsoo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Kutsoo won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutsoo's face.
Kutsoo wants to break free but Capoeira has control.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capoeira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kutsoo's efforts to push away.
Kutsoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira keeps control of Kutsoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Kutsoo's ribcage.
Capoeira prevents the takedown attempt.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Kutsoo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kutsoo jumps guard but Capoeira stands there with Kutsoo around his waist. Kutsoo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Kutsoo won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Kutsoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capoeira tries to clinch there but Kutsoo circles away.
Capoeira clinches up with Kutsoo and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kutsoo avoids it.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Kutsoo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Capoeira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Kutsoo blocks with his arms.
Kutsoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kutsoo manages to break the clinch.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Capoeira defends it nicely.
Kutsoo throws a sloppy head kick and Capoeira moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Capoeira pinned against the cage. Capoeira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kutsoo closes the distance and clinches up with Capoeira, looking for a takedown. Kutsoo pushes Capoeira against the cage but Capoeira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Capoeira moves into the clinch.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rafinha Capoeira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kutsoo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capoeira blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Capoeira is defending well.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutsoo's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kutsoo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kutsoo is trying to pull guard but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage.
Kutsoo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Capoeira walks away with a smile on his face. Kutsoo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Capoeira has Kutsoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but Capoeira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutsoo can do to turn this around?
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kutsoo tries to break free but Capoeira pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kutsoo misses with an elbow strike.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Capoeira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kutsoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Capoeira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kutsoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jarni Kutsoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capoeira drives through and clinches with Kutsoo against the cage.
Kutsoo missing with knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Capoeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Kutsoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Kutsoo trying to land knees to the body.
Kutsoo wants to take the fight to the mat but Capoeira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kutsoo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Capoeira prevents the takedown attempt.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Kutsoo working hard to break the clinch.
Capoeira working Kutsoo over with knees to the body.
Capoeira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kutsoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Kutsoo tries to circle away but Capoeira has him pinned against the cage.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kutsoo.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kutsoo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kutsoo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Capoeira smiles and moves away.
Jarni Kutsoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutsoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutsoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutsoo tries for a takedown but Capoeira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Capoeira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutsoo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kutsoo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kutsoo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kutsoo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kutsoo is looking to control Capoeira's arms but Capoeira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kutsoo has his back to the cage.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kutsoo looking for a takedown.
Kutsoo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kutsoo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kutsoo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kutsoo can't break the clinch.
Kutsoo jumps guard but Capoeira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Capoeira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kutsoo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Capoeira working Kutsoo over with knees to the body.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but Capoeira holds him up against the cage and eventually Kutsoo drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Kutsoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rafinha Capoeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Capoeira avoiding damage as Kutsoo throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafinha Capoeira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Capoeira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafinha Capoeira!
Rafinha Capoeira 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between John Barris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali has chosen Punjab as his entrance music. 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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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koothrappali tries to land a leg kick but Barris saw it coming and moves away.
Koothrappali throws a head kick that misses.
Barris scores with a takedown into Koothrappali's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koothrappali keeping moving, preventing Barris from controlling successfully.
Barris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barris looking to pass the guard.
Barris trying to control but Koothrappali is working from the bottom.
Koothrappali being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Barris just wasn't active enough.
A low kick from Koothrappali misses
and Barris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koothrappali is keeping the position for now.
Barris passes Koothrappali's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koothrappali trying to control from the bottom.
Koothrappali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barris's back!
Barris trying to control but not successfully.
Barris tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Barris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Koothrappali's arms.
Barris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barris covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Barris rolls, trying to escape but Koothrappali keeps control of the position.
Koothrappali just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Koothrappali trying to control momentarily.
Barris tries to escape but Koothrappali has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Koothrappali's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Koothrappali really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali not allowing Barris to control his hands.
Barris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Koothrappali is trying to stick to Barris's back but Barris is turning into Koothrappali. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Koothrappali's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barris.
Barris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rajesh Koothrappali was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A good leg kick by Barris.
Koothrappali tries to clinch there but Barris circles away.
Koothrappali throws a body kick that misses.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick
and Barris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koothrappali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koothrappali is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is staying active underneath Barris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barris not doing much here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali wants to control but Barris is keeping busy.
Barris trying to pass the guard but Koothrappali defending well.
Koothrappali actively working from the bottom here.
Koothrappali wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koothrappali doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barris.
Koothrappali looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Barris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick by Koothrappali misses
and Barris counters with a big head kick but Koothrappali shrugs it off.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barris. That's going to slow Koothrappali down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barris.
Barris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koothrappali can't do much from the bottom here.
Koothrappali gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Koothrappali sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barris is trying to control the action in half guard but Koothrappali is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koothrappali gets full guard.
Barris looking to pass the guard.
Koothrappali keeping moving, preventing Barris from controlling successfully.
Barris pushing down on Koothrappali's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barris lands a nice short elbow.
Barris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koothrappali tries to get to full guard but Barris has control of the leg.
Koothrappali gets back to full guard.
Koothrappali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barris defends it easily.
Koothrappali keeping moving, preventing Barris from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barris wants to pass the guard but Koothrappali is keeping the position.
Barris wants to control from the top but Koothrappali keeps moving.
Koothrappali is trying to keep Barris in close.
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!
Barris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barris trying to control the position but Koothrappali is working away.
Koothrappali struggling a bit here.
Koothrappali is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barris is thwarting Koothrappali's attempts to control the position.
Barris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barris moves nicely into side control.
Koothrappali is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barris's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Barris! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Koothrappali has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Barris!
John Barris retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Sotto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Warner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Sotto Jr!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner ducks right into an uppercut from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sotto Jr scores with a hook to the body. Warner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warner misses with a takedown attempt - Sotto Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sotto Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Warner's head.
Warner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sotto Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Warner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner throws a head kick but Sotto Jr moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Sotto Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Warner's hands.
Sotto Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sotto Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sotto Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Umberto Sotto Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner shoots in and drives through. Sotto Jr sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warner is breathing heavily.
Sotto Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Warner looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sotto Jr lands a right hand from hell, dropping Warner. Sotto Jr pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Sotto Jr!
Umberto Sotto Jr is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Umberto Sotto Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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