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HERO 47: Olson vs Murphy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stillao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Stillao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Stillao!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nate lands a really nice looking cross but Stillao seems unphased.
Nate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stillao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stillao lands in his opponent's guard.
Stillao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stillao stands up over Nate, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stillao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nate's head.
Stillao wants to control from the top but Nate keeps moving.
Stillao working some strikes from top position.
Nate keeping full guard, as Stillao tries to pass.
Stillao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nate is wriggling around but Stillao manages to pass to half guard.
Stillao controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate taking some punishment here, with Stillao in his half guard.
Stillao winds up and cracks Nate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stillao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nate is not content to let Stillao control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stillao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stillao is trying to control. Nate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stillao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nate is trying to stand up here but Stillao is controlling him well.
Nate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stillao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nate has hold of Stillao's hands but Stillao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Stillao.
Stillao working over Nate with some ground and pound. Nate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nate taking some punishment here, with Stillao in his half guard.
Stillao winds up and cracks Nate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillao is trying to control. Nate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stillao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nate has hold of Stillao's hands but Stillao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stillao is looking to take a break and control but Nate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stillao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nate has hold of Stillao's hands but Stillao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stillao wants to control but Nate is keeping him busy.
Stillao winds up and cracks Nate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stillao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stillao drops an elbow to the side of Nate's head.
Stillao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillao working the head and body with strikes.
Stillao stops Nate from getting back to his feet.
Stillao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stillao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stillao lands with a punch from half guard.
Nate is trying to stand back up but Stillao is controlling him
Stillao is trying to control. Nate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stillao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stillao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stillao lands a nice short elbow.
Nate is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stillao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stillao working over Nate with some ground and pound. Nate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Stillao connects with a nice short shot to Nate's temple.
Nate wants to get back to his feet.
Nate has hold of Stillao's hands but Stillao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stillao working over Nate with some ground and pound. Nate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stillao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nate tries to kick Stillao off but Stillao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stillao is keen to just control but Nate is a slippery customer.
Stillao working Nate over with strikes.
Nate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stillao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nate is rocked!
Stillao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Nate is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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. Stillao connects with a nice short shot to Nate's temple.
Stillao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Stillao.
Stillao prevents Nate from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stillao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stillao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nate seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stillao.
Stillao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stillao throws a head kick but Nate moves out of range.
Liam Nate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stillao throws a jab but it's blocked by Nate.
Nate fails to land with a series of punches.
Nate throws a series of punches but Stillao moves out of range.
Stillao misses with a head kick.
Liam Nate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Nate. That snapped Stillao's head back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stillao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stillao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nate defends it nicely.
Stillao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nate circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stillao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liam Nate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Stillao.
A head kick misses from Stillao.
Stillao is looking to clinch but Nate is avoiding it.
Stillao gets a double leg takedown into Nate's guard.
Nate wriggles free and stands up.
Stillao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stillao wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stillao fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nate!
Nate lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stillao backs up against the cage.
Stillao tries to clinch but Nate is having none of it.
Stillao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nate looks to land a combination. Stillao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Stillao is looking to clinch but Nate is avoiding it.
Nate misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mike Stillao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nate kicks Stillao off and gets back to his feet.
Stillao doesn't manage to clinch there - Nate circles away.
No joy there for Stillao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stillao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stillao scrambles back to his feet.
Stillao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stillao.
Stillao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nate wants to stand but Stillao is controlling the position.
Nate is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nate breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nate stuffs the takedown.
Nate lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stillao backs up against the cage.
Nate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stillao looks to land a combination but Nate avoids it well.
Nate cracks Stillao with a good jab.
Nate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stillao.
Stillao tries to clinch there but Nate circles away.
Nate tries to bum rush Stillao with a series of wild strikes but Stillao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stillao misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stillao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Stillao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stillao fails with a takedown attempt.
Stillao fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stillao.
Nate throws a series of punches but Stillao moves out of range.
Nate tries to bum rush Stillao with a series of wild strikes but Stillao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stillao instigates a clinch.
Nate is pressed up against the cage. Stillao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nate down to the mat. Nate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Liam Nate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Stillao.
Nate slips a jab and a cross from Stillao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stillao throws a nice looking combination but Nate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stillao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillao shoots in and drives through. Nate sprawls well.
Stillao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nate's waist but Nate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stillao off to one side.
Stillao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stillao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stillao walks into a jab.
Stillao moves in looking to clinch but Nate pushes him off.
Stillao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nate pinned against the cage. Nate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nate scores with a nice strike.
Stillao misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nate lunges at Stillao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stillao's hand.
Nate scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stillao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nate swinging wildly here.
Nate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stillao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nate feints a jab promting Stillao to slip. Nate then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stillao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stillao fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Nate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stillao is defended easily by Nate.
Horrible takedown by Stillao or perhaps it was just good defense by Nate which made him look bad.
Stillao misses with a few strikes there.
Liam Nate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stillao is defended easily by Nate.
Stillao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nate avoids it really well and circles away.
Liam Nate is winning the standup battle so far.
Stillao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stillao scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stillao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stillao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nate gets caught napping as Stillao dives in and scores a takedown. Nate manages to retain guard.
Stillao wants to control from the top but Nate keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stillao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stillao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stillao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Stillao.
I've got Stillao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Stillao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henderson Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warmonger Sion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson Braga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henderson Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Warmonger Sion!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braga misses with a body punch
and Sion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sion.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sion drops back, looking for a kneebar! Braga looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Braga looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Braga!
Sion takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Braga moves into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Braga.
It looks like Warmonger Sion has been cut.
Braga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Braga prevents Sion from getting the reversal.
Braga landing punches.
Sion is rocked!
That has opened up Warmonger Sion's cut even more.
Sion is looking to get to half guard.
Sion is still in real trouble! Can Braga finish him?
Braga loads up with a big shot that hurts Sion! He's pulled Braga in close but Braga has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Sion survive? More strikes from Braga and Sion is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henderson Braga!
Henderson Braga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Conor Heatrt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Love (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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137 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conor Heatrt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Love!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heatrt feints and as Love raises his hands in defense, Heatrt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Love looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Heatrt drops back looking for a leg! Love is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Love manages to kick Heatrt off! Heatrt jumps back into Love's guard.
Heatrt has gone for a leg lock! Love slips out almost immediately though and dives into Heatrt's guard.
Love trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Love is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Love got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heatrt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Love has managed to get both his arms back between Heatrt's legs - danger averted.
Love in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heatrt working for a triangle but Love defends it easily.
Heatrt is looking for a triangle but Love pushes his legs off easily.
Love stopping the sweep attempt from Heatrt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love slips nicely into half guard.
Love prevents Heatrt from improving his position.
Heatrt actively working from the bottom here.
Love wants to control but Heatrt is keeping him busy.
Heatrt actively working from the bottom here.
Love working the head and body with strikes.
Heatrt is trying to get back to full guard.
Love is controlling the pace.
Love tries to pass to full mount but Heatrt defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Love in particular looking to stall.
Love wants to control but Heatrt is keeping him busy.
Love might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Heatrt kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dan Love has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Heatrt looking to score a takedown here. Love is defending well but Heatrt drives through and ends up in Love's guard.
Heatrt drops back looking for a leg! Love is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Love manages to kick Heatrt off! Heatrt jumps back into Love's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heatrt stands and throws Love's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heatrt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Love is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heatrt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Love has escaped the position, nice work there.
Love wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Love is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Love prevents Heatrt from improving position.
Heatrt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heatrt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Love, who protects the arm well.
Love bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Heatrt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Love to the ground. Heatrt is now in Love's guard.
Love wants to stand and escape but Heatrt is having none of it.
Heatrt drops back looking for a leg! Love is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Love manages to kick Heatrt off! Heatrt jumps back into Love's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love wants to stand up but Heatrt is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Heatrt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heatrt.
Love misses with a takedown attempt
and Heatrt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heatrt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Love sees it coming and defends easily.
Love is looking to escape.
Heatrt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Love doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heatrt.
Heatrt is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heatrt seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love looks like he's trying to stand up.
Heatrt is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Love is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor Heatrt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaarko Hahlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaarko Hahlund has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaarko Hahlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltola misses with a right hand
and Hahlund counters with a head kick.
Peltola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hahlund thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peltola if he has to take too many more of those.
Peltola takes a swing at Hahlund's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Hahlund as Peltola shoots in.
Peltola swats away the attempt to clinch by Hahlund.
Hahlund throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mertsi Peltola has been cut.
Peltola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hahlund.
Hahlund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peltola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hahlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltola.
Peltola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peltola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hahlund counters with a good, hard body kick but Peltola shrugs it off.
Mertsi Peltola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hahlund avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Hahlund moves out of range of the strikes.
Peltola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hahlund sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hahlund looks to clinch
and Peltola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jaarko Hahlund has been cut.
Peltola scores with a nice head shot.
Peltola swats away the attempt to clinch by Hahlund.
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!
Hahlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peltola.
Jaarko Hahlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola thuds his right hand into Hahlund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peltola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hahlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltola.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hahlund.
Peltola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hahlund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peltola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hahlund moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Peltola looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hahlund!
Peltola won't let Hahlund get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hahlund wants to control but Peltola is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund is trying to escape the mount.
Hahlund is working hard here to advance position.
Hahlund is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Peltola fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hahlund tries to hold on but Peltola pushes him away.
Peltola raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hahlund really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peltola working for a guillotine from mount but Hahlund is in no mood to give up.
Hahlund is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hahlund tries to hold on but Peltola pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peltola is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hahlund is surviving well by controlling Peltola's body position as best he can.
Peltola postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hahlund looks a forlorn figure.
Peltola wants to control the pace but Hahlund is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hahlund wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peltola throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hahlund because Peltola loaded up on that one.
Hahlund is trying to stand up.
Peltola scoring with strikes but Hahlund is staying in there.
Peltola wants to control the pace but Hahlund is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mertsi Peltola dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hahlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peltola takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Peltola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peltola looks for the body kick but Hahlund saw that one coming.
Hahlund fails to land with a series of punches.
Peltola swings for the body but Hahlund moves out of range.
Peltola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peltola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peltola misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahlund tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peltola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peltola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaarko Hahlund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peltola throws a hook but Hahlund blocks it.
Peltola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peltola gets tackled into the cage by Hahlund. Hahlund maintains the clinch.
Peltola has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hahlund.
Peltola struggles to land a body shot inside as Hahlund controls his hands.
Hahlund misses with a knee strike.
Hahlund gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Hahlund.
Peltola just leaning against Hahlund, taking a breather.
Peltola blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hahlund.
Peltola dodges an elbow strike from Hahlund.
Hahlund misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltola dodges an elbow strike from Hahlund.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peltola.
Peltola manages to break the clinch.
Peltola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hahlund tries to clinch up but Peltola circles away and keeps his distance.
Hahlund moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hahlund just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peltola's brow.
Peltola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hahlund misses with an elbow over the top.
Peltola has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hahlund regains guard immediately.
Peltola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hahlund is keeping the position for now.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Hahlund keeps moving.
Peltola tries to free his leg and advance position but Hahlund is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peltola is controlling him.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Hahlund keeps moving.
Peltola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hahlund keeping full guard, as Peltola tries to pass.
Hahlund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltola on the ground.
Hahlund wants to get back to his feet but Peltola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peltola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hahlund at a distance.
Hahlund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peltola.
Peltola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hahlund but Hahlund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Peltola.
Peltola shoots in and drives through. Hahlund sprawls well.
Peltola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hahlund counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Peltola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Hahlund.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahlund wants to clinch
and Peltola counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mertsi Peltola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Peltola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peltola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hahlund.
Peltola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hahlund.
Peltola misses the jab.
Peltola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hahlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peltola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hahlund staying out of range there.
Hahlund bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahlund clinches with his opponent.
Hahlund misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hahlund throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Peltola.
Hahlund trying to land knees to the body.
Peltola blocks the elbow strike.
Hahlund misses with a knee to the head.
Hahlund misses with a knee strike.
Hahlund lands a knee to the head.
Hahlund tries to land knees in the clinch but Peltola avoids the damage to the body.
Peltola is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hahlund is defending well.
Peltola blocks the elbow strike.
Hahlund lands an elbow inside that Peltola shrugs off.
Hahlund throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hahlund.
That has opened up Mertsi Peltola's cut even more.
Hahlund landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peltola tries a body shot but Hahlund blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hahlund just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peltola's brow.
Hahlund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peltola's defenses.
Peltola is looking for a takedown.
Jaarko Hahlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mertsi Peltola.
Peltola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hahlund gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peltola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Peltola.
Jaarko Hahlund has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hahlund lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hahlund pushes off an throws an elbow but Peltola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hahlund crunches a lovely knee into Peltola's ribcage.
Hahlund utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hahlund scores with a knee to the head.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but Peltola blocks it.
Hahlund lands an elbow just above Peltola 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund tries to land knees in the clinch but Peltola avoids the damage to the body.
Hahlund connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peltola's face.
The cut above Mertsi Peltola's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hahlund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peltola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peltola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hahlund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peltola blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peltola.
Peltola is trying to break the clinch but Hahlund is controlling him.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but Peltola blocks it.
Hahlund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peltola breaks the clinch.
Hahlund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hahlund blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hahlund drives through and clinches with Peltola against the cage.
Peltola struggles to land a body shot inside as Hahlund controls his hands.
Peltola blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Hahlund gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peltola takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peltola misses with a punch to the body.
Mertsi Peltola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peltola tries a body shot but Hahlund blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltola takes an elbow to the temple.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peltola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaarko Hahlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peltola has had enough of the clinch but Hahlund keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaarko Hahlund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peltola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertsi Peltola!
During a confident post fight interview, Mertsi Peltola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by my baby girl - kalo kalo man. Shields has chosen Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk 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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180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooper circles away.
Shields misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shields throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shields misses with a head kick.
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Shields tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Shields back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cooper.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cooper lands a left hand.
Cooper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cooper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cooper wants to stand but Shields is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cooper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooper defends well.
Cooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shields is looking for a triangle but Cooper pushes his legs off easily.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Shields won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Shields is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cooper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Cooper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Charles Cooper.
Shields goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cooper clinches with his opponent.
Shields tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooper avoids it.
Shields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Shields trying to land knees to the body.
Shields throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Shields tries to circle away but Cooper has him pinned against the cage.
Cooper managing to block the knees to the body from Shields.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Shields jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper walks away with a smile on his face. Shields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shields.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper has managed to clinch.
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shields tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooper avoids it.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shields tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling him.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shields's elbow.
Cooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shields misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Cooper working Shields over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shields looks winded!
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Shields shrugs off.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Shields shrugs off.
Shields is rocked!
That has opened up Jake Shields's cut even more.
Cooper pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Shields! Cooper unloads with more strikes and Shields sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Cooper!
A very excited looking Charles Cooper rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liang Guanglie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Heinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus Heinola is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liang Guanglie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Heinola!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Heinola.
Heinola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heinola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heinola scores with a sloppy right hand. Guanglie should have avoided that one.
Heinola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heinola scores with a leg kick.
Guanglie is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heinola scoring well with a low kick there.
Heinola drops Guanglie with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Guanglie! Heinola dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Heinola!
Markus Heinola made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dae Jung Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Vogelpohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dae Jung Pak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dae Jung Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Vogelpohl!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogelpohl is looking to clinch.
Pak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vogelpohl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Pak.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pak, right into the meat.
Pak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vogelpohl has time to react.
Pak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pak misses with an uppercut. Vogelpohl saw that one coming.
Dae Jung Pak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Pak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vogelpohl throws a big shot that misses.
Vogelpohl avoids the head kick by Pak.
Pak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vogelpohl fails with a takedown attempt.
Vogelpohl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pak was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogelpohl.
Pak throws a head kick but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogelpohl slips a jab from Pak.
Dae Jung Pak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak lands a big head kick that sends Vogelpohl tumbling to the mat! Pak takes a step backwards and waves Vogelpohl back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vogelpohl is rocked!
It looks like Chuck Vogelpohl 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!
A jab from Vogelpohl misses.
Vogelpohl is still on wobbly legs! Can Pak finish him?
Pak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vogelpohl instigates a clinch.
Vogelpohl seems to have recovered his senses.
Pak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pak breaks from the clinch.
Pak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vogelpohl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pak.
Vogelpohl takes a swing at Pak's ribcage but misses.
Vogelpohl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pak.
Vogelpohl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pak.
Pak throws a lazy right hand but Vogelpohl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pak throws a leg kick but Vogelpohl sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vogelpohl is looking to slow Pak down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak tries to keep at a distance but Vogelpohl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vogelpohl lands an elbow inside that Pak shrugs off.
It looks like Dae Jung Pak has been cut.
Pak wants to get back to striking at distance but Vogelpohl won't allow it.
Vogelpohl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pak is keeping busy.
Pak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vogelpohl ducks under a wild hook from Pak.
Pak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vogelpohl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pak.
Pak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pak misses with a two punch combination.
Pak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vogelpohl lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Vogelpohl moves out of range easily.
Vogelpohl missing with a left hand there. Pak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pak misses with a hook
and Vogelpohl counters with a shoot takedown. Pak fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pak keeping full guard, as Vogelpohl tries to pass.
Pak wants to stand and escape but Vogelpohl is having none of it.
Vogelpohl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vogelpohl prevents Pak from getting back to his feet.
Pak keeping moving, preventing Vogelpohl from controlling successfully.
Pak pulls Vogelpohl in close to his closed guard and prevents Vogelpohl from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vogelpohl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vogelpohl advances to half guard.
Pak pushes Vogelpohl off looking to stand but Vogelpohl dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogelpohl is looking to advance position but Pak won't allow it.
Pak is looking to control Vogelpohl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pak avoid being mounted?
Vogelpohl trying to control the action but Pak is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vogelpohl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vogelpohl looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pak wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pak defending well though.
Pak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vogelpohl tries to pass to full mount but Pak defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dae Jung Pak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vogelpohl takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pak throws the left hand but Vogelpohl avoids the punch easily.
Vogelpohl avoids the head kick by Pak.
A head kick misses from Pak.
Vogelpohl throws a leg kick but Pak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vogelpohl avoids the head kick by Pak.
Pak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vogelpohl jabs at Pak's body.
Vogelpohl scores with a nice head shot.
Pak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vogelpohl is out of range.
Vogelpohl clinches up with Pak and pushes him back against the cage.
Vogelpohl effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vogelpohl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogelpohl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pak's efforts to push away.
Vogelpohl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pak throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vogelpohl to counter with a crisp jab.
Vogelpohl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pak misses with a hook.
Vogelpohl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pak.
Vogelpohl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vogelpohl just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pak misses the target.
Pak throws a lazy head kick
and Vogelpohl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pak slips a jab from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl moves out of range of the leg kick from Pak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pak moves away.
Pak takes one to the chin there.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Vogelpohl moves out of range easily.
Pak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pak checks a leg kick.
Vogelpohl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vogelpohl misses with a straight right.
Pak cracks Vogelpohl with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogelpohl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vogelpohl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vogelpohl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogelpohl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pak.
Pak misses with a lunging right hand
and Vogelpohl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak misses with the combination.
Pak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vogelpohl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pak.
Vogelpohl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pak walks into a straight right hand from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl wants to clinch up but Pak keeps it at a distance.
Vogelpohl takes a swing at Pak's ribcage but misses.
Vogelpohl misses with a hook. Pak ducked under it nicely.
Pak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pak scoring well with a low kick there.
Pak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vogelpohl. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vogelpohls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogelpohl checks a low kick from Pak.
A bone on bone clash there as Vogelpohl blocks the leg kick.
Pak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vogelpohl tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vogelpohl misses with a body shot.
Pak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Vogelpohl misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vogelpohl.
Dae Jung Pak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Vogelpohl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pak keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dae Jung Pak dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vogelpohl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vogelpohl throws a body punch but Pak moves out of range.
Vogelpohl tries to clinch there but Pak circles away.
Vogelpohl throws a leg kick but Pak moved away.
Dae Jung Pak is winning the standup battle so far.
Vogelpohl motions for Pak to come forward. Vogelpohl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vogelpohl has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pak.
Vogelpohl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pak.
Pak throws a head kick that Vogelpohl semi-blocks.
Vogelpohl slips under a jab from Pak.
Vogelpohl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogelpohl takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vogelpohl checks a leg kick.
Vogelpohl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vogelpohl digs a good hook to Pak's body.
Vogelpohl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vogelpohl shoots in for a takedown but Pak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pak misses with a head kick.
Vogelpohl cracks Pak with an open hand slap.
Jab from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pak connects with a looping right hand.
Pak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vogelpohl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pak misses with a two punch combination.
Chuck Vogelpohl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl slips a jab from Pak.
Pak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vogelpohl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vogelpohl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pak.
Pak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vogelpohl counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Vogelpohl scores with a shot to the body.
Pak misses with a looping right.
Vogelpohl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pak.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Vogelpohl moves out of range easily.
Vogelpohl throws out a leg kick but Pak moves out of range and Vogelpohl only half commits.
Pak throws a head kick that misses.
Vogelpohl looks to throw the jab but Pak is out of range.
Pak drops his hands momentarily and Vogelpohl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl tests Pak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vogelpohl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pak.
Vogelpohl lands a head shot.
Vogelpohl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vogelpohl scores with a hook to the body. Pak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vogelpohl checks a low kick from Pak.
Vogelpohl closes the distance and pushes Pak back into the cage.
Pak manages to break the clinch.
Vogelpohl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pak tries to avoid it but Vogelpohl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pak to the ground. Pak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dae Jung Pak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl wants to clinch.
Pak misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vogelpohl is looking to advance position but Pak won't allow it.
Dae Jung Pak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pak keeping control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogelpohl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pak is controlling Vogelpohl's trapped leg to prevent Vogelpohl from advancing to side control.
Vogelpohl stops Pak from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogelpohl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vogelpohl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pak is not content to let Vogelpohl control the position.
Vogelpohl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dae Jung Pak.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pak, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dae Jung Pak!
Dae Jung Pak made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy McKain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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266 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boyko Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy McKain!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from McKain misses.
McKain misses with a straight right.
McKain scores with a jab. Borisov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borisov is fending him off so far but McKain persists. Nope, Borisov circles away and we're back to standing.
McKain throws a shot to the body.
Borisov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKain.
McKain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borisov is fending him off so far but McKain persists. Nope, Borisov circles away and we're back to standing.
Borisov throws a body punch but McKain moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borisov, as that shot connected.
McKain with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borisov throws a looping overhand right but McKain ducks down to avoid it.
McKain staying out of range there.
Borisov misses with a looping left.
McKain loads up on a big right hand but Borisov slips the punch.
McKain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borisov but Borisov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyko Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy McKain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Borisov misses with an uppercut.
McKain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McKain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borisov throws the left hand but McKain avoids the punch easily.
McKain moves into the clinch.
Borisov manages to break the clinch.
Borisov thows a body shot but no joy.
McKain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borisov.
Borisov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Borisov lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from McKain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McKain throws a lazy right hand but Borisov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borisov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McKain.
Borisov slips a jab from McKain.
McKain moves to clinch but Borisov breaks away
enabling Borisov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Guy McKain has been cut.
Borisov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Borisov looks to land a right hand but McKain moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Borisov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov lands a jab to the head.
Borisov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKain on the side of the head.
McKain throws a leg kick but Borisov checks it.
Borisov walks into a straight right hand from McKain.
Guy McKain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borisov throws a lazy uppercut
and McKain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKain.
McKain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Borisov as he avoids it easily.
Borisov throws a lazy right hand but McKain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borisov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borisov avoids the body shot from McKain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKain throws a hook to the side of Borisov's head but Borisov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borisov throws a series of punches but McKain moves out of range.
McKain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borisov slips under a jab from McKain.
McKain fails with the takedown.
McKain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borisov.
McKain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borisov slips under a jab from McKain.
A big right from McKain misses.
Borisov needs to keep his hands up - McKain had a free shot at his head there.
McKain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boyko Borisov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guy McKain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from McKain does it's job there.
McKain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borisov moves away.
Borisov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McKain lands a nice shot that snaps Borisov's head back.
A swing and a miss from McKain.
McKain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Borisov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKain moves out of range of the strikes.
Boyko Borisov is winning the standup battle so far.
Borisov fails to land with a series of punches.
McKain misses the jab.
A left and a right from Borisov both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKain lands with a good body shot.
McKain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borisov has McKain pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Borisov breaks from the clinch.
McKain lands a really nice looking cross but Borisov seems unphased.
McKain misses the shot to the body.
Borisov throws an overhand right that lands on McKain's shoulder, as McKain tries to avoid the shot.
Borisov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKain scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borisov misses with an uppercut. McKain saw that one coming.
McKain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Borisov was covering up waiting for the punch and McKain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borisov wants to stand up but McKain is controlling him.
McKain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borisov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKain trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McKain controls the pace.
Borisov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borisov wants to sweep here but McKain controlling him for the moment.
McKain wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Guy McKain hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McKain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boyko Borisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKain ducks under a wild hook from Borisov.
McKain throws a sloppy head kick and Borisov moves out of range easily.
Borisov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKain throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov misses with a straight left.
McKain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Borisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKain.
Borisov looks to score with a jab to the body but McKain is just out of range.
Borisov lands an overhand right.
That has opened up Guy McKain's cut even more.
McKain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borisov tries to avoid it but McKain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borisov to the ground. Borisov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borisov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on McKain's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Borisov dives in looking to finish as McKain flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Borisov's strikes! Borisov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! McKain's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but McKain was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyko Borisov!
An out of breath Boyko Borisov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fredrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaheli Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonni comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kaheli Sonni was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Fredrikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaheli Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Fredrikson.
Sonni misses with a leg kick.
Sonni misses with a wild body shot.
Sonni blocks a jab.
Sonni misses with a wild body shot.
Fredrikson dives in and grabs Sonni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sonni pushes down on Fredrikson's head and hops out.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Fredrikson.
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni fakes the leg kick and cracks Fredrikson in the body.
Fredrikson blocks a head kick by Sonni.
Sonni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sonni lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonni.
Fredrikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredrikson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonni.
Fredrikson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sonni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fredrikson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fredrikson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Fredrikson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonni scores with a leg kick.
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni connects with an inside leg kick.
Fredrikson is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Fredrikson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Johan Fredrikson has been cut.
Sonni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredrikson.
Fredrikson tries to move into range but Sonni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaheli Sonni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Fredrikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonni. That's going to slow Fredrikson down.
Fredrikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fredrikson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredrikson moves away.
Fredrikson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fredrikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fredrikson.
Sonni throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sonni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredrikson.
Fredrikson staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Fredrikson misses.
Nice defenses there by Fredrikson.
Sonni thows a body shot but no joy.
Sonni is looking to land body kicks.
Sonni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fredrikson rather than just go for the knockout.
Fredrikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fredrikson's hands.
Fredrikson throws a hook to the side of Sonni's head but Sonni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrikson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sonni. That one must have hurt.
Kaheli Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fredrikson.
Sonni throws a head kick that Fredrikson semi-blocks.
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonni scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonni scores with a hook to the body. Fredrikson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Fredrikson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sonni scores with a shot to the body.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredrikson is just out of range.
Sonni throws a hook but Fredrikson avoids it easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fredrikson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fredrikson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonni. Sonni obviously looking to wear him down.
Sonni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fredrikson.
Fredrikson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni slips under a jab from Fredrikson.
Sonni dips to his left and cracks Fredrikson with an uppercut!
Fredrikson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sonni lands a right hand from hell, dropping Fredrikson. Sonni pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaheli Sonni!
A very excited looking Kaheli Sonni 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Olson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Olson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Olson. Olson gets slowly back to his feet.
Olson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Olson takes one to the chin there.
Olson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy connects with a jab.
It looks like Christian Olson has been cut.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Olson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy with a jab.
Olson throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olson.
Olson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olson scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy scores with a jab.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Olson's leg. Olson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy darts in and clinches Olson up against the cage.
Olson tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Olson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Olson crashes against the mat.
Olson tries to score with some ground and pound. Murphy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Olson connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Olson throws a strike aimed at the side of Murphy's head but Murphy avoids it well.
Olson is working to tighten is grip on Murphy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Murphy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Olson is really squeezing tight and eventually Murphy passes out! Olson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christian Olson!
Christian Olson retains his middleweight title!
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