 |
UMMA - opportunity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patch Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eddie Brock has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
26
158 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
|
170 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patch Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock misses with a head kick.
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thomas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thomas tries to move to mount but Brock blocks the move with his legs.
Thomas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Brock is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Brock tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas scoring with punches and elbows.
Brock is looking for a sweep.
Thomas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position.
Brock manages to get back to half guard.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Brock defends it.
Thomas wants to control but Brock is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brock holds on and takes a little breather.
Brock wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Brock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
Thomas won't allow Brock to sweep him here.
Thomas stands up over Brock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas prevents Brock from getting back to his feet.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas postures up and lands a big shot to Brock's brow.
Brock wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brock keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas postures up in Brock's guard and throws a big left but Brock blocks it.
Thomas trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Brock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thomas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thomas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Brock isn't that keen on the idea.
You get the feeling that Thomas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brock is landing with some decent strikes but Thomas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brock looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Brock's attempts to control the action.
Brock postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thomas looks a forlorn figure.
Brock is working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas frees his head quite easily.
Thomas is desperately trying to improve his position but Brock has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brock working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Brock moves to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patch Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Brock.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brock's waist but Brock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Brock misses the target.
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brock is on top in guard.
Patch Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brock looking to pass the guard.
Brock wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Brock stands and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thomas regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Brock's defenses.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brock sprawls well. Brock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patch Thomas.
Thomas dives in and grabs Brock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brock pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brock.
Brock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Brock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brock misses with a looping right.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Brock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brock's waist but Brock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock thows a body shot but no joy.
Brock misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brock looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brock but Brock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brock.
Brock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Brock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brock.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock misses with a straight left.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eddie Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brock's head.
Brock throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Brock connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thomas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is nestled in close to Brock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brock kicks Thomas off and gets back to his feet.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Brock shows good takedown defense.
Brock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brock misses with a straight right.
Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brock was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brock wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas stands and throws Brock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brock wants to control but Thomas postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brock regains half guard there - taking advantage of Thomas's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brock moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brock stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas staying out of range there.
That kick from Brock tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brock misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brock circles away.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patch Thomas.
Brock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brock finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Thomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas stops Brock from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a strike but Brock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brock is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brock wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brock throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Thomas slips a jab from Brock.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas defending well as Brock loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brock but Brock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Brock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brock.
Brock throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Brock sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brock digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Brock sprawls well.
Patch Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Brock throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
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!
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Brock.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brock throws a head kick that half lands.
Brock scores with a head kick.
Brock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eddie Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Brock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brock is on top in guard.
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brock looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to stand up but Brock is controlling him.
Brock wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Brock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brock!
Brock is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brock is rocked!
Thomas controlling his opponent.
Oh Brock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas drops a big elbow. That's hurt Brock! More shots from Thomas and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patch Thomas!
Our winner, Patch Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lilly Lillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Silsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silsa has chosen Candy by Robbie Williams as his entrance music. Pertti Silsa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
26
195 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
|
186 cm
24
203 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lilly Lillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pertti Silsa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lillan misses the shot to the body.
Lillan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silsa drops Lillan with a left and a right! Oh, Lillan is hurt - Silsa dives into side control looking to finish!
Lillan is rocked!
It looks like Lilly Lillan has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lillan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Lillan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silsa scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd goes nuts as Silsa knocks Lillan out cold with a massive hammerfist! Silsa Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pertti Silsa!
Our winner, Pertti Silsa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Pearsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappula comes to the cage accompanied by The Troggs- Wild Thing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
33
151 lbs
23 - 15 - 2 |
|
170 cm
27
159 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jokke Nappula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Pearsen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearsen blocks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pearsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nappula - the referee stops the clock and Pearsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nappula. Pearsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nappula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nappula thumps Pearsen with a low kick.
Pearsen darts in and clinches Nappula up against the cage.
Pearsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Nappula gets an underhook and turns Pearsen into the cage.
Nappula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nappula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nappula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nappula.
Nappula taking a breather.
Nappula looking to slow down the pace here.
Pearsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nappula has him pressed against the cage.
Pearsen prevents a body shot from Nappula.
Nappula struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearsen controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nappula has Pearsen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nappula pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pearsen tumbling to the mat - Nappula dives into Pearsen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nappula defends well.
Nappula trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nappula is one step ahead there.
Pearsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula wants to control from the top but Pearsen keeps moving.
Pearsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nappula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pearsen wants to sweep here but Nappula controlling him for the moment.
Nappula trying to control but Pearsen is working from the bottom.
Nappula is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pearsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokke Nappula has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pearsen drives through and clinches with Nappula against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappula takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pearsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nappula backwards.
Pearsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nappula is keeping busy.
Pearsen blocks an uppercut.
Nappula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nappula.
Nappula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Nappula fails to land.
Nappula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Pearsen.
Nappula taking a breather.
Nappula misses with a body punch.
Pearsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearsen looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen lands with a light punch inside.
Pearsen blocks the elbow strike.
Pearsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nappula misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearsen.
Pearsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nappula breaks the clinch.
Nappula looks to land a body kick but Pearsen moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nappula.
Pearsen tries to clinch but Nappula moves out of range.
Pearsen moves to clinch but Nappula breaks away
and Nappula counters with a good low kick that Pearsen was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearsen throws an overhand right that lands on Nappula's shoulder, as Nappula tries to avoid the shot.
Mitchell Pearsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nappula slips a straight right by Pearsen.
Pearsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Jokke Nappula will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Nappula as he connects with a hook.
Pearsen throws a jab when Nappula was well out of range.
Pearsen tries to clinch up but Nappula circles away and keeps his distance.
Nappula misses with a looping left.
Pearsen jabs Nappula right on the nose. Nappula blinks but takes it well.
Nappula ducks under a wild hook from Pearsen.
Pearsen tries to clinch up.
Pearsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nappula, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nappula - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nappula stalling in the clinch but Pearsen improves position.
Nappula tries to throw a body punch but Pearsen avoids it by throwing Nappula back against the cage.
Pearsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nappula leaning against his opponent.
Pearsen misses with some punches.
Pearsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nappula.
Pearsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Nappula backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nappula has him pressed against the cage.
Nappula dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nappula tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pearsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nappula looking to stall.
Pearsen blocking some punches.
Pearsen misses with a body punch.
Pearsen pushes Nappula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Nappula avoids the damage to the body.
Pearsen trying to stall but Nappula improves his position.
Pearsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nappula is defending well for now.
Nappula lands with a left to the head.
Pearsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearsen tries to clinch but Nappula is having none of it.
Nappula swings for the body but Pearsen moves out of range.
Pearsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nappula throws a hook but Pearsen blocks it.
Nappula keeps the fight on the outside.
Nappula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nappula missing with a left hand there. Pearsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nappula shoots in but Pearsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nappula shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nappula is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pearsen wants to get back to full guard.
Pearsen is trying to stand up here but Nappula is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen has one foot on Nappula's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pearsen misses with an uppercut.
Nappula closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pearsen to the mat! Pearsen manages to get full guard.
Pearsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Nappula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pearsen is trying to control but can't.
Pearsen pushes Nappula off looking to stand but Nappula dives back in and keeps control.
Pearsen manages to get to full guard.
Nappula preventing the sweep.
Nappula looking to sit in guard and control but Pearsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen stopping the sweep attempt from Nappula.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nappula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nappula keeping full guard, as Pearsen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitchell Pearsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Nappula.
Pearsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nappula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearsen throws out the jab.
A jab from Nappula misses.
Pearsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearsen tries to clinch but Nappula is having none of it.
Nappula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell Pearsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nappula tries to score with a low kick but Pearsen moves his leg out of the way.
Nappula is looking to slow Pearsen down with leg kicks.
Pearsen tries to clinch up
and Nappula counters with a good, hard body kick but Pearsen shrugs it off.
Pearsen tries to clinch there but Nappula circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearsen tries to clinch up.
Mitchell Pearsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearsen clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearsen is pressed up against the cage. Nappula has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearsen down to the mat. Pearsen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nappula feints and then cracks Pearsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pearsen down.
Pearsen tries to clinch but Nappula moves out of range.
Pearsen wants to clinch up but Nappula keeps it at a distance.
Pearsen tries to clinch up.
Pearsen staying out of range there.
Pearsen scores with a hook.
Nappula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nappula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pearsen connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Pearsen has Nappula up against the cage in a clinch.
Nappula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pearsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nappula.
Nappula drops his hands momentarily and Pearsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nappula is looking to slow Pearsen down with leg kicks.
Pearsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nappula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nappula tries to keep at a distance but Pearsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nappula prevents a body shot from Pearsen.
Nappula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearsen blocks a body shot from Nappula.
Nappula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nappula tries to throw a body punch but Pearsen avoids it by throwing Nappula back against the cage.
Nappula avoiding damage as Pearsen throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Pearsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Nappula on the inside.
Nappula is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pearsen can't find room to land a body shot as Nappula controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Nappula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pearsen trying to land knees to the body.
Pearsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nappula backwards.
A short left from Nappula.
Pearsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearsen.
A short uppercut from Nappula.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearsen.
Nappula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula is trying to trip Pearsen. He has hold of a leg but Pearsen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nappula persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nappula is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearsen has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pearsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nappula prevents Pearsen from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nappula passes into half guard.
Nappula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nappula wants to control but Pearsen is keeping him busy.
Nappula is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mitchell Pearsen.
I think Pearsen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Pearsen!
A victorious Mitchell Pearsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski has chosen VHB - Freedom Fighter as his entrance music. Derka Derka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
27
270 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
|
201 cm
28
280 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derka Derka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lebowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lebowski misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lebowski. That's going to slow Derka down.
Derka shoots and misses
and Lebowski counters with a two punch combo.
Derka throws a combination that misses
and Lebowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lebowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lebowski wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derka Derka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowski misses with a low kick.
Derka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lebowski.
Derka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lebowski pinned against the cage. Lebowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Derka moves forwards but Lebowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Derka there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Derka Derka has been cut.
Lebowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Derka misses with a takedown
and Lebowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Derka thinking.
Derka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lebowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Lebowski thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derka defending well as Lebowski loads up on a big left hand.
Derka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lebowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Derka slips a jab from Lebowski.
Derka swinging wildly here.
Lebowski misses with a few strikes there.
Derka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lebowski with a hook.
Derka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowski.
Derka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lebowski is trying to stand up here but Derka is controlling him well.
Lebowski kicks off Derka and gets to his feet.
Derka shoots and misses
and Lebowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Derka's knee momentarily.
Derka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lebowski pinned against the cage. Lebowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Lebowski misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Derka blocks the low kick.
Derka shoots in and bounces Lebowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lebowski controlling the position.
Derka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lebowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lebowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lebowski!
Derka is trying to improve his position.
Derka is working hard here to advance position.
Derka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lebowski.
Lebowski working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski is putting a hurting on Derka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lebowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Derka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lebowski's best efforts.
Derka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lebowski.
Lebowski thows a huge punch but Derka dodges it nicely.
Derka gets back to full guard.
Lebowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Lebowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lebowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Derka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lebowski throws a strike but Derka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Derka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Derka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lebowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebowski keeping full guard, as Derka tries to pass.
Lebowski pulls Derka in close to prevent any damage.
Lebowski trying to control the position.
Derka tries to free his leg and advance position but Lebowski is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeffrey Lebowski.
Derka fails with the takedown.
Derka shoots for a double leg takedown but Lebowski sprawls well. He's pushed Derka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Lebowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Derka tries to bum rush Lebowski with a series of wild strikes but Lebowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Derka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Lebowski. No joy for Derka on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Derka.
Lebowski misses with a looping left.
A jab from Lebowski misses.
Derka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lebowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Derka somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derka Derka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Derka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lebowski counters with a nice body shot.
Lebowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Derka Derka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Derka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lebowski but Lebowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lebowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski jabs Derka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Lebowski.
Derka Derka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lebowski throws a series of punches but Derka avoids them all with ease.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Derka ducks under a wild hook from Lebowski.
Lebowski tries to bum rush Derka with a series of wild strikes but Derka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski scores with a shot to the body.
Derka works Lebowski's body with a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Lebowski as Derka shoots in.
Lebowski scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Derka defending well as Lebowski loads up on a big left hand.
Lebowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Derka.
Derka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lebowski manages to avoid it.
Derka slips a jab from Lebowski.
Derka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lebowski as he avoids it easily.
Lebowski misses with a combination
and Derka counters with a nice uppercut.
Lebowski avoids the body shot from Derka.
Derka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lebowski throws out the jab.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Derka.
Derka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lebowski scores with the left hand. Derka knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Derka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski looks to throw the jab but Derka is out of range.
A big right from Lebowski misses.
Lebowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Lebowski.
Lebowski slips under a jab.
Derka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lebowski scores with a hook to the body. Derka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Derka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lebowski throws out the jab.
Lebowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Derka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lebowski counters with a low kick, right behind Derka 's knee.
Lebowski misses with a straight left.
A nice combination there by Lebowski.
Derka is looking to wear down Lebowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Lebowski.
Derka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lebowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Derka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lebowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Derka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Derka Derka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lebowski tries to get to full guard but Derka has control of the leg.
Derka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lebowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derka wants to free his trapped foot but Lebowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Derka with the ground and pound but Lebowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Derka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Derka prevents Lebowski from getting back to his feet.
Derka throws a big right hand that misses.
Derka trying to control but Lebowski is working from the bottom.
Lebowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Derka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lebowski's head.
Derka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lebowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Derka has Lebowski in his guard.
Derka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Derka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Lebowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derka Derka's cut.
That's time! Derka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lebowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Derka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Derka tries for a takedown but Lebowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Derka is defended easily by Lebowski.
Derka fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derka Derka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Derka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Derka shoots and misses
and Lebowski counters with a good low kick that Derka was not able to check.
Derka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lebowski but Lebowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lebowski digs a good body shot into Derka's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lebowski throws a sloppy head kick and Derka moves out of range easily.
Derka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lebowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Derka.
Lebowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Derka. Derka gets slowly back to his feet.
Derka moves away from the strike by Lebowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski lands a leg kick that knocks Derka off balance momentarily.
Lebowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Derka.
Derka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lebowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Derka's head.
Derka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Derka 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lebowski.
Derka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a shot from downtown. Derka moves away and avoids it.
Derka moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Lebowski lands.
Lebowski avoids the body shot from Derka.
Derka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lebowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Derka. That did some damage!
Lebowski scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Derka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lebowski. Lebowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Lebowski lands with a straight right. Derka didn't see that one coming.
Lebowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Derka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Derka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Lebowski misses.
Lebowski misses with a hook. Derka ducked under it nicely.
Derka blocks a low kick nicely.
Derka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lebowski tries to avoid it but Derka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lebowski to the ground. Lebowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Derka.
Lebowski misses with a looping right.
Lebowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Lebowski lands but Derka takes it in his stride.
Derka Derka's cut is getting worse.
Derka fails with a takedown attempt.
Lebowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Derka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lebowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Derka checks it well.
Derka moves out of range as Lebowski strikes.
Lebowski lands a jab to Derka's midsection.
Derka looks for a takedown but Lebowski sprawls well.
Lebowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Derka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lebowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lebowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Derka misses with a lunging right hand
and Lebowski counters with a low kick, right behind Derka 's knee.
Derka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Derka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lebowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lebowski scores with a jab to the body.
Derka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lebowski is fending him off so far but Derka persists. Nope, Lebowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Lebowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Derka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a head kick but Derka moves out of range.
Derka defending well as Lebowski loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Derka with that takedown attempt.
Derka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Derka Derka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeffrey Lebowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lebowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Derka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Derka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lebowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Derka misses with a two punch combination.
A solid body kick from Lebowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Lebowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lebowski 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Lebowski!
Our winner, Jeffrey Lebowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juska Timoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang comes to the cage accompanied by Minority - Green Day. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
29
195 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
|
180 cm
25
196 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juska Timoska!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Timoska with that takedown attempt.
Wang stuffs the takedown.
Timoska throws a lazy uppercut
and Wang counters with a nice body shot.
Wang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wang.
Wang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timoska.
Ting Yan Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juska Timoska.
Timoska is looking to clinch but Wang is avoiding it.
Timoska shoots for a double leg takedown but Wang sprawls well. He's pushed Timoska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wang moves out of range of the strikes.
Timoska throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
Juska Timoska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Timoska tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
Timoska misses with an uppercut. Wang saw that one coming.
Wang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wang thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska scores with a nice strike.
Timoska moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Wang lands a jab to the nose.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Timoska was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Timoska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Timoska unloads with some shots from mount but Wang bucks and avoids them well.
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang is trying to stand.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wang is trying to stand back up but Timoska is controlling him
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Timoska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Timoska prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang is not content to let Timoska control the position.
Timoska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Timoska trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Wang gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Timoska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wang controls Timoska momentarily but Timoska frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Timoska throws a big right hand that misses.
Timoska wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Timoska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wang is trying to control the position but Timoska postures up.
Timoska must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Timoska trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Timoska is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Timoska's guard.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Timoska trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Timoska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Wang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Timoska!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timoska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Timoska is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Timoska wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timoska is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang trying to control but Timoska is having none of 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 Ting Yan Wang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Timoska fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wang to the ground. Timoska is now in Wang's guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Timoska?
Timoska is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timoska is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang avoids the attempt from Timoska to control.
Wang looking to control but Timoska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ting Yan Wang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Timoska is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Timoska is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Timoska working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Timoska 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.
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Timoska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoska controlling the position well.
Timoska trying to control but Wang postures up.
Timoska is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Timoska manages to get to full guard.
Timoska looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Timoska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Ting Yan Wang wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wang misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Timoska misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timoska avoids the body shot from Wang.
Timoska shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wang is pressing down on Timoska's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ting Yan Wang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Timoska.
Wang connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Wang. No joy for Timoska on that attempt.
Wang throws a front kick aimed at Timoska's knee but Timoska avoids it well.
Timoska slips under a jab.
Timoska throws an overhand right that lands on Wang's shoulder, as Wang tries to avoid the shot.
Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wang lands the left hand.
Timoska throws a series of punches but Wang avoids them all with ease.
Timoska shoots for a takedown but Wang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Timoska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang slips under a jab from Timoska.
Timoska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Wang scores with a punch to the head.
Timoska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Timoska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Timoska misses with some punches.
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timoska.
Ting Yan Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juska Timoska.
Timoska misses with an uppercut. Wang saw that one coming.
Timoska moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timoska's sensitive parts.
Timoska tries to work over Wang's front leg with a kick but Wang checks it.
Timoska throws a low kick but Wang moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timoska. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timoska takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Wang lands with a slapping head kick.
Wang throws a hook but Timoska blocks it.
Timoska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timoska.
Wang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Wang digs a good hook to Timoska's body.
Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Timoska doesn't seem bothered though.
Timoska misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Timoska has a takedown stuffed.
Ting Yan Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang digs a good body shot into Timoska's ribs.
Timoska shoots in and bounces Wang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Timoska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoska wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wang is now in half guard.
Wang is keen to just control but Timoska is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Timoska manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Timoska keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang throwing strikes from guard but Timoska blocks nicely.
Timoska is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Timoska scores with a couple of nice shots.
Timoska 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.
Juska Timoska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control but Timoska postures up.
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Timoska chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang is looking for a triangle but Timoska pushes his legs off easily.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timoska scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timoska stands up over Wang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Ting Yan Wang.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wang, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ting Yan Wang!
A very excited looking Ting Yan Wang 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
90% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask's entrance music is Tiger arrives and the arena goes bonkers!. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
32
176 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
|
170 cm
34
170 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamey Mills!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mask dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mask throws the left hand but Mills avoids the punch easily.
Mask misses with a body shot.
Mask bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mills shoots in but Mask avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mask, as that shot connected.
Mills throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mask's waist but Mask gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mills off to one side.
Mills shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mask misses with a body kick.
Mills avoids a kick to the body.
Mask throws a head kick but Mills moves out of range.
Tiger Mask is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mask throws an overhand right that lands on Mills's shoulder, as Mills tries to avoid the shot.
Mask lands a slapping body shot.
Mills avoids the body shot from Mask.
Mask fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mask throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mills.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Mask is just out of range.
Mask scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mills in his tracks.
Mask lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mills.
Mask throws a body kick that misses.
Mask uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mask swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mills changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mask looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mills wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mask keeps working.
Mask tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mask's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mills is putting a hurting on Mask here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mills sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mask is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mills wants to control but Mask is keeping him busy.
Mask tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mills wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mills wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mask keeps working.
Mills working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills prevents Mask from escaping the position.
Mask is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills working the strikes but Mask uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mask keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mask is looking for a sweep. Mills is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mask is not content to let Mills control the position.
Mills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mills thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mask has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mills is working away from the top position though.
Mills lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Mills there.
Mills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Tiger Mask will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mask. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mask on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Mask.
Mask misses with a jab to the body
and Mills counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick from Mask misses.
A big right from Mills misses.
Mills scores with a nice right hand.
Tiger Mask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills lands a body shot.
Mask throws a leg kick but Mills sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mills takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mills is out of range.
Mask throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mask as Mills shoots in.
Mills misses with a left hand
and Mask counters with a thumping low kick.
Mills misses with a looping left.
Mask misses with a low kick as Mills jumps back.
Mask scores with a head kick. Mills tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mask dips to his left and cracks Mills with an uppercut!
Mask throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Mask moves away from the strike by Mills.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mask manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills tries to free his leg and advance position but Mask is retaining full guard.
Mills controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mask looking for a sweep. Not yet Mask, not yet.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mask escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mills gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mask is looking for a triangle but Mills pushes his legs off easily.
Mask working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills postures up in Mask's guard and throws a big left but Mask blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mills postures up.
Mills is looking to work some ground and pound but Mask has wrist control.
Mask is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mills connects with a couple of short punches.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mills is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask trying to keep a closed guard but Mills is proving a slippery customer.
Mask is really struggling to control Mills but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tiger Mask wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mask scores with a body shot.
Mills wants to clinch up but Mask keeps it at a distance.
Mask connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Mask tenderised Mills's leg. Mills is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mask throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mills counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mask connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tiger Mask will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mills shoots for a takedown but Mask saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mask looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mask.
Mills misses with a straight left.
A jab from Mask does it's job there.
Mask scoring well with a low kick there.
Mills's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mask lands a nice hook to Mills's body. Mills takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mills throws the left hand but Mask avoids the punch easily.
Mills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mask sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Mask throws a leg kick which misses Mills's front leg but catches the back leg as Mills tries to avoid it.
Mills has a takedown stuffed.
Mills misses with a shot to the body
and Mask counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Mask finds it's target.
Mills uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mask.
A clash of legs there as Mills blocks the low kick.
A head kick from Mask lands but Mills takes it in his stride.
Mask lands a nice hook to Mills's body. Mills takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a jab but it's blocked by Mask.
Tiger Mask is winning the standup battle so far.
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mask paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mask.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills lands with a good body shot.
Mask tries a head kick but it misses.
Mask tries a head kick but it misses.
Mask throws a body punch but Mills moves out of range.
Mask walks into a left hand.
Mask throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask misses the shot to the body.
Mills on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mills looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tiger Mask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamey Mills.
Mask connects with a body shot.
Mask throws a front kick aimed at Mills's knee but Mills avoids it well.
Mask throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mills.
Mills closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on Mills's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mills scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Mills crashes against the mat.
Mask tries to escape but Mills is in control.
Mills wants to control but Mask is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mask is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from Mills seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mills postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mask can't do much from the bottom here.
Mills cracks Mask with a big right hand but Mask just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mask manages to get back to half guard.
Mask kicks off Mills and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask clearly takes 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.
Mask tried to score with a low kick but Mills checks it.
Mills throws a shot to the body.
Mills gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mask throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mills shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mask pinned against the cage. Mask gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mask misses the shot to the body.
Mills lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mask.
Mask swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mask with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mask throws a body punch but Mills moves out of range.
Mills avoids the head kick by Mask.
Mills misses with a looping right.
Mills misses with a body shot.
Mask slips a jab from Mills.
Mills shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mask but Mask pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask slips a straight right by Mills.
Mills misses with a body punch
and Mask counters with a straight right hand.
Mills takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mills closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mask circles away.
Tiger Mask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamey Mills.
Mask fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mills on the side of the head.
Mask lands a slapping body shot.
Mills is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mask throws an off balance right hand
and Mills counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mills.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mask looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mask has Mills pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mask is on top in guard.
Mask won't allow Mills to sweep him here.
Mills trying to control the position here.
Mask wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving.
Mask cracks Mills with a solid left hand.
Mills working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mask advances to half guard.
Mills trying to control from the bottom.
Mask controlling the action here.
Mills is trying to get back to full guard.
Mills is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mask is nestled in close to Mills, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mask sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mills defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mask is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mills defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tiger Mask will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mask swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mask as he avoids it easily.
Mask tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mask scores with a kick to the body.
Mask connects with a leg kick. Mills looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mills misses with a right hand
and Mask counters with a good low kick that Mills was not able to check.
Mask attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mask lands with a good body shot.
Mask jabs Mills to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mills throws a hook but Mask avoids it easily.
Mask throws a front kick that sends Mills stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Mills misses.
Mask with a jab.
Mask avoids the body shot from Mills.
A jab from Mask does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mills on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mask tries a head kick but it misses.
Mills is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mask sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mills misses the jab.
Mask is looking to wear down Mills with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mills slips a straight right by Mask.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mask throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mask circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Mills misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiger Mask is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mills stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mask.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mills is defended easily by Mask.
Tiger Mask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamey Mills.
Mills is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mask thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mills if he has to take too many more of those.
Mills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mask cracks Mills with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mills looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mask is fending him off so far but Mills persists. Nope, Mask circles away and we're back to standing.
Mills loads up on a big right hand but Mask slips the punch.
Mask cracks Mills with a good jab.
Mask throws out a loose jab but Mills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mask throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Mills takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jamey Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mask takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Mask showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mask, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Mask!
Tiger Mask retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tiger Mask 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - T.N.T. Jokinen has chosen Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
29
212 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
210 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jokinen throws a head kick but Irwin moves out of range.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Irwin's ribs.
Jokinen takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.
Irwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Jokinen connects with a jab.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Irwin off balance momentarily.
Jokinen connects with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Irwin misses
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Irwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Irwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen pushes Irwin away with a front kick.
Otto Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Jokinen jabs Irwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Irwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Jokinen there.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a hook
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Irwin 's knee.
Jokinen thuds a left hand into Irwin's body.
Jokinen instigates a clinch.
Jokinen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jokinen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jokinen is looking to sinch up a triangle. Irwin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jokinen's body to avoid the submission. Jokinen has instead reached around Irwin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jokinen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Otto Jokinen! Otto Jokinen retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Otto Jokinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
