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HERO Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeeAnne Marie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeeAnne Marie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, LeeAnne Marie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damon darts in trying to clinch
and Marie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marie keeps the fight on the outside.
Marie throws a hook but Damon avoids it easily.
Marie misses with a looping left.
Damon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damon moves in looking to clinch but Marie pushes him off.
Damon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marie lands a left hand.
It looks like Dirk Damon has been cut.
Good body shot from Marie.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Marie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marie managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Marie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marie is defending well for now.
Marie lands a right hand.
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!
Marie misses with the head strike.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marie avoids it.
Marie lands a shoulder strike.
Marie misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Marie avoids the damage to the body.
Marie managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Marie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marie scores with a nice right hand.
Damon slips a straight right by Marie.
Damon staying out of range there.
Marie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marie counters with a left to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damon is breathing heavily.
Marie dips to his left and cracks Damon with an uppercut!
Marie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Marie misses.
Marie clobbers Damon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marie rushes Damon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marie.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marie is defending well for now.
Marie avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Marie drops Damon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Damon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Damon is rocked!
Marie swings wildly with an uppercut but Damon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Damon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marie swings wildly with an uppercut but Damon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marie throws a head punch that misses.
Marie lands with a short shot to the head.
Marie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Damon or not.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Marie throws a big uppercut that drops Damon! More strikes from Marie and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Damon lies dazed against the cage as Marie celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LeeAnne Marie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eije Blackbunr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Miller will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eije Blackbunr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Miller!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackbunr instigates a clinch.
Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Miller hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blackbunr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackbunr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackbunr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbunr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miller!
Miller tries to stand but Blackbunr is controlling his head.
Miller trying to control the position but Blackbunr is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Blackbunr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackbunr wants it to stay on the feet.
Blackbunr gets the takedown into side control.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Blackbunr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbunr advances to mount.
Miller tries to lock up and control but Blackbunr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blackbunr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackbunr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blackbunr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackbunr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackbunr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miller?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eije Blackbunr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blackbunr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miller on his heels. He'll look to pass Miller's guard now, I'm sure.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blackbunr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blackbunr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Miller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Blackbunr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blackbunr effectively controlling the action here.
Blackbunr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blackbunr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miller can't fight it off and eventually Blackbunr manages to take the fight to the floor. Miller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbunr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eije Blackbunr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackbunr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eije Blackbunr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miller wants to clinch but Blackbunr slips to the side
and Blackbunr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blackbunr uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackbunr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Miller is trying to control Blackbunr's posture but Blackbunr avoids it.
Miller is letting Blackbunr control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Miller tries to buck Blackbunr off but Blackbunr is having none of it.
Blackbunr takes a little break here. Miller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Miller tries for a takedown but Blackbunr circles away easily
and Blackbunr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blackbunr lands a nice short elbow.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eije Blackbunr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller tries for a takedown but Blackbunr circles away easily
and Blackbunr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Miller!
Blackbunr controlling from mount.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Blackbunr maintains control.
Miller tries to lock up and control but Blackbunr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbunr controlling the position easily from mount.
Miller working to try and regain half guard.
Blackbunr controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eije Blackbunr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Blackbunr counters by moving into the clinch.
Blackbunr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blackbunr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blackbunr is proving hard to escape from.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbunr seems keen to control Miller's posture.
Blackbunr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miller has gone for a leg lock! Blackbunr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miller's guard.
Miller is trying to keep Blackbunr in close.
Blackbunr looking to pass the guard.
Blackbunr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Eije Blackbunr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Blackbunr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eije Blackbunr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Miller.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Blackbunr moves into the clinch.
Blackbunr has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blackbunr tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Blackbunr jumps guard and drags Miller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Blackbunr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jack Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eije Blackbunr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eije Blackbunr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackbunr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eije Blackbunr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bk bk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phuttharaksa has chosen TP outro as his entrance music. 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!
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27
135 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bk bk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bk fails in his attempt to clinch.
bk circles away from the clinch attempt.
bk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by bk.
bk throws a strike aimed at the side of Phuttharaksa's head but Phuttharaksa avoids it well.
The strikes coming from bk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Phuttharaksa sneaks out the side door and pushes bk away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
bk misses with a double jab.
bk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phuttharaksa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
bk has managed to clinch.
bk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Phuttharaksa wants to take the fight to the mat but bk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
bk has hold of one of Phuttharaksa's legs. Phuttharaksa is fighting the takedown attempt but bk gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Phuttharaksa keeping full guard, as bk tries to pass.
Phuttharaksa keeping moving, preventing bk from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bk bk wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Phuttharaksa gets a double leg takedown into bk's guard.
bk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phuttharaksa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuttharaksa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phuttharaksa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phuttharaksa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phuttharaksa tries to free his leg and advance position but bk is retaining full guard.
bk tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! bk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! bk has escaped and now he's on top!
bk wants to control from the top but Phuttharaksa keeps moving.
bk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phuttharaksa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bk bk wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
bk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than bk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
bk wants to control the pace but Phuttharaksa is squirming around nicely.
bk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bk is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Phuttharaksa is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Phuttharaksa flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. bk anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Phuttharaksa and secures both hooks! This could be bad! bk slips an arm under Phuttharaksa chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. bk has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. bk is squeezing on Phuttharaksa like an anaconda would it's prey. Phuttharaksa fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bk bk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rorion Marcellado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Rogers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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248 lbs
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260 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rorion Marcellado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marcellado to the ground. Rogers is now in Marcellado's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marcellado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcellado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Marcellado's legs - danger averted.
Marcellado will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Marcellado throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rogers passes into half guard.
Marcellado is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marcellado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marcellado with shots to the head and body - Rogers looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Jason Rogers has been cut.
Marcellado with shots to the head and body - Rogers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rogers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marcellado.
Marcellado is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That has opened up Jason Rogers's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcellado cracks Rogers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The cut above Jason Rogers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Rogers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rorion Marcellado!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc comes to the cage accompanied by Hypocrisy - Reincarnation. Rokka has chosen Antero's Walkout as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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208 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Langerholc's calf.
Langerholc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Antero Rokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka looks to throw the jab but Langerholc is out of range.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses
so Langerholc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Langerholc trying to control but Rokka is working from the bottom.
Langerholc postures up.
Langerholc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rokka's head.
Rokka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rokka is pulling down on Langerholc's head. It's preventing any offense from Langerholc, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rokka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Langerholc has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rokka is trying to keep Langerholc in close.
Langerholc wants to control from the top but Rokka keeps moving.
Langerholc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rokka's head.
Rokka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Langerholc lands a couple of elbows.
Rokka looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc wants to pass the guard but Rokka is keeping the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Antero Rokka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Langerholc avoids the body shot from Rokka.
Langerholc dives in and grabs Rokka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rokka pushes down on Langerholc's head and hops out.
Langerholc shoots for a takedown but Rokka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davor Langerholc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rokka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Langerholc gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokka is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka is not content to let Langerholc control the position.
Rokka tries to roll over but Langerholc keeps him under control.
Langerholc is keen to just control but Rokka is a slippery customer.
Rokka tries to get to full guard but Langerholc has control of the leg.
Rokka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Langerholc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Langerholc is working away from the top position though.
Rokka is looking to improve his position.
Langerholc is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rokka wants to control but Langerholc is keeping busy.
Rokka looking for submissions off his back.
Rokka wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rokka tries to roll over but Langerholc keeps him under control.
Langerholc is trying to control the action in half guard but Rokka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rokka misses with a right hand
and Langerholc counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rokka!
Rokka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Langerholc looking to finish Rokka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rokka!
Langerholc lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rokka hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langerholc prevents Rokka from getting the reversal.
Langerholc controlling the pace for now.
Rokka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc lands a big shot there that rocks Rokka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Langerholc is landing with some decent strikes but Rokka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rokka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Langerholc landing strikes from the mount.
Rokka is rocked!
Langerholc postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rokka badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Langerholc around the waist but Langerholc pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Langerholc is the winner by TKO! Langerholc jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davor Langerholc!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Listen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola has chosen Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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21
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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27
199 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Listen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Listen scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Atte Peltola has been cut.
Peltola throws an off balance right hand
and Listen counters with a two punch combo.
Peltola misses with a hook. Listen ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peltola is defended easily by Listen.
A shot to the body from Peltola misses
and Listen counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Listen lands with a right hand.
Listen ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Listen.
Peltola misses with a lunging right hand
and Listen counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Listen loads up on a big right hand but Peltola slips the punch.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola lands a body shot.
Peltola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peltola misses with a left hand
and Listen counters with a nice uppercut.
Listen scores with a jab to the body.
Peltola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Listen pinned against the cage. Listen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peltola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Listen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peltola tries to clinch up.
Listen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Listen.
Peltola defending well as Listen loads up on a big left hand.
Listen blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Listen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Listen loads up on a big right hand but Peltola slips the punch.
Peltola misses with an uppercut
and Listen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peltola misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Listen as Peltola shoots in.
Jared Listen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Peltola.
Listen connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Listen as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Listen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Listen pulls Peltola in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltola postures up.
Listen is controlling Peltola's posture.
Peltola is looking to work some ground and pound but Listen has wrist control.
Listen has Peltola pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jared Listen.
Peltola tries for a takedown but Listen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Listen feints a jab promting Peltola to slip. Listen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Peltola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Listen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atte Peltola's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jared Listen is winning the standup battle so far.
Peltola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Listen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peltola.
Listen misses with a straight right.
Listen slips under a jab from Peltola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Listen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Listen throws a jab but it's blocked by Peltola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Listen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Listen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
Peltola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Listen throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Peltola.
It looks like Jared Listen has been cut.
Listen throws the left hand but Peltola avoids the punch easily.
Jared Listen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Listen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peltola thuds a left hand into Listen's body.
Atte Peltola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Listen throws a right hand that Peltola ducks under and follows up with a left that Peltola also avoids with ease.
Listen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Listen. That snapped Peltola's head back.
Listen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
Nice defenses there by Listen.
Listen misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Listen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peltola shoots for a takedown but Listen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Peltola misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Listen throws a hook but Peltola avoids it easily.
Peltola throws an overhand right that lands on Listen's shoulder, as Listen tries to avoid the shot.
Peltola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Listen throws out the jab.
Listen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Listen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Listen.
Peltola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Listen moves out of range as Peltola strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola misses with a hook. Listen ducked under it nicely.
Listen slips under a jab.
Peltola shoots for a double leg takedown but Listen sprawls well. He's pushed Peltola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Listen is just out of range.
A big right from Listen misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Listen ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Listen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Listen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Peltola backs up against the cage.
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 Jared Listen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Peltola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Listen's guard.
Peltola looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltola won't allow Listen to sweep him here.
Listen trying to control the position here.
Peltola won't allow Listen to sweep him here.
Listen seems keen to control Peltola's posture.
Listen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltola on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Peltola throwing strikes but missing.
Jared Listen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Peltola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Listen as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Listen staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Peltola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peltola.
Peltola shoots in but Listen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Listen thuds his right hand into Peltola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peltola throws the left hand but Listen avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Listen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Listen throws out a loose jab but Peltola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Listen throws a jab when Peltola was well out of range.
Peltola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Listen counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Peltola.
Listen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Listen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Listen scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peltola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Listen counters with a three punch combo that has Peltola backing up. Peltola nods at Listen to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Listen.
Peltola is rocked!
That has opened up Atte Peltola's cut even more.
A slow jab from Peltola misses its intended target.
Listen ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
Peltola moves away from the strike by Listen.
Peltola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Listen.
Atte Peltola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Listen lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Peltola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Listen.
Peltola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Peltola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Peltola lands with some strikes.
Listen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Peltola.
Peltola prevents Listen from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltola throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Listen because Peltola loaded up on that one.
Listen is looking to get to half guard.
Jared Listen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Listen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Listen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Listen!
After the fight, Jared Listen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Vaakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vaakku's choice of entrance music: I'll Face Myself (Reincarnation). Jarkko Vaakku will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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20
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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27
185 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Vaakku!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaakku missing with a left hand there. Barksdale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vaakku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaakku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vaakku tried to score with a low kick but Barksdale checks it.
Vaakku tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaakku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barksdale's head.
Barksdale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vaakku's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vaakku is adopting a defensive guard.
Barksdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaakku is retaining full guard.
Vaakku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barksdale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vaakku working a defensive guard here.
Vaakku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barksdale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale is pushing down on Vaakku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vaakku is fighting to maintain full guard but Barksdale has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vaakku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barksdale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vaakku actively working from the bottom here.
Barksdale moves into full mount! Vaakku won't be happy about that!
Vaakku tries to hold on but Barksdale postures up.
Vaakku can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale wants to finish this one by submission but Vaakku is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barksdale.
Vaakku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barksdale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vaakku is looking to improve his position but Barksdale isn't that keen on the idea.
Barksdale looking to take Vaakku's back but Vaakku rolls and after a scramble, Vaakku ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Vaakku to escape a tricky position.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Vaakku from controlling successfully.
Vaakku would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vaakku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaakku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barksdale is keeping the position for now.
Vaakku trying to control but Barksdale is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jarkko Vaakku was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barksdale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vaakku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barksdale is aware though and is defending well.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Vaakku keeps moving.
Vaakku is controlling Barksdale's posture.
Barksdale trying to control but Vaakku is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaakku trying to control the position.
Barksdale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vaakku's guard.
Barksdale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vaakku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barksdale.
Barksdale wants to control but Vaakku is keeping him busy.
Barksdale moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale working away.
Vaakku prevents Barksdale from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Vaakku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vaakku swats away the attempt to clinch by Barksdale.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vaakku tries a head kick but it misses.
Barksdale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vaakku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vaakku controlling Barksdale's posture.
Barksdale looking to pass the guard.
Barksdale has gone for a leg lock! Vaakku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barksdale's guard.
Vaakku stopping the sweep attempt from Barksdale.
Vaakku passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaakku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barksdale is just riding it out for now. Vaakku eventually gives up the hold.
Vaakku trying to work for an americana but Barksdale has managed to regain full guard.
Barksdale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaakku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vaakku has gone for a leg lock! Barksdale slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vaakku's guard.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaakku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaakku can't keep his opponent in guard - Barksdale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but Vaakku defending well.
Vaakku wants to control but Barksdale is keeping busy.
Barksdale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vaakku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vaakku is trying to maintain the position but Barksdale is very close to passing his half guard.
Vaakku tries to roll over but Barksdale keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jarkko Vaakku wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barksdale drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vaakku keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Barksdale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barksdale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barksdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaakku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaakku looking to control.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Vaakku is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaakku can't keep his opponent in guard - Barksdale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barksdale prevents Vaakku from standing back up.
Barksdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Vaakku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vaakku is trying to stand back up but Barksdale is controlling him
Vaakku wants to control but Barksdale is keeping busy.
Vaakku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaakku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Vaakku is keeping the position.
Vaakku keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale 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. And we move into the final round!
Vaakku throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
Barksdale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vaakku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Vaakku.
Barksdale misses with a takedown attempt
and Vaakku counters with a nice body shot.
Vaakku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vaakku throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaakku tries a head kick but it misses.
Barksdale swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vaakku counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaakku moves out of range as Barksdale strikes.
A head kick misses from Vaakku.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barksdale.
Barksdale slips a jab from Vaakku.
Barksdale looks for a takedown but Vaakku sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaakku throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barksdale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vaakku throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaakku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaakku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale takes a swing at Vaakku's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vaakku trying to control the position.
Barksdale preventing the sweep.
Barksdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaakku is retaining full guard.
Barksdale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vaakku controls Barksdale momentarily but Barksdale frees himself.
Jarkko Vaakku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaakku pushes Barksdale off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Barksdale instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale prevents Vaakku from breaking the clinch.
Barksdale has Vaakku pressed against the cage.
Vaakku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vaakku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaakku misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaakku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barksdale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barksdale blocking some punches.
Vaakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vaakku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barksdale is working Vaakku over against the cage.
Vaakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaakku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barksdale tries to score a body lock takedown but Vaakku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barksdale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vaakku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barksdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Vaakku.
Vaakku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barksdale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Vaakku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Barksdale.
Vaakku misses with a low kick.
A big right from Vaakku misses.
Barksdale with a poor takedown
and Vaakku counters with a body kick.
Vaakku leaves Barksdale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vaakku swats away the attempt to clinch by Barksdale.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barksdale throws the left hand but Vaakku avoids the punch easily.
Barksdale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaakku's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaakku trying to get back to full guard but Barksdale takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale is working for a guillotine from mount but Vaakku frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarkko Vaakku.
I think Barksdale has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sugar We Going Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hans Olson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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24
130 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Dos Santos !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Olson throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olson scores with a kick to the body.
Olson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Olson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Olson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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!
Olson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olson is pressing down on Dos Santos 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now.
Olson drops an elbow to the side of Dos Santos 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson throws a strike but Dos Santos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Olson throws a big elbow that misses.
Olson wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Olson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Olson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hans Olson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Olson.
Olson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos .
Olson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos blocks a jab.
Olson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olson trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos .
Olson is trying is best to control the position here.
Olson wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos prevents Olson from improving his position.
Olson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Olson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Olson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Olson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Olson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Olson.
Olson gets a double leg takedown into Dos Santos 's guard.
Olson throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.
Olson throws a strike but Dos Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dos Santos pushing down on Olson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Olson is defending well.
Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos .
Dos Santos prevents Olson from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Olson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Olson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage.
Olson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos .
Olson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos .
Olson moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Olson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Olson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Olson!
Dos Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Olson's best efforts.
Olson is trying to control. Dos Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Olson is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Olson lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Olson throws a strike but Dos Santos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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 Hans Olson 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!
Olson scores with a takedown into Dos Santos 's guard.
Olson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Olson throws an elbow that misses. Dos Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olson's guard. Nice move by Dos Santos !
Dos Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Olson dives on top into guard.
Olson landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson looking to pass the guard.
Olson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Olson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Olson throws an elbow that misses. Dos Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olson's guard. Nice move by Dos Santos !
Dos Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Olson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Olson has escaped and now he's on top!
Olson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Olson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Olson lands a couple of digs.
Olson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dos Santos is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Can Olson finish him?
Olson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Olson with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Olson forces his way into half guard.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Olson lands strikes from half guard.
Olson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dos Santos taking some punishment here, with Olson in his half guard.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Olson lands a nice short elbow.
Dos Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Olson seems to be working for a kimura but Dos Santos defends the submission attempt.
Olson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.
Olson is stalling here. Dos Santos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Olson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dos Santos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hans Olson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olson is trying to control Dos Santos 's posture but Dos Santos avoids it.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Olson has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Olson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Olson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meenny Vattalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meenny Vattalles has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacek Kowalski's chin.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meenny Vattalles!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vattalles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Vattalles.
A big left from Vattalles misses.
Vattalles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kowalski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vattalles!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vattalles wants to hold on but Kowalski pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski looking to finish Vattalles with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vattalles!
Kowalski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kowalski looking to finish Vattalles with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vattalles!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski working the ground and pound effectively.
Kowalski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vattalles is rocked!
Kowalski has control of Vattalles's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vattalles regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vattalles is still in real trouble! Can Kowalski finish him?
Kowalski controlling from the full mount.
Kowalski connects with a bit shot that sees Vattalles covering up! More strikes from Kowalski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kowalski is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Kowalski!
Jacek Kowalski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Shazaam McDaniels could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ruslan Smirnov's chin.
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22
144 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
Smirnov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDaniels manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDaniels is looking to stand up but Smirnov isn't so interested in that idea.
Smirnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDaniels is keeping the position for now.
McDaniels wants to stand up but Smirnov is controlling him.
McDaniels has his feet on Smirnov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smirnov throws a lazy uppercut
and McDaniels counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ruslan Smirnov has been cut.
McDaniels moves out of range as Smirnov strikes.
Smirnov throws a jab when McDaniels was well out of range.
Smirnov dodges the punch combination from McDaniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels slips a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
Smirnov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McDaniels misses with a body shot.
Smirnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDaniels circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDaniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from McDaniels.
McDaniels scores with a punch to the head.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown but McDaniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smirnov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smirnov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McDaniels is trying to stand up here but Smirnov is controlling him well.
McDaniels trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smirnov seems to be looking for submissions.
Smirnov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smirnov is working for a submission of some sort.
McDaniels 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.
Smirnov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smirnov working for a guillotine from mount but McDaniels is in no mood to give up.
Smirnov wants to finish this one by submission but McDaniels is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smirnov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smirnov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smirnov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McDaniels is holding on tight.
McDaniels is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
BOOM! Smirnov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Smirnov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McDaniels because Smirnov loaded up on that one.
Smirnov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDaniels wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smirnov looking for a guillotine from mount but McDaniels is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Smirnov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Smirnov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for McDaniels.
Smirnov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McDaniels quickly recovers to half guard.
McDaniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smirnov.
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet.
Smirnov seems to be working for a kimura but McDaniels defends the submission attempt.
Smirnov is looking for a kimura but McDaniels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smirnov to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smirnov lands a nice short elbow.
Smirnov is pressing down on McDaniels's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDaniels is holding on for now.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up but Smirnov is controlling him
Smirnov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smirnov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDaniels is controlling an arm, preventing Smirnov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smirnov.
Smirnov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDaniels wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McDaniels bucks Smirnov off and manages to get back to his feet!
McDaniels checks a leg kick.
Smirnov throws a jab when McDaniels was well out of range.
Smirnov avoids the body shot from McDaniels.
McDaniels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a lazy uppercut
and McDaniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smirnov cracks McDaniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDaniels throws an overhand right that lands on Smirnov's shoulder, as Smirnov tries to avoid the shot.
Smirnov misses with a right hand
and McDaniels counters with a one-two to the body.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smirnov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDaniels trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ruslan Smirnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smirnov wants to control the pace but McDaniels is squirming around nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDaniels tries to buck Smirnov off but he can't manage it.
Smirnov content just to control the position here.
McDaniels somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Shazaam McDaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Smirnov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDaniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDaniels digs a good hook to Smirnov's body.
A left lands for McDaniels.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov looks to score with a jab to the body but McDaniels is just out of range.
Smirnov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDaniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shazaam McDaniels is winning the standup battle so far.
McDaniels misses with a double jab
and Smirnov counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDaniels won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smirnov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smirnov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDaniels, who protects the arm well.
McDaniels is trying to buck Smirnov off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDaniels dodges the ground and pound from Smirnov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smirnov throws an elbow but McDaniels slips to the side and avoids it well.
McDaniels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smirnov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McDaniels is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
Smirnov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDaniels sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McDaniels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smirnov is controlling him well.
McDaniels stops Smirnov from passing to mount.
McDaniels wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smirnov is trying to get an arm triangle but McDaniels is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov working the body and head with strikes.
Smirnov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McDaniels defending against the ground and pound.
McDaniels is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Smirnov.
McDaniels is trying to escape the position but Smirnov is controlling the position.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smirnov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smirnov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDaniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smirnov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smirnov controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smirnov advances nicely into full mount.
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!
Smirnov controlling the pace for now.
Smirnov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McDaniels?
Smirnov with shots to the head and body - McDaniels looks very uncomfortable down there.
McDaniels is squirming around, avoiding Smirnov's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDaniels is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McDaniels is squirming around, avoiding Smirnov's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Smirnov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Smirnov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDaniels tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDaniels misses with the combination.
McDaniels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smirnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDaniels moves away.
Ruslan Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDaniels to the ground. Smirnov is now in McDaniels's guard.
Smirnov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is looking to work some ground and pound but McDaniels has wrist control.
Smirnov stands and throws McDaniels's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smirnov prevents McDaniels from escaping the position.
Smirnov tries to advance to mount but McDaniels denies him.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smirnov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smirnov grinds an elbow into McDaniels's temple.
Smirnov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet but Smirnov drags him back down.
Smirnov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDaniels's shoulder. That is not cool.
Smirnov working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to control the action but McDaniels is working from the bottom.
McDaniels is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smirnov throws a strike aimed at the side of McDaniels's head but McDaniels avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDaniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDaniels prevents Smirnov from improving position.
McDaniels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smirnov is controlling him well.
Smirnov landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
McDaniels is pushing Smirnov's head away, looking to escape. Smirnov manages to hold on to the position though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smirnov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smirnov tries for a kimura but McDaniels is defending well.
Smirnov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDaniels, who protects the arm well.
Smirnov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smirnov working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smirnov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDaniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smirnov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smirnov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Smirnov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDaniels has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smirnov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Smirnov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Smirnov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McDaniels blocks a jab.
McDaniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniels misses with a double jab.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDaniels circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McDaniels counter with a right hand.
Smirnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smirnov looks to land a right hand but McDaniels moved out of range.
Horrible takedown by Smirnov or perhaps it was just good defense by McDaniels which made him look bad.
McDaniels lands with a nice combination. Smirnov backs away looking to recover.
Shazaam McDaniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smirnov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDaniels!
McDaniels tries to buck Smirnov off but Smirnov takes his back!
McDaniels trying to get back to his feet but Smirnov is in full control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, with Smirnov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McDaniels is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smirnov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smirnov is cranking McDaniels's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for McDaniels! He's tightened the choke and McDaniels is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruslan Smirnov!
Ruslan Smirnov is the new bantamweight champion!
Ruslan Smirnov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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