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HERO: A Year of War PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toast Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Rik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes into the arena with POWDERED... TOAST... MAAAAAAAAANN!!! blaring out of the sound system. Rik has chosen The walking dead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Toast Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Rik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rik shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rik manages to avoid it.
Rik blocks a leg kick.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rik moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Rik shoots in.
Rik wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Rik or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Toast Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Rik.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rik clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rik.
It looks like Toast Man has been cut.
Rik lands a damaging elbow.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rik working Man over with knees to the body.
Rik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rik pushes off an throws an elbow but Man leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rik lands a right hand.
Man blocks the elbow strike.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man takes an elbow to the temple.
Rik struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Rik misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rik throws an elbow that misses.
Rik landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man is rocked!
Rik lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man is pressed up against the cage. Rik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Man down to the mat. Man avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toast Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rik.
Rik shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Man is on queer street and Rik is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Shane Rik!
Shane Rik was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Yumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yumma has chosen Poison as his entrance music. Johnny Lau had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Yumma!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yumma closes the distance and clinches.
Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yumma stalling.
Lau misses with an elbow over the top.
Yumma taking a breather.
Lau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yumma is defending well for now.
Lau lands a knee to the body.
Yumma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yumma lands a hook that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
Yumma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumma avoids the elbow strike from Lau, against the cage.
The referee calls for Yumma to work.
The crowd are getting on Yumma's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lau throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lau tries to land knees in the clinch but Yumma avoids the damage to the body.
Yumma lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumma is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from Lau.
It looks like Teemu Yumma has been cut.
Yumma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yumma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yumma avoids it.
Yumma misses with an elbow over the top.
Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yumma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lau's face.
Lau missing with knees to the body.
Yumma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Yumma.
A knee to the head by Lau.
Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yumma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lau avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumma tries a knee to the head but Lau blocks it.
Yumma blocks an elbow strike.
Lau lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lau lands an elbow that stopped Yumma in his tracks for a moment.
Yumma controlling the action here for a moment.
Yumma dodges an elbow strike from Lau.
Lau avoids the elbow strike from Yumma, against the cage.
Yumma connects with a knee to the head.
Yumma avoids a wild elbow strike from Lau.
Yumma blocks an elbow strike.
Yumma avoiding damage as Lau throws knees to the body.
Lau trying to land knees to the body.
Yumma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yumma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lau misses with an elbow over the top.
Yumma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Yumma.
Yumma scores with a shot to the side of Lau's head.
Yumma trying to land knees to the body.
Yumma avoiding damage as Lau throws knees to the body.
Lau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yumma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yumma avoids a wild elbow strike from Lau.
Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yumma blocks it with crossed arms.
Lau landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yumma is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yumma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yumma connects with a knee to the head.
Lau has had enough of the clinch but Yumma keeps him there for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lau pushes off an throws an elbow but Yumma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lau misses with a knee strike.
Lau throws an elbow that misses.
Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yumma blocks it with crossed arms.
Yumma lands with a right to the head.
Yumma effectively controlling the action here.
Yumma lands with a light punch inside.
Lau avoids a wild elbow strike from Yumma.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yumma blocks an elbow strike.
Lau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yumma.
Lau looking to stall.
Yumma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teemu Yumma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teemu Yumma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lau is looking to score with low kicks.
Lau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yumma clinches up with Lau and pushes him back against the cage.
Yumma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yumma blocks an elbow strike from Lau.
Lau tries to land knees in the clinch but Yumma avoids the damage to the body.
Yumma is stalling here.
Yumma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yumma misses with a knee to the head.
Lau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yumma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yumma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yumma lands with a right to the head.
Yumma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yumma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yumma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau trying to land knees to the body.
Yumma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yumma's brow.
Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lau trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yumma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lau's brow.
Yumma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lau misses with an elbow strike.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lau missing with knees to the body.
Lau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yumma avoids it.
Lau tries to stall but Yumma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yumma dodges an elbow strike from Lau.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yumma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yumma lands a left hand.
Yumma lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lau's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumma is pushing Lau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yumma scores with a shot to the side of Lau's head.
Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yumma's face.
Yumma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yumma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yumma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yumma blocks it with crossed arms.
Lau trying to stall but Yumma improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yumma avoiding damage.
Yumma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yumma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yumma avoiding damage as Lau throws knees to the body.
Yumma lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yumma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yumma is stalling here.
Teemu Yumma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yumma takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yumma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yumma avoiding damage as Lau throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yumma's brow.
Yumma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yumma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
Yumma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yumma lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Yumma.
Yumma lands a left hand.
Lau is rocked!
Lau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oh Lau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Yumma.
Lau seems to have got his legs back now.
Yumma scores with a knee to the head.
Yumma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yumma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yumma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yumma stalling.
Yumma receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Yumma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Teemu Yumma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lau throws a leg kick
and Yumma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lau throws a head kick but Yumma moves out of range.
Lau throws a lazy head kick
and Yumma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yumma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lau.
Yumma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yumma digs a right hand into Lau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lau's gas tank.
Good body shot from Yumma.
Yumma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yumma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yumma.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yumma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yumma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yumma lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau looking to throw knees to the head but Yumma is blocking nicely.
Yumma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yumma is struggling to control the position.
Yumma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yumma.
Yumma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yumma slows down the pace here.
Yumma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yumma tries a knee to the head but Lau blocks it.
Yumma managing to block the knees to the body from Lau.
Yumma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lau is defending well for now.
Yumma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lau blocks it with crossed arms.
Yumma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lau breaks the clinch.
Yumma moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yumma blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Yumma.
Yumma avoiding damage.
Yumma working Lau over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yumma.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yumma's brow.
Yumma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma misses with an elbow over the top.
Lau blocks an elbow strike from Yumma.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lau throws an elbow but misses.
Yumma scores with a hook to the body.
Yumma has Lau pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yumma.
Yumma lands a nice knee to the body.
Lau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yumma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yumma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
Nice body punch from Yumma - that landed with a thud.
Yumma lands an elbow that stopped Lau in his tracks for a moment.
Lau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumma scores with a knee to the head.
Teemu Yumma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yumma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lau.
Lau is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Yumma on the inside.
Lau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yumma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yumma blocks the elbow strike.
Lau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yumma is defending well for now.
Yumma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yumma managing to block the knees to the body from Lau.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yumma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lau's brow.
Yumma avoids the elbow strike from Lau, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lau obliges.
Yumma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lau up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnny Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lau avoiding damage as Yumma throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Yumma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yumma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Yumma!
A very excited looking Teemu Yumma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gianluca Gattusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gevorg Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattusi comes to the cage accompanied by Fratelli d'Italia. Gevorg Petrosyan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gianluca Gattusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gevorg Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattusi fails with the takedown
and Petrosyan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrosyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrosyan throws a hook to the side of Gattusi's head but Gattusi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrosyan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gattusi breaks the clinch.
Gattusi gets a double leg takedown into Petrosyan's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gattusi prevents Petrosyan from getting back to his feet.
Petrosyan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gattusi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petrosyan counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Gianluca Gattusi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan misses with a wild combination.
Petrosyan throws a looping overhand right but Gattusi ducks down to avoid it.
Gattusi tries for a takedown but Petrosyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianluca Gattusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gattusi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gattusi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petrosyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gattusi.
Petrosyan avoids the body shot from Gattusi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gattusi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gattusi won't allow Petrosyan to get back to his feet.
Petrosyan pushes Gattusi off and gets back to his feet.
Petrosyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrosyan loads up on a big right hand but Gattusi slips the punch.
Petrosyan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gattusi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gattusi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrosyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattusi shoots in for a takedown but Petrosyan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrosyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gattusi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrosyan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gattusi is defended easily by Petrosyan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gattusi wants a takedown.
Petrosyan misses with a knee to the head.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gattusi is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrosyan has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Petrosyan on the inside.
Gattusi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gattusi is trying to drag Petrosyan to the mat but Petrosyan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Petrosyan misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gattusi is keeping busy.
Petrosyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gattusi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gattusi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gattusi looks to throw the jab but Petrosyan is out of range.
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
Gattusi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrosyan pinned against the cage. Petrosyan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrosyan connects with a body shot that sends Gattusi's belly button to the back.
Gattusi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrosyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gattusi.
Petrosyan lands a head shot.
Petrosyan has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattusi tries to work over Petrosyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrosyan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gattusi.
Gattusi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petrosyan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gattusi moves out of range as Petrosyan strikes.
Gattusi blocks a jab.
Petrosyan looks to throw the jab but Gattusi is out of range.
Petrosyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gattusi was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrosyan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gattusi.
Gattusi swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrosyan.
Gattusi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrosyan scores with a body shot.
Petrosyan connects with a right hand. Gattusi shakes it off.
Gattusi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrosyan swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gevorg Petrosyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianluca Gattusi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gattusi fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gattusi.
Petrosyan digs a good body shot into Gattusi's ribs.
Petrosyan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gattusi counters by moving into the clinch.
Petrosyan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gattusi's efforts to push away.
Petrosyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gattusi avoiding damage as Petrosyan throws knees to the body.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petrosyan slows down the pace here.
Petrosyan trying to stall but Gattusi improves his position.
Petrosyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Petrosyan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gattusi backwards.
Petrosyan manages to break the clinch.
Gattusi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gevorg Petrosyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gattusi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrosyan sprawls well initially but Gattusi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petrosyan pushes Gattusi off looking to stand but Gattusi dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gattusi throwing shots but Petrosyan is blocking nicely.
Gattusi prevents Petrosyan from standing back up.
Petrosyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gattusi.
Petrosyan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Petrosyan catches Gattusi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gattusi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrosyan connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gattusi blocks a head kick by Petrosyan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan lands a lovely overhand right.
Gattusi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Petrosyan quickly recovers to half guard.
Gattusi 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.
Gattusi decides to return to a standing position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrosyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gattusi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gattusi moves into the clinch.
Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattusi swinging wildly here.
Petrosyan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gattusi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianluca Gattusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrosyan 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.
Gattusi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gattusi tries to keep at a distance but Petrosyan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gattusi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrosyan darts in and clinches Gattusi up against the cage.
Gattusi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gattusi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrosyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gianluca Gattusi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrosyan throws a head kick but Gattusi moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan moves into range and clinches up with Gattusi.
Petrosyan trying to control the position but instead, Gattusi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrosyan into the cage.
Gattusi is trying to force a seperation but Petrosyan has the dominant position.
Petrosyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gattusi avoids the damage to the body.
Gattusi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Petrosyan missing with knees to the body.
Gattusi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrosyan's efforts to push 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!
Gattusi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gattusi wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gattusi being controlled against the cage.
Petrosyan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gevorg Petrosyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gianluca Gattusi's cut.
That's time! Gattusi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Petrosyan. Beautiful body shot.
Gattusi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gattusi tries to clinch up but Petrosyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Gattusi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan tries to land a front kick but Gattusi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gattusi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrosyan is looking to clinch but Gattusi is avoiding it.
Gattusi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrosyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrosyan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Petrosyan looks to land a right hand but Gattusi moved out of range.
Petrosyan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrosyan misses with an uppercut. Gattusi saw that one coming.
A left lands for Petrosyan.
Gattusi is rocked!
Petrosyan is looking to clinch but Gattusi is avoiding it.
Oh Gattusi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gattusi walks straight into a right hand from Petrosyan - that's dropped him! Petrosyan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gattusi from any more punishment! Gattusi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gevorg Petrosyan!
A relieved looking Gevorg Petrosyan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Tombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Tombo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tombo wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller feints and as Tombo raises his hands in defense, Miller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miller wants to control from the top but Tombo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Tombo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tombo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller stops Tombo from standing up.
Miller stands and steps away. Tombo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
Tombo is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Tombo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Tombo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tombo gets back to full guard.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tombo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tombo keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Tombo is working from the bottom.
Tombo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miller won't allow Tombo to get back to his feet.
Tombo looking for a sweep. Not yet Tombo, not yet.
Miller gets to his feet. Tombo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tombo dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tombo connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Miller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tombo.
Tombo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miller is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Tombo drops Miller with a beautiful combination! Miller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tombo is looking for the KO!
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tombo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tombo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller walks into a left hand.
Tombo and Miller are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tombo throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Miller into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tombo knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Tombo!
After winning the bout, Brian Tombo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Uusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tarmo Uusivirta was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Octavio Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Uusivirta!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusivirta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uusivirta throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Uusivirta throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
Uusivirta looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range.
Uusivirta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uusivirta lands a nice shot that snaps Ramos's head back.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos throws a right hand that misses
and Uusivirta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uusivirta throws a low kick but Ramos avoids it.
Uusivirta checks the leg kick.
Uusivirta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Ramos misses.
The fighters circling - Uusivirta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uusivirta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramos.
Uusivirta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusivirta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uusivirta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uusivirta moves in looking to clinch but Ramos pushes him off.
Tarmo Uusivirta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uusivirta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uusivirta.
Ramos takes a swing at Uusivirta's ribcage but misses.
Tarmo Uusivirta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos misses with a hook.
Ramos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Uusivirta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Tarmo Uusivirta has been cut.
Uusivirta dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uusivirta throws a lazy right hand but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uusivirta misses with a looping left.
Uusivirta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramos throws a hook but Uusivirta avoids it easily.
Uusivirta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramos throws a body punch but Uusivirta moves out of range.
Uusivirta throws a shot to the body.
Ramos swings for the body but Uusivirta moves out of range.
Uusivirta throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta misses with a straight right.
Uusivirta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Uusivirta ducks down to avoid it.
Uusivirta throws a low kick but Ramos moves out of range easily.
Ramos throws a jab when Uusivirta was well out of range.
Ramos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uusivirta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Uusivirta looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Uusivirta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uusivirta closes the distance and pushes Ramos back into the cage.
Uusivirta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uusivirta gets through Ramos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uusivirta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramos's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to work over Uusivirta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Uusivirta tries to work over Ramos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos tries to break free but Uusivirta pushes him back against the cage.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Uusivirta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos blocking some punches.
A short right from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta letting Ramos take a breather here.
Uusivirta manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos defending well as Uusivirta loads up on a big left hand.
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uusivirta.
Uusivirta throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarmo Uusivirta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Uusivirta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Uusivirta lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Uusivirta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uusivirta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target.
Ramos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uusivirta looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Uusivirta slips a straight right by Ramos.
Tarmo Uusivirta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Uusivirta slips the punch.
Ramos throws a nice looking combination but Uusivirta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uusivirta thuds a left hand into Ramos's body.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Uusivirta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Uusivirta moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Uusivirta throws a push kick but Ramos slaps the foot to one side.
Ramos checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uusivirta, as that shot connected.
Uusivirta misses with the combination.
Uusivirta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
Uusivirta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos walks into a stiff left hand from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Uusivirta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uusivirta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uusivirta.
A jab from Uusivirta finds it's way through Ramos's defenses.
Ramos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uusivirta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses the jab.
Uusivirta moves in looking to clinch but Ramos pushes him off.
Uusivirta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Uusivirta.
Ramos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uusivirta misses with a low kick.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Uusivirta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uusivirta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Uusivirta throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos misses with the combination.
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uusivirta finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos's head.
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Uusivirta swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a jab when Uusivirta was well out of range.
Uusivirta misses with a two punch combination.
Uusivirta throws a front kick aimed at Ramos's knee but Ramos avoids it well.
Uusivirta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uusivirta tests Ramos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uusivirta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Uusivirta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uusivirta throws a shot to the body.
Uusivirta misses with a straight right.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uusivirta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uusivirta ducks right into an uppercut from Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uusivirta manages to avoid it.
Uusivirta tries to clinch up.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramos punishes Uusivirta's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Ramos throws a right hand that Uusivirta ducks under and follows up with a left that Uusivirta also avoids with ease.
Ramos tests Uusivirta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uusivirta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uusivirta with a hook.
Uusivirta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramos counters with a series of strikes. Uusivirta will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uusivirta with a nice cross.
Uusivirta throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uusivirta throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Uusivirta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Uusivirta's cut.
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!
Ramos misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uusivirta. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Uusivirta.
Ramos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uusivirta.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uusivirta is rocked!
Ramos fails to land with a series of punches.
Uusivirta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramos misses with the combination.
That kick from Uusivirta tenderised Ramos's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uusivirta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uusivirta thuds his right hand into Ramos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uusivirta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
Uusivirta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusivirta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uusivirta is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramos finish him?
Ramos is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Uusivirta flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Uusivirta is out cold! Ramos holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Octavio Ramos!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Octavio Ramos waved his t-shirt featuring Key Clothing LLC's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakuma Hariyuoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyyrikki Takaraivo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hakuma Hariyuoki's chin.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakuma Hariyuoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hariyuoki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takaraivo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hariyuoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takaraivos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takaraivo moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Hariyuoki lands.
Hariyuoki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hariyuoki avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Hariyuoki moves out of range.
Takaraivo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hariyuoki.
Takaraivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hariyuoki. Those never looked like landing.
Hariyuoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakuma Hariyuoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takaraivo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hariyuoki's hands.
Hariyuoki misses with a wild combination.
Hariyuoki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hariyuoki misses with a straight right.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Hariyuoki moves out of range easily.
Takaraivo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hariyuoki throws out the jab.
Takaraivo fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hariyuoki with a jab.
Hariyuoki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for Hariyuoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takaraivo moves away from the strike by Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hariyuoki swings for the body but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Hariyuoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaraivo closes the distance and clinches.
Takaraivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hariyuoki moves into the clinch.
Takaraivo breaks from the clinch.
Hariyuoki clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hariyuoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takaraivo lands a high kick!
It looks like Hakuma Hariyuoki has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hariyuoki forces Takaraivo back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hariyuoki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takaraivo prevents a body shot from Hariyuoki.
Takaraivo blocks a body shot from Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki misses with a body punch.
Hariyuoki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takaraivos head.
Takaraivo blocks a body shot from Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki can't find room to land a body shot as Takaraivo controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takaraivo manages to break the clinch.
Hariyuoki cracks Takaraivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hariyuoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hariyuoki throws a series of punches but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Takaraivo walks into a stiff left hand from Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takaraivo.
Hariyuoki jabs Takaraivo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hariyuoki is looking to clinch.
Takaraivo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hariyuoki is just out of range.
Takaraivo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takaraivo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that Hariyuoki semi-blocks.
Hariyuoki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hariyuoki lands a big right hand that sends Takaraivo crashing to the mat! Hariyuoki stays standing though and waves Takaraivo back to his feet!
Takaraivo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hariyuoki misses with a two punch combination.
Takaraivo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hariyuoki finish him?
Takaraivo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takaraivo blocks a jab.
Hariyuoki lands a big right hook! Takaraivo looks hurt but is still standing! Hariyuoki lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Takaraivo falls down and Hariyuoki dives in with a huge hammer fist! Takaraivo's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hariyuoki runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hakuma Hariyuoki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgi Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola comes to the cage accompanied by Kale doesn't like YOU!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgi Todorov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummola closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kummola lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Todorov can't keep his opponent in guard - Kummola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Todorov is trying to maintain the position but Kummola is very close to passing his half guard.
Todorov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Todorov pushes Kummola off looking to stand but Kummola dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kummola with the ground and pound but Todorov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kummola won't allow Todorov to sweep him here.
Todorov kicks Kummola off and gets to his feet.
Kummola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kummola slaps away a takedown attempt from Todorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todorov checks a leg kick.
Todorov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov tests Kummola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kummola misses with a looping right.
Kummola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kummola throws a head kick but Todorov moves out of range.
Kummola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kummola misses with a looping right.
Todorov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kummola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Todorov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kale Kummola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Todorov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kummola tries a head kick but it misses.
Kummola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kummola throws a low kick but Todorov avoids it.
Todorov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kummola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todorov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kummola is trying to defend but Todorov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kummola trying to control but Todorov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov stalling away here and it's allowed Kummola to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Todorov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kummola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Todorov has managed to get both his arms back between Kummola's legs - danger averted.
Kummola has his foot on Todorov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todorov works his way back into a safe position though.
Todorov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kummola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Todorov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kummola being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todorov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kummola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov is in close to Kummola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kummola being controlled here, momentarily.
Kummola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Todorov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Todorov throwing strikes but missing.
Kummola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kummola keeping moving, preventing Todorov from controlling successfully.
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 Kale Kummola 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.
Kummola moves into the clinch.
Kummola misses with a punch on the inside.
Todorov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kummola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Todorov up against the cage.
Kummola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kummola lands a nice shot to the body.
Kummola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kummola struggles to land a body shot inside as Todorov controls his hands.
Kummola has Todorov pressed against the cage.
Kummola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kummola lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kummola fails to land.
Todorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Todorov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kummola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kummola lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kummola.
Kummola misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kummola.
Kummola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kummola prevents Todorov from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kummola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kummola has him pressed against the cage.
Kummola misses with the head strike.
Kummola pushes Todorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kummola.
Todorov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Todorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kummola has him pressed against the cage.
Kummola is stalling here.
Kummola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todorov's elbow.
Kummola scores with a shot to the side of Todorov's head.
Kummola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todorovs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kummola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Todorov goes for a takedown attempt but Kummola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kummola as Todorov shoots in.
Kale Kummola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Todorov.
Todorov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kummola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Kummola.
Todorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kummola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Todorov somewhat.
Todorov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kummola sprawls well initially but Todorov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard.
Kummola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Todorov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Todorov's back!
Kummola is not going to allow Todorov to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Kummola go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kummola lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kummola lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Todorov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todorov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kummola connects with a nice short shot to Todorov's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Kummola dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kummola lands a nice shot that snaps Todorov's head back.
Todorov ducks under a wild hook from Kummola.
Kummola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Todorov misses the jab.
Kummola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kummola.
Kummola shoots in and drives through. Todorov sprawls well.
Todorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kummola's guard.
Todorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Georgi Todorov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kummola working a defensive guard here.
Kummola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Todorov wants to pass the guard but Kummola is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov passes Kummola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Todorov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kummola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kummola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Todorov defends it easily.
Kummola is trying to control the position but Todorov postures up.
Kummola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Todorov throwing strikes but missing.
Kummola is controlling Todorov's posture.
Georgi Todorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Todorov with a nice head shot there.
Todorov trying to control but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Todorov throwing strikes but missing.
Todorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Todorov postures up.
Todorov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kummola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Todorov has managed to get both his arms back between Kummola's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kummola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Todorov landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola has his hands on Todorov's head, controlling the position.
Todorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Todorov content to stall in guard here.
Kale Kummola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kummola controls Todorov momentarily but Todorov frees himself.
Kummola working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Todorov has passed into half guard!
Todorov is thwarting Kummola's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov working the head and body with strikes.
Kummola is looking for a sweep. Todorov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Todorov controlling the action here.
Todorov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kummola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Todorov with shots to the head and body - Kummola looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kummola blocking the ground and pound.
Todorov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Todorov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgi Todorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kummola 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kale Kummola!
In his post fight interview, Kale Kummola gave a big smile as he said 'Yo. I don't have people towelling me off and handing me water bottles left and right and getting my training ready for me. I've got to do all that shit on my own. Look at me, I don't even have a fucking sponsor. But I will beat you nevertheless.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sed El Bunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sed El Bunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Virgil Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Bunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgan's hands.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
El Bunt misses with a head kick.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Bunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
El Bunt tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
El Bunt lands a slapping body shot.
El Bunt throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
El Bunt throws a solid leg kick but Morgan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at El Bunt.
El Bunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
El Bunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
El Bunt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by El Bunt.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Bunt moves away.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from El Bunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan lands a two punch combo.
Morgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
El Bunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Bunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
El Bunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morgan is able to avoid easily.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks El Bunt off balance momentarily.
Morgan throws a head kick but El Bunt moves out of range.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
El Bunt is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan connects with a good right hand that stumbles El Bunt. El Bunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
El Bunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
El Bunt misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but El Bunt checks it well.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
El Bunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Bunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
El Bunt lands a head kick!
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Bunt.
El Bunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Bunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Bunt drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Bunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
El Bunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by El Bunt.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Bunt. El Bunt obviously looking to wear him down.
El Bunt throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan drives through with a really nice takedown 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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morgan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt regains half guard.
El Bunt tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Morgan 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.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
El Bunt wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sed El Bunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from El Bunt.
El Bunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
El Bunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
El Bunt wants to slow Morgan down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with El Bunt, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes El Bunt against the cage but El Bunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
El Bunt throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but El Bunt seems unphased.
El Bunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Bunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan tries to keep at a distance but El Bunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Morgan on the inside.
Morgan takes an elbow to the temple.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as El Bunt controls his hands.
Knees to the body from El Bunt.
El Bunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
El Bunt lands a nice knee to the body.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by El Bunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Bunt.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
El Bunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
El Bunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
El Bunt tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
El Bunt lands an elbow that stopped Morgan in his tracks for a moment.
El Bunt trying to control the position but instead, Morgan has worked for underhooks and has pushed El Bunt into the cage.
El Bunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Morgan as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt misses with an elbow over the top.
Morgan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Bunt misses with an elbow over the top.
El Bunt throws a head punch that misses.
El Bunt prevents a body shot from Morgan.
El Bunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Bunt blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
El Bunt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Bunt misses with an elbow strike.
Sed El Bunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
El Bunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Bunt is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
El Bunt lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt throws an elbow that misses.
El Bunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morgan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan works on El Bunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
El Bunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Bunt's elbow.
El Bunt wants to stall.
Maybe El Bunt would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
El Bunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by El Bunt as Morgan tries to tie him up.
El Bunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, El Bunt throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt being controlled against the cage.
El Bunt blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan is trying to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. El Bunt moves away and avoids it.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Virgil Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as El Bunt shoots in.
Morgan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused El Bunt some visible discomfort.
El Bunt tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan tries to advance to mount but El Bunt denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sed El Bunt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
El Bunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morgan finds it's way round the side to connect with El Bunt's head.
Morgan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in El Bunt's guard.
El Bunt has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but El Bunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Bunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan wants to control from the top but El Bunt keeps moving.
El Bunt 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control from the top but El Bunt keeps moving.
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Bunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between El Bunt's legs - danger averted.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt working a defensive guard here.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morgan is posturing up here but El Bunt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Morgan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Morgan has to tap! Slick submission there by El Bunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sed El Bunt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funny Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jango Fett Unleashed. Jango Fett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Funny Jobber's chin.
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162 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jango Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funny Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fett throws a solid leg kick but Jobber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fett.
Jobber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fett misses with a hook
and Jobber counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fett!
Fett is looking to get to half guard.
Fett is working hard here to advance position.
Fett wants to control but Jobber is having none of it.
Fett can't escape the position.
Fett is squirming around, avoiding Jobber's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber is looking to work his way around to Fett's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jobber looking to control but Fett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fett tries to hold on but Jobber postures up.
Fett holds on to Jobber around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Fett is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber has hold of Fett's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fett manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fett is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fett throws a big right hand that misses.
Fett wants to control from the top but Jobber keeps moving.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jobber looking for a triangle here. Fett is fighting it but it looks tight! Jobber pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fett is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Funny Jobber!
Funny Jobber decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapout has chosen Runaway as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Smirnov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tapout!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapout moves in looking to clinch but Smirnov pushes him off.
Tapout fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tapout tries to clinch up.
Smirnov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tapout's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tapout works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tapout looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smirnov passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapout with the active half guard here but Smirnov passes nicely into side control.
Tapout manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tapout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smirnov wants to control but Tapout is keeping him busy.
Tapout actively working from the bottom here.
Tapout actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapout trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapout looking for submissions off his back.
Tapout actively working from the bottom here.
Tapout manages to get to full guard.
Tapout is looking for a triangle but Smirnov pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smirnov defends well.
Tapout working for submissions but it's allowed Smirnov to get to half guard.
Tapout tries to roll over but Smirnov keeps him under control.
Smirnov is keen to just control but Tapout is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapout is looking to control Smirnov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tapout avoid being mounted?
Tapout works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smirnov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smirnov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tapout has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smirnov has managed to get both his arms back between Tapout's legs - danger averted.
Smirnov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tapout throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smirnov escapes and throws Tapout's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapout is trying to control Smirnov's posture but Smirnov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tapout dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tapout is looking to clinch.
Tapout wants to clinch.
Smirnov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tapout looking for submissions off his back.
Tapout trying to control from the bottom.
Tapout wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout trying to control but Smirnov postures up.
Tapout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smirnov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tapout.
Tapout tries to bench press Smirnov off him but Smirnov keeps the position.
Tapout is trying to control Smirnov's posture but Smirnov avoids it.
Smirnov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tapout is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapout tries to buck Smirnov off but Smirnov is having none of it.
Smirnov working away.
Tapout is trying to improve his position.
Tapout manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smirnov's best efforts.
Tapout is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smirnov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smirnov's back!
Tapout looking for the choke from the back.
Tapout is persistently looking for the submission but Smirnov is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov wants to control his opponent's hands but Tapout gets his hands free.
Tapout is hanging on to Smirnov's back as he tries to escape.
Tapout is looking for a choke. Smirnov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Smirnov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapout isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smirnov stacks Tapout on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smirnov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to score with some ground and pound. Tapout controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tapout manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smirnov's best efforts.
Smirnov wants to control but Tapout is keeping him busy.
Tapout actively working from the bottom here.
Smirnov controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapout is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tapout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tapout is looking for a sweep. Smirnov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapout actively working from the bottom here.
Tapout won't allow Smirnov to pass to mount.
Smirnov winds up and cracks Tapout with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smirnov prevents Tapout from improving his position.
Tapout is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smirnov pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout is pressing down on Smirnov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tapout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tapout is looking for a triangle here but Smirnov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tapout looking for a sweep but Smirnov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tapout is squirming around, avoiding Smirnov's attempts to control the action.
Tapout is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov landing strikes from the mount.
Smirnov avoids the attempt from Tapout to control.
Smirnov looking to control but Tapout is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tapout working to try and regain half guard.
Smirnov wants to control the pace but Tapout is squirming around nicely.
Tapout wants to hold on but Smirnov pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapout tries to reverse the position but Smirnov maintains control.
Tommy Tapout has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smirnov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tapout can't escape the position.
Tapout is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smirnov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smirnov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tapout's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov dominating with strikes here.
Tapout regains half guard.
Tapout is refusing to be controlled, as Smirnov sits in half guard.
Tapout trying to hold on to Smirnov's head to control him but Smirnov postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Smirnov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smirnov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tapout gets back to half guard.
Tapout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smirnov passes into side control, despite Tapout's attempt to control the position.
Smirnov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smirnov has control of an arm but Tapout manages to advance to Smirnov's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout looking for the choke but no joy.
Tapout working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smirnov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tapout looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapout is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smirnov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smirnov is in bad spot here.
Tapout wants to control but Smirnov manages to buck him off and is now in Tapout's guard! Nice work there by Smirnov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Tapout keeps moving.
Tapout is trying to control the position but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tapout working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smirnov has passed into half guard!
Tapout actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapout actively working from the bottom here.
Tapout is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smirnov pulls his head out easily.
Tapout is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smirnov pulls his head out easily.
Tapout is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smirnov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tapout trying to control but Smirnov postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapout tries to roll over but Smirnov keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tapout dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tapout wants to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tapout's guard now.
Tapout looking for a guillotine here but Smirnov defends easily.
Smirnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smirnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tapout controls Smirnov momentarily but Smirnov frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tapout is keeping the position for now.
Smirnov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smirnov is pushing down on Tapout's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tapout is fighting to maintain full guard but Smirnov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smirnov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tapout is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smirnov pulls his head out easily.
Ruslan Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Tapout is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tapout trying to control from the bottom.
Tapout is staying active underneath Smirnov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tapout trying to hold on to Smirnov's head to control him but Smirnov postures up.
Tapout keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tapout trying to control from the bottom.
Tapout is staying active underneath Smirnov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smirnov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smirnov working away.
Tapout isn't going anywhere.
Tapout is looking for a sweep.
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapout keeps working.
Tapout tries to bench press Smirnov off him but Smirnov keeps the position.
Tapout struggling a bit here.
Tapout is holding Smirnov down, trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tapout is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smirnov is staying active.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tapout was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tapout scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapout is trying to control. Smirnov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Ruslan Smirnov.
Well Tapout has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Tapout!
Tommy Tapout is the new bantamweight champion!
Tommy Tapout 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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