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HERO Warfare 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Murie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Jobber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zander Murie's chin.
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163 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zander Murie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murie.
Murie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jobber blocks a low kick nicely.
Murie punishes Jobber's body with a nice straight punch.
Jobber throws a series of punches but Murie moves out of range.
Murie misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Murie.
Murie connects with a right hand. Jobber shakes it off.
Murie thows a body shot but no joy.
Murie looks to land a combination but Jobber avoids it well.
Murie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murie misses with a double jab.
Jobber scores with a sloppy right hand. Murie should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jobber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Jobber. Beautiful body shot.
Murie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jobber counter with a right hand.
Jobber's corner calls for a 1-2. Jobber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jobber scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murie is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murie thows a body shot but no joy.
Murie misses with a jab to the body
and Jobber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murie is still on wobbly legs! Can Jobber finish him?
Murie throws a front kick aimed at Jobber's knee but Jobber avoids it well.
Murie seems to have recovered his senses.
Jobber throws a right and a left that Murie avoids nicely.
Jobber misses with a few strikes there.
Murie swings for the body but Jobber moves out of range.
Murie lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murie swings for the body but Jobber moves out of range.
Murie slips a jab from Jobber.
Murie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jobber rather than just go for the knockout.
Murie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jobber counters with a nice body shot.
Murie looks to land a body kick but Jobber moved away.
Jobber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murie.
Murie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murie throws a right hand that Jobber ducks under and follows up with a left that Jobber also avoids with ease.
A big left from Murie misses.
Jab from Murie.
Jobber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murie moves out of range as Jobber strikes.
Murie misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Murie misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murie throws a head kick that Jobber semi-blocks.
Murie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jobber throws a nice looking combination but Murie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murie throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jobber counter with a right hand.
Murie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jobber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murie moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Jobber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jobber.
Murie throws a combination that misses
and Jobber counters with a series of strikes. Murie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jobber blocks a head kick by Murie.
Jobber misses with a body shot.
Murie connects with a leg kick. Jobber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murie takes a swing at Jobber's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zander Murie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jobber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murie misses with a double jab
and Jobber counters with a three punch combo that has Murie backing up. Murie nods at Jobber to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Murie.
Jobber misses with a wild combination.
Murie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jobber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murie scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Murie.
No joy there for Jobber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jobber drops Murie with a right and a left! Jobber comes rushing in but Murie regains his composure and manages to keep Jobber in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Jobber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jobber misses with a few strikes there.
Murie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murie throws a lazy uppercut
and Jobber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murie.
Murie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jobber throws a series of punches but Murie moves out of range.
Jobber scores with a body shot.
Jobber checks a leg kick.
King Jobber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jobber counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jobber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murie.
A jab from Jobber does it's job there.
Murie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jobber in his tracks.
Murie misses with a wild body shot.
Murie dodges the punch combination from Jobber.
Jobber scores with a jab to the body.
Murie misses with a combination
and Jobber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Jobber misses its intended target.
Murie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murie.
Murie misses with a double jab.
Murie ducks under a wild hook from Jobber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jobber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murie was well out of range. Poor timing from Jobber.
Murie ducks under a wild hook from Jobber.
Murie misses with a straight left.
King Jobber is winning the standup battle so far.
Jobber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jobber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murie misses with a body shot.
Murie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Jobber coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Murie misses.
Jobber loads up on a big right hand but Murie slips the punch.
Jobber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murie.
Murie looks to land a combination but Jobber avoids it well.
Jobber works Murie's body with a nice hook.
Murie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jobber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murie is breathing heavily.
Murie misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Murie misses the target.
Murie ducks under a wild hook from Jobber.
Jobber lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murie lands with a hook. Jobber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber looks to score with a jab to the body but Murie is just out of range.
Murie misses with a left hand
and Jobber counters with a quick right hand to 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 fighters circling - Murie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murie drops his hands momentarily and Jobber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jobber fails to land with a series of punches.
Jobber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jobber swings for the body but Murie moves out of range.
Murie misses with a hook to the body
and Jobber counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Murie falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). King Jobber!
King Jobber tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toast Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes into the arena with POWDERED... TOAST... MAAAAAAAAANN!!! blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Toast Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Octavio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Ramos.
Man throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos takes one to the chin there.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos misses with a hook
and Man counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramos staying out of range there.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Man jabs at Ramos's body.
Ramos takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a wild body kick that Ramos sees coming a mile off.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramos throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Ramos seems unphased.
Man cracks the inside of Ramos's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Ramos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Man slips a straight right by Ramos.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramos circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Ramos seems unphased.
Man with a hook.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Man lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Ramos digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Ramos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Man lands a nice hook to Ramos's body. Ramos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos is looking to land body kicks.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Man moves away from the strike by Ramos.
Man moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Man.
Ramos throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramos avoids a kick to the body.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
Man lands a jab to the head.
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 Toast Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramos takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Man staying out of range there.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man cracks Ramos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Octavio Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man lands a nice hook to Ramos's body. Ramos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Ramos misses.
A big left from Man misses.
Man is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos thows a body shot but no joy.
Man throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
Ramos misses the jab.
Ramos throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Ramos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos lands with a nice combination. Man backs away looking to recover.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man connects with the punch.
Toast Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos blocks a leg kick.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramos.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ramos digs a good hook to Man's body.
Ramos moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Ramos throws a right hand that misses
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramos in his tracks.
Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramos checks it well.
Man throws out a leg kick but Ramos moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Nice body punch from Man.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Man.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man slips a straight right by Ramos.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Man catches Ramos right on the button with a cross.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos slips under a jab from Man.
Ramos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
A big right from Man misses.
Man slips a straight right by Ramos.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 a jab.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man misses with a hook.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toast Man 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. This is the final round!
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Ramos's knee but Ramos avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramos's knee momentarily.
Jab by Ramos.
Ramos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramos slips under a jab from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man slips a jab from Ramos.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Ramos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramos misses with a wild combination.
Man avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramos digs a good hook to Man's body.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramos. That did some damage!
Ramos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Man tenderised Ramos's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Man tenderised Ramos's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Ramos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man digs a good body shot into Ramos's ribs.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Man connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ramos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man lands a head shot.
Ramos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramos dodges the punch combination from Man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Octavio Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toast Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toast Man!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gianluca Gattusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattusi's entrance music is Fratelli d'Italia. A fine choice. 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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Very strong |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gianluca Gattusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaraivo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gattusi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gattusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Takaraivo is retaining full guard.
Takaraivo wants to get back to his feet but Gattusi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gattusi wants to pass the guard but Takaraivo is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattusi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gattusi tries for a kimura but Takaraivo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattusi swings around for an armbar but Takaraivo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gattusi's guard.
Gattusi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takaraivo wanted to stand there but Gattusi had control of the position.
Gattusi controls Takaraivo momentarily but Takaraivo frees himself.
Gattusi is controlling Takaraivo's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gattusi is proving hard to escape from.
Gattusi pulls Takaraivo in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gattusi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takaraivo is fending him off so far but Gattusi persists. Nope, Takaraivo circles away and we're back to standing.
Takaraivo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gattusi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takaraivo after a bit of a struggle.
Gattusi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takaraivo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gattusi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianluca Gattusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takaraivo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gattusi up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takaraivo clinches.
Gattusi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takaraivo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takaraivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gattusi goes for a takedown attempt but Takaraivo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takaraivo scores with a head kick.
It looks like Gianluca Gattusi has been cut.
Gattusi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takaraivo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gattusi does no damage.
Takaraivo throws a body punch but Gattusi moves out of range.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takaraivo tries to land a front kick but Gattusi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo keeps the fight on the outside.
Gattusi avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Gattusi throws the left hand but Takaraivo avoids the punch easily.
Gattusi avoids the body shot from Takaraivo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaraivo drops Gattusi with a beautiful combination! Gattusi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takaraivo is looking for the KO!
A looping hook to the body misses from Takaraivo. Gattusi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianluca Gattusi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gattusi throws a nice looking combination but Takaraivo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gattusi throws the kick towards the body but Takaraivo avoids it.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gattusi fails to land with a series of punches.
Takaraivo connects with a leg kick. Gattusi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gattusi blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Gattusi pushes Takaraivo up against the cage in a clinch.
Takaraivo wants to break free but Gattusi has control.
Gattusi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gattusi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takaraivo prevents it.
Takaraivo working hard to break the clinch.
Gattusi is trying to break free.
Takaraivo blocks a body shot from Gattusi.
Takaraivo gets underhooks to prevent Gattusi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianluca Gattusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gattusi misses with a body shot.
Gattusi is looking to clinch but Takaraivo is avoiding it.
Gattusi keeps the fight on the outside.
Takaraivo moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gattusi as Takaraivo tries to tie him up.
Gattusi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takaraivo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takaraivo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattusi throws a nice looking combination but Takaraivo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takaraivo misses with a few strikes there.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gattusi blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Gattusi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gattusi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gattusi avoids the body shot from Takaraivo.
Gattusi scores with a shot to the body.
Takaraivo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gattusi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takaraivo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gattusi.
Takaraivo misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattusi shoots in looking for a takedown but Takaraivo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gattusi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gattusi. Takaraivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Gattusi misses its intended target.
Takaraivo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gattusi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Takaraivo. No joy for Gattusi on that attempt.
Takaraivo ducks under a wild hook from Gattusi.
Takaraivo rushes Gattusi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gattusi tries for a takedown but Takaraivo manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gattusi prevents Takaraivo from breaking the clinch.
Gattusi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takaraivo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo drops Gattusi with a beautiful combination! Gattusi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takaraivo is looking for the KO!
Gattusi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Takaraivo - that's a beauty! Gattusi is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Takaraivo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Suliman Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Tombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suliman Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Tombo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kane.
Kane wants to clinch.
Tombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tombo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kane backs up against the cage.
Kane gets a double leg takedown into Tombo's guard.
Kane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tombo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kane controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Tombo has control of the leg.
Kane is looking to control Tombo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kane avoid being mounted?
Kane is controlling Tombo's trapped leg to prevent Tombo from advancing to side control.
Suliman Kane has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tombo cracks Kane with an open hand slap.
Tombo tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tombo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brian Tombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane dives in and scores a takedown into Tombo's guard.
Tombo has his foot on Kane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kane works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane pushes down on Tombo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tombo is not content to let Kane control the position.
Tombo wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane wants to free his trapped foot but Tombo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kane is taking a breather. Tombo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombo tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tombo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tombo wants to control but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kane pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kane moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tombo has worked his arm free - good work by Tombo!
Kane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane trying to control the action but Tombo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suliman Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tombo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tombo throws a leg kick but Kane moved away.
Tombo tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Tombo misses with a head kick.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Kane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tombo's guard.
Kane stops Tombo from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tombo dives on top into guard.
Tombo content to stall in guard here.
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tombo passes into half guard.
Tombo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tombo as he avoids it easily.
Kane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tombo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Tombo is keeping the position.
Tombo wants to stand but Kane is controlling the position.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tombo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tombo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Suliman Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Tombo is retaining full guard.
Kane 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.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tombo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kane trying to move into half guard but instead Tombo has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombo stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.
Kane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tombo's guard.
Tombo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tombo wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane slips nicely into half guard.
Kane wants to work for an arm triangle but Tombo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suliman Kane dominated that second round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kane tries to keep at a distance but Tombo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tombo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tombo.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up with Tombo, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes Tombo against the cage but Tombo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tombo tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
Tombo stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tombo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tombo duly obliges.
Tombo lands a nice looking body shot.
Tombo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tombo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Tombo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tombo wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane trying to control the position but Tombo is working away.
Tombo controls the position for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombo is pushing Kane's head away, looking to escape. Kane manages to hold on to the position though.
Kane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tombo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tombo tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Kane laying and praying for a moment but Tombo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kane prevents Tombo from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombo is staying active underneath Kane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tombo is looking to escape.
Kane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kane is working for a kimura but Tombo is defending it quite comfortably.
Suliman Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is keen to just control but Tombo is a slippery customer.
Kane is pressing down on Tombo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tombo is holding on for now.
Well, if Kane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brian Tombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tombo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suliman Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suliman Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lange comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC-You Shook Me(All Night Long). Jack Miller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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29
145 lbs
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140 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artie Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Lange gets to his feet - Miller follows without any prompting.
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Lange's guard.
Lange has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miller wants to control from the top but Lange keeps moving.
Lange is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lange manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lange takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller wants to hold on but Lange pushes him away.
Lange with the ground and pound from mount.
Lange raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lange controlling from the full mount.
Lange really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lange has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lange is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Miller manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lange on his heels. He'll look to pass Lange's guard now, I'm sure.
Lange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lange manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lange gets to his feet - Miller follows without any prompting.
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lange can't do much from the bottom here.
Lange is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
An elbow from Miller crashes against the mat.
Lange tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Lange bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miller looking to control but instead Lange has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lange is trying to get back to full guard.
Lange misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lange controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Lange dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lange drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lange won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Lange's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lange slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lange stands up.
Jack Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lange is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lange.
Lange is hanging on to Miller's back as he tries to escape.
Lange tightening his grip on Miller, looking for the choke.
Lange sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Miller taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artie Lange!
Artie Lange very nearly forgot to thank Key Clothing LLC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Emerlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Perkele kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fernando Emerlong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
252 lbs
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241 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Emerlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyry Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerlong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele throws a lazy uppercut
and Emerlong counters with a crisp one two that drops Perkele! Emerlong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Perkele to his feet! Perkele is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emerlong sends Perkele crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Emerlong is motioning to the referee to let Perkele up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Perkele is rocked!
Perkele ducks into an uppercut from Emerlong and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Emerlong!
Fernando Emerlong really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thunder Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker McQuail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuail has chosen Glasgow Kiss as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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12 - 4 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thunder Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Parker McQuail!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuail lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
McQuail throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson blocks a head kick by McQuail.
McQuail looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McQuail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuail ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
McQuail tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
McQuail throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQuail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and McQuail counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McQuail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McQuail throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McQuail tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to stand but McQuail is controlling the position.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McQuail working some strikes from top position.
McQuail looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McQuail tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McQuail's guard.
McQuail wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McQuail manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has McQuail in his guard.
Jackson 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.
McQuail lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuail postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McQuail chips away with some ground and pound.
McQuail lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McQuail trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking for subs off his back but McQuail has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McQuail not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McQuail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
McQuail wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McQuail has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McQuail wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuail wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is trying to stand.
McQuail works his way into full mount!
Jackson is trying to stand up.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
McQuail lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
It looks like Thunder Jackson has been cut.
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.
McQuail with good strikes from the mount here!
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but McQuail has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker McQuail dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thunder Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuail cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
McQuail misses with a low kick.
McQuail thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries to clinch there but McQuail circles away.
McQuail misses with a body shot.
McQuail blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but McQuail swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McQuail throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McQuail shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but McQuail moves out of range.
Parker McQuail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuail gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McQuail avoids it.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but McQuail blocks with his arms.
McQuail can't break the clinch.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McQuail blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McQuail tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McQuail blocks it with crossed arms.
McQuail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries a low kick but McQuail avoids it.
McQuail fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McQuail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McQuail throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McQuail misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McQuail manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McQuail is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but McQuail steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuail avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McQuail scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McQuail swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
McQuail is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thunder Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parker McQuail.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McQuail counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuail misses with a head kick.
McQuail misses with a few strikes there.
McQuail swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McQuail swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McQuail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuail throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
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!
McQuail fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thunder Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thunder Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McQuail misses the shot to the body.
McQuail fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuail. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuail avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McQuail fails to land with a series of punches.
Thunder Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McQuail with a hook.
McQuail shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McQuail fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has McQuail up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuail misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
McQuail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McQuail avoids it.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
McQuail wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McQuail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but McQuail avoids the damage to the body.
McQuail is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
McQuail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. McQuail won't want to take too many of those.
McQuail is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but McQuail is blocking nicely.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQuail.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McQuail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQuail.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but McQuail blocks with his arms.
Jackson keeps control of McQuail as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McQuail is trying to break free.
McQuail jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuail goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as McQuail tries to tie him up.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but McQuail is blocking nicely.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McQuail's efforts to push away.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McQuail lands a takedown into guard.
McQuail tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
McQuail preventing the sweep.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McQuail is controlling him.
McQuail sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuail tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
McQuail trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
McQuail might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Parker McQuail.
McQuail looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to clinch there but McQuail circles away.
McQuail shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
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 Thunder Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgi Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wai Man Li could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Georgi Todorov's chin.
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161 lbs
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgi Todorov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todorov.
Todorov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Todorov tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todorov misses with an uppercut.
Li lands a jab to the nose.
Li misses with a double jab.
Li moves out of range as Todorov strikes.
Todorov misses with a combination
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Todorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Li blocks the leg kick.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li throws a hook but Todorov blocks it.
Todorov slips a jab from Li.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li moves out of range as Todorov strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Todorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Li. Li circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Todorov.
Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Todorov avoids it really well and circles away.
Li throws an off balance right hand
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todorov throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Todorov swivels and escapes.
Li fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wai Man Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todorov.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todorov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todorov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li.
Li is looking to wear down Todorov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Todorov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Todorov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Todorov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Li taking shots to the head.
Li slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Todorov wants to take a breather but Li is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Todorov wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Todorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li being controlled here momentarily.
Li wants to control from the top but Todorov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li postures up in Todorov's guard and throws a big left but Todorov blocks it.
Todorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Todorov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Todorov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Todorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todorov is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wai Man Li dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Li walks into a straight right hand from Todorov.
Li tries to clinch but Todorov is having none of it.
Li defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Todorov.
Todorov stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Todorov pushes him off.
Todorov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todorov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Li scores with a body shot.
Todorov avoids the body shot from Li.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Todorov.
Todorov ducks right into an uppercut from Li.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Li blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Todorov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Li throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to control but Todorov is keeping him busy.
Li prevents Todorov from escaping the position.
Todorov prevents Li from improving position.
Todorov is not content to let Li control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Li in side control, throwing shots but Todorov defends.
Todorov is looking for a sweep.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Todorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li tries to advance to mount but Todorov denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries for a kimura but Todorov is defending well.
Todorov manages to get back to half guard.
Li winds up and cracks Todorov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Li is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todorov is just riding it out for now. Li eventually gives up the hold.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Todorov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Li misses with a takedown attempt - Todorov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todorov gets caught napping as Li dives in and scores a takedown. Todorov manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todorov controlling Li's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wai Man Li dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Todorov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li throws a body punch but Todorov moves out of range.
Todorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todorov's corner calls for a 1-2. Todorov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Li!
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Todorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Todorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target.
Li avoids the body shot from Todorov.
Li closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Todorov sees it coming and defends easily.
Todorov trying to control but Li postures up.
Todorov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Li manages to move to mount!
Todorov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Li controlling the pace for now.
Li thowing shots but they're missing.
Georgi Todorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li goes for an armbar but Todorov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Todorov.
Li is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Todorov defends well.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Li keeping moving, preventing Todorov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking for a triangle but Todorov pushes his legs off easily.
Li is working an open guard so Todorov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Todorov throws a leg kick but Li moved away.
Li throws a right and a left that Todorov avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Todorov misses the target.
Todorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Todorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Todorov.
Todorov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wai Man Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov swinging wildly here.
Todorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Todorov misses with a looping left.
Todorov thows a body shot but no joy.
Li connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Li is looking to clinch but Todorov is avoiding it.
Todorov throws a right hand that misses
and Li makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todorov manages to avoid it.
Li avoids the body shot from Todorov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todorov gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
Todorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Todorov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 Wai Man Li.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Li, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wai Man Li!
Wai Man Li managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Funny Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola has chosen Kale doesn't like YOU! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funny Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kummola misses with a hook. Jobber ducked under it nicely.
Kummola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jobber's hands.
Jobber throws an off balance right hand
and Kummola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jobber thinking.
Jobber with a poor takedown
and Kummola counters with a straight right hand.
Jobber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kummola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jobber is defended easily by Kummola.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Funny Jobber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Jobber.
Jobber with a poor takedown
and Kummola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kummola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jobber moves away.
Kummola misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber misses with a takedown
and Kummola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jobber tries for a takedown but Kummola circles away easily
and Kummola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kummola scores with the left hand. Jobber knows he should have avoided that one.
Jobber tries for a takedown but Kummola circles away easily
and Kummola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jobber throws a head kick that misses
and Kummola counters with a right hand to the body.
Jobber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kummola!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jobber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber wants to control but Kummola is keeping him busy.
Kummola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jobber's best efforts.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard but Jobber has passed into side control.
Kummola is looking for a sweep.
Kummola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kummola tries to kick Jobber off in order to stand up. Jobber Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola tries to improve position but can't.
Kummola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kummola tries to get to full guard but Jobber has control of the leg.
Jobber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kummola keeps working.
Jobber is stalling here. Kummola is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jobber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kummola has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jobber prevents Kummola from improving position.
Kummola slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jobber tries to bench press Kummola off him but Kummola keeps the position.
Jobber sneaks back into half guard.
Jobber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kummola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jobber working for submissions but it's allowed Kummola to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Kummola dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jobber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kummola misses with a wild body shot.
Kummola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jobber gets a double leg takedown into Kummola's guard.
Jobber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jobber is posturing up here but Kummola has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jobber tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jobber has to tap! Slick submission there by Kummola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kale Kummola!
Kale Kummola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Mustonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapout comes to the cage accompanied by Runaway. Joonas Mustonen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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142 lbs
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22
140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tapout!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Mustonen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustonen staying out of range there.
Tapout tries to close the distance and clinch but Mustonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mustonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mustonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tapout is not content to let Mustonen control the position.
Mustonen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tapout has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tapout is looking to regain half guard here but Mustonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Tapout is working hard here to advance position.
Mustonen tries for a kimura but Tapout is defending well.
Tapout struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tapout's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustonen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tapout has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tapout is looking for a sweep.
Tapout sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mustonen seems to be working for a kimura but Tapout defends the submission attempt.
Tapout looking for submissions off his back.
Tapout actively working from the bottom here.
Mustonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tapout is just riding it out for now. Mustonen eventually gives up the hold.
Mustonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapout is not content to let Mustonen control the position.
Tapout is pressing down on Mustonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mustonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mustonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mustonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Tapout is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapout throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapout keeping moving, preventing Mustonen from controlling successfully.
Mustonen pushing down on Tapout's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tapout is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mustonen is tapping! Great win for Tapout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Tapout!
Tommy Tapout retains his bantamweight title!
Tommy Tapout decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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