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CFH 9: Almeida v Tenebris PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Girlstop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Karlovsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Girlstop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wayne Girlstop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Karlovsson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girlstop lands a slapping body shot.
Girlstop misses with a body shot.
Girlstop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Girlstop wants it to stay on the feet.
Karlovsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Girlstop fails to land the takedown.
Karlovsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Girlstop tries to sprawl out of it but Karlovsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Girlstop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne Girlstop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Karlovsson.
Girlstop gets caught napping as Karlovsson dives in and scores a takedown. Girlstop manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Karlovsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Girlstop 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.
Girlstop is trying to control the position but Karlovsson postures up.
Girlstop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Girlstop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karlovsson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Girlstop wants to control from the top but Karlovsson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girlstop wants to stand but Karlovsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Girlstop trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlovsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Girlstop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wayne Girlstop just wasn't active enough.
Karlovsson shoots in for a takedown but Girlstop shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girlstop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlovsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Girlstop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlovsson circles away.
Karlovsson gets tackled into the cage by Girlstop. Girlstop maintains the clinch.
Karlovsson lands a takedown into guard.
Karlovsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Girlstop is retaining full guard.
Karlovsson wants to control from the top but Girlstop keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlovsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Girlstop haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karlovsson stays in close to Girlstop's body and controls the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonas Karlovsson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Karlovsson tries to sprawl but Girlstop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Girlstop is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girlstop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlovsson keeps working.
Karlovsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Girlstop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karlovsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karlovsson is controlling Girlstop's trapped leg to prevent Girlstop from advancing to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karlovsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jonas Karlovsson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Karlovsson looks for a takedown but Girlstop sprawls well.
Girlstop throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Girlstop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Wayne Girlstop 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!
Girlstop tries to clinch up but Karlovsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wayne Girlstop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlovsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Girlstop is trying to maintain the position but Karlovsson is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlovsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karlovsson lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Karlovsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Girlstop'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.
Horrible takedown by Karlovsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Girlstop which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Girlstop. No joy for Karlovsson on that attempt.
Karlovsson tries to sprawl but Girlstop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karlovsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Girlstop wants to free his trapped foot but Karlovsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karlovsson wants to control but Girlstop is keeping busy.
Karlovsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Girlstop really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlovsson is refusing to be controlled, as Girlstop sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Girlstop shoots in looking for a takedown but Karlovsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Girlstop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Girlstop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlovsson circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlovsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne Girlstop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Karlovsson.
Karlovsson avoids a kick to the body.
Girlstop misses with a takedown
enabling Karlovsson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlovsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karlovsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Girlstop, up you get!
Girlstop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Girlstop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlovsson gets a double leg takedown into Girlstop's guard.
Karlovsson cracks Girlstop with a solid left hand.
Karlovsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Karlovsson advances position into side control!
Karlovsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Girlstop is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlovsson working the head with strikes.
Karlovsson is chipping away with strikes.
Karlovsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Karlovsson dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Karlovsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wayne Girlstop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlovsson dominating with strikes here.
Karlovsson cracks Girlstop with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jonas Karlovsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Girlstop taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlovsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jeez, Wayne Girlstop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wayne Girlstop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jonas Karlovsson!
Our winner, Jonas Karlovsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reto Katnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Kveldulfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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256 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reto Katnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Kveldulfson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kveldulfson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Katnik on his heels. He'll look to pass Katnik's guard now, I'm sure.
Kveldulfson postures up.
Katnik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kveldulfson trying to control the position from guard on top but Katnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katnik working a defensive guard but Kveldulfson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kveldulfson throws an elbow but Katnik slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kveldulfson looks up at the clock and then as Katnik takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kveldulfson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kveldulfson working the ground and pound but Katnik is defending the strikes.
Kveldulfson cracks Katnik with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kveldulfson tries for a kimura but Katnik is defending well.
Katnik is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kveldulfson looks up at the clock and then as Katnik takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kveldulfson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Katnik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kveldulfson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katnik is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kveldulfson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kveldulfson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Katnik's face.
Kveldulfson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kveldulfson looking to control but Katnik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kveldulfson lands with some strikes.
Kveldulfson looking to control but Katnik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kveldulfson with good strikes from the mount here!
Katnik is rocked!
It looks like Reto Katnik has been cut.
Katnik is trying desperately to improve position.
Kveldulfson lands a big shot to the head and Katnik winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ragnar Kveldulfson!
A very excited looking Ragnar Kveldulfson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cranium Basher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayce ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cranium Basher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kayce ss!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ss.
Basher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Basher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
ss taking a bit of punishment here - Basher scoring with strikes.
Basher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
It looks like Kayce ss has been cut.
ss is trying to get back to his feet.
ss takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
ss is not content to let Basher control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basher prevents ss from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ss is not content to let Basher control the position.
ss tries to escape but Basher is in control.
ss tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Basher is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. ss can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ss is working to get back to half guard.
Basher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Basher lands a big elbow.
ss is rocked!
Basher looking to finish ss with some ground and pound. This is bad for ss!
ss is still in real trouble! Can Basher finish him?
Basher raining down shots from the mount!
ss is trying to stand up.
Oooh a big shot lands for Basher! ss is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cranium Basher!
Cranium Basher 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eibegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damme comes to the cage accompanied by Fabulous-Bad Guy. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Claude Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Eibegger!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Eibegger. Van Damme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Damme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eibegger.
Danga de danga de dang - Eibegger scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jean Claude Van Damme has been cut.
Eibegger walks into a stiff left hand from Van Damme.
Eibegger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eibegger misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Eibegger is predictable there
and Van Damme counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Damme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Damme closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Damme throws a shot to the body.
Van Damme closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Eibegger counter with a right hand.
Eibegger throws a jab when Van Damme was well out of range.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Eibegger moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eibegger throws a jab when Van Damme was well out of range.
Eibegger is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Damme fails with a takedown attempt.
Eibegger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Mario Eibegger has been cut.
Van Damme is looking to clinch but Eibegger is avoiding it.
Van Damme has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eibegger.
Eibegger looks to throw the jab but Van Damme is out of range.
Eibegger looks to throw the jab but Van Damme is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Damme is defended easily by Eibegger.
Eibegger swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Damme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme ducks right into an uppercut from Eibegger.
Van Damme avoids the body shot from Eibegger.
Van Damme shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eibegger pinned against the cage. Eibegger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Claude Van Damme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eibegger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eibegger looks to land a right hand but Van Damme moved out of range.
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eibegger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mario Eibegger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eibegger misses the jab.
Van Damme tries to clinch up but Eibegger circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eibegger throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Damme counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Damme tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eibegger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Damme somewhat.
Van Damme shoots in for a double leg but Eibegger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Damme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eibegger, pushing him back against the cage.
Eibegger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Eibegger.
Van Damme tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eibegger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eibegger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eibegger tries to throw a body punch but Van Damme avoids it by throwing Eibegger back against the cage.
Van Damme wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eibegger has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme jumps guard but Eibegger stands there with Van Damme around his waist. Van Damme gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Damme is trying to drag Eibegger to the mat but Eibegger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eibegger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Damme up against the cage.
Van Damme is trying to push Eibegger away but Eibegger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Eibegger has him pressed against the cage.
Van Damme manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Eibegger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Van Damme staying out of range there.
Eibegger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eibegger misses the jab.
Eibegger lands a nice shot that snaps Van Damme's head back.
Van Damme looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eibegger is fending him off so far but Van Damme persists. Nope, Eibegger circles away and we're back to standing.
Eibegger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eibegger.
Van Damme dodges the punch combination from Eibegger.
Eibegger throws a hook but Van Damme blocks it.
Van Damme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mario Eibegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Damme shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eibegger defends it nicely.
Eibegger misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eibegger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Damme blocks a jab.
Eibegger keeps the fight on the outside.
Eibegger throws a right hand that Van Damme ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Damme also avoids with ease.
Van Damme shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Claude Van Damme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme looks to clinch
and Eibegger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eibegger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Damme counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Damme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eibegger throws out the jab.
Eibegger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Damme.
Eibegger misses with a hook. Van Damme ducked under it nicely.
Van Damme throws a nice head kick!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Van Damme. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme slips a jab from Eibegger.
Van Damme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eibegger.
Van Damme ducks under a wild hook from Eibegger.
Van Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Eibegger circles away.
Van Damme looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eibegger is fending him off so far but Van Damme persists. Nope, Eibegger circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Van Damme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eibegger.
Eibegger stalks Van Damme and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Damme's face. Van Damme staggers backwards, shaken.
A big left from Eibegger misses.
Van Damme misses with a head kick.
Mario Eibegger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eibegger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eibegger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eibegger throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eibegger is fending him off so far but Van Damme persists. Nope, Eibegger circles away and we're back to standing.
Eibegger misses with a hook
and Van Damme counters with a good low kick that Eibegger was not able to check.
Van Damme avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Damme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jean Claude Van Damme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eibegger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eibegger misses with a right hand
and Van Damme counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eibegger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Damme counters with an inside leg kick.
Eibegger misses with a left hand
and Van Damme counters with a nice body kick.
Eibegger throws the left hand but Van Damme avoids the punch easily.
Eibegger misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Damme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eibegger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme looks to land a combination but Eibegger avoids it well.
Van Damme checks a leg kick.
Eibegger throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a head kick!
Van Damme slips under a jab from Eibegger.
Eibegger misses with an uppercut
and Van Damme counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eibegger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eibegger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Eibegger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab from Eibegger misses.
Van Damme lands a lovely overhand right.
Eibegger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Damme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eibegger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Damme is looking to clinch but Eibegger is avoiding it.
A jab from Eibegger does it's job there.
Eibegger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eibegger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eibegger keeps the fight on the outside.
Eibegger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Eibegger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Eibegger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eibegger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme clinches up with Eibegger and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Damme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eibegger tries to work over Van Damme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eibegger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eibegger struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Damme controls his hands.
Eibegger misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Eibegger.
Eibegger leaning against his opponent.
Van Damme tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eibegger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Damme can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eibegger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eibegger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Damme tries to score a body lock takedown but Eibegger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eibegger letting Van Damme take a breather here.
Eibegger lands an uppercut.
Eibegger tries a body shot but Van Damme blocks it.
Eibegger stalling.
Eibegger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eibegger just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Claude Van Damme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme avoiding damage as Eibegger throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme misses with some punches.
Van Damme is trying to force a seperation but Eibegger has the dominant position.
Eibegger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mario Eibegger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Eibegger has him pressed against the cage.
Van Damme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Damme is looking to control Eibegger's arms but Eibegger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Damme has his back to the cage.
Van Damme seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Eibegger is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Eibegger struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Damme controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eibegger working aggressively here.
Van Damme stalling in the clinch but Eibegger improves position.
Eibegger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eibegger keeps control of Van Damme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Damme tries to score a body lock takedown but Eibegger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Damme tries to throw a body punch but Eibegger avoids it by throwing Van Damme back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Damme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eibegger smiles and moves away.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Eibegger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Eibegger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eibegger 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Eibegger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dez Damien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dez Damien will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Juntta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dez Damien!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Juntta showed some decent athleticism there.
Damien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Damien works his way to full guard. Good work.
Damien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juntta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Damien controls Juntta momentarily but Juntta frees himself.
Juntta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Damien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Damien wants to sweep here but Juntta controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta is looking to work some ground and pound but Damien has wrist control.
Juntta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Damien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juntta is pushing down on Damien's leg trying to pass to half guard. Damien is fighting to maintain full guard but Juntta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Juntta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Juntta lands a nice short elbow.
Juntta controlling the pace.
Juntta wants to take a breather but Damien is having none of it.
Juntta is looking to advance position but Damien won't allow it.
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. Juntta connects with a nice short shot to Damien's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Juntta scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Damien is looking to control Juntta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damien avoid being mounted?
Juntta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Juntta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Damien wants to get back to full guard but Juntta has mounted him!
Juntta scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Damien?
Juntta looking to ground and pound but Damien is blocking nicely.
Damien tries to lock up and control but Juntta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Juntta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta connects with a bit shot that sees Damien covering up! More strikes from Juntta and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Juntta is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Juntta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Burishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burishkov comes to the cage accompanied by Not a step back. Riddle has chosen Ain't No Rest For The Wicked as his entrance music. Viktor Burishkov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Burishkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle slips a straight right by Burishkov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burishkov misses the jab.
Burishkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddle.
Burishkov looks to land a body kick but Riddle moved away.
Burishkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Riddle's head.
Burishkov throws a sloppy head kick and Riddle moves out of range easily.
Riddle looks to land a combination but Burishkov avoids it well.
Riddle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burishkov's head backwards.
Burishkov moves in looking to clinch but Riddle pushes him off.
Riddle slips a jab from Burishkov.
Riddle tries to land a leg kick but Burishkov saw it coming and moves away.
Riddle misses with a low kick.
Burishkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burishkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riddle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burishkov walks away with a smile on his face. Riddle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riddle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burishkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Riddle backs up against the cage.
It looks like Tom Riddle has been cut.
Riddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Burishkov drives through and clinches with Riddle against the cage.
Burishkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle can't get the takedown.
Burishkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riddle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burishkov after a bit of a struggle.
Viktor Burishkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Riddle.
Burishkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Burishkov wants a takedown.
Burishkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burishkov is trying to break free.
Riddle can't get the takedown.
Burishkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burishkov tests Riddle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddle. Burishkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burishkov cracks Riddle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Riddle needs to keep his hands up - Burishkov had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burishkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Riddle goes for a takedown attempt but Burishkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riddle misses with a looping left.
Riddle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riddle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burishkov kicks Riddle off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burishkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riddle has Burishkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burishkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burishkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riddle shoots in for a takedown but Burishkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burishkov misses with a wild combination.
Burishkov misses with a hook. Riddle ducked under it nicely.
Riddle scores with a nice right hand.
Burishkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddle.
Burishkov misses with a straight right.
Burishkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Riddle throws a jab when Burishkov was well out of range.
Riddle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burishkov manages to avoid it.
Burishkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riddle checks a low kick from Burishkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Burishkov misses the target.
Burishkov lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burishkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Burishkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Burishkov.
Burishkov wants a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burishkov is trying to push Riddle away but Riddle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Riddle tries to score a body lock takedown but Burishkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Riddle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burishkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Burishkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Riddle'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.
Burishkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riddle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Viktor Burishkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Burishkov misses with a hook. Riddle ducked under it nicely.
Riddle jabs at Burishkov's body.
Riddle swats away the attempt to clinch by Burishkov.
Burishkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riddle misses with a low kick as Burishkov jumps back.
Burishkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Riddle coming out on top.
Riddle scores with the left hand. Burishkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Riddle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riddle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burishkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Riddle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burishkov throws a big shot that misses.
Riddle missing with a left hand there. Burishkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burishkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burishkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Burishkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Riddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burishkov moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burishkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Burishkov lands a really nice looking cross but Riddle seems unphased.
Burishkov tries to clinch but Riddle moves out of range.
Riddle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burishkov on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Burishkov.
Burishkov slips under a jab from Riddle.
Riddle throws a good cross that connects.
Riddle throws a leg kick that misses.
Riddle blocks a leg kick.
Riddle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burishkov.
Riddle misses with a hook. Burishkov ducked under it nicely.
Burishkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riddle.
Burishkov darts in and clinches Riddle up against the cage.
Riddle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burishkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burishkov pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle wants to control from the top but Burishkov keeps moving.
Riddle drops back looking for a leg! Burishkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burishkov manages to kick Riddle off! Riddle jumps back into Burishkov's guard.
Burishkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Riddle drops back looking for a leg! Burishkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burishkov manages to kick Riddle off! Riddle jumps back into Burishkov's guard.
Burishkov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burishkov tries to get out of the position.
Riddle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burishkov is keeping the position for now.
Burishkov looking to control.
Burishkov keeping moving, preventing Riddle from controlling successfully.
Riddle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle advances to half guard.
Burishkov wants to get back to his feet.
Riddle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burishkov defends it well.
Riddle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riddle is working for a kimura but Burishkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Burishkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle with the ground and pound but Burishkov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Burishkov wants to get back to his feet but Riddle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Burishkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burishkov wriggles free and stands up.
Riddle thows a body shot but no joy.
Riddle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Burishkov does no damage.
Burishkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riddle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riddle dips to his left and cracks Burishkov with an uppercut!
Burishkov wants to clinch.
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 Viktor Burishkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Riddle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Riddle staying out of range there.
Burishkov throws a hook but Riddle avoids it easily.
Riddle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riddle showed some decent athleticism there.
Riddle is trying to control the action in half guard but Burishkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riddle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Riddle stops Burishkov from getting back to his feet.
Burishkov moves into full guard.
Riddle preventing the sweep.
Riddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Burishkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burishkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riddle, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burishkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddle is looking for a triangle but Burishkov pushes his legs off easily.
Riddle looking for a guillotine here but Burishkov defends easily.
Riddle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riddle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burishkov!
Burishkov wants to control but Riddle is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle wants to take Burishkov's back but he can't do it this time.
Burishkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riddle on the ground.
Burishkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle stops Burishkov from getting back to his feet.
Riddle stalling.
Burishkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Riddle.
Riddle is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burishkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burishkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Riddle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riddle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burishkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riddle has Burishkov in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burishkov wanted to stand there but Riddle had control of the position.
Riddle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burishkov has picked Riddle up and slammed him! Riddle can't keep hold of the triangle and Burishkov manages to pass to side control!
An elbow from Burishkov crashes against the mat.
Riddle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burishkov off and has taken his back!
Burishkov is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
A telegraphed right hand from Burishkov misses the target.
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.
Riddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burishkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riddle shoots in and drives through. Burishkov sprawls well.
Tom Riddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Riddle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burishkov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Viktor Burishkov!
Viktor Burishkov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sparta Fightware, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Shaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaffer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Midnight At The Oasis by Maria Muldaur. Redfield is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Resident Evil Movie Theme. 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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245 lbs
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254 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Shaffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaffer jabs at Redfield's body.
Al Shaffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield needs to keep his hands up - Shaffer had a free shot at his head there.
Shaffer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shaffer is looking to stall here but Redfield recovers full guard.
Redfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaffer is one step ahead there.
Shaffer is posturing up here but Redfield has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shaffer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shaffer has to tap! Slick submission there by Redfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Redfield!
After winning the bout, Chris Redfield 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebon Tenebris (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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196 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Almeida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ebon Tenebris!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenebris misses with a kick to the body.
Almeida avoids the head kick by Tenebris.
Almeida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tenebris throws a sloppy head kick and Almeida moves out of range easily.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Tenebris.
Ebon Tenebris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tenebris.
Tenebris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tenebris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Rafael Almeida has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenebris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Almeida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tenebris swivels and escapes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tenebris.
Tenebris throws a head kick that misses.
Tenebris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tenebris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenebris throws a sloppy head kick and Almeida moves out of range easily.
Tenebris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenebris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tenebris tries a head kick but it misses.
Tenebris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Almeida.
Tenebris misses with a head kick.
Tenebris throws a sloppy head kick and Almeida moves out of range easily.
Almeida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tenebris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeida avoids the head kick by Tenebris.
Almeida misses with a leg kick.
Tenebris lands a head kick!
Tenebris throws a sloppy head kick
and Almeida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenebris is trying to stall.
Almeida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenebris tries to land a front kick but Almeida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tenebris lands a head kick!
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!
Tenebris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Almeida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tenebris, pushing him back against the cage.
Almeida has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tenebris is trying to keep an underhook but Almeida manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Almeida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tenebris defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to work for a kimura but Tenebris is defending well.
Tenebris gets full guard.
Tenebris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tenebris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Tenebris keeps moving.
Almeida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tenebris 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida controlling from the top position.
Tenebris is trying to control the position but Almeida postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tenebris misses with a head kick.
Tenebris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tenebris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebon Tenebris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Almeida's cut.
That's time! Almeida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tenebris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tenebris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenebris throws a head kick that misses.
Tenebris misses with a head kick.
Tenebris throws a head kick but Almeida moves out of range.
Tenebris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Almeida darts in and clinches Tenebris up against the cage.
Almeida is looking for a takedown.
Almeida breaks the clinch.
Tenebris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tenebris throws a lazy head kick
and Almeida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tenebris keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida landing some decent shots from guard.
Almeida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Tenebris keeps moving.
Tenebris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Almeida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Almeida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Almeida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenebris is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tenebris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Almeida has managed to get both his arms back between Tenebris's legs - danger averted.
Tenebris keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tenebris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tenebris tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
Almeida has his foot on Tenebris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tenebris works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenebris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almeida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Tenebris from controlling successfully.
Tenebris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet but Tenebris drags him back down.
Tenebris advances to full mount.
Tenebris wants to finish this one by submission but Almeida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tenebris.
Almeida is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenebris looking for a guillotine from mount but Almeida is having none of it.
Tenebris is looking to work his way around to Almeida's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tenebris working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida is in no mood to give up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almeida blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tenebris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tenebris tries to take Almeida's back but instead Almeida uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebon Tenebris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Almeida'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.
Tenebris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tenebris lands a head kick. Almeida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Almeida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Almeida is stalling here. Tenebris is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Almeida seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tenebris has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tenebris wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy.
Almeida tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tenebris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Almeida is desperately trying to improve his position but Tenebris has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenebris working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida is in no mood to give up.
Tenebris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Almeida has given up his back here.
Almeida defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tenebris is working for a rear naked choke. Almeida is not defending it well and Tenebris has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Almeida refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Almeida's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ebon Tenebris!
Ebon Tenebris is the new middleweight champion!
Ebon Tenebris decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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