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MMA HELSINKI 155 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Deurell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lerba Schmeizel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeizel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zorba the Greek. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
9 - 7 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Deurell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Lerba Schmeizel!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmeizel misses with a body punch
and Deurell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schmeizel's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Deurell wants to pass the guard but Schmeizel is keeping the position.
Deurell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schmeizel working a defensive guard here.
Schmeizel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deurell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deurell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schmeizel trying to control the position.
Deurell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeizel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deurell 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.
Deurell trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeizel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Deurell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schmeizel was covering up waiting for the punch and Deurell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deurell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schmeizel is refusing to be controlled, as Deurell sits in half guard.
Deurell is stalling here. Schmeizel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deurell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schmeizel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Schmeizel trying to control the action but Deurell is working from the bottom.
Schmeizel working the ground and pound.
Deurell is trying to improve his position.
Deurell wants to get back to his feet but Schmeizel drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeizel is looking to take a break and control but Deurell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deurell struggling a bit here.
Deurell is trying to improve his position.
Deurell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schmeizel's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schmeizel lands a nice short elbow.
Deurell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schmeizel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schmeizel's back!
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!
Schmeizel trying to control the hands but Deurell won't let him.
Schmeizel showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeizel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Deurell gets his way!
Deurell throwing strikes and Schmeizel squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Deurell unloads with some shots from mount but Schmeizel bucks and avoids them well.
Deurell trying to control but Schmeizel is having none of it.
Deurell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schmeizel turns into him and now he's in Deurell's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deurell has his foot on Schmeizel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schmeizel works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeizel throwing strikes but missing.
Schmeizel preventing the sweep.
Schmeizel landing with the ground and pound.
Schmeizel is looking to advance position but Deurell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deurell cracks Schmeizel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deurell landing punches.
Schmeizel is trying desperately to improve position.
Deurell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Deurell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Deurell shoots in for a double leg but Schmeizel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deurell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schmeizel as he avoids it easily.
Schmeizel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deurell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Deurell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deurell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schmeizel.
Deurell throws a right hand that misses
and Schmeizel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schmeizel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deurell.
Schmeizel stuffs the takedown.
Lerba Schmeizel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmeizel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deurell at a distance.
Deurell shoots in but Schmeizel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schmeizel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schmeizel - that will leave a mark!
Deurell needs to keep his hands up - Schmeizel had a free shot at his head there.
Schmeizel misses with a body shot.
Deurell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schmeizel can pounce on him.
Schmeizel gets caught flat footed, as Deurell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schmeizel seems keen to control Deurell's posture.
Deurell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deurell trying to control but Schmeizel is working from the bottom.
Deurell throwing strikes from guard but Schmeizel blocks nicely.
Deurell trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeizel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deurell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schmeizel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmeizel has Deurell pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deurell closes the distance and clinches up with Schmeizel, looking for a takedown. Deurell pushes Schmeizel against the ropes but Schmeizel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schmeizel takes a swing at Deurell's ribcage but misses.
Deurell dives in and grabs Schmeizel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schmeizel pushes down on Deurell's head and hops out.
Schmeizel misses with an uppercut. Deurell saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeizel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deurell checks the leg kick.
Deurell tries to clinch up.
Deurell fails with the takedown.
Deurell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schmeizel tries to avoid it but Deurell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schmeizel to the ground. Schmeizel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deurell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schmeizel circles away.
Deurell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deurell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmeizel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schmeizel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deurell counters with a right hand to the body.
Schmeizel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deurell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deurell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmeizel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deurell doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Schmeizel. No joy for Deurell on that attempt.
Schmeizel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deurell rather than just go for the knockout.
Deurell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmeizel pinned against the ropes. Schmeizel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmeizel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lerba Schmeizel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deurell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schmeizel counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Schmeizel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmeizel throws a one two combo.
Deurell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schmeizel catches Deurell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lerba Schmeizel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Schmeizel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deurell moves away.
Deurell thows a body shot but no joy.
Schmeizel misses with a double jab.
Schmeizel throws a right and a left that Deurell avoids nicely.
Deurell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Deurell shoots in and drives through. Schmeizel sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schmeizel. That's going to slow Deurell down.
Deurell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schmeizel misses with a wild body shot.
Deurell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schmeizel as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deurell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Deurell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmeizel misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeizel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deurell shoots in for a double leg but Schmeizel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deurell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmeizel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deurell somewhat.
Schmeizel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Schmeizel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deurell misses with an uppercut.
Schmeizel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Deurell with a poor takedown
and Schmeizel counters with a nice body kick.
Schmeizel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schmeizel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deurell's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deurell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deurell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schmeizel avoids it really well and circles away.
Schmeizel lands a body shot.
Lerba Schmeizel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmeizel cracks the inside of Deurell's front leg.
Schmeizel throws out a leg kick but Deurell moves out of range and Schmeizel only half commits.
Nice shot lands for Schmeizel.
Schmeizel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deurell.
Schmeizel just misses with a punch to the body.
Deurell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schmeizel but Schmeizel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schmeizel catches Deurell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schmeizel.
Schmeizel misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmeizel. Deurell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmeizel looks to land a combination. Deurell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schmeizel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deurell.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deurell.
Schmeizel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deurell.
Deurell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deurell fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Schmeizel there.
Deurell shoots in and drives through. Schmeizel sprawls well.
Schmeizel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deurell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmeizel lands a jab to the nose.
Deurell digs a good body shot into Schmeizel's ribs.
Schmeizel throws a combination. Deurell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Schmeizel throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schmeizel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schmeizel swings for the body but Deurell moves out of range.
Schmeizel tries to bum rush Deurell with a series of wild strikes but Deurell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lerba Schmeizel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schmeizel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lerba Schmeizel!
An out of breath Lerba Schmeizel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lontrame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lontrame's entrance music is Knife Party by Deftones. A fine choice. Steve Collins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
25 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Lontrame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lontrame cracks Collins with an open hand slap.
Collins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lontrame has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Lontrame as he checks the leg kick.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lontrame.
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lontrame to score with a decent uppercut.
Lontrame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses.
Lontrame lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Lontrame misses with a low kick.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Lontrame takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Lontrame there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lontrame misses the shot to the body.
Lontrame tries to land a leg kick but Collins saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses
and Collins counters with a good low kick that Lontrame was not able to check.
Jab from Lontrame.
Collins throws a low kick but Lontrame moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lontrame.
Lontrame lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lontrame lands a jab to Collins's midsection.
Collins scores with a jab. Lontrame acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Collins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lontrame.
Collins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lontrame missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lontrame checks a low kick from Collins.
Lontrame throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lontrame takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Lontrame off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lontrame lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lontrame connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Collins scrambles back to his feet.
Collins looks for the body kick but Lontrame saw that one coming.
Lontrame lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lontrame slips under a jab from Collins.
A punch lands to the side of Collins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Lontrame slips the punch.
Lontrame misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins motions for Lontrame to come forward. Collins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a head kick that half lands.
Collins staying out of range there.
Lontrame avoids the body shot from Collins.
A shot to the liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.
Lontrame lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lontrame lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Lontrame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lontrame digs a good body shot into Collins's ribs.
Lontrame throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Lontrame throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Lontrame.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Collins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lontrame takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lontrame throws a low kick but Collins moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
Lontrame on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lontrame takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lontrame ducks right into an uppercut from Collins.
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!
Collins blocks the body kick.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Lontrame lands with an overhand left.
Collins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lontrame.
A telegraphed right hand from Lontrame misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Lontrame as he checks the leg kick.
Lontrame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lontrame.
Collins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lontrame misses with a wild body shot.
Lontrame misses with a body kick.
Lontrame tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collins throws a leg kick which misses Lontrame's front leg but catches the back leg as Lontrame tries to avoid it.
Collins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lontrame's head backwards.
Collins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lontrame counters with a leg kick.
Lontrame lands a body shot.
Lontrame throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lontrame fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Lontrame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Collins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Collins throws a body punch but Lontrame moves out of range.
Lontrame ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Collins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lontrame's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lontrame attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lontrame misses with a body kick.
Collins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lontrame takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins scores with a push kick.
Lontrame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lontrame.
Lontrame chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Collins can pounce on him.
Collins's corner calls for a 1-2. Collins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Collins tests Lontrame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins jabs Lontrame right on the nose. Lontrame blinks but takes it well.
Lontrame avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lontrame uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lontrame's sensitive parts.
Collins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lontrame.
Collins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lontrame momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lontrame slips under a jab from Collins.
Lontrame dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Collins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lontrame. Lontrame circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lontrame looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Lontrame moves away and avoids it.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
Lontrame slips a jab from Collins.
Lontrame thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Lontrame missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Collins tenderised Lontrame's leg. Lontrame is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Collins.
Lontrame wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Steve Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins misses the jab.
Lontrame lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lontrame.
Lontrame's corner calls for a 1-2. Lontrame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Collins tries a low kick but Lontrame avoids it.
Collins is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Lontrame throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Collins scores with a body shot.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Lontrame ducks down to avoid it.
Collins throws a push kick but Lontrame slaps the foot to one side.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Lontrame's head but Lontrame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lontrame. Lontrame circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lontrame misses with a body shot.
That kick from Lontrame tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lontrame throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Lontrame keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lontrame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Collins throws a lazy body kick
and Lontrame counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
A leg kick checked by Lontrame.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Lontrame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lontrame.
Collins checks the leg kick.
Collins throws a head kick but Lontrame moves out of range.
Lontrame jabs Collins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Lontrame misses with a two punch combination.
Lontrame checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lontrame tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Collins throws a solid leg kick but Lontrame takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Collins.
Lontrame scores with a nice strike.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame misses with a body shot.
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lontrame.
A clash of legs there as Lontrame blocks the low kick.
Collins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lontrame. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lontrame thows a body kick. Collins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lontrame throws out the jab.
Collins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Collins misses with a leg kick
and Lontrame makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lontrame fails to land the takedown.
Lontrame misses with a looping right.
Collins jabs Lontrame to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins with a nice cross.
Collins moves away from the strike by Lontrame.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lontrame dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Lontrame's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Lontrame down.
Lontrame connects with a nice looking jab.
Lontrame stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Collins.
A good leg kick by Collins.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lontrame was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins moves out of range of the leg kick from Lontrame.
Collins's corner calls for a 1-2. Collins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Collins misses.
Lontrame checks a leg kick.
Collins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lontrame takes one to the chin there.
Collins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins moves out of range of the leg kick from Lontrame.
Lontrame lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins throws a low kick but Lontrame avoids it.
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Lontrame moves out of range easily.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Lontrame throws a leg kick that is checked
and Collins counters with a thumping low kick.
Collins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lontrame counters with a nice uppercut.
Lontrame blocks a low kick nicely.
Collins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lontrame moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lontrame throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
Lontrame scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lontrame ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lontrame punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lontrame.
Vincent Lontrame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Lontrame as he connects with a hook.
Lontrame throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lontrame paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins drops his hands momentarily and Lontrame takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Collins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lontrame is able to avoid easily.
Lontrame takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lontrame keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lontrame.
Lontrame connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.
Lontrame scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lontrame lands a leg kick that knocks Collins off balance momentarily.
Collins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lontrame lands a head kick. Collins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Collins is rocked!
Lontrame scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Lontrame finish him?
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lontrame has time to react.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lontrame.
Lontrame scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame pounces like a tiger and cracks Collins with a vicious hook! Collins is down but not out! Lontrame follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vincent Lontrame!
Post fight, an emotional Vincent Lontrame said 'I am like Kobe Bryant in a Colorado hotel room...I am unstoppable!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred E Neuman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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290 lbs
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300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sasha Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfred E Neuman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for E Neuman.
A lazy body kick from E Neuman
and Grey counters with a good low kick that E Neuman was not able to check.
Grey closes the distance but E Neuman moves to the side
and E Neuman counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
E Neuman rushes Grey and presses him up against the ropes.
E Neuman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grey is breathing heavily.
E Neuman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grey goes for a takedown in the clinch but E Neuman prevents it.
E Neuman misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from E Neuman as the two fighters clinch.
E Neuman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
E Neuman lands a body punch.
E Neuman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grey up against the ropes.
E Neuman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
E Neuman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
E Neuman misses the shot to the body.
Grey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alfred E Neuman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
E Neuman jabs Grey right on the nose. Grey blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from E Neuman. Grey does a little dance to reset his feet.
E Neuman lands a left and a right that send Grey crashing to the mat, dazed. E Neuman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Grey is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey is aggressively charging in as E Neuman backs up avoiding any damage. E Neuman tosses out a jab and Grey runs right into it face first! Grey is out cold! E Neuman dropped down on all fours and is barking in Grey's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfred E Neuman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov has chosen Diskoteka avaria-Nebo as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Siegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Kvasov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kvasov.
Siegel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kvasov's head.
Siegel blocks a head kick by Kvasov.
Siegel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Siegel avoids the head kick by Kvasov.
Some bone on bone action there as Siegel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Siegel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kvasov lands with a nice combination. Siegel backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siegel lands the left hand.
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
Siegel motions for Kvasov to come forward. Siegel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kvasov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Siegel drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kvasov follows Siegel to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kvasov!
Our winner, Roman Kvasov, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. Cassit Heiluu had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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153 lbs
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154 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velcic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velcic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heiluu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Heiluu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velcic has a couple of punches blocked by Heiluu.
Velcic lands a nice shot to the body.
Velcic lands a hook that snaps the head of Heiluu backwards.
Velcic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velcic breaks the clinch.
Heiluu dodges the punch combination from Velcic.
Velcic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heiluu moves away.
Velcic throws a leg kick but Heiluu checks it.
Heiluu throws a leg kick but Velcic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Velcic throws a hook but Heiluu blocks it.
A punch combination from Velcic misses.
Velcic tries a head kick but it misses.
Heiluu just misses with a punch to the body.
Velcic cracks Heiluu with a good jab.
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!
Heiluu slips a jab and a cross from Velcic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heiluu keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velcic.
A jab from Velcic does it's job there.
Velcic tried to score with a low kick but Heiluu checks it.
Velcic misses with a low kick as Heiluu jumps back.
Heiluu has Velcic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Heiluu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Velcic smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heiluu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velcic momentarily.
Velcic throws a hook but Heiluu blocks it.
Velcic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heiluu checks a leg kick.
Heiluu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic tests Heiluu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velcic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heiluu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heiluu.
Velcic looks to land a combination but Heiluu avoids it well.
Velcic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velcic lands an overhand right.
Davor Velcic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heiluu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velcic as he jumps to the side.
A good leg kick by Velcic.
Velcic checks a leg kick.
Velcic is looking to slow Heiluu down with leg kicks.
Velcic misses with a hook to the body
and Heiluu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velcic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heiluu tries to clinch but Velcic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velcic misses with a body kick.
Velcic throws out a leg kick but Heiluu moves out of range and Velcic only half commits.
Velcic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heiluu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velcic throws out a leg kick but Heiluu moves out of range and Velcic only half commits.
Velcic misses the jab.
Velcic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heiluu.
Velcic tries to clinch up but Heiluu circles away and keeps his distance.
Heiluu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heiluu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heiluu thows a body shot but no joy.
Heiluu shoots in for a takedown but Velcic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heiluu checks a low kick from Velcic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic moves into the clinch successfully.
Heiluu fails to pull guard.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but Velcic has him pressed against the ropes.
Heiluu blocking some punches.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Velcic won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Velcic.
Heiluu is breathing heavily.
Velcic gets through Heiluu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heiluu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Velcic.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Heiluu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A short right from Velcic on the inside.
Velcic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heiluu backwards.
Heiluu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Velcic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heiluu is rocked!
Velcic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Heiluu! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Velcic is unloading with more strikes now! Heiluu drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davor Velcic!
Davor Velcic 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincaid comes to the ring accompanied by Converge - . Hammarskjold is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan. Alfred Hammarskjold has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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28
270 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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290 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfred Hammarskjold!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammarskjold walks into a jab.
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
Hammarskjold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kincaid.
Kincaid scores with a decent looking hook.
Hammarskjold moves out of range of the body kick.
Kincaid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kincaid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hammarskjold to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kincaid lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammarskjold!
Hammarskjold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kincaid dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold can't escape the position.
Kincaid with the ground and pound from mount.
Hammarskjold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kincaid scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hammarskjold?
That has opened up Alfred Hammarskjold's cut even more.
Hammarskjold is looking to improve his position but Kincaid isn't that keen on the idea.
Kincaid lands a big elbow.
The cut above Alfred Hammarskjold's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alfred Hammarskjold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Kincaid!
After the fight, Billy Kincaid was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George McTrigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindel comes to the ring accompanied by Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
240 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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32
241 lbs
25 - 9 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, George McTrigger!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindel has a takedown stuffed.
Lindel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McTrigger's half guard.
McTrigger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lindel is thwarting McTrigger's attempts to control the position.
Lindel thows a huge punch but McTrigger dodges it nicely.
McTrigger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lindel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lindel wants to pass the guard but McTrigger is keeping the position.
Lindel throws a strike but McTrigger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McTrigger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lindel trying to control the position.
McTrigger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindel is keeping the position for now.
Lindel is looking to stand up but McTrigger isn't so interested in that idea.
McTrigger won't allow Lindel to sweep him here.
Lindel being controlled here, momentarily.
McTrigger trying to control but Lindel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lindel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTrigger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lindel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lindel.
Lindel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTrigger wants to hit a switch here but Lindel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McTrigger there!
McTrigger working to try and regain half guard.
Lindel throws some wild stikes that McTrigger manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McTrigger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lindel landing strikes from the mount and McTrigger is in trouble!
McTrigger taking shots to the head.
Lindel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McTrigger hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindel is landing with some decent strikes but McTrigger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lindel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McTrigger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lindel lands a big shot there that rocks McTrigger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McTrigger is rocked!
Lindel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McTrigger is still in real trouble! Can Lindel finish him?
Lindel lands a nice shot to the head.
McTrigger takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Lindel's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Lindel!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mikael Lindel thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jusma Siltanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski has chosen War is My Destiny as his entrance music. Siltanen has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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30
283 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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260 lbs
24 - 24 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jusma Siltanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siltanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Byczynski counters with a body kick that stops Siltanen in his tracks momentarily.
Siltanen is breathing heavily.
Byczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siltanen moves away.
Byczynski misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Byczynski does no damage.
No joy there for Siltanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siltanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byczynski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Byczynski is looking to clinch but Siltanen is avoiding it.
Byczynski throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Byczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byczynski drops Siltanen with a big left hand and mounts him. Siltanen is in big trouble!
Siltanen is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byczynski softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Siltanen is out cold! Byczynski jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nataniel Byczynski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nataniel Byczynski waved his t-shirt featuring Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akisame Hikaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hikaru comes to the ring accompanied by Ultimate Battle. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mcracken's choice of entrance music: 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday. 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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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Akisame Hikaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Mcracken!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcracken misses with a hook
and Hikaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hikaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcracken drives through and clinches with Hikaru against the ropes.
Hikaru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hikaru manages to break the clinch.
Hikaru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcracken circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcracken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hikaru.
Hikaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcracken is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hikaru's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hikaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hikaru wants to get back to full guard.
Hikaru preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mcracken is trying to work for a kimura but Hikaru is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hikaru is pressing down on Mcracken's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hikaru throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Hikaru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcracken throws a strike but Hikaru rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hikaru won't allow Mcracken to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hikaru trying to control but Mcracken is working from the bottom.
Hikaru preventing the sweep.
Hikaru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcracken is keeping the position for now.
Mcracken controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hikaru gets tackled into the ropes by Mcracken. Mcracken maintains the clinch.
Mcracken missing with knees to the body.
Hikaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hikaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hikaru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcracken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hikaru gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hikaru has had enough of the clinch but Mcracken keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Mcracken.
Mcracken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hikaru leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Mcracken as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcracken.
Mcracken looking for a takedown.
Hikaru is looking to control Mcracken's arms but Mcracken gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hikaru has his back to the ropes.
Mcracken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcracken letting Hikaru take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Mcracken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcracken scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hikaru throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hikaru looking to stall.
Mcracken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hikaru avoiding damage as Mcracken throws knees to the body.
Hikaru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akisame Hikaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Mcracken.
Hikaru managing to block the knees to the body from Mcracken.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mcracken tries to land knees in the clinch but Hikaru avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Mcracken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Hikaru.
Mcracken avoiding damage as Hikaru throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mcracken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hikaru has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcracken after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Mcracken dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hikaru creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mcracken looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcracken has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hikaru regains guard immediately.
Hikaru is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mcracken tries to roll over but Hikaru keeps him under control.
Hikaru tries to pass to full mount but Mcracken defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcracken is pressing down on Hikaru's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hikaru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcracken wants to control but Hikaru passes easily into half guard.
Hikaru not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hikaru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcracken is staying active underneath Hikaru, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hikaru is really struggling to control Mcracken but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mcracken manages to get to full guard.
Mcracken has control of Hikaru's left arm, preventing Hikaru from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcracken, not yet.
Mcracken can't keep his opponent in guard - Hikaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcracken looking for submissions off his back.
Mcracken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hikaru.
Mcracken tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hikaru has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken is working to get back to half guard.
Hikaru looking to control but Mcracken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hikaru scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hikaru lands a big shot there that rocks Mcracken but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken is desperately trying to improve his position but Hikaru has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcracken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hikaru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hikaru seems to be looking for submissions.
Hikaru looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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!
Mcracken trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hikaru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcracken's head.
Hikaru seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcracken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hikaru is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mcracken is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akisame Hikaru dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hikaru is looking to chop away at Mcracken's legs.
Mcracken rushes Hikaru and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hikaru trying to stall but Mcracken improves his position.
Phil Mcracken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcracken.
Mcracken slows down the pace here.
Hikaru breaks from the clinch.
Mcracken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcracken tries to close the distance and clinch but Hikaru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Hikaru misses its intended target.
Mcracken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hikaru.
Hikaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcracken is just out of range.
Hikaru misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcracken works Hikaru's body with a nice hook.
Hikaru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcracken lands with a nice body punch.
Mcracken wants to clinch.
Hikaru thows a body shot but no joy.
Mcracken takes a swing at Hikaru's ribcage but misses.
Hikaru shoots in but no luck this time.
Hikaru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcracken scores with a hook.
Mcracken is looking to clinch but Hikaru is avoiding it.
Mcracken throws out a loose jab but Hikaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left and a right from Hikaru both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hikaru looks to throw the jab but Mcracken is out of range.
Hikaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcracken moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hikaru moves into the clinch.
Mcracken takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mcracken leaning against his opponent.
Hikaru has had enough of the clinch but Mcracken keeps him there for the moment.
Mcracken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcracken misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hikaru as Mcracken tries to tie him up.
Hikaru taking a breather.
Mcracken tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hikaru avoids it.
Mcracken tries a knee to the head but Hikaru blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hikaru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcracken has him pressed against the ropes.
Mcracken can't find room to land a body shot as Hikaru controls the action.
Hikaru jumps guard but Mcracken stands there with Hikaru around his waist. Hikaru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hikaru is leaning against Mcracken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hikaru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcracken - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcracken can't find room to land a body shot as Hikaru controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mcracken connects with a knee to the head.
Hikaru avoiding damage as Mcracken throws knees to the body.
Mcracken looking to throw knees to the head but Hikaru is blocking nicely.
Mcracken connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hikaru's face.
Mcracken looking to throw knees to the head but Hikaru is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hikaru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mcracken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hikaru blocks it with crossed arms.
Hikaru tries to circle away but Mcracken has him pinned against the ropes.
Hikaru is trying to force a seperation but Mcracken has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mcracken obliges.
Hikaru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcracken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcracken gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hikaru regains guard.
Mcracken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hikaru is keeping the position for now.
Mcracken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcracken wants to control from the top but Hikaru keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcracken looking to pass the guard.
Hikaru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcracken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Mcracken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcracken has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Mcracken!
Phil Mcracken very nearly forgot to thank Project Mayhem 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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