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Mayhem 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Firefly oz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arseny Pokrovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pokrovski has chosen Raw Talk- Stevie Stone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Arseny Pokrovski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Firefly oz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arseny Pokrovski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
oz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Arseny Pokrovski has been cut.
Pokrovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
oz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pokrovski circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by oz. Pokrovski falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for oz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Firefly oz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Favaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Falichov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Falichov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Favaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Falichov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favaro checks a low kick from Falichov.
Falichov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Falichov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falichov looking to score a takedown here. Favaro is defending well but Falichov drives through and ends up in Favaro's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Favaro controls Falichov momentarily but Falichov frees himself.
Falichov throws a strike but Favaro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Favaro looking to pass the guard.
Falichov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Favaro stays in close to Falichov's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falichov has his foot on Favaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Favaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Favaro wants to control from the top but Falichov keeps moving.
Favaro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Favaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Favaro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falichov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Favaro throwing strikes but missing.
Favaro throwing strikes but missing.
Falichov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Favaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favaro wants to pass the guard but Falichov is keeping the position.
Falichov wants to get back to his feet but Favaro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Favaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Falichov is retaining full guard.
Falichov controls Favaro momentarily but Favaro frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martin Falichov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Favaro shoots in for a takedown but Falichov shows good takedown defense.
Falichov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Favaro did well to prevent Falichov getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falichov wants to control but Favaro is keeping him busy.
Falichov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Favaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falichov.
Falichov wants to stand up but Favaro manages to regain full guard.
Favaro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Falichov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falichov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Falichov wants to stand but Favaro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Falichov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Favaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Falichov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Falichov tries to clinch up.
Falichov tries to clinch up
and Favaro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Falichov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Favaro keeps control of Falichov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falichov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Favaro wants a takedown.
Favaro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Falichov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Favaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falichov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falichov looking to slow down the pace here.
Favaro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falichov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falichov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Favaro to keep the fight standing.
Favaro goes for a takedown attempt but Falichov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Favaro slips a jab and a cross from Falichov.
Falichov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Favaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Falichov somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falichov dives in and grabs Favaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Favaro pushes down on Falichov's head and hops out.
Falichov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Favaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falichov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Falichov tries to clinch there but Favaro circles away.
Favaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Falichov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Falichov fails with the takedown
and Favaro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Falichov's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falichov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Favaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Falichov is breathing heavily.
Favaro dives in and grabs Falichov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falichov pushes down on Favaro's head and hops out.
Favaro misses with a left hand
and Falichov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Falichov is trying to work for a kimura but Favaro is defending well.
Favaro wants to control but Falichov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favaro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Falichov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Falichov's back!
Favaro is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Favaro gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Favaro gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Favaro apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falichov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Falichov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Favaro has Falichov pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Favaro looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Falichov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Favaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Falichov fails with a takedown attempt.
Falichov is looking to clinch but Favaro is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Favaro is defended easily by Falichov.
Falichov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Favaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Falichov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falichov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Favaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Falichov wants to stand and escape but instead Favaro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falichov can't keep his opponent in guard - Favaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Falichov is refusing to be controlled, as Favaro sits in half guard.
Favaro trying to mount his opponent but Falichov defends it.
Falichov gets back to full guard.
Favaro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falichov wants to sweep but no luck.
Favaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Falichov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Favaro looking to sit in guard and control but Falichov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falichov stands up and waves to Favaro to follow him.
Favaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Favaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Favaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falichov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falichov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Favaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favaro leaves Falichov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falichov tries to clinch up.
Falichov tries for a takedown but Favaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Falichov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Favaro clinches.
Falichov jumps guard but Favaro stands there with Falichov around his waist. Falichov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Favaro has picked Falichov up - he's going for a ride! Favaro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falichov manages to get to full guard.
Favaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Falichov looking for a guillotine here but Favaro defends easily.
Martin Falichov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Favaro looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Favaro trying to control but Falichov is working from the bottom.
Alex Favaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Falichov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Favaro throwing strikes from guard but Falichov blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Falichov.
I've got Falichov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Falichov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Sangorrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Santovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sangorrin comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Home Alabama. Santovski has chosen Toni Zen-Vo Moj Stil as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
Can Moonwalk |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Sangorrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Santovski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Sangorrin sprawls well. He's pushed Santovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sangorrin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Marko Santovski has been cut.
Santovski leaves Sangorrin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sangorrin is looking to clinch but Santovski is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sangorrin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sangorrin shoots in and drives through. Santovski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Sangorrin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santovski shoots in for a double leg but Sangorrin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sangorrin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sangorrin fails with a takedown attempt.
Santovski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangorrin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sangorrin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sangorrin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santovski manages to get himself to full guard.
Santovski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sangorrin escapes and throws Santovski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Santovski prevents Sangorrin from improving position.
Sangorrin trying to control the action but Santovski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangorrin controls the position.
Sangorrin is looking to take a break and control but Santovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sangorrin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Santovski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santovski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sangorrin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangorrin working away.
Sangorrin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santovski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santovski can't do much from the bottom here.
Sangorrin in side control, throwing shots but Santovski defends.
Sangorrin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Santovski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sangorrin connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sangorrin tries to advance to mount but Santovski instead regains half guard.
Santovski is trying to stand.
Santovski tries to roll over but Sangorrin keeps him under control.
Sangorrin is looking to advance position but Santovski won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sangorrin in particular looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sangorrin is pressing down on Santovski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santovski is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Sangorrin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marko Santovski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santovski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sangorrin.
Sangorrin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santovski avoids it really well and circles away.
Sangorrin shoots for a takedown but Santovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Sangorrin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santovski.
Santovski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sangorrin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sangorrin postures up.
Santovski controlling Sangorrin's posture.
Santovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangorrin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santovski's guard.
Santovski is trying to keep Sangorrin in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marko Santovski.
Sangorrin misses with a takedown attempt
and Santovski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sangorrin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sangorrin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from Santovski.
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!
Sangorrin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santovski lands a jab to Sangorrin's midsection.
Sangorrin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangorrin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santovski fails with the takedown.
David Sangorrin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Santovski tenderised Sangorrin's leg. Sangorrin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sangorrin's waist but Sangorrin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santovski off to one side.
Santovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sangorrin breaks from the clinch.
Marko Santovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sangorrin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Santovski.
Sangorrin tries to sprawl but Santovski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Santovski wants to control but Sangorrin is keeping him busy.
Santovski prevents Sangorrin from improving his position.
David Sangorrin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sangorrin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santovski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santovski is nestled in close to Sangorrin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santovski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sangorrin actively working from the bottom here.
Sangorrin trying to control here.
Santovski is trying for a kimura here. Sangorrin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santovski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marko Santovski!
Marko Santovski 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Rabello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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244 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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210 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rusty Krenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodrigo Rabello!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabello moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Rabello as the two fighters clinch.
Krenshaw is trying to break the clinch but Rabello has him pressed against the cage.
Rabello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krenshaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Krenshaw.
Krenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Rabello.
Rabello rushes Krenshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rabello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabello closes the distance and clinches.
Rabello presses Krenshaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krenshaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rabello digs a right hand underneath Krenshaw's ribcage. Krenshaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rabello digs a right hand into Krenshaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krenshaw's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabello stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Rabello moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigo Rabello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krenshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabello closes the distance and clinches.
Krenshaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krenshaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rabello stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Krenshaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rabello has him pressed against the cage.
Rabello lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krenshaw.
Rabello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krenshaw trying to stall but Rabello improves his position.
Krenshaw can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabello works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rabello has Krenshaw pushed against the cage.
Rabello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krenshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rabello.
Rabello scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Rusty Krenshaw has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabello scores with a body shot.
Krenshaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Rabello rushes Krenshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rabello as Krenshaw tries to tie him up.
Rabello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krenshaw backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rabello moves away from the strike by Krenshaw.
Krenshaw misses with a hook. Rabello ducked under it nicely.
Rabello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krenshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rabello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabello was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenshaw.
Rabello lands with a right hand.
Rabello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rabello misses with the combination.
Krenshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Rabello scores with a one two! Krenshaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krenshaw scores with a nice right hand.
Rabello moves into the clinch.
Krenshaw tries a body shot but Rabello blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Rabello.
Rabello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krenshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Rabello misses the body punch
and Krenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rabello works over Krenshaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Rabello misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rabello throws a series of punches but Krenshaw moves out of range.
Rabello forces Krenshaw back against the cage and clinches.
Krenshaw tries to stall but Rabello uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Rabello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Krenshaw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rabello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rabello needs to keep his hands up - Krenshaw had a free shot at his head there.
Rabello connects with a body shot.
Rabello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigo Rabello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rabello staying out of range there.
Krenshaw shoots in for a takedown but Rabello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Krenshaw misses.
Rabello misses with a series of wild punches.
Krenshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rabello.
Rabello gets a clinch.
Krenshaw is trying to maintain a safe position but Rabello gets an underhook and turns Krenshaw into the cage.
Krenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Rabello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenshaw jumps guard but Rabello turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rabello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabello's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rabello duly obliges.
Rabello walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rabello. Those never looked like landing.
Krenshaw swinging wildly here.
Krenshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Rabello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodrigo Rabello seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rabello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krenshaw working aggressively here.
Rabello prevents Krenshaw from breaking the clinch.
Rabello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krenshaw cracks the inside of Rabello's front leg.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rabello.
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!
Krenshaw lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw throws a hook to the side of Rabello's head but Rabello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krenshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krenshaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rabello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rabello cracks Krenshaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Krenshaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rabello misses with a series of wild punches.
Rabello closes the distance and clinches.
Rabello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krenshaw's elbow.
Rabello scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Rabello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Rabello.
Krenshaw tries to circle away but Rabello has him pinned against the cage.
Rabello lands a body shot.
Krenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Rabello.
Krenshaw letting Rabello take a breather here.
Krenshaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rabello.
Rabello is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Krenshaw is trying to maintain a safe position but Rabello gets an underhook and turns Krenshaw into the cage.
Rabello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw misses with a low kick as Rabello jumps back.
Krenshaw misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Rabello.
Krenshaw misses with a body shot.
Krenshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rabello.
A nice combination there by Rabello.
Rabello bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krenshaw's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krenshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabello is just out of range.
Rusty Krenshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rabello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krenshaw throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabello closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rabello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabello.
Krenshaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Rabello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rusty Krenshaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rabello scores with a body shot.
Krenshaw throws a low kick, looking for Rabello's leg but Rabello calmly moves out of range.
Rodrigo Rabello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krenshaw lands the left hand.
Krenshaw looks to land a right hand but Rabello moved out of range.
A slow jab from Krenshaw misses its intended target.
Krenshaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rabello's hands.
Krenshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Krenshaw misses the target.
Rabello lands with a nice combination. Krenshaw backs away looking to recover.
Rabello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krenshaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Krenshaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rabello.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenshaw looks to land a left hand but Rabello moved out of range nicely.
Rabello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krenshaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krenshaw lands a really nice looking cross but Rabello seems unphased.
Krenshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krenshaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rabello defends it nicely.
Rabello tries to bum rush Krenshaw with a series of wild strikes but Krenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabello has closed the distance and engaged Krenshaw in a clinch.
Krenshaw can't break the clinch.
Rabello lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabello slowing the pace effectively.
Rabello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabello clinches up against the cage.
Krenshaw fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Krenshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krenshaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rabello smiles and moves away.
Krenshaw takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabello lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rabello has managed to clinch.
Rabello scores with a hook to the body.
Rabello stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krenshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Krenshaw tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krenshaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rabello.
Krenshaw slips a jab from Rabello.
Krenshaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krenshaw misses with a body shot.
Krenshaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rabello to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenshaw. Rabello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabello avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krenshaw throws a hook to the side of Rabello's head but Rabello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rabello lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Krenshaw.
Krenshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rusty Krenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krenshaw somewhat.
Rabello stuns Krenshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krenshaw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rabello moves into the clinch.
Rodrigo Rabello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krenshaw backwards.
Krenshaw tries to break the clinch but Rabello is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Rabello.
Krenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rabello is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Rabello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rabello 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Rabello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf The Last Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iam Drugs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drugs's choice of entrance music: fuck off. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olaf The Last Titan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iam Drugs!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drugs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drugs shoots in looking for a takedown but The Last Titan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drugs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Last Titan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Last Titan leaves Drugs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Last Titan misses with a few strikes there.
Drugs fails with a takedown attempt.
Olaf The Last Titan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iam Drugs.
The Last Titan throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Last Titan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Last Titan connects with a stiff jab that staggers Drugs - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Olaf The Last Titan!
Olaf The Last Titan took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chael Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar throws a leg kick but Hendricks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lesnar throws a shot from downtown. Hendricks moves away and avoids it.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Hendricks sends Lesnar crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hendricks is motioning to the referee to let Lesnar up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hendricks swivels and escapes.
A combination from Hendricks does no damage.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Hendricks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar prevents Hendricks from improving his position.
Hendricks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar really is a fat lump.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendricks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar working Hendricks over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Hendricks's head.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Hendricks is looking to escape.
Hendricks trying to control here.
Hendricks is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar prevents Hendricks from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Lesnar throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
Hendricks is looking to escape.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
Hendricks looks winded!
Lesnar prevents Hendricks from improving his position.
Lesnar prevents Hendricks from standing back up.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Hendricks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hendricks trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
Hendricks has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lesnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendricks is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hendricks has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brock Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hendricks wants to clinch
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Hendricks fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar won't allow Hendricks to get back to his feet.
Hendricks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar cracks Hendricks with a solid left hand.
Hendricks 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.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendricks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks can't keep his opponent in guard - Lesnar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendricks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Hendricks trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Hendricks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
Hendricks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Hendricks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendricks looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar working Hendricks over with strikes.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hendricks is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Hendricks's hands, connecting with Hendricks's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendricks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
Hendricks tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Hendricks's hands, connecting with Hendricks's forehead.
Hendricks has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hendricks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Hendricks is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Hendricks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hendricks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lesnar get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Lesnar stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Hendricks runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chael Hendricks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Zephyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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246 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Titan Zephyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Martinsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zephyr misses the shot to the body.
Zephyr connects with a leg kick. Martinsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Horrible takedown by Martinsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zephyr which made him look bad.
Martinsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zephyr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinsson tries to clinch but Zephyr is having none of it.
Zephyr thows a leg kick but Martinsson checks it
and Martinsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Zephyr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Eric Martinsson has been cut.
Zephyr misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zephyr misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Martinsson blocks a head kick by Zephyr.
Martinsson looks to clinch
and Martinsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zephyr throws a hook but Martinsson blocks it.
Zephyr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zephyr circles away.
Zephyr swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinsson stuns Zephyr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zephyr is breathing heavily.
Zephyr throws out a loose jab but Martinsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinsson lands a leg kick that knocks Zephyr off balance momentarily.
Martinsson lands a leg kick that knocks Zephyr off balance momentarily.
Zephyr stuffs the takedown.
Zephyr tries a head kick but it misses.
Zephyr looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinsson is just out of range.
Martinsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martinsson tries to clinch there but Zephyr circles away.
Martinsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinsson is looking to clinch.
Zephyr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martinsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Martinsson tenderised Zephyr's leg. Zephyr is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martinsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zephyr.
Zephyr dodges the punch combination from Martinsson.
Zephyr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martinsson. That's going to slow Zephyr down.
Martinsson tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Zephyr.
Martinsson scores with a jab to the body.
Martinsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zephyr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Martinsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zephyr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinsson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinsson drives through and clinches with Zephyr against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinsson.
Zephyr is trying to push Martinsson away but Martinsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martinsson.
Zephyr is working for takedown but Martinsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martinsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zephyr blocks it with crossed arms.
Zephyr takes a shot to the head.
Martinsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Martinsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zephyr blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Martinsson.
Martinsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zephyr manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zephyr's brow.
Zephyr misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Zephyr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zephyr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martinsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zephyr avoids the damage to the body.
Zephyr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinsson wants to clinch.
Martinsson wants to clinch up but Zephyr keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Martinsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Martinsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martinsson has managed to clinch.
Martinsson throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Martinsson.
Zephyr breaks the clinch.
Martinsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martinsson trying to land knees to the body.
Martinsson looking to throw knees to the head but Zephyr is blocking nicely.
Martinsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zephyr's efforts to push away.
Martinsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zephyr.
Zephyr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martinsson smiles and moves away.
Martinsson blocks a head kick by Zephyr.
Zephyr throws a sloppy head kick
and Martinsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinsson is looking to clinch but Zephyr is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zephyr misses with a body shot
and Martinsson counters with a left to the body.
Martinsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinsson lands with a kick to the temple. Zephyr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martinsson tries to clinch up.
Eric Martinsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zephyr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Zephyr blocks an elbow strike.
Martinsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Zephyr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martinsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martinsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zephyr wants to get back to striking at distance but Martinsson won't allow it.
Martinsson is trying to stall.
Martinsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zephyr is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson misses with a knee strike.
Zephyr blocks the elbow strike.
Martinsson tries a knee to the head but Zephyr blocks it.
Martinsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martinsson tries to stall but Zephyr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zephyr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eric Martinsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Zephyr misses
and Martinsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Zephyr misses
and Martinsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zephyr swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinsson.
Zephyr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Martinsson.
Martinsson wants to clinch up but Zephyr keeps it at a distance.
Martinsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zephyr circles away.
Martinsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zephyr circles away.
Martinsson scores with a jab to the body.
Zephyr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zephyr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zephyr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martinsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Martinsson moves into range and clinches up with Zephyr.
Martinsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Zephyr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson has Zephyr pushed against the cage.
Zephyr misses with a knee to the head.
Martinsson scores with a shot to the side of Zephyr's head.
A frustrated look appears on Zephyr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zephyr is trying to break free.
Martinsson with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinsson trying to control the position but instead, Zephyr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martinsson into the cage.
Martinsson stalling against the cage.
Martinsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Zephyr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martinsson looking to stall.
Martinsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martinsson trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Martinsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Martinsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Zephyr gets tackled into the cage by Martinsson. Martinsson maintains the clinch.
Martinsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zephyr dodges an elbow strike from Martinsson.
Zephyr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinsson lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Martinsson on the inside.
Zephyr tries to pull guard but Martinsson won't allow it.
Martinsson lands a nice elbow.
Zephyr avoiding damage as Martinsson throws knees to the body.
Zephyr is trying to force a seperation but Martinsson has the dominant position.
Zephyr blocks an elbow strike from Martinsson.
Martinsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Zephyr gets an underhook and turns Martinsson into the cage.
Martinsson misses with a knee to the head.
Zephyr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zephyr rather than just go for the knockout.
Zephyr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinsson has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zephyr has had enough of the clinch but Martinsson keeps him there for the moment.
Zephyr tries to pull guard but Martinsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Martinsson throws an elbow that misses.
Zephyr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martinsson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titan Zephyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zephyr just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zephyr misses with a left hand
and Martinsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zephyr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinsson moves in looking to clinch but Zephyr pushes him off.
Martinsson closes the distance and pushes Zephyr back into the cage.
Martinsson crunches a lovely knee into Zephyr's ribcage.
Martinsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Eric Martinsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zephyr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Martinsson.
Zephyr blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinsson connects with a knee to the head.
Martinsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zephyr avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinsson.
Zephyr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martinsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinsson misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Zephyr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zephyr working hard to break the clinch.
Zephyr can't get the takedown.
Martinsson misses with a knee strike.
Martinsson is stalling here.
Martinsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zephyr can't break the clinch.
Martinsson landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martinsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zephyr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martinsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Martinsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson happy to just control the position for now.
Martinsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Martinsson trying to control the action but Zephyr is working from the bottom.
Zephyr is trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinsson working the head with strikes.
Martinsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Martinsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Titan Zephyr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zephyr striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Martinsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinsson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Martinsson!
A very excited looking Eric Martinsson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlandon Albuquerque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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260 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orlandon Albuquerque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Albuquerque has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson presses Albuquerque against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Albuquerque is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Albuquerque's ribcage. Albuquerque let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson pushes Albuquerque back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Orlandon Albuquerque has been cut.
A short right from Simpson.
Albuquerque's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson is working Albuquerque over against the cage.
Simpson digs a right hand into Albuquerque's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albuquerque's gas tank.
Simpson drops Albuquerque onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Albuquerque is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simpson throws a big uppercut that drops Albuquerque! More strikes from Simpson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Albuquerque lies dazed against the cage as Simpson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Simpson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oprah Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Stewart is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oprah Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stewart !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart .
Cosby wants to slow Stewart down by chopping away at his legs.
Cosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Stewart defending well as Cosby loads up on a big left hand.
Cosby misses with an uppercut
and Stewart counters with a head kick. That will keep Cosby thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart misses with a leg kick.
Cosby swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cosby blocks a low kick nicely.
Cosby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stewart .
Cosby throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart 's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Cosby is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stewart 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stewart staying out of range there.
Stewart throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stewart scores with a head kick. Cosby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart counters with a nice body kick.
Cosby is breathing heavily.
Cosby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stewart .
Stewart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Stewart .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart lands a big head kick that sends Cosby tumbling to the mat! Stewart takes a step backwards and waves Cosby back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stewart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cosby's sensitive parts.
Oprah Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stewart . That's going to slow Cosby down.
Stewart pushes Cosby away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stewart .
Stewart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosby takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cosby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stewart . Stewart obviously looking to wear him down.
Cosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stewart can pounce on him.
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart connects with a leg kick. Cosby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stewart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cosby's sensitive parts.
Stewart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stewart thumps Cosby with a low kick.
Stewart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cosby's sensitive parts.
Stewart thows a body kick. Cosby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stewart delivers a nice body kick.
Stewart cracks the inside of Cosby's front leg.
Stewart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cosby's head.
Cosby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stewart .
Stewart lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Cosby misses its intended target.
Cosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart .
Cosby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stewart lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stewart .
Cosby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stewart .
Good leg kick by Stewart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cosby takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crunch! Stewart slams his shin into Cosby's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stewart .
Stewart lands a big head kick that sends Cosby tumbling to the mat! Stewart takes a step backwards and waves Cosby back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Oprah Cosby has been cut.
Stewart lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Stewart .
Stewart moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stewart .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stewart connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Stewart tenderised Cosby's leg. Cosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stewart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stewart scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stewart .
Stewart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cosby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stewart . Stewart obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stewart .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart scoring well with a low kick there.
Stewart throws a head kick that half lands.
Stewart feints and then cracks Cosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cosby down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oprah Cosby'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.
Cosby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cosby might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stewart .
Stewart lands a nice looking body kick.
Stewart scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cosby's calf.
Stewart connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stewart .
Stewart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stewart . Cosby shrugs it off though.
Stewart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cosby.
Stewart thumps Cosby with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stewart lands a leg kick that knocks Cosby off balance momentarily.
Cosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cosby. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Stewart tenderised Cosby's leg. Cosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stewart , right into the meat.
Stewart lands a big head kick that sends Cosby tumbling to the mat! Stewart takes a step backwards and waves Cosby back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart lands a leg kick that knocks Cosby off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Stewart .
A solid body kick from Stewart .
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stewart connects with a leg kick. Cosby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cosby has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stewart .
Cosby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stewart lands with a kick to the temple. Cosby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart cracks the inside of Cosby's front leg.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosby.
Stewart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Stewart .
Stewart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stewart scores with a leg kick.
Stewart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stewart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stewart cracks the inside of Cosby's front leg.
Stewart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stewart throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cosby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart .
Cosby 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.
Stewart lands a front kick.
Cosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stewart can pounce on him.
Stewart connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stewart .
Stewart lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cosby's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stewart .
A swing and a miss from Cosby.
Stewart connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Stewart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stewart . That's going to slow Cosby down.
Stewart feints and then cracks Cosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cosby down.
Stewart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stewart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cosby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cosby tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cosby wants to slow Stewart down by chopping away at his legs.
Stewart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cosby.
Stewart lands a leg kick that knocks Cosby off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oprah Cosby's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stewart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stewart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stewart delivers a nice body kick.
Cosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart .
Stewart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bob Stewart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cosby looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Cosby misses the shot to the body.
Stewart scores with a head kick. Cosby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stewart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cosby takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stewart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cosby's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart lands a head kick!
Cosby is rocked!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stewart .
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cosby.
Oh Cosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cosby seems to have got his legs back now.
Stewart moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosby throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Cosby takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stewart delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stewart .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Cosby 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.
Cosby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stewart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stewart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cosby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stewart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stewart .
Stewart lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cosby will feel that in the morning.
Stewart cracks the inside of Cosby's front leg.
Stewart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stewart feints and then cracks Cosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cosby down.
Oprah Cosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosby misses with an uppercut.
Stewart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stewart lands a leg kick that knocks Cosby off balance momentarily.
Stewart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stewart thumps Cosby with a low kick.
Stewart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cosby if he has to take too many more of those.
Stewart lands with a nice body kick.
Cosby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stewart .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stewart , right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stewart lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cosby takes a step back to recover.
Stewart lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stewart .
Stewart lands with a slapping head kick.
Stewart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cosby tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stewart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cosby's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stewart 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stewart !
A determined Bob Stewart didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boo Tiny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiny comes to the cage accompanied by Filth Pig. Matt Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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283 lbs
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264 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Boo Tiny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiny tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a leg kick but Tiny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boo Tiny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiny clinches.
Tiny throws an elbow that misses.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Tiny.
Tiny will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Tiny.
Smith working aggressively here.
Tiny pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tiny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Tiny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Tiny, against the cage.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tiny throws an elbow but misses.
Tiny throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiny slows down the pace here.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Tiny, against the cage.
Tiny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tiny misses with an elbow over the top.
Tiny content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tiny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Tiny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tiny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Matt Smith has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Tiny avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Tiny lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tiny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tiny misses with an elbow over the top.
Tiny misses with an elbow over the top.
Tiny throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tiny throws an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Tiny.
Tiny lands a nice elbow.
Tiny blocks a body shot from Smith.
Tiny avoiding damage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Tiny controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiny is stalling here.
Tiny unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Tiny throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiny pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tiny with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiny has him pressed against the cage.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Tiny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Tiny.
Tiny trying to land knees to the body.
Tiny effectively controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tiny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Tiny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tiny.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiny leaning against his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiny misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boo Tiny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tiny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiny lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tiny blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiny doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Tiny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Tiny manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiny tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiny has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tiny is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Tiny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiny moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiny tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Tiny tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Tiny shrugs it off.
Tiny tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiny tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Tiny moves his leg out of the way.
Tiny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiny closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Tiny tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Tiny.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Tiny, against the cage.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiny wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiny moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiny moves away.
Tiny tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Tiny is looking to clinch.
Tiny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiny tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Tiny. Tiny maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Tiny.
Tiny pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tiny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Tiny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Tiny.
Tiny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiny lands an elbow inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiny misses with an elbow strike.
Smith looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tiny wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiny tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiny wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tiny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiny has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiny throws an elbow that misses.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiny has him pressed against the cage.
Tiny lands a nice elbow.
Tiny stalls.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tiny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
It looks like Boo Tiny has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Stalling in the clinch from Tiny.
Tiny pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tiny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tiny pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith looking to stall.
Tiny blocking some punches.
Tiny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Boo Tiny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Tiny, against the cage.
Tiny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiny is trying to stall.
Tiny lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Tiny, against the cage.
Smith tries to break free but Tiny pushes him back against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tiny.
Tiny controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Tiny trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiny into the cage.
Tiny pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tiny misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiny pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Tiny blocks it.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiny is stalling here.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Tiny.
Tiny lands a damaging elbow.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiny just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tiny tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boo Tiny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tiny 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boo Tiny!
Boo Tiny took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I always thought the removal of toes with a bolt cutter was rather humaine '.
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