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Mayhem 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Tasol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bullet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gronk Tasol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Bullet!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullet circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bullet counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tasol's guard now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tasol wants to get back to his feet but Bullet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tasol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bullet controls the pace.
Tasol trying to keep a closed guard but Bullet is proving a slippery customer.
Tasol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bullet defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tasol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet is stalling in the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bullet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bullet wants it to stay on the feet.
Tasol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bullet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bullet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tasol fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gronk Tasol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasol fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Tasol scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jack Bullet has been cut.
Tasol tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bullet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bullet is working for takedown but Tasol is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullet goes for a takedown attempt but Tasol pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tasol moves in looking to clinch but Bullet pushes him off.
Tasol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tasol fails with a takedown attempt.
Tasol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasol shoots in looking for a takedown but Bullet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tasol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tasol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bullet as he jumps to the side.
Bullet stuffs the takedown attempt from Tasol. Tasol gets slowly back to his feet.
Tasol is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tasol closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bullet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Bullet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Bullet's cut.
That's time! Tasol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tasol.
Tasol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bullet tries to avoid it but Tasol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bullet to the ground. Bullet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tasol wants to clinch but Bullet slips to the side
so Bullet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bullet wants to control from the top but Tasol keeps moving.
Bullet is stalling in the full guard.
Tasol keeping moving, preventing Bullet from controlling successfully.
Tasol looking to control.
Tasol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tasol tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bullet wants to control from the top but Tasol keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Bullet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tasol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gronk Tasol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasol looks to land a body kick but Bullet moved away.
Gronk Tasol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bullet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tasol prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullet is trying to drag Tasol to the mat but Tasol just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tasol is trying to break free.
Tasol wants a takedown.
Bullet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tasol prevents it.
Tasol is trying to force a seperation but Bullet has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tasol pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bullet keeps the fight on the outside.
Tasol tries to clinch but Bullet moves out of range.
Tasol tries for a takedown but Bullet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tasol looks to land a body kick but Bullet moved away.
Tasol wants to clinch but Bullet slips to the side
and Bullet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bullet blocks it with crossed arms.
Bullet is pressed up against the cage. Tasol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bullet down to the mat. Bullet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tasol shoots in but Bullet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tasol misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tasol rushes Bullet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tasol wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bullet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Bullet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Bullet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Tasol.
Tasol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tasol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bullet as he avoids it easily.
Tasol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bullet avoids it really well and circles away.
Tasol will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bullet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gronk Tasol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasol is looking to land body kicks.
Tasol is looking to clinch but Bullet is avoiding it.
Bullet swats away the attempt to clinch by Tasol.
A head kick misses from Tasol.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tasol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bullet's waist but Bullet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tasol off to one side.
Tasol closes the distance and clinches up with Bullet, looking for a takedown. Tasol pushes Bullet against the cage but Bullet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasol shoots in looking for a takedown. Bullet tries to sprawl out of it but Tasol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bullet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bullet moves out of range of the body kick.
Tasol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bullet leaves Tasol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tasol shoots in looking for a takedown but Bullet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tasol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tasol.
Tasol has a takedown stuffed.
Tasol shoots in for a takedown but Bullet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bullet slips a jab and a cross from Tasol.
Bullet avoids the head kick by Tasol.
A head kick misses from Tasol.
Bullet moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bullet sprawls well. Bullet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tasol gets slowly back to his feet.
Bullet blocks a head kick by Tasol.
Tasol tries to clinch
and Bullet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tasol has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tasol wants to break free but Bullet has control.
Tasol drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bullet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gronk Tasol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Bullet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bullet works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gronk Tasol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bullet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Bullet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Great Hosoqai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Great Hosoqai will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Great Hosoqai!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigurdsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sigurdsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hosoqai is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sigurdsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sigurdsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hosoqai's guard.
Sigurdsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sigurdsson distracts Hosoqai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigurdsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sigurdsson 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.
Hosoqai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sigurdsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sigurdsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hosoqai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sigurdsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hosoqai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sigurdsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sigurdsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hosoqai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hosoqai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sigurdsson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hosoqai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sigurdsson landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sigurdsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hosoqai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sigurdsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hosoqai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sigurdsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hosoqai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sigurdsson landing with the ground and pound.
Sigurdsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sigurdsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hosoqai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hosoqai wants to stand and escape but Sigurdsson is having none of it.
Sigurdsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Sigurdsson throwing strikes from guard but Hosoqai blocks nicely.
Sigurdsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hosoqai looking for a sweep. Not yet Hosoqai, not yet.
Sigurdsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sigurdsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sigurdsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson passes Hosoqai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sigurdsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sigurdsson seems to be working for a kimura but Hosoqai defends the submission attempt.
Sigurdsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sigurdsson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hosoqai scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sigurdsson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sigurdsson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Sigurdsson!
Henrik Sigurdsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anita Job (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sony Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Anita Job has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anita Job seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anita Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sony Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Job tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Job is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Job misses with a few strikes there.
Chiba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Job tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chiba is able to avoid easily.
Chiba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Job throws a series of punches but Chiba avoids them all with ease.
Job is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Job tries to clinch up but Chiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Chiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Job.
Job scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chiba in his tracks.
It looks like Sony Chiba has been cut.
Chiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiba lands with a slapping head kick.
Job looks to throw the jab but Chiba is out of range.
Chiba throws a hook but Job blocks it.
Job throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba misses with a double jab.
Job showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chiba.
Job moves out of range of the body kick.
Chiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Job.
Anita Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Chiba finds it's target.
Job walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chiba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Job clinches.
Job can't break the clinch.
Job letting Chiba take a breather here.
Job lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chiba.
Job escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chiba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Job looks to land a combination. Chiba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Job throws a right and a left that Chiba avoids nicely.
Job throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chiba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Job in his tracks.
Job darts in trying to clinch
and Chiba counters with a thumping low kick.
Job slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chiba looks for the body kick but Job saw that one coming.
Job looks for the body kick but Chiba saw that one coming.
Chiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Job.
Job throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chiba tries to bum rush Job with a series of wild strikes but Job uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Job looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Job tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Job's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Job.
Chiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Job tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chiba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chiba digs a good body shot into Job's ribs.
Chiba throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Chiba.
Job misses with an uppercut.
Job uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiba.
Job throws a nice looking combination but Chiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Job is breathing heavily.
Chiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws a hook but Job blocks it.
Job misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chiba dodges the punch combination from Job.
Chiba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chiba ducks under a wild hook from Job.
Job blocks a jab.
Chiba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chiba fakes the leg kick and cracks Job in the body.
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!
Chiba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Job moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Job moves out of range as Chiba strikes.
Job misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Job looks to clinch
and Chiba counters with an inside leg kick.
Job moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chiba scores with a body shot.
Chiba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Job's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sony Chiba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sony Chiba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Chiba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chiba throws a series of strikes that have Job backpedaling.
Chiba throws an off balance right hand
and Job counters with a nice uppercut.
Chiba throws a right hand that misses
and Job counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Job takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Job is rocked!
Chiba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Job is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chiba throws a looping overhand right but Job ducks down to avoid it.
Job is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left and a right from Chiba both land. Nice combination.
Sony Chiba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiba lands a big head kick that sends Job to the canvas! Chiba follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sony Chiba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brojna Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brojna Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royce Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rousey's head backwards.
Rousey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kruth pushes Rousey up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rousey.
Rousey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rousey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kruth counters by clinching up.
Kruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rousey.
Kruth wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rousey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rousey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruth counters by moving into the clinch.
Brojna Kruth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Rousey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kruth manages to break the clinch.
Kruth wants to clinch.
Rousey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rousey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruth.
Kruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rousey.
Kruth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rousey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rousey to the ground. Kruth is now in Rousey's guard.
Kruth wants to stand but Rousey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rousey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruth defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rousey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kruth manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruth 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.
Kruth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rousey on the ground.
Rousey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rousey trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Rousey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kruth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rousey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rousey misses the body punch
and Kruth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruth has his takedown stuffed
and Rousey counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey is trying to trip Kruth. He has hold of a leg but Kruth is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rousey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rousey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rousey passes Kruth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kruth trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruth is looking for a sweep. Rousey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rousey content to control rather than advance.
Kruth is staying active underneath Rousey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Rousey is controlling well.
Kruth is staying active underneath Rousey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Brojna Kruth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kruth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruth darts in trying to clinch
and Rousey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruth is refusing to be controlled, as Rousey sits in half guard.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Rousey is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rousey is taking a breather. Kruth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Royce Rousey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kruth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rousey did well to prevent Kruth getting side control.
Rousey trying to hold on to Kruth's head to control him but Kruth postures up.
Kruth is nestled in close to Rousey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rousey is staying active underneath Kruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rousey is trying to maintain the position but Kruth is very close to passing his half guard.
Rousey controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rousey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rousey trying to control the position.
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!
Rousey has his hands on Kruth's head, controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Royce Rousey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rousey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kruth controlling the position for now.
Rousey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rousey stalling.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Rousey is controlling well.
Rousey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruth defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth is looking to control Rousey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruth avoid being mounted?
Rousey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kruth is trying to control but Rousey manages to pass to mount!
Kruth wants to control but Rousey is having none of it.
Rousey is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kruth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rousey tries to control but Kruth wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rousey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Rousey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruth wants to clinch
and Rousey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kruth won't be happy with that.
Kruth tries to bench press Rousey off him but Rousey keeps the position.
Kruth is working hard here to advance position.
Royce Rousey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rousey is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Kruth but he's now mounted!
Rousey wants to control the pace but Kruth is squirming around nicely.
Rousey controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey lands a nice shot to the head.
Rousey content just to control the position here.
Rousey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rousey raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rousey landing strikes from the mount.
Kruth tries to reverse the position but Rousey maintains control.
Rousey controlling from the full mount.
Kruth is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey content just to control the position here.
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!
Rousey working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rousey controlling from mount.
Kruth is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey tries to control but Kruth wriggling away.
Rousey dominating with strikes here.
Rousey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rousey has hold of Kruth's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kruth manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth can't escape the position.
Rousey landing strikes from the mount and Kruth is in trouble!
Rousey controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rousey working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kruth looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Rousey! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Rousey!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
273 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a takedown into side control.
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coleman sneaks back into half guard.
Coleman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts is looking for a kimura here.
Coleman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman is pressing down on Roberts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coleman working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coleman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Roberts uses it to pass to side control.
Coleman tries to improve position but can't.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coleman tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Coleman manages to get to full guard.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coleman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break Coleman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coleman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Coleman's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman 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.
Coleman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Coleman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.
Coleman gets the takedown into side control.
Coleman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roberts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Coleman but great work by Roberts.
Roberts scores with punches from side control.
Jeremy Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roberts wants to stand but Coleman has his arm trapped.
Roberts trying to control the position but Coleman is working away.
Coleman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Coleman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roberts in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts wants to pass to mount but Coleman is defending the position.
Roberts wants to take a breather but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts trying to control the pace.
Coleman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coleman.
Coleman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Roberts is defending well. Coleman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Roberts has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Coleman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Coleman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djetic Dicni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatomir Zalomov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zlatomir Zalomov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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295 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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 St Petersburg, Djetic Dicni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zlatomir Zalomov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zalomov quickly recovers to half guard.
Dicni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dicni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zalomov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dicni is working for a submission of some sort.
Dicni is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zalomov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Djetic Dicni!
In his post fight interview, Djetic Dicni started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelddath Ormlyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ormlyr has chosen Breathe as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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285 lbs
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267 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stewart !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kelddath Ormlyr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ormlyr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart .
Stewart looks to land a body kick but Ormlyr moved away.
Kelddath Ormlyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ormlyr throws a front kick that sends Stewart stumbling back into the cage.
Stewart throws out a leg kick but Ormlyr moves out of range and Stewart only half commits.
Ormlyr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stewart throws a low kick, looking for Ormlyr's leg but Ormlyr calmly moves out of range.
Ormlyr stalks Stewart and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stewart 's face. Stewart staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ormlyr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ormlyr throws a hook to the side of Stewart 's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stewart - that will leave a mark!
Ormlyr throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ormlyr is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ormlyr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stewart is able to avoid easily.
Ormlyr throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side.
Stewart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ormlyr.
Stewart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stewart lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ormlyr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ormlyr throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
Stewart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Ormlyr checks it.
Ormlyr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ormlyr moves into the clinch.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ormlyr throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart .
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ormlyr working aggressively here.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stewart lands with a kick to the temple. Ormlyr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Kelddath Ormlyr has been cut.
Ormlyr blocks a head kick by Stewart .
Ormlyr throws a hook to the side of Stewart 's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart throws out a leg kick but Ormlyr moves out of range and Stewart only half commits.
Stewart lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ormlyr takes a step back to recover.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ormlyr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stewart .
Ormlyr tries to clinch but Stewart is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stewart .
Ormlyr misses with a right hand
and Stewart counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ormlyr looks winded!
Stewart throws a front kick aimed at Ormlyr's knee but Ormlyr avoids it well.
Stewart connects with an inside leg kick.
Stewart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stewart .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stewart cracks the inside of Ormlyr's front leg.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ormlyr misses.
Stewart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ormlyr motions for Stewart to come forward. Ormlyr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ormlyr blocks a leg kick.
Ormlyr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ormlyr throws out a leg kick but Stewart moves out of range and Ormlyr only half commits.
Stewart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ormlyr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ormlyr misses with a looping left.
Stewart looks to land a body kick but Ormlyr moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ormlyr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stewart .
Stewart scores with a nice body kick.
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 Kelddath Ormlyr'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.
Stewart lands a leg kick that knocks Ormlyr off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ormlyr.
Stewart cracks the inside of Ormlyr's front leg.
Ormlyr throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stewart throws a head kick that Ormlyr semi-blocks.
Ormlyr misses with a looping left.
Stewart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stewart slips a jab from Ormlyr.
Stewart scores with a nice body kick.
Ormlyr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stewart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ormlyr is breathing heavily.
Ormlyr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Stewart finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ormlyr checks the leg kick.
Stewart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ormlyr. That did some damage!
Stewart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ormlyr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stewart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ormlyr avoids the head kick by Stewart .
Ormlyr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart .
Stewart fakes the leg kick and cracks Ormlyr in the body.
That kick from Stewart tenderised Ormlyr's leg. Ormlyr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ormlyr can do to turn this around?
Ormlyr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stewart fakes the leg kick and cracks Ormlyr in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ormlyr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart .
Ormlyr 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 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Stewart tenderised Ormlyr's leg. Ormlyr is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stewart . That's going to slow Ormlyr down.
Ormlyr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stewart .
Stewart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ormlyr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart .
Stewart feints and then cracks Ormlyr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ormlyr down.
Stewart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stewart .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stewart lands with a slapping head kick.
Stewart fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ormlyr is out of range.
Ormlyr blocks a head kick by Stewart .
Ormlyr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bob Stewart is winning the standup battle so far.
Ormlyr throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ormlyr will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stewart goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stewart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ormlyr's calf.
Ormlyr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart .
An inside leg kick lands from Stewart .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stewart . Ormlyr shrugs it off though.
Ormlyr checks the leg kick.
Ormlyr checks a low kick from Stewart .
Ormlyr thows a leg kick but Stewart checks it
and Stewart counters with a thumping low kick.
Stewart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick and Ormlyr moves out of range easily.
Stewart misses with a low kick.
Ormlyr throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart tried to score with a low kick but Ormlyr checks it.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stewart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kelddath Ormlyr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ormlyr tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ormlyr throws a leg kick that misses.
Stewart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ormlyr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stewart throws a push kick but Ormlyr slaps the foot to one side.
Ormlyr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stewart throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Stewart .
Stewart thumps Ormlyr with a low kick.
Ormlyr avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ormlyr tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stewart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ormlyr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ormlyr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stewart connects with a leg kick. Ormlyr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stewart wants to slow Ormlyr down by chopping away at his legs.
Stewart blocks a low kick nicely.
Stewart walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ormlyr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stewart lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ormlyr throws a leg kick
and Stewart counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stewart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stewart connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stewart .
Stewart lands with a nice body kick.
Kelddath Ormlyr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stewart scores with a kick to the body.
Stewart throws a head kick but Ormlyr moves out of range.
Stewart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ormlyr misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stewart bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ormlyr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart .
A nice inside leg kick there by Stewart . That's going to slow Ormlyr down.
Stewart is looking to slow Ormlyr down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Stewart tenderised Ormlyr's leg. Ormlyr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stewart , right into the meat.
Stewart throws a head kick that half lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stewart . Ormlyr shrugs it off though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stewart !
Stewart lands a leg kick that knocks Ormlyr off balance momentarily.
Stewart throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stewart . That's going to slow Ormlyr down.
Stewart bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stewart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ormlyr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ormlyr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ormlyr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stewart moves into range and lands 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.
Ormlyr blocks a head kick by Stewart .
The fighters circling - Ormlyr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart delivers a nice body kick.
Ormlyr throws a leg kick but Stewart sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stewart , right into the meat.
Stewart lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Stewart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stewart , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stewart !
Bob Stewart opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deckard Nishu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Pajaanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ville Pajaanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deckard Nishu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Pajaanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nishu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pajaanen was covering up waiting for the punch and Nishu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nishu pushes down on Pajaanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nishu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nishu moves nicely into side control.
Nishu working away.
Pajaanen is looking for a sweep.
Pajaanen wants to control but Nishu postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pajaanen tries to bench press Nishu off him but Nishu keeps the position.
Pajaanen is trying to control Nishu's posture but Nishu avoids it.
Nishu wants to control but Pajaanen is keeping him busy.
Nishu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Pajaanen tries to bench press Nishu off him but Nishu keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishu trying to control the position but Pajaanen is working away.
You can see the frustration on Pajaanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nishu is trying to get an arm triangle but Pajaanen is defending well.
Pajaanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Nishu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pajaanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nishu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pajaanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nishu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pajaanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishu is trying to get an arm triangle but Pajaanen is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Pajaanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pajaanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pajaanen tries to improve position but can't.
Nishu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pajaanen, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pajaanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pajaanen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nishu prevents Pajaanen from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pajaanen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Deckard Nishu!
Deckard Nishu is the new middleweight champion!
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