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Mayhem 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Viking (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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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Viking!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mercer misses with a double jab.
Mercer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Mercer.
Mercer tests Viking's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viking shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mercer sprawls well. Mercer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viking gets slowly back to his feet.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mercer.
Mercer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Viking or perhaps it was just good defense by Mercer which made him look bad.
Alex Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Viking.
Viking shoots in looking for a takedown. Mercer tries to sprawl out of it but Viking keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mercer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mercer lands an overhand right.
Viking closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercer circles away.
Mercer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mercer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Viking drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mercer lands with a nice body punch.
Mercer lands a head shot.
Mercer scores with a nice head shot.
Mercer connects with a crisp jab.
Mercer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Viking takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice shot by Mercer.
Mercer feints and then cracks Viking's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viking down.
Viking tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mercer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viking somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viking looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mercer cracks a nice hook into Viking's ribs.
Mercer scores with a head kick.
Viking has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mercer finds it's way round the side to connect with Viking's head.
Mercer scores with a head kick.
Mercer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice uppercut there from Mercer.
Mercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viking.
Alex Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mercer.
Viking tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mercer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viking somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Mercer as Viking shoots in.
Viking shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercer defends it nicely.
Alex Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viking on the side of the head.
Mercer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mercer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Viking eats them both and turns towards Mercer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Viking takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mercer scores with a punch to the head.
Viking fails with a takedown attempt.
Viking shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer managing to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viking lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Viking lands a couple of digs.
Mercer looking to control.
Viking is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Viking with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Viking lands a couple of elbows.
Viking scoring with punches to the head and body.
Viking working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viking cracks Mercer with a solid left hand.
Mercer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viking lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Viking is working Mercer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Viking with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mercer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mercer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viking.
Mercer scores with a jab to the body.
Viking shoots in but no luck this time.
Alex Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viking decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mercer has hold of Viking's hands but Viking slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mercer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Viking.
Mercer is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Viking scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mercer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viking is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viking has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mercer tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Viking scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer tries to get to full guard but Viking has control of the leg.
Viking lands strikes from half guard.
Mercer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Viking scores with a couple of nice shots.
Viking looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Viking scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mercer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Viking lands a nice short elbow.
Viking looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mercer is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer taking some punishment here, with Viking in his half guard.
Oh Mercer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viking lands with a punch from half guard.
Viking landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Viking is nestled in close to Mercer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Viking scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mercer is trying to stand up here but Viking is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Viking.
Big Viking has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer has hold of Viking's hands but Viking slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Viking winds up and cracks Mercer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Viking lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mercer! More strikes land and this one is all over! Viking jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Viking!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pops Chubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Leskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leskinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imagine Dragons - Radioactive. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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292 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
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280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pops Chubby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Leskinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leskinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Chubby is just out of range.
Chubby checks a low kick from Leskinen.
Chubby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leskinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chubby's half guard.
Leskinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chubby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Leskinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leskinen is looking to advance position but Chubby won't allow it.
Chubby wants to control but Leskinen is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leskinen lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leskinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chubby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leskinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leskinen stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leskinen lands a nice short elbow.
Chubby has hold of Leskinen's hands but Leskinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leskinen trying to mount his opponent but Chubby defends it.
Leskinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chubby tries to get to full guard but Leskinen has control of the leg.
Chubby trying to control but Leskinen postures up.
Leskinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leskinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leskinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leskinen working over Chubby with some ground and pound. Chubby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leskinen working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leskinen is nestled in close to Chubby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chubby taking some punishment here, with Leskinen in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leskinen connects with a nice short shot to Chubby's temple.
Leskinen working the head and body with strikes.
Leskinen slips a nice elbow through Chubby's hands, connecting with Chubby's forehead.
Leskinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Pops Chubby has been cut.
Leskinen lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Chubby quite badly. Chubby pulls Leskinen in close trying to recover. Leskinen postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Chubby on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Chubby doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Leskinen!
Mikko Leskinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eljiah Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eljiah Snow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eljiah Snow!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
Snow swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Snow throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson works the jab nicely.
Snow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Eljiah Snow has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow.
Snow tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Snow.
Simpson misses with a body punch.
Snow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snow taking a breather.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Snow tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow looking to slow down the pace here.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Snow blocks a body shot from Simpson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Simpson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Snow.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Snow has Simpson pressed against the cage.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson misses with a punch to the body.
Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Snow controls his hands.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Simpson looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow misses with a body punch.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snow tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
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 Guy Simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eljiah Snow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snow lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simpson.
Eljiah Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Simpson throws out a powerful jab.
Snow is rocked!
Snow moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Snow gets tackled into the cage by Simpson. Simpson maintains the clinch.
Simpson is working Snow over against the cage.
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!
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.
Guy Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson looking to slow down the pace here.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Snow.
Simpson tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson digs a right hand into Snow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snow's gas tank.
Snow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Snow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snow lands with a left to the head.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson letting Snow take a breather here.
Snow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with a punch to the body.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Snow controls his hands.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Snow.
Simpson misses with a body punch.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Snow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Snow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow lands with a short shot to the head.
Snow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Snow.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Snow lands an uppercut.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
Snow lands a body punch.
Snow tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Snow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Snow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Snow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike from Snow.
Simpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Snow.
Snow works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Snow lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eljiah Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eljiah Snow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Snow swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Snow lands a head kick. Simpson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Snow drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Snow misses with some punches.
Snow misses with a body punch.
Snow lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Snow controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
Snow presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Simpson effectively controlling the action here.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson tries to stall but Snow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Snow.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simpson slows down the pace here.
Snow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson avoiding damage as Snow throws knees to the body.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Snow lands a shot to the body.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow is working Simpson over against the cage.
Snow lands with a short shot to the head.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Snow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Snow.
A left hand lands to the body for Snow.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Snow.
A short right from Snow on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
A short uppercut from Snow.
Snow gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snow gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow.
Snow cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Snow.
Snow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
A bit of stalling here from Snow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
Snow works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Snow.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snow lands a left hand.
Snow creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Simpson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Simpson drops to his knees and Snow pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eljiah Snow!
Eljiah Snow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grace Anatomy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grace Anatomy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chael Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anatomy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hendricks tries to work over Anatomy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anatomy lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Chael Hendricks has been cut.
Hendricks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anatomy misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Anatomy.
Hendricks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hendricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendricks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendricks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Anatomy.
Hendricks blocks a body shot from Anatomy.
Anatomy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Anatomy lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anatomy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hendricks misses with some punches.
Anatomy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hendricks looks winded!
Anatomy digs a right hand underneath Hendricks's ribcage. Hendricks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anatomy lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatomy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Hendricks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Anatomy.
Anatomy stalling in the clinch.
Anatomy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anatomy presses Hendricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anatomy is stalling here.
Anatomy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That has opened up Chael Hendricks's cut even more.
Anatomy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Anatomy.
A short body shot lands from Anatomy as the two fighters clinch.
Anatomy lands a left hand.
Anatomy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Anatomy digs a right hand underneath Hendricks's ribcage. Hendricks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anatomy dips a shoulder and cracks Hendricks with a mighty uppercut! Hendricks falls back against the cage and Anatomy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hendricks is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Anatomy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grace Anatomy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argin Karatakayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emiliano Abbandando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Argin Karatakayan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emiliano Abbandando!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbandando misses with a low kick.
Abbandando misses with a leg kick.
Abbandando turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abbandando scores with a spinning back kick!
Karatakayan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karatakayan looks for a takedown but Abbandando sprawls well.
Karatakayan is breathing heavily.
Abbandando connects with an inside leg kick.
Abbandando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abbandando drops Karatakayan with a big left hand! Karatakayan is injured, injured bad! Abbandando jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Abbandando!
A victorious Emiliano Abbandando thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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 Scooby Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doom has chosen SHM / Greyhound as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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266 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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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
4 - 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scooby Doom!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Last Titan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doom, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Last Titan.
Doom stalling in the clinch but The Last Titan improves position.
Doom wants to break free but The Last Titan has control.
Doom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from The Last Titan does no damage.
Doom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Olaf The Last Titan has been cut.
The Last Titan moves out of range of the leg kick from Doom.
The Last Titan takes the fight into the clinch.
Doom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doom takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom manages to break the clinch.
Doom looks for the body kick but The Last Titan saw that one coming.
The Last Titan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Last Titan forces Doom back against the cage and clinches.
The Last Titan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doom's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Doom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom is trying to break free.
Doom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doom stalling in the clinch but The Last Titan improves position.
The Last Titan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Last Titan has him pressed against the cage.
Doom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doom.
The Last Titan gets through Doom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Last Titans head.
The Last Titan throws a punch but it's blocked by Doom.
Doom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doom blocks an uppercut.
Doom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Last Titan doesn't manage to clinch there - Doom circles away.
The Last Titan closes the distance and pushes Doom back into the cage.
The Last Titan blocks a body shot from Doom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Last Titan lands a hook that snaps the head of Doom backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Last Titan leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Last Titan.
Doom misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Last Titan.
The Last Titan avoiding damage.
The Last Titan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doom works on The Last Titan's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Last Titan.
Doom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doom.
The Last Titan has Doom pushed against the cage.
The Last Titan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doom backwards.
The Last Titan leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Last Titan swings wildly with an uppercut but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doom wants to get back to striking at distance but The Last Titan won't allow it.
Doom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Last Titan's elbow.
The Last Titan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Doom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Last Titan has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Last Titan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doom's efforts to push away.
Doom tries to break free but The Last Titan pushes him back against the cage.
Doom struggles to land a body shot inside as The Last Titan controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Doom misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from The Last Titan fails to land.
Doom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Last Titan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Doom misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Last Titan's elbow.
The referee calls for Doom to work.
The Last Titan just leaning against Doom, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scooby Doom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olaf The Last Titan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Last Titan looks to land a combination but Doom avoids it well.
A jab from The Last Titan misses.
Olaf The Last Titan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Last Titan misses with the combination.
The Last Titan looks to land a right hand but Doom moved out of range.
Doom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
The Last Titan 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.
The Last Titan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Last Titan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doom counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Last Titan throws a hook but Doom blocks it.
The Last Titan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Last Titan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doom.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doom.
The Last Titan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Last Titan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Last Titan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Last Titan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Doom.
Doom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doom lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doom.
The Last Titan throws a series of punches but Doom avoids them all with ease.
Doom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
Doom lands a high kick!
The Last Titan misses with a right hand
and Doom counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Doom.
The Last Titan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doom.
Doom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Last Titan blocks a head kick by Doom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Last Titan tries to clinch but Doom is having none of it.
Doom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Doom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Doom lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Last Titan's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Doom lands but The Last Titan takes it in his stride.
The Last Titan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doom.
Doom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doom throws a head kick but The Last Titan moves out of range.
Doom cracks The Last Titan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Doom connects with a body shot that sends The Last Titan's belly button to the back.
Doom lands a leg kick that knocks The Last Titan off balance momentarily.
The Last Titan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doom scores with a leg kick.
Doom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Last Titan misses with the combination.
Doom connects with an inside leg kick.
Doom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Last Titan. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Doom.
The Last Titan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doom counters with a nice leg kick.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doom throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Doom.
Doom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Last Titan. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Doom.
Doom scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Doom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Olaf The Last Titan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Last Titan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Last Titan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doom connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
The Last Titan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doom counters with a thumping low kick.
Doom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Doom.
The Last Titan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Last Titan avoids the head kick by Doom.
The Last Titan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doom feints and then cracks The Last Titan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Last Titan down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scooby Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olaf The Last Titan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Doom throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Doom. That's going to slow The Last Titan down.
Doom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Last Titan's calf.
Doom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Last Titan.
Doom keeps The Last Titan at a distance using the push kick.
The Last Titan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The Last Titan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Doom.
Doom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doom.
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doom throws a head kick but The Last Titan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Doom finds it's way through The Last Titan's defenses.
The Last Titan walks into a stiff left hand from Doom.
A head kick from Doom lands but The Last Titan takes it in his stride.
The Last Titan tries to close the distance and clinch but Doom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Last Titan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Doom.
A good leg kick by Doom.
Doom scores with a head kick.
Doom throws a head kick that half lands.
The Last Titan is rocked!
Doom lands a hook that stumbles The Last Titan back into the cage. Doom follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping The Last Titan to the canvas! Doom pounces and lands several unanswered shots - The Last Titan has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Scooby Doom!
A very excited looking Scooby Doom 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 Hranghleia Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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247 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hranghleia Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Silver!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Animai defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target.
Animai tries to clinch there but Silver circles away.
Animai wants to clinch but Silver slips to the side
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Silver misses.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Animai's shoulder, as Animai tries to avoid the shot.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Animai moved out of range nicely.
Animai clinches up against the cage.
Animai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Animai throws an elbow that misses.
Silver can't break the clinch.
Silver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Animai has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Animai.
Knees to the body from Animai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver can't break the clinch.
Silver tries to circle away but Animai has him pinned against the cage.
Silver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Animai has him pressed against the cage.
Animai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silver is trying to push Animai away but Animai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Animai prevents Silver from breaking the clinch.
Animai prevents Silver from breaking the clinch.
Animai keeps control of Silver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Animai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silver's defenses.
It looks like Thomas Silver has been cut.
Silver looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai lands a knee to the head.
Animai lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Silver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Animai.
Animai lands an elbow just above Silver 's eye.
Animai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Animai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Animai.
Animai lands an elbow that stopped Silver in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Animai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silver takes an elbow to the temple.
Animai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Animai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Animai tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
Animai lands a damaging elbow.
Animai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Animai.
Animai crunches a lovely knee into Silver's ribcage.
Animai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Animai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Animai connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Animai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Animai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Animai lands a good knee to the midsection. Silver won't want to take too many of those.
Animai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Animai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Animai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silver's defenses.
Silver is trying to break free.
Silver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Animai scores with a knee to the head.
Silver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Animai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Animai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silver blocks it with crossed arms.
Silver managing to block the knees to the body from Animai.
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Silver misses.
Hranghleia Animai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Animai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch but Silver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Animai wants to clinch.
Animai is looking to clinch.
Animai fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Animai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but Animai is just out of range.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver misses with a looping right.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Animai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Animai moves in looking to clinch but Silver pushes him off.
Animai tries to clinch but Silver is having none of it.
Animai darts in trying to clinch
and Animai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver scores with a body shot.
Animai is looking to clinch but Silver is avoiding it.
Animai moves into the clinch.
Silver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Animai tries to land knees in the clinch but Silver avoids the damage to the body.
Silver managing to block the knees to the body from Animai.
Animai has Silver pressed against the cage, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silver is looking to break free of the clinch but Animai has double underhooks.
Animai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Animai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Animai crunches a lovely knee into Silver's ribcage.
Animai lands an elbow just above Silver 's eye.
A knee to the head by Animai.
Animai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silver takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Animai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Animai lands an elbow just above Silver 's eye.
Animai lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hranghleia Animai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Silver'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.
Animai tries to clinch but Silver is having none of it.
Animai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Animai staying out of range there.
Animai closes the distance and clinches.
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Animai tries to clinch but Silver moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Animai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silver misses with a looping left.
A jab from Silver misses.
Silver swats away the attempt to clinch by Animai.
Silver misses with an uppercut.
Animai moves in looking to clinch but Silver pushes him off.
Animai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Animai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Animai moves away from the strike by Silver.
Animai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Animai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai tries to clinch up.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Animai.
Silver throws a big shot that misses.
Silver might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Animai tries to clinch up but Silver circles away and keeps his distance.
Animai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Animai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Animai wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.
Animai moves to clinch but Silver breaks away
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Animai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Animai tries to clinch but Silver moves out of range.
Thomas Silver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Animai tries to clinch but Silver moves out of range.
Animai fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Silver misses.
Animai ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Animai blocks a jab.
Silver clobbers Animai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Animai forces Silver back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Animai lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Animai.
Animai lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Animai.
Nice elbow from Animai.
Silver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Animai lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Thomas Silver's cut even more.
Animai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Animai lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Animai.
Animai missing with knees to the body.
Animai tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
Silver is trying to break free.
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Animai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Animai is looking to clinch.
Animai tries to clinch but Silver moves out of range.
Animai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Animai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Animai tries to clinch but Silver moves out of range.
Animai wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.
Animai slips under a jab.
Silver misses with a hook.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Animai moves away and avoids it.
Animai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Animai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Animai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Animai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Animai moves away from the strike by Silver.
Animai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Animai is looking to clinch.
Silver keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Animai tries to clinch there but Silver circles away.
Nice defenses there by Animai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Animai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Animai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Animai is looking to clinch.
Animai wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.
Animai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Animai tries to clinch up but Silver circles away and keeps his distance.
Animai tries to clinch but Silver moves out of range.
Silver swats away the attempt to clinch by Animai.
Animai tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Animai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silver keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Animai tries to clinch up but Silver circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Animai is looking to clinch but Silver is avoiding it.
Animai rushes Silver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hranghleia Animai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Silver's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silver misses with an uppercut. Animai saw that one coming.
Animai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silver to score with a decent uppercut.
Silver throws a hook but Animai avoids it easily.
Animai wants to clinch.
Animai wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.
Silver keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Animai tries to clinch
and Silver counters with a right hand to the body.
Silver lands a nice shot that snaps Animai's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Animai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Animai wants to clinch.
Animai wants to clinch.
Silver throws a combination. Animai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Animai ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Animai tries to clinch but Silver is having none of it.
Animai clinches up with Silver and pushes him back against the cage.
Animai lands an elbow that stopped Silver in his tracks for a moment.
Animai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Animai lands an elbow just above Silver 's eye.
Animai has Silver pressed against the cage, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Animai tries to land knees in the clinch but Silver avoids the damage to the body.
Silver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Animai missing with knees to the body.
Hranghleia Animai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Animai landing knees to the head.
Animai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Animai.
Animai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Animai lands an elbow inside.
Animai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Animai lands an elbow that stopped Silver in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Animai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Animai crunches a lovely knee into Silver's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Animai.
Animai lands an elbow that stopped Silver in his tracks for a moment.
Animai lands a knee to the head.
Animai lands a damaging elbow.
Animai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
Animai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Animai is controlling him.
Silver tries to break free but Animai pushes him back against the cage.
Animai has Silver pressed against the cage, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Animai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Animai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Animai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Animai with a knee to the head.
Animai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silver blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Animai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Animai.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Animai.
Silver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Animai scores with a knee to the head.
Animai trying to land knees to the body.
Silver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Animai tries to clinch up.
Animai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Animai has Silver up against the cage in a clinch.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Animai is controlling the position.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Animai has him pressed against the cage.
Animai lands an elbow just above Silver 's eye.
Animai misses with a knee strike.
Silver wants to break free but Animai has control.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Animai is controlling the position.
Animai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silver tries to circle away but Animai has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver is trying to push Animai away but Animai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Animai tries to land a knee to the head but Silver blocks with his arms.
Animai lands an elbow inside.
Animai misses with a knee strike.
Silver working hard to break the clinch.
Silver wants to break free but Animai has control.
Silver wants to get back to striking at distance but Animai won't allow it.
Thomas Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Animai lands an elbow inside that Silver shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Animai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Animai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silver avoids a wild elbow strike from Animai.
Animai tries to land knees in the clinch but Silver avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Animai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Animai's head.
Animai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hranghleia Animai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silver has had enough of the clinch but Animai keeps him there for the moment.
Animai blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hranghleia Animai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Animai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hranghleia Animai!
A relieved looking Hranghleia Animai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendrik Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakoppi Myrsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaakoppi Myrsky will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kendrik Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakoppi Myrsky!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myrsky scores with a shot to the body.
Dean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Myrsky tries to move into range but Dean moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Jaakoppi Myrsky has been cut.
Dean drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dean working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dean landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myrsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Myrsky is trying to control Dean's posture but Dean avoids it.
Myrsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dean throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Myrsky is trying to improve his position.
Dean 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.
Myrsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Myrsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean working the head and body with strikes.
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dean throws an elbow but Myrsky slips to the side and avoids it well.
Myrsky taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dean tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dean misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Myrsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Myrsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Myrsky is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That has opened up Jaakoppi Myrsky's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean tries for a kimura but Myrsky is defending well.
Myrsky is trying to control Dean's posture but Dean avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myrsky tries to improve position but can't.
Dean misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myrsky is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dean lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Myrsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dean working the head and body with strikes.
Jaakoppi Myrsky's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaakoppi Myrsky's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kendrik Dean!
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