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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Sax!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petrov back to the cage. Sax follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Igor Petrov has been cut.
Petrov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petrov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Petrov throwing shots but Sax is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov prevents Sax from standing back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
Igor Petrov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sax shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sax throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Sax avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Sax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sax shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Sax's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sax to the ground. Petrov is now in Sax's guard.
Sax wants to get back to his feet but Petrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sax can do anything to dispel that myth.
Petrov is pushing down on Sax's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sax is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Petrov 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.
Petrov not doing much here.
Petrov passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sax is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Petrov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Tang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Marques!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques misses the jab.
Marques tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marques tries to clinch there but Tang circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Tang blocks the leg kick.
Marques throws a chopping leg kick but Tang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marques tries to clinch but Tang moves out of range.
Marques tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marques tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tang counters with a nice uppercut.
Tang blocks a leg kick.
Tang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tang counters with a stiff right hand.
Marques throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marques misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques misses with a low kick.
Marques with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marques misses with an uppercut.
Marques takes a swing at Tang's ribcage but misses.
Tang blocks a leg kick.
Marques tries to clinch but Tang moves out of range.
Marques wants to clinch up but Tang keeps it at a distance.
Mike Marques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marques just misses with a punch to the body.
Tang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tang slips under a jab from Marques.
Marques waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tang is able to avoid easily.
Marques tries to clinch up.
Marques throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tang.
Marques punishes Tang's body with a nice straight punch.
Marques fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marques tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marques tries to clinch up.
Marques throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marques finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marques tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marques tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Tang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tang checks a leg kick nicely.
Tang blocks a leg kick.
Marques tries to clinch up.
Tang avoids the body shot from Marques.
Tang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tang counters with a leg kick.
Marques is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marques attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques lands with a nice body punch.
Marques is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tang rather than just go for the knockout.
Marques thows a body shot but no joy.
Marques takes a swing at Tang's ribcage but misses.
Marques throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marques misses with a shot to the body
letting Tang counter with a right hand.
Tang checks a low kick from Marques.
Marques scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marques wants to slow Tang down by chopping away at his legs.
Marques throws a front kick aimed at Tang's knee but Tang avoids it well.
Marques jabs at Tang's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marques dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marques misses with a low kick.
Marques throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marques loads up on a big right hand but Tang slips the punch.
Marques misses with a low kick as Tang jumps back.
Marques swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tang.
Marques tries to clinch there but Tang circles away.
Tang swats away the attempt to clinch by Marques.
A low kick from Marques is predictable there
enabling Tang to counter with a crisp jab.
Tang swats away the attempt to clinch by Marques.
Marques misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marques misses with a body shot.
Trevor Tang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tang checks the leg kick.
Tang slips a jab from Marques.
Marques misses with a leg kick
and Tang counters with a series of strikes. Marques will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marques finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marques misses with a wild body shot.
Marques swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marques swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marques throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marques throws a hook to the side of Tang's head but Tang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tang blocks a low kick nicely.
Marques throws a front kick aimed at Tang's knee but Tang avoids it well.
Tang checks a leg kick.
Tang takes one on the button.
Marques tries a low kick but Tang avoids it.
Marques closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tang counters with a left and a right that stings Marques.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tang moves away.
Marques throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marques swings for the body but Tang moves out of range.
Marques fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tang blocks a low kick nicely.
Tang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marques.
Marques doesn't manage to clinch there - Tang circles away.
Marques throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marques wants to clinch.
Marques thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques misses with a low kick.
Marques missing with a left hand there. Tang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marques attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marques misses with a hook.
Tang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marques throws a body punch but Tang moves out of range.
Marques fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tang manages to avoid it.
Mike Marques seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tang checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marques showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Marques misses with a low kick.
Marques throws a front kick aimed at Tang's knee but Tang avoids it well.
Marques tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marques thows a body shot but no joy.
Tang checks a low kick from Marques.
Marques throws a low kick but Tang avoids it.
Marques wants to slow Tang down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marques looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marques just misses with a punch to the body.
Marques tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques takes a swing at Tang's ribcage but misses.
Marques misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Marques does it's job there.
Marques misses with a wild body shot.
Marques throws a chopping leg kick but Tang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marques misses with a right hand
and Tang counters with a stiff right hand.
Tang avoids the body shot from Marques.
Tang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marques misses with a low kick.
A big right from Marques misses.
Marques throws a low kick, looking for Tang's leg but Tang calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tang doesn't seem bothered though.
Marques moves into the clinch.
Tang is trying to break the clinch but Marques has him pressed against the cage.
Marques tries to stall but Tang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tang breaks the clinch.
Marques misses with a low kick.
Tang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marques doesn't manage to clinch there - Tang circles away.
Marques misses with a hook. Tang ducked under it nicely.
Marques swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques misses with a low kick.
Marques throws a front kick aimed at Tang's knee but Tang avoids it well.
Tang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marques throws a leg kick
and Tang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marques tries to clinch
and Tang counters with a two punch combo.
Marques misses with a body shot.
Marques dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marques throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marques tries a low kick but Tang avoids it.
Marques tries to clinch but Tang moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques misses with a right hand
and Tang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marques misses with a low kick as Tang jumps back.
Marques throws a leg kick
and Tang counters with a left and a right that stings Marques.
Tang blocks a leg kick.
Marques tries to land a leg kick but Tang saw it coming and moves away.
Tang checks a leg kick.
Marques misses with an uppercut. Tang saw that one coming.
Mike Marques is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marques does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marques throws a leg kick
and Tang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marques wants to clinch.
Trevor Tang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marques scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tang doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Marques comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marques has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Marques!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Marques thanked Fight Night Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Von Der Quvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Stilies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Stilies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fredrik Von Der Quvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Stilies!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Der Quvist misses with a takedown attempt
and Stilies counters with a left and a right that stings Von Der Quvist.
Von Der Quvist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Der Quvist rushes Stilies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stilies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Der Quvist has him pressed against the cage.
Stilies lands with a left to the head.
Stilies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stilies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stilies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Von Der Quvist backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stilies throws a head kick but Von Der Quvist moves out of range.
Stilies throws a leg kick but Von Der Quvist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Der Quvist fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stilies sprawls well initially but Von Der Quvist persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Von Der Quvist in particular looking to stall.
Von Der Quvist stops Stilies from getting back to his feet.
Von Der Quvist trying to mount his opponent but Stilies defends it.
Stilies looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Der Quvist not doing much here.
Von Der Quvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stilies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Der Quvist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Von Der Quvist seems content to control.
Von Der Quvist lands strikes from half guard.
Von Der Quvist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Von Der Quvist seems to be working for a kimura but Stilies defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Der Quvist uses his free foot to push down on Stilies's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stilies.
Von Der Quvist controlling from mount.
Von Der Quvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stilies is trying to stand.
Von Der Quvist wants to take his opponent's back but Stilies doesn't allow it.
You get the feeling that Stilies really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Der Quvist fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stilies is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Von Der Quvist controlling his opponent.
Stilies is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Von Der Quvist lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Stilies really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Von Der Quvist fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Der Quvist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Der Quvist is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stilies can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Der Quvist controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Von Der Quvist dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stilies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Von Der Quvist with that takedown attempt.
Von Der Quvist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stilies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stilies wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Von Der Quvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stilies misses with a two punch combination.
Stilies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stilies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stilies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gary Stilies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Der Quvist fails with a takedown attempt.
Stilies tries to bum rush Von Der Quvist with a series of wild strikes but Von Der Quvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilies throws a combination. Von Der Quvist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Von Der Quvist shoots in but Stilies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Der Quvist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stilies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Der Quvist tries to clinch up but Stilies circles away and keeps his distance.
Stilies connects with the punch.
Stilies scores with a nice strike.
Stilies throws a right hand that Von Der Quvist ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Der Quvist also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Stilies. Those never looked like landing.
Stilies misses with a double jab.
Stilies looks to land a combination. Von Der Quvist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stilies misses with a wild combination.
Gary Stilies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stilies throws a combination that misses
and Von Der Quvist counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Der Quvist lands strikes from half guard.
Stilies tries to kick Von Der Quvist off but Von Der Quvist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Der Quvist uses his free foot to push down on Stilies's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stilies.
Von Der Quvist controlling the position easily from mount.
Von Der Quvist looking to finish Stilies with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stilies!
Von Der Quvist content just to control the position here.
Von Der Quvist lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Der Quvist controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Stilies really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Der Quvist content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Der Quvist lands a heavy elbow.
Von Der Quvist controlling from the full mount.
Von Der Quvist punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Der Quvist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Von Der Quvist dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Von Der Quvist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stilies tries to avoid it but Von Der Quvist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stilies to the ground. Stilies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Von Der Quvist takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von Der Quvist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stilies avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stilies lands with a left to the head.
Stilies is looking to break free of the clinch but Von Der Quvist has double underhooks.
Stilies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stilies is trying to break the clinch but Von Der Quvist is controlling him.
Stilies can't find room to land a body shot as Von Der Quvist controls the action.
Von Der Quvist misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Der Quvist prevents Stilies from breaking the clinch.
Stilies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Der Quvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Von Der Quvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stilies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Der Quvists head.
Von Der Quvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Stilies shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stilies lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Stilies.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Der Quvist letting Stilies take a breather here.
Stilies wants to break free but Von Der Quvist has control.
Stilies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stilies has had enough of the clinch but Von Der Quvist keeps him there for the moment.
Von Der Quvist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stilies is defending well for now.
Stilies is trying to break free.
Von Der Quvist is pushing Stilies up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stilies manages to break the clinch.
Von Der Quvist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stilies as he avoids it easily.
Stilies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Von Der Quvist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stilies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Der Quvist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stilies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stilies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stilies.
Von Der Quvist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Der Quvist there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Der Quvist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Der Quvist fails with the takedown.
Stilies lands a left and a right that send Von Der Quvist crashing to the mat, dazed. Stilies thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Von Der Quvist is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stilies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Von Der Quvist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stilies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Der Quvist circles away quickly and effectively.
Stilies is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Von Der Quvist like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Von Der Quvist from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Stilies!
A very excited looking Gary Stilies 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmed Ali Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed Ali Baba!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali Baba. Ali Baba gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira. No joy for Ali Baba on that attempt.
Nogueira swings for the body but Ali Baba moves out of range.
Ali Baba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali Baba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogueira as he avoids it easily.
Michal Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Ali Baba.
Ali Baba 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.
Nogueira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ali Baba.
It looks like Ahmed Ali Baba has been cut.
Ali Baba shoots in for a double leg but Nogueira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali Baba fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ali Baba.
Michal Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Ali Baba tumbling to the mat! Nogueira takes a step backwards and waves Ali Baba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ali Baba is rocked!
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
Ali Baba is still on wobbly legs! Can Nogueira finish him?
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali Baba seems to have recovered his senses.
Nogueira lands a brutal head kick. Ali Baba looks out on his feet and Nogueira throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Michal Nogueira!
Michal Nogueira is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Michal Nogueira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuku Xumusu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Vendemmiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniele Vendemmiati has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuku Xumusu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniele Vendemmiati!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendemmiati stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vendemmiati wants it to stay on the feet.
Vendemmiati throws a right hand that Xumusu ducks under and follows up with a left that Xumusu also avoids with ease.
Xumusu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xumusu lands a jab-cross combination.
Vendemmiati bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xumusu's head.
Vendemmiati connects with a single shot there.
Xumusu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vendemmiati jabs Xumusu right on the nose. Xumusu blinks but takes it well.
Vendemmiati misses with a straight right.
Xumusu throws a head kick that misses.
Xumusu throws a head kick but Vendemmiati moves out of range.
Vendemmiati throws a hook to the side of Xumusu's head but Xumusu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vendemmiati moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Vendemmiati misses.
Vendemmiati comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vendemmiati bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xumusu's head.
Vendemmiati misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendemmiati misses with an uppercut. Xumusu saw that one coming.
Vendemmiati scores with a jab.
Vendemmiati scores with a jab to the body.
Xumusu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xumusu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vendemmiati is fending him off so far but Xumusu persists. Nope, Vendemmiati circles away and we're back to standing.
Xumusu takes one on the button.
Xumusu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vendemmiati to score with a decent uppercut.
Xumusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vendemmiati defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuku Xumusu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Vendemmiati thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vendemmiati throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xumusu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vendemmiati as he jumps to the side.
Xumusu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vendemmiati.
Xumusu has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendemmiati is trying to break the clinch but Xumusu has him pressed against the cage.
Vendemmiati is trying to break the clinch but Xumusu is controlling him.
Xumusu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vendemmiati wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xumusu has him pressed against the cage.
Vendemmiati gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xumusu.
Xumusu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Xumusu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vendemmiati tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vendemmiati wants to control but Xumusu postures up.
Vendemmiati holds on to Xumusu's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vendemmiati's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xumusu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vendemmiati!
Vendemmiati tries to hold on but Xumusu pushes him away.
Vendemmiati is desperately trying to improve his position but Xumusu has a good base and remains in mount.
Vendemmiati squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Xumusu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Xumusu is landing with some decent strikes but Vendemmiati is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xumusu lands a big shot there that rocks Vendemmiati but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xumusu 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xumusu controlling his opponent.
Xumusu wants to control the pace but Vendemmiati is squirming around nicely.
Vendemmiati reaches up and holds on to Xumusu to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vendemmiati tries to hold on but Xumusu pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xumusu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Xumusu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vendemmiati can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniele Vendemmiati 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.
Xumusu ducks under a wild hook from Vendemmiati.
Xumusu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vendemmiati thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vendemmiati dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xumusu tries to clinch up but Vendemmiati circles away and keeps his distance.
Xumusu stalks Vendemmiati and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vendemmiati's face. Vendemmiati staggers backwards, shaken.
Vendemmiati fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xumusu tries to clinch up.
Vendemmiati connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Xumusu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vendemmiati.
Vendemmiati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniele Vendemmiati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xumusu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xumusu showed some decent athleticism there.
Vendemmiati wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendemmiati is trying is best to control the position here.
Xumusu passes to side control.
Vendemmiati manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xumusu's best efforts.
Xumusu is keen to just control but Vendemmiati is a slippery customer.
Vendemmiati looks like he's trying to stand up.
Xumusu slows the pace down in half guard.
Xumusu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vendemmiati does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendemmiati wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kuku Xumusu.
Xumusu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xumusu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vendemmiati avoids it really well and circles away.
Vendemmiati stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vendemmiati wants it to stay on the feet.
Xumusu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendemmiati connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vendemmiati.
Vendemmiati looks to throw the jab but Xumusu is out of range.
Xumusu tries to move into range but Vendemmiati moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vendemmiati lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Xumusu defending well as Vendemmiati loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xumusu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vendemmiati.
Xumusu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vendemmiati sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuku Xumusu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vendemmiati will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Vendemmiati.
Vendemmiati fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xumusu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vendemmiati scores with a shot to the body.
Xumusu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuku Xumusu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xumusu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendemmiati.
Xumusu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vendemmiati connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendemmiati misses with a straight right.
Vendemmiati cracks a nice hook into Xumusu's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendemmiati stuffs the takedown attempt from Xumusu. Xumusu gets slowly back to his feet.
Vendemmiati works Xumusu's body with a nice hook.
Vendemmiati keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vendemmiati connects with a right hand. Xumusu shakes it off.
Vendemmiati's corner calls for a 1-2. Vendemmiati obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vendemmiati uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xumusu has time to react.
Xumusu moves forwards but Vendemmiati connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xumusu gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Vendemmiati gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniele Vendemmiati!
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