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EMMA 10: Jones vs Sackett PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chazza Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Dum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chazza Elliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dee Dum!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliott fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elliott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elliott as he avoids it easily.
Dum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elliott defends well and Dum ends up having to push Elliott into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dum stalling against the cage.
Dum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elliott has Dum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Elliott pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dum tumbling to the mat - Elliott dives into Dum's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Elliott looking to pass the guard.
Dum controls Elliott momentarily but Elliott frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elliott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elliott is fighting to break Dum's control of his arms but Dum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Elliott is pushing down on Dum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dum is fighting to maintain full guard but Elliott has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elliott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Elliott is thwarting Dum's attempts to control the position.
Dum should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott not doing much here.
Elliott working Dum over with strikes.
Dum tries to roll over but Elliott keeps him under control.
Elliott is pressing down on Dum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dum is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elliott scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Elliott is controlling the pace.
Dum wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elliott landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elliott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elliott looking to control but Dum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dum working to try and regain half guard.
Elliott working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dum has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Elliott controlling well, preventing Dum from escaping the position.
Elliott patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliott biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dum wants to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Elliott's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Elliott is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chazza Elliott 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.
Dum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dum moves in looking to clinch but Elliott pushes him off.
Dum looks for a takedown but Elliott sprawls well.
Elliott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dum fails with the takedown
and Elliott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Elliott jumps guard and drags Dum to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Elliott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dum controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dum being controlled here momentarily.
Elliott doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Elliott has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dum off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elliott avoids a kick to the body.
Elliott moves into the clinch.
Dum has Elliott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Elliott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chazza Elliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dee Dum.
Elliott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott moves in looking to clinch but Dum pushes him off.
Elliott has managed to clinch.
Elliott breaks the clinch.
Dum shoots in looking for a takedown but Elliott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elliott feints and as Dum raises his hands in defense, Elliott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dum is breathing heavily.
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!
Elliott slips nicely into half guard.
Elliott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Elliott there.
Elliott is looking for a kimura but Dum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elliott to get the leverage.
Elliott is taking a breather. Dum says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Elliott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dum!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elliott unloading with bombs!
Elliott lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Elliott controlling from mount.
Elliott with good strikes from the mount here!
Elliott lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dum wants to hold on but Elliott pushes him away.
Elliott looking for a guillotine from mount but Dum is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Dum that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Elliott controlling the position easily from mount.
Elliott 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.
Dum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elliott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dum can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elliott scoring with strikes but Dum is staying in there.
Elliott controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chazza Elliott dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Elliott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Elliott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Elliott there.
Elliott is looking for a kimura here.
Elliott drops an elbow to the side of Dum's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dum wants to sweep but Elliott has passed to side control!
Elliott advances to mount.
Elliott content just to control the position here.
Elliott has control of Dum's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dum regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dum is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott cracks Dum with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dum is trying to reverse the position but instead Elliott has taken his back - oops!
Chazza Elliott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elliott trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Elliott tightening his grip on Dum, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elliott looking for the choke but no joy.
Elliott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dum is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dum prevents Elliott from getting a body triangle.
Elliott has good solid back control here.
Dum preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Elliott.
Elliott is cranking Dum's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dum! He's tightened the choke and Dum is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chazza Elliott!
Chazza Elliott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milenko Georgijevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Wladamiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgijevic comes into the arena with U PICKU MATERINU !!! blaring out of the sound system. Milenko Georgijevic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viktor Wladamiko's chin.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milenko Georgijevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Wladamiko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgijevic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wladamiko's guard.
Georgijevic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Georgijevic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Georgijevic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Georgijevic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Georgijevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Georgijevic is looking to work some ground and pound but Wladamiko has wrist control.
Georgijevic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Georgijevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georgijevic throws a big elbow that misses.
Wladamiko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Georgijevic throwing strikes but missing.
Georgijevic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wladamiko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wladamiko seems keen to control Georgijevic's posture.
Georgijevic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Georgijevic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wladamiko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Georgijevic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Georgijevic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wladamiko's head.
Georgijevic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wladamiko has his hands on Georgijevic's head, controlling the position.
Georgijevic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wladamiko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Georgijevic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Georgijevic throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wladamiko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Georgijevic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wladamiko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic working some strikes from top position.
Georgijevic lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgijevic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Georgijevic throws a strike but Wladamiko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgijevic wants to improve his position but instead Wladamiko has moved into half guard.
Georgijevic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wladamiko jumps into side control!
Georgijevic is trying to get back to half guard.
Wladamiko gets to mount! Georgijevic was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Georgijevic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Georgijevic is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgijevic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Georgijevic tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milenko Georgijevic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Georgijevic fails with the takedown.
Georgijevic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Georgijevic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wladamiko trying to control from the bottom.
Georgijevic with the ground and pound but Wladamiko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Georgijevic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Georgijevic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Georgijevic with a nice head shot there.
Wladamiko is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgijevic gets to his feet and stands over Wladamiko, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wladamiko felt that one! Georgijevic unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wladamiko from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milenko Georgijevic!
Milenko Georgijevic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omppu Vehree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erasmo Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vehree's entrance music is Lucifer. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omppu Vehree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erasmo Trout!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vehree.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trout can't do much from the bottom here.
Trout is looking to reverse the position.
Vehree in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vehree landing a few strikes.
Trout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Vehree seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trout wants to control but Vehree postures up.
Trout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trout wants to control but Vehree postures up.
Trout is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vehree's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vehree.
Trout has his hands clasped together around Vehree's back. He's all about the action.
Trout pushes Vehree off looking to stand but Vehree dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Vehree there.
Trout avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vehree.
Ground and pound from Vehree.
Trout slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vehree wants to pass the guard but Trout is keeping the position.
Vehree is posturing up here but Trout has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vehree tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vehree has to tap! Slick submission there by Trout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erasmo Trout!
Erasmo Trout spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Omppu Vehree spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky fellow.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuukka Rask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anzhor Azhiev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuukka Rask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rask closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Azhiev to the mat! Azhiev manages to get full guard.
Rask gets to his feet. Azhiev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Azhiev tries to clinch but Rask is having none of it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rask.
Rask tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rask has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Azhiev tries to buck Rask off but Rask is having none of it.
Rask connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Azhiev some visible discomfort.
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!
Rask is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azhiev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Azhiev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rask wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rask wants to control but Azhiev is keeping him busy.
Rask tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rask trying to control the position but Azhiev is working away.
Azhiev is trying to get back to half guard.
Azhiev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rask's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rask looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rask pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rask seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azhiev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rask is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rask lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Azhiev is desperately trying to improve his position but Rask has a good base and remains in mount.
Rask wants to control the pace but Azhiev is squirming around nicely.
Rask landing strikes from the mount and Azhiev is in trouble!
Rask will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azhiev gets back to half guard.
Rask looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azhiev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rask is working for a kimura but Azhiev is defending it quite comfortably.
Rask is taking a breather. Azhiev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rask trying to control the action but Azhiev is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rask pulls his head out easily.
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Rask content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rask landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rask is trying to control. Azhiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rask prevents Azhiev from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rask is looking to take a break and control but Azhiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rask prevents Azhiev from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rask looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Azhiev looks winded!
Rask trying to control from half guard but Azhiev is working away.
Rask is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rask with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rask is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rask lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuukka Rask dominated that 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.
Rask lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rask keeps the fight on the outside.
Azhiev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Danga de danga de dang - Rask scores with a four punch combination!
Rask clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rask is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Azhiev can't fight it off and eventually Rask manages to take the fight to the floor. Azhiev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Azhiev working for a triangle but Rask defends it easily.
Rask trying to control the position from guard on top but Azhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rask is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Azhiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tuukka Rask overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rask is pushing down on Azhiev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azhiev is fighting to maintain full guard but Rask has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azhiev is not content to let Rask control the position.
Rask stalling away here and it's allowed Azhiev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rask not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rask sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azhiev's guard.
Rask controlling the pace.
Rask 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.
Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azhiev is breathing heavily.
Rask frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rask wants to finish this one by submission but Azhiev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rask.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rask is trying to control. Azhiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rask stalling.
Rask sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azhiev defending well though.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Rask passes to side control.
Rask thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rask wants to control but Azhiev is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rask taking a breather here.
Rask is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azhiev can do to turn this around?
Rask wants to control but Azhiev is keeping him busy.
Rask wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azhiev, who protects the arm well.
Rask thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azhiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rask trying to control the action but Azhiev is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rask in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Azhiev is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tuukka Rask!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Stilies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (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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255 lbs
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25
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Stilies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stilies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been hearing reports that Stilies has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stilies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stilies wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Stilies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stilies defends it nicely.
Stilies misses with a body shot.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Stilies looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stilies defends it nicely.
Wallace tries to move into range but Stilies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilies pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wallace back to the cage. Stilies follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stilies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Stilies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace instigates a clinch.
Stilies breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stilies!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Stilies which made him look bad.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wallace cracks Stilies with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wallace darts in looking for a takedown but Stilies gets double underhooks and turns Wallace into the cage.
Wallace manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stilies wants to stand but Wallace has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wallace controls Stilies momentarily but Stilies frees himself.
Stilies tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
Stilies gets to his feet - Wallace follows without any prompting.
Stilies fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallace clinches up with Stilies and pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Stilies forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stilies can't break the clinch.
Stilies is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
Wallace tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stilies smiles and moves away.
Stilies stuffs the takedown.
Wallace looks winded!
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stilies staying out of range there.
Stilies swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Stilies moves out of range easily.
Stilies misses the body punch
and Wallace counters with a series of strikes. Stilies will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stilies scoring well with a low kick there.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Stilies pushes him off.
A big left from Stilies misses.
Stilies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stilies but Stilies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stilies scores with the left hand. Wallace knows he should have avoided that one.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Stilies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stilies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That has opened up William Wallace's cut even more.
Some wild striking there from Stilies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Stilies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Wallace's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Stilies misses.
Wallace has his takedown stuffed
and Stilies counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Stilies looking to score a takedown here. Wallace is defending well but Stilies drives through and ends up in Wallace's guard.
Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stilies can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stilies gets to his feet. Wallace looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stilies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stilies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gary Stilies is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilies jabs at Wallace's body.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Stilies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stilies throws a left that rocks Wallace and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stilies dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wallace regain composure!
Wallace is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stilies has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Stilies finish him?
Stilies lands with a nice body punch.
Stilies scores with a decent looking hook.
Gary Stilies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Stilies. Those never looked like landing.
Stilies drops Wallace with a naaaaasty hook - Wallace is in real trouble here! Stilies dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, 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 Pete Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
205 lbs
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30
210 lbs
7 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koutras pushes Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Koutras jumps into guard, dragging Gordon to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Koutras won't let him.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koutras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koutras has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gordon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gordon wants to break free but Koutras has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koutras.
Gordon tries to land knees in the clinch but Koutras avoids the damage to the body.
Gordon decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koutras is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koutras throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Koutras advances position into side control!
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Gordon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gordon tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutras wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koutras has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Koutras has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Koutras is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gordon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Koutras pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Koutras throws some wild stikes that Gordon manages to avoid easily.
Koutras fails to advance to Gordon's back.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Koutras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gordon because Koutras loaded up on that one.
Gordon really is a fat lump.
Koutras unloads with some shots from mount but Gordon bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gordon looks a forlorn figure.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koutras jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gordon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Koutras advances to full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koutras tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Koutras lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gordon is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koutras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gordon because Koutras loaded up on that one.
Koutras can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Koutras goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gordon turns into him and now he's in Koutras's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Koutras has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gordon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gordon tightens his grip and picks Koutras up, before dumping him to the ground. Koutras manages to land in guard.
Gordon lands a couple of elbows.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Koutras is keeping the position.
Gordon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koutras pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage.
Koutras tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gordon!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koutras trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koutras goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gordon turns into him and now he's in Koutras's guard.
Gordon trying to control but Koutras is working from the bottom.
Koutras thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koutras is pulling down on Gordon's head to control his posture.
Gordon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koutras is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Koutras dominated that round.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gordon gets tackled into the cage by Koutras. Koutras maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gordon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gordon wants to get back to striking at distance but Koutras won't allow it.
Koutras lands a takedown into guard.
Koutras throws a big elbow that misses.
Koutras looking to pass the guard.
Koutras prevents Gordon from getting back to his feet.
Koutras trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koutras seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacinto Koutras was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Koutras closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koutras throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gordon tries to buck Koutras off but Koutras is having none of it.
Gordon is trying to control Koutras's posture but Koutras avoids it.
Koutras throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Koutras trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Koutras advances to mount.
Jacinto Koutras has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Koutras controlling the position easily from mount.
Koutras sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koutras on the ground.
Koutras takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koutras goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gordon turns into him and now he's in Koutras's guard.
Koutras has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacinto Koutras has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Koutras clinches up with Gordon and pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon is trying to push Koutras away but Koutras has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Jacinto Koutras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koutras closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koutras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Koutras decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gordon to his feet.
Koutras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koutras wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Gordon tries to stand and escape but Koutras actually recovers to full guard.
Gordon trying to control but Koutras is working from the bottom.
Koutras is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon is looking to break free of the clinch but Koutras has double underhooks.
Koutras gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gordon regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Koutras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gordon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koutras holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koutras drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koutras gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Koutras throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Koutras is very close to passing his half guard.
Koutras looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Koutras is very close to passing his half guard.
Koutras has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Koutras closes the distance and pushes Gordon back into the cage.
Koutras avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Koutras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Koutras.
Gordon slaps away a takedown attempt from Koutras, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gordon throws an overhand right that lands on Koutras's shoulder, as Koutras tries to avoid the shot.
Koutras closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gordon did well to prevent Koutras getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon wants to control but Koutras is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koutras is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.
Well, if Koutras 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.
Koutras moves into full mount! Gordon won't be happy about that!
Koutras punching from mount but Gordon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koutras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gordon because Koutras loaded up on that one.
Koutras can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Koutras is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gordon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jacinto Koutras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koutras tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Koutras content just to control the position here.
Koutras looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras controlling his opponent.
Gordon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Koutras tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pete Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacinto Koutras wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gordon wants to land a leg kick but Koutras is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacinto Koutras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koutras 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Koutras!
A relieved looking Jacinto Koutras 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sylvanas Windrunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Tang will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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18
198 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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22
191 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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, Sylvanas Windrunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Tang!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windrunner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Windrunner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Windrunner's guard! Nice work there by Tang!
Tang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Windrunner controls Tang momentarily but Tang frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sylvanas Windrunner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Windrunner closes the distance and clinches up with Tang, looking for a takedown. Windrunner pushes Tang against the cage but Tang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Windrunner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Windrunner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvanas Windrunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Windrunner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windrunner tries for a takedown but Tang circles away easily
and Tang counters with a three punch combo that has Windrunner backing up. Windrunner nods at Tang to acknowledge the strikes.
Windrunner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tang counters with a three punch combo that has Windrunner backing up. Windrunner nods at Tang to acknowledge the strikes.
Windrunner is breathing heavily.
Windrunner shoots and misses
and Tang counters with a one-two to the body.
Windrunner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tang but Tang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Windrunner misses with a takedown attempt
and Tang counters with a left and a right that stings Windrunner.
Windrunner shoots in looking for a takedown. Tang tries to sprawl out of it but Windrunner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Windrunner.
Windrunner tries for a takedown but Tang circles away easily
and Tang counters with a series of strikes. Windrunner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Windrunner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windrunner with a poor takedown
and Tang counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Windrunner dives in for a single leg takedown but Tang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Windrunner with a poor takedown
and Tang counters with a series of strikes. Windrunner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Windrunner shoots in for a takedown but Tang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Windrunner misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tang to counter with a crisp jab.
Windrunner has his takedown stuffed
and Tang counters with a two punch combo.
Windrunner is rocked!
Trevor Tang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Windrunner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tang stuffs the takedown attempt from Windrunner. Windrunner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windrunner misses with a takedown
and Tang counters with a two punch combo.
Windrunner shoots in for a double leg but Tang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Windrunner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tang counters with a series of strikes. Windrunner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Windrunner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Windrunner with a poor takedown
and Tang counters with a left right combination that sends Windrunner crashing to the mat - Tang wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Windrunner out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Tang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zander Murie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaalikorva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Usher ft Pitbull - DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love Again. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zander Murie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauno Kaalikorva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaalikorva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Murie has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murie working a defensive guard here.
Kaalikorva lands a couple of digs.
Kaalikorva connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaalikorva throws a big elbow that misses.
Murie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kaalikorva has passed into side control.
Kaalikorva is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaalikorva working away.
Kaalikorva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murie tries to improve position but can't.
Kaalikorva cracks Murie with a big elbow.
Murie is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaalikorva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Murie is trying to escape the position but Kaalikorva is controlling the position.
Murie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaalikorva off and has taken his back!
Kaalikorva breaks Murie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kaalikorva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaalikorva throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes from guard but Murie blocks nicely.
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!
Kaalikorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Murie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva distracts Murie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaalikorva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murie is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaalikorva keeping full guard, as Murie tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murie wants to pass the guard but Kaalikorva is keeping the position.
Kaalikorva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murie throws a strike but Kaalikorva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaalikorva tries to free his leg and advance position but Murie is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaalikorva manages to get himself to full guard.
Murie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaalikorva is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murie wants to control from the top but Kaalikorva keeps moving.
Murie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaalikorva is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaalikorva has momentary wrist control but Murie slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaalikorva is working an open guard so Murie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kaalikorva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murie throws a leg kick but Kaalikorva checks it.
Zander Murie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murie throws a big shot that misses.
Kaalikorva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murie.
A lazy left from Murie finds it's target.
Murie cracks the inside of Kaalikorva's front leg.
A low kick from Murie is predictable there
and Kaalikorva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murie throws a leg kick
and Kaalikorva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murie misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaalikorva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kaalikorva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murie throws a leg kick
and Kaalikorva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaalikorva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murie's elbow.
Kaalikorva struggles to land a body shot inside as Murie controls his hands.
Murie tries a knee to the head but Kaalikorva blocks it.
Kaalikorva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaalikorva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murie tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaalikorva avoids the damage to the body.
Kaalikorva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaalikorva looking for a takedown.
Kaalikorva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaalikorva swings wildly with an uppercut but Murie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murie digs a right hand underneath Kaalikorva's ribcage. Kaalikorva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murie wants to break free but Kaalikorva has control.
Kaalikorva controlling the action here for a moment.
Murie misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva has Murie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kaalikorva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murie tumbling to the mat - Kaalikorva dives into Murie's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing.
Murie trying to control the position.
Kaalikorva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaalikorva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva preventing the sweep.
Murie pushes a forearm under Kaalikorva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kaalikorva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zander Murie!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Giggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Hansen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Giggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen lands with a nice combination. Giggs backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Wayne Giggs has been cut.
Hansen closes the distance and clinches.
Giggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Giggs.
Giggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Giggs works on Hansen's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hansen.
Hansen tries to circle away but Giggs has him pinned against the cage.
Hansen working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Giggs.
Hansen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Giggs backwards.
Giggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Giggs scores with a knee to the head.
Giggs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Giggs lands a nice uppercut.
Giggs tries a body shot but Hansen blocks it.
Giggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giggs has Hansen pressed against the cage, preventing Hansen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giggs.
Giggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Giggs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Giggs scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Giggs.
A right hand to the body from Giggs.
Hansen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Giggs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Giggs is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hansen rolls with it to try and escape but Giggs cranks on the arm and Hansen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Giggs!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kin Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Before I Forget by Slipknot. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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221 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kin Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kin Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett slips under a jab.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett gets the takedown into side control.
Sackett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sackett but great work by Jones.
Sackett is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Sackett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Sackett on that attempt.
Sackett slips a straight right by Jones.
Sackett goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Sackett's takedown attempt.
Brian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kin Sackett.
Sackett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sackett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Sackett controlling the position.
Jones tries to stand but Sackett is controlling from the bottom.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sackett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Sackett's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jones stands up from Sackett's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones pushes Sackett off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Sackett with that takedown attempt.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Sackett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sackett moves out of range as Jones strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Sackett shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Sackett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sackett misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sackett looks winded!
Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Jones misses.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett seems to have recovered his senses.
Sackett pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Sackett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones leaves Sackett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brian Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Sackett on that attempt.
Jones drops Sackett with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sackett! Jones dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Jones!
Brian Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
Brian Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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