 |
FFC: Challengers 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Faust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is L'Chaim To Life). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 222 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
202 cm
20
218 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sheldon Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luther Faust!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faust decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cooper looking for submissions off his back.
Faust wants to work for an arm triangle but Cooper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cooper moves into full guard.
Faust drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cooper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cooper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cooper!
Faust is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cooper's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Cooper! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Faust has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sheldon Cooper!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred von Richthofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manfred von Richthofen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Caleb Cohen's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
174 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manfred von Richthofen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen closes this distance looking for a takedown but von Richthofen circles away.
Cohen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from von Richthofen.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as von Richthofen sprawls well. von Richthofen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet.
Cohen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Cohen or perhaps it was just good defense by von Richthofen which made him look bad.
Cohen gets caught flat footed, as von Richthofen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Richthofen passes into half guard.
Cohen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from von Richthofen.
Cohen is trying to get back to full guard.
von Richthofen seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
von Richthofen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cohen?
von Richthofen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cohen's face.
von Richthofen raining down shots from the mount!
Cohen is rocked!
von Richthofen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cohen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cohen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred von Richthofen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conny Kofot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Rolifild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolifild has chosen CONGA as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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, Conny Kofot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evandro Rolifild!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kofot bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rolifild clinches.
Rolifild has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kofot is trying to keep an underhook but Rolifild manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kofot is not content to let Rolifild control the position.
Kofot is trying to stand up here but Rolifild is controlling him well.
Rolifild looks to land a strike but Kofot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rolifild working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rolifild with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kofot keeping full guard, as Rolifild tries to pass.
Rolifild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rolifild wants to pass the guard but Kofot is keeping the position.
Rolifild won't allow Kofot to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild chips away with some ground and pound.
Rolifild postures up in Kofot's guard and throws a big left but Kofot blocks it.
Rolifild looking to sit in guard and control but Kofot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kofot cracks Rolifild with a solid left hand.
Rolifild manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rolifild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolifild.
Rolifild takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rolifild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kofot misses with a head kick.
Kofot scores with a leg kick.
Kofot misses with a body kick.
Kofot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kofot.
Kofot throws a sloppy head kick and Rolifild moves out of range easily.
Kofot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rolifild takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rolifild has Kofot up against the cage in a clinch.
Rolifild wants the takedown. Kofot is fighting it off but Rolifild persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kofot's guard against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kofot wants to get back to his feet but Rolifild is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rolifild controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolifild throws and elbow that misses. Kofot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rolifild's guard. Nice move by Kofot!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolifild is adopting a defensive guard.
Rolifild throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild kicks Kofot off and gets to his feet.
Rolifild blocks a head kick by Kofot.
Kofot doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolifild circles away.
Kofot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rolifild shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rolifild missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kofot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kofot.
Rolifild landing with the ground and pound.
Rolifild looking to sit in guard and control but Kofot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofot stops Rolifild from standing up.
Rolifild avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rolifild pushes Kofot off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rolifild takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rolifild fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kofot, pushing him back against the cage.
Rolifild changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kofot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kofot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kofot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolifild misses the body punch
and Kofot counters with a head kick. That will keep Rolifild thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kofot throws a head kick that misses.
Evandro Rolifild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rolifild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rolifild drives through and clinches with Kofot against the cage.
Rolifild turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rolifild manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evandro Rolifild dominated that round.
That's time! Kofot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kofot misses with a head kick.
Rolifild fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kofot, pushing him back against the cage.
Rolifild lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kofot wants to get back to full guard.
Rolifild thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kofot to regain full guard.
Rolifild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rolifild throws a strike but Kofot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rolifild is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kofot gets to his feet. Rolifild looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kofot throws a head kick that misses.
Kofot shoots in and drives through. Rolifild sprawls well.
Kofot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rolifild sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolifild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolifild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild clinches with his opponent.
Rolifild is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kofot can't fight it off and eventually Rolifild manages to take the fight to the floor. Kofot looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kofot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rolifild.
Rolifild throws a big right hand that misses.
Kofot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rolifild is controlling him.
Rolifild loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rolifild is looking to work some ground and pound but Kofot has wrist control.
Rolifild drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kofot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rolifild has Kofot in his guard.
Rolifild is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rolifild is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofot tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolifild is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kofot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kofot is in close to Rolifild's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kofot looking to sit in guard and control but Rolifild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rolifild throwing strikes from guard but Kofot blocks nicely.
Rolifild loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild postures up and lands a big shot to Kofot's brow.
Rolifild postures up in Kofot's guard and throws a big left but Kofot blocks it.
Rolifild looking to sit in guard and control but Kofot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolifild is on top in guard.
Evandro Rolifild has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kofot working a defensive guard here.
Rolifild decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kofot, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conny Kofot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofot tries to keep at a distance but Rolifild has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rolifild cracks Kofot with a nice body shot.
Rolifild wants the takedown. Kofot is fighting it off but Rolifild persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kofot's guard against the cage.
Rolifild trying to control but Kofot is working from the bottom.
Rolifild prevents Kofot from getting back to his feet.
Kofot working a defensive guard here.
Kofot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rolifild.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evandro Rolifild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Rolifild clinches.
Kofot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rolifild has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rolifild.
Kofot is looking to break free of the clinch but Rolifild has double underhooks.
Rolifild gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kofot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kofot is trying to stand up here but Rolifild is controlling him well.
Rolifild missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rolifild throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rolifild missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rolifild throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rolifild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kofot keeps working.
Rolifild looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kofot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild trying to control from half guard but Kofot is working away.
Kofot is trying to stand up here but Rolifild is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolifild looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kofot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rolifild throwing shots but Kofot is blocking nicely.
Rolifild thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rolifild thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rolifild throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kofot tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rolifild clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kofot is trying to break the clinch but Rolifild has him pressed against the cage.
Rolifild lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolifild tightens his grip and picks Kofot up, before dumping him to the ground. Kofot manages to land in guard.
Kofot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rolifild scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rolifild lands a couple of elbows.
Kofot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rolifild.
Kofot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rolifild.
Rolifild cracks Kofot with a solid left hand.
Kofot has momentary wrist control but Rolifild slips an elbow through the middle.
Rolifild trying to control the position from guard on top but Kofot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kofot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rolifild wants to control from the top but Kofot keeps moving.
Rolifild throwing strikes from guard but Kofot blocks nicely.
Rolifild throwing strikes from guard but Kofot blocks nicely.
Rolifild is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rolifild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kofot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evandro Rolifild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rolifild looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kofot!
Rolifild trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolifild with a couple of short strikes.
Rolifild swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kofot is now in Rolifild's guard. A big mistake from Rolifild there, giving up the dominant position!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rolifild can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rolifild is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evandro Rolifild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rolifild winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evandro Rolifild!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Kytta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kytta comes to the cage accompanied by The Odorants - This Night. Holmes has chosen Roky Erickson - Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer) as his entrance music. Mikko Kytta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
23
234 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
|
175 cm
23
285 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Kytta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Kytta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kytta looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Holmes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kytta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
It looks like Mikko Kytta has been cut.
Holmes throws an elbow but Kytta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kytta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holmes connects with a decent elbow.
Holmes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kytta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Holmes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kytta is looking for a sweep.
Holmes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Holmes.
An elbow from Holmes crashes against the mat.
Holmes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kytta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holmes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holmes thows a huge punch but Kytta dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kytta throws a series of punches but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches up with Kytta, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes Kytta against the cage but Kytta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holmes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kytta circles away.
Mikko Kytta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Holmes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holmes.
Kytta stuffs the takedown.
Holmes looks gassed!
Kytta tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holmes.
Kytta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holmes.
No luck for Holmes with that takedown attempt.
Kytta drops Holmes with a beautiful combination! Holmes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kytta is looking for the KO!
It looks like John Holmes has been cut.
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!
Kytta connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Holmes to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Kytta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikko Kytta!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragoslav has chosen Disturbed - Indestructible as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
22
266 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
188 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Dragoslav!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragoslav checks a leg kick.
Dragoslav fails with a takedown attempt.
Dyer throws a hook to the side of Dragoslav's head but Dragoslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Dragoslav misses.
No joy there for Dragoslav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragoslav changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dyer tries to avoid it but Dragoslav manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dyer to the ground. Dyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragoslav shoots in looking for a takedown. Dyer tries to sprawl out of it but Dragoslav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Dragoslav.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragoslav misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer scores with a hook to the body. Dragoslav takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragoslav shoots for a takedown but Dyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dyer misses with an uppercut.
Dragoslav takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nikola Dragoslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragoslav closes the distance and clinches up with Dyer, looking for a takedown. Dragoslav pushes Dyer against the cage but Dyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragoslav lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Dyer works over Dragoslav's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Nikola Dragoslav has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dragoslav. Dragoslav gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dyer defends it nicely.
Dragoslav looks gassed!
Dyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dragoslav momentarily.
Dyer steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Dragoslav is out on his feet! Dyer sets himself and nearly takes Dragoslav's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephen Dyer!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lefty Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gruber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Irwin Goodman - St. Pauli Ja Reeperbahn. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hans Gruber enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lefty Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gruber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gruber misses with a wild combination.
Morrison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gruber scores with a leg kick.
Morrison blocks the body kick.
Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gruber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrison.
Morrison avoids a kick to the body.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Morrison with that takedown attempt.
Gruber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morrison tests Gruber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gruber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gruber.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruber.
Hans Gruber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gruber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gruber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gruber clinches up with Morrison and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrison tries for a takedown but Gruber manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lefty Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Morrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gruber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gruber misses with a wild combination.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Gruber's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gruber throws a wild body kick that Morrison sees coming a mile off.
Gruber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Morrison.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Morrison checks a leg kick nicely.
Morrison dodges the punch combination from Gruber.
Gruber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gruber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gruber lands a front kick.
Gruber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gruber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber breaks the clinch.
Gruber lands a big head kick that sends Morrison tumbling to the mat! Gruber takes a step backwards and waves Morrison back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Lefty Morrison has been cut.
Gruber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters with a series of strikes. Gruber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gruber throws a leg kick which misses Morrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrison tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruber looks for the body kick but Morrison saw that one coming.
Gruber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gruber throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Morrison takes one to the side of the head.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Gruber needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Morrison just on the top of the head. Morrison drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Morrison - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hans Gruber!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolya Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
165 cm
23
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Starr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kolya Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov ducks under a wild hook from Starr.
Starr throws a series of punches but Morozov avoids them all with ease.
Morozov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Starr did well to prevent Morozov getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov thows a huge punch but Starr dodges it nicely.
Starr is defending against the submission attempts here by Morozov.
Starr is trying to control but can't.
Morozov looks to land a strike but Starr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Starr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morozov throws and elbow that misses. Starr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morozov's guard. Nice move by Starr!
Starr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Starr stopping the sweep attempt from Morozov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr 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.
Morozov has Starr pulled in close to control his posture.
Morozov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Starr from controlling successfully.
Starr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Starr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Starr trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morozov holds on and takes a little breather.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Starr from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Starr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morozov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Starr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Starr tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Morozov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov landing a few strikes.
Morozov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Starr is looking for a sweep.
Starr wants to control but Morozov postures up.
Morozov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Morozov tries to score with some ground and pound. Starr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Starr wants to control but Morozov postures up.
Morozov wants to control but Starr is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Starr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morozov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morozov defending well as Starr loads up on a big left hand.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Starr striking from half guard on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morozov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Starr is positioning himself well to prevent Morozov advancing to mount.
Morozov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morozov.
Morozov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Starr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Morozov slips under a jab from Starr.
Starr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starr throws a jab but it's blocked by Morozov.
Morozov slips a straight right by Starr.
Starr throws a lazy right hand but Morozov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolya Morozov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Starr misses with a straight right.
Starr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morozov dodges the punch combination from Starr.
Starr throws a shot from downtown. Morozov moves away and avoids it.
Starr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dominik Starr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starr fails to land with a series of punches.
Starr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morozov slips a jab and a cross from Starr.
Starr misses with a looping left.
Morozov blocks a jab.
Dominik Starr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morozov slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Starr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Starr.
Morozov slips a jab from Starr.
Morozov slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr swinging wildly here.
Morozov slips a jab from Starr.
Starr scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Starr misses.
Starr throws a jab when Morozov was well out of range.
Starr throws a right and a left that Morozov avoids nicely.
Starr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morozov tries to clinch but Starr is having none of it.
Starr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morozov manages to avoid it.
Starr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Starr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Starr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr looks to score with a jab to the body but Morozov is just out of range.
Morozov throws a head kick that misses.
Morozov misses with a wild combination.
Starr misses with a wild combination.
Starr looks to throw the jab but Morozov is out of range.
Morozov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Starr to the mat! Starr manages to get full guard.
Morozov looking to sit in guard and control but Starr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Starr trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morozov looking to control.
Starr trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov trying to control the position.
Morozov has Starr pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morozov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morozov needs to keep his hands up - Starr had a free shot at his head there.
Morozov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Starr.
Starr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Starr.
Morozov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Starr swings for the body but Morozov moves out of range.
Starr scores with a decent looking hook.
Morozov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morozov showed some decent athleticism there.
Starr is trying to get back to full guard.
Starr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starr is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov working Starr over with strikes.
Morozov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morozov winds up and cracks Starr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Starr dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Starr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morozov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Starr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Starr regains half guard.
Morozov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starr pushes Morozov off looking to stand but Morozov dives back in and keeps control.
Starr taking some punishment here, with Morozov in his half guard.
Kolya Morozov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morozov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morozov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Starr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morozov thows a big elbow that misses.
Starr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morozov.
Morozov working some strikes from top position.
Starr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Starr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Morozov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morozov works over Starr with some ground and pound from guard.
Starr wants to stand but Morozov is controlling the position.
Starr trying to control the position.
Starr wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Starr misses the jab.
Morozov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Starr swings for the body but Morozov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morozov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starr's waist but Starr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morozov off to one side.
Morozov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starr looks to land a right hand but Morozov moved out of range.
Starr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morozov slips a jab and a cross from Starr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morozov moves out of range of the strikes.
Starr lands a head shot.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Morozov prevents Starr from getting the reversal.
Starr is working hard here to advance position.
Morozov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Starr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morozov.
Morozov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morozov drops an elbow to the side of Starr's head.
Morozov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morozov is stalling here. Starr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morozov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Starr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Starr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morozov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morozov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Starr off and has taken his back!
Morozov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Morozov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Starr hold on?
Starr grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Starr looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr breaks Morozov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Morozov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morozov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starr manages to get himself to full guard.
Morozov postures up in Starr's guard and throws a big left but Starr blocks it.
Morozov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Starr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morozov throwing strikes but missing.
Morozov throws a big right hand that misses.
Starr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morozov.
Starr wants to stand but Morozov is controlling the position.
Morozov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolya Morozov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morozov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolya Morozov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kreese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Payette is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
21
135 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
|
170 cm
20
148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Payette !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kreese!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payette fails with a takedown attempt.
Payette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kreese sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kreese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payette moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payette is defended easily by Kreese.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Payette . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kreese just misses with a punch to the body.
Payette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Payette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Kreese. No joy for Payette on that attempt.
Payette shoots in for a takedown but Kreese shows good takedown defense.
Kreese throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Charles Payette has been cut.
Kreese lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payette at a distance.
Payette is breathing heavily.
Payette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kreese lands a glancing blow to the side of Payette 's head.
Kreese scores with a nice strike.
Kreese walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Payette drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kreese swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Payette 's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kreese!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
99% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ougah Chimoine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ougah Chimoine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
20
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
202 cm
20
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ougah Chimoine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimoine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dennis Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimoine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chimoine wants to clinch.
Chimoine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gavin cracks Chimoine with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gavin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chimoine to stand back up!
It looks like Ougah Chimoine has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin lands a slapping body shot.
Chimoine missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin cracks Chimoine with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chimoine looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gavin finish him?
Chimoine is rocked!
Chimoine is breathing heavily.
Chimoine tries to clinch up.
Gavin lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Gavin!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ran Plan III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kusimuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ran Plan III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takeshi Kusimuki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusimuki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kusimuki throws a big shot that misses.
Plan III's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Plan III duly obliges.
Plan III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plan III lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kusimuki defending well as Plan III loads up on a big left hand.
Plan III catches Kusimuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plan III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kusimuki.
Nice jab there from Plan III.
Kusimuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kusimuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plan III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kusimuki misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kusimuki.
Plan III connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kusimuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kusimuki lands a glancing blow to the side of Plan III's head.
Kusimuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kusimuki throws a body punch but Plan III moves out of range.
Kusimuki misses with the combination.
Kusimuki moves into the clinch.
Plan III breaks from the clinch.
Kusimuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan III uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kusimuki has time to react.
Kusimuki takes the fight into the clinch.
Plan III has had enough of the clinch but Kusimuki keeps him there for the moment.
Plan III breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plan III looks to land a combination. Kusimuki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Takeshi Kusimuki has been cut.
Plan III with a jab.
Kusimuki slips under a jab.
Kusimuki dodges the punch combination from Plan III.
Plan III walks into a left hand.
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!
Plan III jabs Kusimuki right on the nose. Kusimuki blinks but takes it well.
Plan III misses with a head kick.
Kusimuki clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Kusimuki as the two fighters clinch.
Plan III wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plan III wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kusimuki has him pressed against the cage.
Plan III's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plan III circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plan III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kusimuki.
No joy there for Kusimuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Plan III, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kusimuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plan III on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kusimuki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Plan III momentarily.
Kusimuki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Plan III lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kusimuki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Kusimuki.
Kusimuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plan III circles away quickly and effectively.
Kusimuki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Plan III's head.
Plan III misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plan III swats away the attempt to clinch by Kusimuki.
Plan III misses with a kick to the body.
Kusimuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Plan III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kusimuki thows a body shot but no joy.
Plan III lands a jab-cross combination.
Plan III slips a straight right by Kusimuki.
Plan III misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kusimuki looks to land a left hand but Plan III moved out of range nicely.
Takeshi Kusimuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plan III displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Plan III tries a head kick but it misses.
Plan III throws a shot to the body.
Kusimuki misses with a combination
and Plan III counters with a nice body kick.
Plan III lands a body shot.
Plan III lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kusimuki looks gassed!
Kusimuki forces Plan III back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusimuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plan III's efforts to push away.
Kusimuki has Plan III pressed against the cage.
Plan III escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kusimuki tries to clinch up.
Plan III moves away from the strike by Kusimuki.
Kusimuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Plan III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kusimuki avoids the body shot from Plan III.
Plan III 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.
Plan III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kusimuki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Plan III does no damage.
Kusimuki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Plan III counters with a body kick.
Plan III thuds a left hand into Kusimuki's body.
Plan III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plan III is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kusimuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Plan III lands a jab to Kusimuki's midsection.
Plan III looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plan III is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Plan III lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kusimuki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plan III comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Plan III scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Plan III cracks Kusimuki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab by Plan III.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Plan III catches Kusimuki right on the button with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Plan III!
Plan III moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kusimuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plan III.
Plan III works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ran Plan III dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Kusimuki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Plan III misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plan III throws a right and a left that Kusimuki avoids nicely.
Kusimuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plan III 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.
Plan III is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusimuki can do to turn this around?
Plan III misses with a wild body shot.
Kusimuki has closed the distance and engaged Plan III in a clinch.
Kusimuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Plan III controls his hands.
Plan III has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kusimuki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Plan III has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Plan III has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Plan III is trying to break free.
Plan III working hard to break the clinch.
Plan III tries to circle away but Kusimuki has him pinned against the cage.
Kusimuki lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kusimuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusimuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plan III prevents a body shot from Kusimuki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kusimuki.
Kusimuki throws a punch but it's blocked by Plan III.
Kusimuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Plan III controls his hands.
Plan III working hard to break the clinch.
Kusimuki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kusimuki cracks Plan III with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plan III wants to get back to striking at distance but Kusimuki won't allow it.
Kusimuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plan III's efforts to push away.
Kusimuki misses with a punch to the body.
Plan III escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kusimuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kusimuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plan III, pushing him back against the cage.
Plan III has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Plan III has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Plan III's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kusimuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kusimuki tries a body shot but Plan III blocks it.
Plan III has had enough of the clinch but Kusimuki keeps him there for the moment.
Kusimuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kusimuki looking to stall.
Kusimuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kusimuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kusimuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Plan III is looking to break free of the clinch but Kusimuki has double underhooks.
A short right from Kusimuki.
Plan III tries to break free but Kusimuki pushes him back against the cage.
Kusimuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kusimuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plan III.
Kusimuki has a couple of punches blocked by Plan III.
A short body shot lands from Kusimuki as the two fighters clinch.
Plan III pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plan III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kusimuki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Plan III cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kusimuki rushes Plan III and presses him up against the cage.
Plan III wants to break the clinch but can't.
Plan III wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kusimuki throws a punch but it's blocked by Plan III.
A short right from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki lands a body shot.
Kusimuki lands a shot to the body.
Kusimuki prevents Plan III from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kusimuki prevents Plan III from breaking the clinch.
Plan III working hard to break the clinch.
Kusimuki presses Plan III against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kusimuki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kusimuki lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki has Plan III pressed against the cage, preventing Plan III from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kusimuki lands a body shot.
Kusimuki is leaning against Plan III and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kusimuki lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Kusimuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kusimuki lands with a short shot to the head.
Kusimuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kusimuki swings wildly with an uppercut but Plan III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kusimuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plan IIIs head.
Kusimuki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plan III wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kusimuki has him pressed against the cage.
Kusimuki lands with a short shot to the head.
Plan III wants to break free but Kusimuki has control.
Plan III tries to circle away but Kusimuki has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kusimuki as the two fighters clinch.
Kusimuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kusimuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kusimuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Kusimuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki swings wildly with an uppercut but Plan III uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Plan III's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kusimuki gets through Plan III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kusimuki pushes Plan III back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kusimuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Kusimuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kusimuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plan III or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Kusimuki.
Kusimuki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kusimuki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plan III prevents a body shot from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plan III's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kusimuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kusimuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plan III wants to get back to striking at distance but Kusimuki won't allow it.
Plan III is trying to break the clinch but Kusimuki is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plan III is trying to break the clinch but Kusimuki has him pressed against the cage.
Kusimuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kusimuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kusimuki as the two fighters clinch.
Plan III blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kusimuki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kusimuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Kusimuki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kusimuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plan III.
Kusimuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kusimuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kusimuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kusimuki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kusimuki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kusimuki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kusimuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Kusimuki misses with the head strike.
Plan III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plan III is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kusimuki taking a breather.
Kusimuki cracks Plan III with a nice body shot.
Plan III blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Kusimuki to work.
Kusimuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plan III.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan III has had enough of the clinch but Kusimuki keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Kusimuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kusimuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kusimuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kusimuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plan IIIs head.
Kusimuki cracks Plan III with a nice body shot.
Kusimuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Kusimuki lands a left hand.
Kusimuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kusimuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kusimuki scores with a hook to the body.
Kusimuki presses Plan III against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kusimuki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Kusimuki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki swings wildly with an uppercut but Plan III uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki stalling.
Takeshi Kusimuki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kusimuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plan III breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Kusimuki does no damage.
Plan III misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki throws a series of punches but Plan III avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Kusimuki.
Plan III takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kusimuki misses the jab.
Plan III tries to keep at a distance but Kusimuki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kusimuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kusimuki scores with a hook to the body.
Plan III is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kusimuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Plan III up against the cage.
Kusimuki is working Plan III over against the cage.
Kusimuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Kusimuki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kusimuki swings wildly with an uppercut but Plan III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kusimuki slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki pushes Plan III back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Plan III has had enough of the clinch but Kusimuki keeps him there for the moment.
Kusimuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Kusimuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Nice body punch from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki is struggling to control the position.
Kusimuki lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kusimuki.
Kusimuki has a couple of punches blocked by Plan III.
Kusimuki keeps control of Plan III as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kusimuki misses with the head strike.
Kusimuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kusimuki.
Plan III can't break the clinch.
Kusimuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plan III or not.
Kusimuki lands a shot to the body.
Kusimuki lands a left hand.
Kusimuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kusimuki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Plan III's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kusimuki has Plan III pushed against the cage.
Kusimuki keeps control of Plan III as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kusimuki.
Plan III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kusimuki.
Plan III wants to break free but Kusimuki has control.
Plan III wants to get back to striking at distance but Kusimuki won't allow it.
Kusimuki digs a right hand underneath Plan III's ribcage. Plan III let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kusimuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Kusimuki slows down the pace here.
Kusimuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kusimuki lands a right hand.
Kusimuki lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kusimuki has Plan III pressed against the cage.
Kusimuki lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kusimuki.
Kusimuki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Plan III up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Kusimuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kusimuki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Kusimuki!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
