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CFH 34: Ascanio v Martinez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Toast Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano Redz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeo Toast Saunders had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takeo Toast Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Redz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saunders to the ground. Redz is now in Saunders's guard.
Redz postures up.
Redz trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saunders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redz tries to free his leg and advance position but Saunders is retaining full guard.
Saunders has control of Redz's left arm, preventing Redz from doing any damage.
Saunders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saunders holds on and takes a little breather.
Redz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saunders controlling the position well.
Redz is trying to control the action in half guard but Saunders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saunders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Redz is nestled in close to Saunders, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Redz thows a huge punch but Saunders dodges it nicely.
Saunders is trying to maintain the position but Redz is very close to passing his half guard.
Redz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redz trying to mount his opponent but Saunders defends it.
Redz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Saunders manages to get to full guard.
Saunders controls Redz momentarily but Redz frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform me that Redz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Redz postures up in Saunders's guard and throws a big left but Saunders blocks it.
Redz passes Saunders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saunders wants to control but Redz is keeping busy.
Saunders is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Redz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as Redz sits in half guard.
Saunders is trying to stand up here but Redz is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Takeo Toast Saunders.
Saunders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redz.
Saunders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz gets a double leg takedown into Saunders's guard.
Saunders trying to control the position.
Redz trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Redz tries to free his leg and advance position but Saunders is retaining full guard.
Saunders is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Team Finland that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Saunders wants to stand but Redz is controlling the position.
Redz looking to pass the guard.
Saunders tries to strike from the bottom.
Saunders is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Redz wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Redz throws a lazy right hand but Saunders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders connects with a single shot there.
Saunders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Saunders is looking to advance position but Redz won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saunders.
Saunders throws a strike but Redz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Redz looking to control.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Redz keeps moving.
Saunders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saunders has managed to get both his arms back between Redz's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Romano Redz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saunders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Redz.
Saunders looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saunders stalling away here and it's allowed Redz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Redz keeping full guard, as Saunders tries to pass.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saunders throwing strikes from guard but Redz blocks nicely.
Saunders stays in close to Redz's body and controls the position.
Saunders postures up and lands a big shot to Redz's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Takeo Toast Saunders has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Saunders moves forwards but Redz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saunders closes the distance and clinches.
Redz stalling the fight.
Saunders successfully pulls guard.
Redz trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
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.
Redz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saunders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saunders pulls Redz in close to his closed guard and prevents Redz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Redz trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Redz swinging wildly here.
Redz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saunders is looking to take a break and control but Redz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to work for an arm triangle but Redz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saunders wants to take a breather but Redz is having none of it.
Redz trying to control but Saunders postures up.
Saunders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saunders is nestled in close to Redz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saunders wants to pass to mount but Redz is defending the position.
Saunders 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to free his trapped foot but Redz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redz trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saunders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Toast Saunders dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Redz does no damage.
Saunders shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redz's guard.
Saunders throws a big elbow that misses.
Saunders works over Redz with some ground and pound from guard.
Redz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Redz working Saunders over with strikes here.
Saunders bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saunders wants to control from the top but Redz keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Redz dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Redz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Redz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saunders rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Redz's guard! Nice work there by Saunders!
Saunders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saunders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saunders throwing shots but Redz is blocking nicely.
Redz is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Redz gets back to full guard.
Saunders looking to pass the guard.
Saunders is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Redz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Saunders is looking to defend but Redz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Saunders! Redz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Saunders taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Romano Redz!
A relieved looking Romano Redz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kylla Ei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Kveldulfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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256 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Kveldulfson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kveldulfson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ei.
Kveldulfson misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Kveldulfson.
Ei looks to land a combination but Kveldulfson avoids it well.
Ei lands a right hook to the body.
Kveldulfson gets the takedown into side control.
Kveldulfson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ei sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kveldulfson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ei is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Kveldulfson crashes against the mat.
Kveldulfson working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kveldulfson throws a strike aimed at the side of Ei's head but Ei avoids it well.
Kveldulfson working the ground and pound but Ei is defending the strikes.
Ei managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kveldulfson.
Ei parries the strikes from Kveldulfson easily there. Kveldulfson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ei to escape.
Kveldulfson just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kveldulfson.
Kveldulfson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kveldulfson throws a strike aimed at the side of Ei's head but Ei avoids it well.
Ei is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kveldulfson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ei tries to buck Kveldulfson off but Kveldulfson is having none of it.
Kveldulfson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kveldulfson crashes against the mat.
Kveldulfson cracks Ei with a big right hand but Ei just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kveldulfson grinds an elbow into Ei's temple.
Ei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ei tries to get out of the position.
Kveldulfson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kveldulfson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kveldulfson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ei dodges the ground and pound from Kveldulfson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Kveldulfson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kveldulfson is trying to ground and pound but Ei uses the momentary lack of control by Kveldulfson to regain half guard.
Kveldulfson working Ei over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kveldulfson prevents Ei from improving his position.
Ei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kveldulfson on the ground.
Kveldulfson trying to mount his opponent but Ei defends it.
Kveldulfson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kveldulfson is pressing down on Ei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ei is holding on for now.
Kveldulfson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kveldulfson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kveldulfson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kveldulfson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kveldulfson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ei keeps working.
Kveldulfson stops Ei from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kveldulfson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kveldulfson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ei is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Kveldulfson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kveldulfson has a couple of punches blocked by Ei.
Kveldulfson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ei blocks it with crossed arms.
Ei misses with a punch on the inside.
Kveldulfson can't find room to land a body shot as Ei controls the action.
Kveldulfson pushes Ei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ei lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kveldulfson fails to land.
Kveldulfson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ei prevents it.
Kveldulfson tries to break free but Ei pushes him back against the cage.
Kveldulfson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kveldulfson throws an elbow that misses.
Ei scores with a shot to the side of Kveldulfson's head.
Ei tries to land a knee to the head but Kveldulfson blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ei.
Kveldulfson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ei controls his hands.
Ei has Kveldulfson pressed against the cage, preventing Kveldulfson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kveldulfson throws a head punch that misses.
Ei is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Ei has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kveldulfson letting Ei take a breather here.
Ei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kveldulfson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ei.
Ei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kveldulfson is keeping busy.
Kveldulfson blocks a body shot from Ei.
Kveldulfson breaks from the clinch.
Kveldulfson scores with a takedown into Ei's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kveldulfson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kveldulfson.
Ei keeping moving, preventing Kveldulfson from controlling successfully.
Kveldulfson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kveldulfson throws a strike but Ei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kveldulfson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei wants to stand and escape but instead Kveldulfson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kveldulfson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kveldulfson.
Kveldulfson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kveldulfson distracts Ei with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ei wants to stand and escape but Kveldulfson is having none of it.
Kveldulfson throwing strikes but missing.
Kveldulfson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ei's head.
Kveldulfson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kveldulfson with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kveldulfson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kveldulfson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ei wants to stand but Kveldulfson is controlling the position.
Kveldulfson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kveldulfson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ei is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Kveldulfson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ei misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Ei. Those never looked like landing.
Kveldulfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ei blocks a jab.
Ei misses with a two punch combination.
Kveldulfson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kveldulfson catches Ei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kveldulfson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ei as he jumps to the side.
Kveldulfson misses with a low kick.
Ei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kveldulfson.
Ei throws a right hand that Kveldulfson ducks under and follows up with a left that Kveldulfson also avoids with ease.
Ragnar Kveldulfson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kveldulfson drives through and clinches with Ei against the cage.
Kveldulfson is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Ei.
Kveldulfson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kveldulfson trying to land knees to the body.
Ei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kveldulfson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kveldulfson tries to break free but Ei pushes him back against the cage.
Ei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ei crunches a lovely knee into Kveldulfson's ribcage.
Kveldulfson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ei lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ei.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Ei.
Kveldulfson trying to stall but Ei improves his position.
Ei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ei lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Ei.
Kveldulfson is trying to push Ei away but Ei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kveldulfson backwards.
Kveldulfson is rocked!
Ei creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kveldulfson with a big uppercut! Kveldulfson tries to clinch up but Ei pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kveldulfson to the mat! Kveldulfson covers up and Ei unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kylla Ei!
An out of breath Kylla Ei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JEes JeEs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Huber's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. Mario Huber has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JEes JeEs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JeEs cracks Huber with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Huber looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can JeEs finish him?
It looks like Mario Huber has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
JeEs closes the distance and clinches.
JeEs dips a shoulder and cracks Huber with a mighty uppercut! Huber falls back against the cage and JeEs unloads with a barrage of strikes! Huber is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - JeEs screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JEes JeEs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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255 lbs
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224 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Hart!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart tries to clinch up
and Pelle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab from Pelle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hart doesn't seem bothered though.
Hart takes one to the side of the head.
Pelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hart shoots in and drives through. Pelle sprawls well.
Pelle misses with a two punch combination.
Hart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pelle sprawls well initially but Hart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart tries to pass to full mount but Pelle defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hart trying to pass the guard but Pelle defending well.
Hart controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabriel Hart hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pelle scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Gabriel Hart has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Pelle's face as Hart controls the position.
Pelle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pelle tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pelle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Amis Pelle.
Pelle throws a combination that misses
and Hart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pelle is working Hart over against the cage.
Hart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pelle up against the cage.
Hart prevents a body shot from Pelle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelle effectively controlling the action here.
Pelle working aggressively here.
Pelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pelle misses with some punches.
Pelle prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Pelle - that landed with a thud.
Hart looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelle has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Pelle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pelle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pelle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pelle working aggressively here.
Hart misses with a body punch.
Pelle misses with a punch to the body.
Pelle tries to break the clinch but Hart is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amis Pelle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Hart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Pelle misses.
Pelle with a nice cross.
Hart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hart sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pelle is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pelle trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pelle!
Hart looking to finish Pelle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pelle!
Hart throwing strikes here but Pelle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hart is working for a guillotine from mount but Pelle frees his head quite easily.
Hart controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle tries to hold on but Hart pushes him away.
Hart controlling his opponent.
Pelle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart controlling his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Hart was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pelle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pelle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hart moves into range and clinches up with Pelle.
Pelle tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelle misses with the head strike.
Pelle pushes Hart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hart blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pelle has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Hart stalling.
Pelle throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
Pelle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Hart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Hart'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. This is the final round!
Pelle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Hart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pelle defends well and Hart ends up having to push Pelle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hart goes for a takedown attempt but Pelle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pelle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pelle feints a jab promting Hart to slip. Pelle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hart slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pelle lands a left and a right that send Hart crashing to the mat, dazed. Pelle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hart is rocked!
Pelle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pelle connects with a body shot.
Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Hart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Pelle. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hart.
Hart controlling the position from side mount.
Hart is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pelle looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hart gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pelle is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hart lets go of the hold and Pelle can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Hart!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulfrey Orcsblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Hagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulfrey Orcsblood!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orcsblood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orcsblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hagen manages to avoid it.
Orcsblood scores with a hook to the body. Hagen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ulfrey Orcsblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orcsblood lands a slapping body shot.
Hagen moves out of range as Orcsblood strikes.
Orcsblood cracks Hagen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hagen lands a head kick!
Orcsblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orcsblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orcsblood slips a jab from Hagen.
Orcsblood staying out of range there.
Hagen thows a body shot but no joy.
Orcsblood 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.
Orcsblood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hagen circles away quickly and effectively.
Orcsblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orcsblood throws the left hand but Hagen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orcsblood.
Orcsblood scores with a body shot.
Hagen misses with a straight left.
Hagen scores with a nice head shot.
Hagen throws a jab when Orcsblood was well out of range.
Orcsblood looks to score with a jab to the body but Hagen is just out of range.
Orcsblood misses the shot to the body.
Orcsblood misses with a wild body shot.
Orcsblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orcsblood cracks a nice hook into Hagen's ribs.
Hagen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orcsblood. That did some damage!
Orcsblood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hagen rather than just go for the knockout.
Orcsblood throws out a loose jab but Hagen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Orcsblood.
Orcsblood throws a jab when Hagen was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Orcsblood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hagen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orcsblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orcsblood connects with a body shot that sends Hagen's belly button to the back.
Orcsblood cracks a nice hook into Hagen's ribs.
Hagen feints and then cracks Orcsblood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orcsblood down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hagen.
Hagen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hagen tries to land a front kick but Orcsblood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hagen catches Orcsblood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hagen just misses with a punch to the body.
Orcsblood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hagen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orcsblood scores with a hook to the body. Hagen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hagen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hagen throws a hook but Orcsblood avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orcsblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Hagen.
Hagen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orcsblood blocks a low kick nicely.
Orcsblood jabs Hagen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hagen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orcsblood connects with a jab.
Hagen misses with an uppercut. Orcsblood saw that one coming.
Orcsblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orcsblood looks to score with a jab to the body but Hagen is just out of range.
Orcsblood scores with a jab. Hagen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Hagen.
Orcsblood stuns Hagen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orcsblood lands with a hook. Hagen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen throws the kick towards the body but Orcsblood avoids it.
Orcsblood checks a leg kick.
Hagen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orcsblood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Orcsblood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Hagen misses.
Orcsblood forces Hagen back against the cage and clinches.
Orcsblood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orcsblood misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hagen.
Hagen blocks a body shot from Orcsblood.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hagen throws a head punch that misses.
Hagen scores with a hook to the body.
Orcsblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hagen avoids the elbow strike from Orcsblood, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulfrey Orcsblood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Orcsblood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Orcsblood there.
Hagen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ulfrey Orcsblood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hagen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hagen throws a head kick but Orcsblood moves out of range.
Orcsblood connects with a body shot that sends Hagen's belly button to the back.
Orcsblood swings for the body but Hagen moves out of range.
Hagen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hagen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orcsblood checks a leg kick.
Hagen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hagen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hagen throws a head kick but Orcsblood moves out of range.
Orcsblood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orcsblood swings for the body but Hagen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orcsblood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hagen eats them both and turns towards Orcsblood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hagen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orcsblood lands a nice hook to Hagen's body. Hagen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orcsblood thuds a left hand into Hagen's body.
Orcsblood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hagen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hagen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orcsblood blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagen ducks under a wild hook from Orcsblood.
Hagen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orcsblood.
Orcsblood avoids the head kick by Hagen.
Orcsblood lands the left hand.
Hagen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hagen misses with a hook
enabling Orcsblood to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hagen.
Orcsblood lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Orcsblood.
Hagen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orcsblood was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagen.
Orcsblood tries to clinch there but Hagen circles away.
Hagen misses with an uppercut. Orcsblood saw that one coming.
Orcsblood misses with a few strikes there.
Orcsblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orcsblood clobbers Hagen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hagen jabs Orcsblood right on the nose. Orcsblood blinks but takes it well.
Orcsblood misses with a two punch combination.
Orcsblood misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orcsblood lands a head shot.
Hagen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orcsblood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orcsblood lands with a shot to the body.
Orcsblood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hagen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orcsblood misses with a body shot.
Orcsblood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hagen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hagen stuns Orcsblood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orcsblood swings for the body but Hagen moves out of range.
Orcsblood throws a nice looking combination but Hagen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hagen just misses with a punch to the body.
Orcsblood throws a series of punches but Hagen moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hagen.
Hagen lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orcsblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orcsblood. Hagen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orcsblood swings for the body but Hagen moves out of range.
Hagen avoids the body shot from Orcsblood.
Hagen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orcsblood.
Orcsblood checks the leg kick.
Hagen tries to clinch up.
Orcsblood scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orcsblood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hagen looks for the body kick but Orcsblood saw that one coming.
Hagen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orcsblood stalks Hagen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hagen's face. Hagen staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulfrey Orcsblood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Orcsblood misses with a wild body shot.
Orcsblood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hagen tries to land a front kick but Orcsblood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hagen looks for the body kick but Orcsblood saw that one coming.
Hagen swings for the body but Orcsblood moves out of range.
Hagen throws a leg kick but Orcsblood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hagen throws a hook to the side of Orcsblood's head but Orcsblood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orcsblood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orcsblood forces Hagen back against the cage and clinches.
Orcsblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orcsblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orcsblood lands with a light punch inside.
Orcsblood lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Lars Hagen has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orcsblood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hagen blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen presses Orcsblood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orcsblood lands a damaging elbow.
Hagen blocks an elbow strike from Orcsblood.
Hagen misses with some punches.
Orcsblood lands an elbow just above Hagen 's eye.
Orcsblood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orcsblood lands a shoulder strike.
Orcsblood tries a body shot but Hagen blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Orcsblood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hagen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orcsblood's elbow.
Hagen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orcsblood lands a nice elbow.
Orcsblood can't find room to land a body shot as Hagen controls the action.
Hagen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orcsblood pushes off an throws an elbow but Hagen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hagen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hagen stalling in the clinch but Orcsblood improves position.
Hagen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hagen is working Orcsblood over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Hagen.
Hagen blocks an elbow strike from Orcsblood.
Orcsblood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hagen avoids a wild elbow strike from Orcsblood.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orcsblood.
Orcsblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hagen has a couple of punches blocked by Orcsblood.
Hagen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orcsblood.
Hagen blocks an elbow strike from Orcsblood.
Hagen misses with some punches.
Hagen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orcsblood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orcsblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lars Hagen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hagen lands with a right to the head.
Hagen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orcsblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulfrey Orcsblood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hagen misses with the head strike.
Orcsblood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hagen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hagen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orcsblood misses with a punch to the body.
Hagen tries to work over Orcsblood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hagen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Orcsblood.
Orcsblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orcsblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hagen misses with some punches.
Orcsblood blocks an elbow strike.
Orcsblood prevents a body shot from Hagen.
Still in the clinch, Hagen scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagen throws a head punch that misses.
Hagen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hagen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ulfrey Orcsblood.
Well Orcsblood 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulfrey Orcsblood!
Ulfrey Orcsblood 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Majakivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Majakivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Dall!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall throws a nice looking combination but Majakivi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majakivi.
Majakivi takes the fight into the clinch.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Majakivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Majakivi tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majakivi blocks an uppercut.
Majakivi blocking some punches.
Dall takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Karl Dall has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Majakivi.
Majakivi scores with a shot to the side of Dall's head.
I was talking to Majakivi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Majakivi can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Majakivi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Majakivi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majakivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Majakivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majakivi blocks an uppercut.
Majakivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Majakivi lands an uppercut.
Majakivi misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majakivi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Majakivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Majakivi scores with a shoulder strike.
Majakivi slowing the pace effectively.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Majakivi lands an uppercut.
Majakivi tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majakivi lands a left hand.
Majakivi lands an uppercut.
Dall is rocked!
Majakivi lands a body punch.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Majakivi finish him?
A short left from Majakivi.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall.
Dall avoiding damage as Majakivi throws knees to the body.
Majakivi lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.
Majakivi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.
Dall looks winded!
Majakivi blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Majakivi.
Majakivi lands a damaging elbow.
Majakivi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dall lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Majakivi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Majakivi lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Majakivi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Majakivi lands a vicious elbow to the side of Dall's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Majakivi tries to finish him with strikes but Dall still seems able to defend himself so Majakivi steps back and lets Dall get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Dall is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Majakivi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Dall crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Dall's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teuvo Majakivi!
In defeat, Karl Dall stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was cheated!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorbinian Potasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
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21
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Juntta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sorbinian Potasu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Potasu there.
Potasu misses the jab.
Potasu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntta shoots in and drives through. Potasu sprawls well.
Juntta shoots in but Potasu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potasu as he avoids it easily.
Potasu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Potasu throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Potasu throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Potasu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Juntta scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Potasu sprawls well. Potasu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
Juntta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Potasu was covering up waiting for the punch and Juntta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Juntta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Juntta won't allow Potasu to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses. Potasu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Juntta's guard. Nice move by Potasu!
Juntta wants to sweep here but Potasu controlling him for the moment.
Juntta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Potasu is controlling him.
Juntta looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntta, not yet.
Juntta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juntta keeping moving, preventing Potasu from controlling successfully.
Juntta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Potasu throws a right hand that Juntta ducks under and follows up with a left that Juntta also avoids with ease.
Juntta darts in looking for a takedown but Potasu gets double underhooks and turns Juntta into the cage.
Potasu tries to land a knee to the head but Juntta blocks with his arms.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Juntta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Potasu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Potasu stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potasu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta has Potasu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Juntta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Potasu tumbling to the mat - Juntta dives into Potasu's guard.
Juntta throws a big right hand that misses.
Juntta trying to control but Potasu is working from the bottom.
Juntta is looking to work some ground and pound but Potasu has wrist control.
Potasu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juntta throwing strikes from guard but Potasu blocks nicely.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Potasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potasu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Juntta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Juntta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juntta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juntta throws a strike but Potasu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juntta is trying to keep Potasu in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jaska Juntta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
That's time! Juntta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Juntta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juntta lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juntta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juntta tries to free his leg and advance position but Potasu is retaining full guard.
Potasu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juntta throws a big elbow that misses.
Juntta landing with the ground and pound.
Juntta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Potasu dives on top into guard.
Juntta throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Juntta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Potasu preventing the sweep.
Juntta is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Juntta closes the distance and clinches up with Potasu, looking for a takedown. Juntta pushes Potasu against the cage but Potasu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Potasu throws a body punch but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potasu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juntta somewhat.
A big right from Potasu misses.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Potasu.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Juntta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Juntta dives in and scores a takedown into Potasu's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta tries to free his leg and advance position but Potasu is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Potasu is on top in guard.
Juntta looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntta, not yet.
Juntta is looking to sweep but instead, Potasu has passed into half guard.
Juntta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntta wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Juntta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
That's time! Juntta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potasu as he jumps to the side.
Potasu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Potasu stuffs the takedown.
Juntta defending well as Potasu loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Juntta with that takedown attempt.
Juntta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potasu avoids it really well and circles away.
Juntta shoots and misses
and Potasu counters with a two punch combo.
Potasu sizes up Juntta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sorbinian Potasu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta slips a jab and a cross from Potasu.
Potasu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Potasu as he connects with a hook.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Potasu.
Potasu lands a hook that stumbles Juntta back into the cage. Potasu follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Juntta to the canvas! Potasu pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Juntta has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sorbinian Potasu!
Sorbinian Potasu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutaali Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oystenteller has chosen The Satanic Darkness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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25
175 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brutaali Pekka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller misses the shot to the body.
Oystenteller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oystenteller thuds a left hand into Pekka's body.
Oystenteller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekka manages to avoid it.
Oystenteller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pekka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pekka.
Pekka looking to sit in guard and control but Oystenteller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oystenteller is working Pekka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pekka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oystenteller trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka has his foot on Oystenteller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oystenteller works his way back into a safe position though.
Pekka is trying to control the position but Oystenteller postures up.
Pekka has his foot on Oystenteller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oystenteller works his way back into a safe position though.
Oystenteller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pekka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oystenteller has managed to get both his arms back between Pekka's legs - danger averted.
Oystenteller trying to control but Pekka is working from the bottom.
Pekka can't keep his opponent in guard - Oystenteller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oystenteller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pekka wants to improve his position but Oystenteller is controlling well.
Pekka is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Oystenteller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oystenteller is looking to take a break and control but Pekka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pekka is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Caveman Fight Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pekka tries to roll over but Oystenteller keeps him under control.
Pekka has hold of Oystenteller's hands but Oystenteller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pekka actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekka won't allow Oystenteller to pass to mount.
Pekka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oystenteller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oystenteller's back!
Pekka scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Oystenteller is looking for a way out.
Oystenteller is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pekka off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pekka loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Oystenteller hold on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Oystenteller has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pekka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Oystenteller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Pekka throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Oystenteller is covering up but some of the strikes from Pekka are getting through and doing damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Oystenteller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Oystenteller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pekka's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pekka tightening his grip on Oystenteller, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Pekka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pekka slaps away a takedown attempt from Oystenteller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oystenteller throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oystenteller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller misses with a body shot.
Oystenteller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pekka rather than just go for the knockout.
Oystenteller gets the takedown into side control.
Oystenteller is looking to take a break and control but Pekka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oystenteller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pekka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oystenteller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pekka to see if he's OK.
Brutaali Pekka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pekka is trying to improve his position.
Pekka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oystenteller off and has taken his back!
Oystenteller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Pekka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I really don't envy Oystenteller right now.
Pekka throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Pekka misses with an elbow to the head.
Oystenteller tries to escape the position.
Pekka has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Oystenteller has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka is punishing Oystenteller with strikes - can he finish him?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekka looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Oystenteller taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brutaali Pekka!
During a confident post fight interview, Brutaali Pekka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Daarstknasset Oystenteller stepped up to the mic, saying 'This fight is not over until my opponent tests negative for performance-enhancing drugs, and I doubt that his system is clean.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ola John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cancion del Mariachi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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21
168 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Diego!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ola John!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Diego moves into the clinch.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
John lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John takes a shot to the head.
John blocks a body shot from Diego.
John missing with knees to the body.
John blocking some punches.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
John with a knee to the head.
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before John can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
John misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses John's sensitive parts.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego clinches up with John and pushes him back against the cage.
Diego is working John over against the cage.
John blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
John blocking some punches.
John missing with knees to the body.
Diego digs a right hand into John's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on John's gas tank.
John displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diego up against the cage.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John pulls guard.
Diego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. John swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diego avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
John escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diego gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
John had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diego defends it easily.
John is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diego is aware though and is defending well.
John is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diego wants to stand but John is controlling his posture from full guard.
John had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diego defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego is looking to stand up but John won't let him.
Diego passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John is trying to get back to half guard.
John is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
John tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
John actively working from the bottom here.
John looking for submissions off his back.
Diego tries to pass the half guard into mount. John knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diego is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily.
Diego tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Diego wants to take a breather but John is having none of it.
John wants to improve his position but Diego is controlling well.
John actively working from the bottom here.
John tries to get to full guard but Diego has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego tries to stand and escape but John is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ola John will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
John blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt John.
John checks a leg kick nicely.
John misses with a body kick.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego misses with a looping right.
John takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
John checks the leg kick.
John throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego throws out a leg kick but John moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego moves into range and clinches up with John.
John tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
John lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John misses with the head strike.
John blocks an uppercut.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego avoiding damage as John throws knees to the body.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John blocks an uppercut.
Diego pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
John looking to slow down the pace here.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John is struggling to control the position.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from John.
Diego lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diego regains guard.
John throws a big right hand that misses.
Diego wants to sweep here but John controlling him for the moment.
John wants to pass the guard but Diego is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John pushes down on Diego's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diego is pressing down on John's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diego keeping full guard, as John tries to pass.
John forces his way into half guard.
Ola John has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
John looks to land a strike but Diego avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diego is trying to control the position but John postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John trying to move into half guard but instead Diego has managed to sweep!
Diego would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
John has his foot on Diego's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diego works his way back into a safe position though.
Diego avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diego wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
John goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow John down.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid body kick from John.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego catches John with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diego misses with an uppercut
so John counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
John missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
John is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diego is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diego has escaped and now he's on top!
John had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diego defends it easily.
Diego preventing the sweep.
John working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diego manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diego is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but John has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diego is looking to defend but John has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diego! John pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diego taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ola John!
Ola John is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Ascanio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ascanio comes to the cage accompanied by Otis Taylor / Ten Million Slaves. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Ascanio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Martinez. That's going to slow Ascanio down.
Ascanio looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
Martinez feints and then cracks Ascanio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ascanio down.
Martinez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ascanio digs a good body shot into Martinez's ribs.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ascanio.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ascanio.
Martinez is looking to slow Ascanio down with leg kicks.
Ascanio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinez.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Ascanio.
A jab from Ascanio misses.
Ascanio thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Ascanio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martinez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ascanio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martinez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martinez motions for Ascanio to come forward. Martinez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dante Ascanio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ascanio swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
Ascanio scores with a hook.
Ascanio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ascanio blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ascanio misses with a hook
and Martinez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ascanio's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Ascanio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ascanio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ascanio is keeping the position for now.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Ascanio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Ascanio!
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Ascanio pushes his legs off easily.
Ascanio won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
Martinez working for a triangle but Ascanio defends it easily.
Ascanio is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez working for a triangle but Ascanio defends it easily.
Ascanio won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ascanio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ascanio won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez working for submissions but it's allowed Ascanio to get to half guard.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Ascanio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ascanio wants to pass the guard but Martinez is defending well.
Ascanio prevents Martinez from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martinez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ascanio throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Ascanio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Ascanio!
Martinez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ascanio controls the pace.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ascanio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ascanio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ascanio has passed into half guard!
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ascanio defends it easily.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Ascanio from controlling successfully.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Ascanio defends easily.
Martinez has his foot on Ascanio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ascanio works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Bad Pluto! inform us that Martinez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ascanio won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ascanio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Ascanio tries to pass.
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ascanio defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ascanio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martinez is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ascanio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ascanio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Ascanio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ascanio remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Martinez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ascanio is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ascanio gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Martinez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ascanio blocks a low kick nicely.
Ascanio blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ascanio as Martinez shoots in.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Martinez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martinez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martinez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ascanio will feel that in the morning.
Some wild striking there from Ascanio.
Ascanio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martinez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ascanio sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ascanio is trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ascanio is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ascanio prevents Martinez from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws an elbow but Ascanio slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ascanio manages to get back to half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but Ascanio is blocking nicely.
Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ascanio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ascanio keeping control of the position.
Ascanio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a strike but Ascanio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ascanio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ascanio trying to control the position.
Martinez forces his way into half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but Ascanio is blocking nicely.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ascanio's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ascanio defending well though.
Ascanio gets back to full guard.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Ascanio is keeping the position.
Dante Ascanio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ascanio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Ascanio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Martinez!
Dante Ascanio was interviewed post fight and said 'During my career I have had to fight through a murderers' row of ground fighters so I developed a top notch defensive ground game. Now they threw this one trick pony with perfect style against me and I was defeated. I will dedicate my life to kicking this chump's ass one day.'.
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