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WFL 10- Aunor vs Rostowski II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wan Benming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahamud Najib Osman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benming comes to the cage accompanied by Fight the power. The crowd seem to be enjoying Najib Osman's choice of entrance music: THE MONSTER. Mahamud Najib Osman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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164 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wan Benming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahamud Najib Osman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Najib Osman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benming did well to prevent Najib Osman getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benming moves into full guard.
Najib Osman won't allow Benming to sweep him here.
Najib Osman trying to control the position from guard on top but Benming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benming is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Najib Osman is aware though and is defending well.
Najib Osman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benming works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benming manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Najib Osman manages to get himself to full guard.
Benming got a little sloppy there for a moment and Najib Osman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benming has managed to get both his arms back between Najib Osman's legs - danger averted.
Najib Osman is trying to control the position but Benming postures up.
Benming trying to control the position from guard on top but Najib Osman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Najib Osman can't keep his opponent in guard - Benming advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benming trying to control the action but Najib Osman is working from the bottom.
Najib Osman wants to get back to full guard.
Benming passes to side control.
Najib Osman is trying to buck Benming off.
Benming trying to control the position but Najib Osman is working away.
Najib Osman is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Benming are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Najib Osman seems a little lost for a moment, as Benming dominates the positioning.
Benming has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Najib Osman is looking for a sweep.
Najib Osman is trying to control Benming's posture but Benming avoids it.
Najib Osman tries to buck Benming off but Benming is having none of it.
Benming wants to control but Najib Osman is keeping him busy.
Benming looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benming working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Najib Osman struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Najib Osman tries to bench press Benming off him but Benming keeps the position.
Najib Osman wants to control but Benming postures up.
Benming is looking to take a break and control but Najib Osman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benming taking a breather here.
Najib Osman wants to control but Benming postures up.
Benming throws an elbow but Najib Osman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Benming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Najib Osman keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benming is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Najib Osman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Benming tries for a kimura but Najib Osman is defending well.
Benming is looking to take a break and control but Najib Osman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Najib Osman trying to remain calm as Benming controls from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Najib Osman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benming is trying to get an arm triangle but Najib Osman is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wan Benming dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benming lands a nice hook to Najib Osman's body. Najib Osman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benming shoots in but no luck this time.
Benming lands with a nice body punch.
Najib Osman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benming tries to bench press Najib Osman off him but Najib Osman keeps the position.
Benming regains half guard.
Benming regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wan Benming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benming keeping moving, preventing Najib Osman from controlling successfully.
Najib Osman preventing the sweep.
Benming could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Najib Osman wants to control from the top but Benming keeps moving.
Benming escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Najib Osman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Najib Osman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benming's guard.
Benming keeping moving, preventing Najib Osman from controlling successfully.
Najib Osman forces his way into half guard.
Benming makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benming has his foot on Najib Osman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Najib Osman works his way back into a safe position though.
Najib Osman trying to control but Benming is working from the bottom.
Najib Osman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Najib Osman looking to sit in guard and control but Benming gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Najib Osman looking to control.
Benming wants to pass the guard but Najib Osman is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benming wants to control from the top but Najib Osman keeps moving.
Najib Osman trying to strike off his back.
Benming is standing up over Najib Osman. Najib Osman looks to escape but Benming dives into side control.
Benming thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benming trying to control the position but Najib Osman is working away.
Najib Osman regains half guard, as Benming was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benming is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Najib Osman!
Benming putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Benming looking to control but Najib Osman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Najib Osman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Benming tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Benming wants to take his opponent's back but Najib Osman doesn't allow it.
Benming with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benming prevents Najib Osman from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wan Benming dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Benming shoots in looking for a takedown. Najib Osman tries to sprawl out of it but Benming keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Najib Osman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Najib Osman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benming's half guard.
Benming manages to get to full guard.
Benming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Najib Osman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Najib Osman wants to control from the top but Benming keeps moving.
Benming is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Najib Osman wants to control from the top but Benming keeps moving.
Najib Osman tries to free his leg and advance position but Benming is retaining full guard.
Benming keeping moving, preventing Najib Osman from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benming is on top in guard.
Benming pushes down on Najib Osman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Benming works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benming trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Najib Osman is looking to improve his position but Benming isn't that keen on the idea.
Benming misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Benming is trying to take his opponent's back.
Najib Osman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Najib Osman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benming misses with a head shot.
Benming is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Najib Osman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Najib Osman is squirming around, avoiding Benming's attempts to control the action.
Najib Osman avoids a strike by Benming and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Benming's guard! Fantastic escape!
Benming is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Najib Osman is aware though and is defending well.
Benming keeping full guard, as Najib Osman tries to pass.
Najib Osman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benming looking to hit a scissor sweep but Najib Osman is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Najib Osman throws a strike but Benming rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Benming slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Najib Osman.
Benming prevents Najib Osman from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Najib Osman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mahamud Najib Osman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wan Benming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Najib Osman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benming pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wan Benming.
Well Benming has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wan Benming!
In his post fight interview, Wan Benming started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Mahamud Najib Osman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I WILL BECAUSE HIM BECAUSE THE JUDGE COMPLETILY SEE WRONG THINGS IN COURT'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson wants to clinch.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Swanson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Gomez closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Gomez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Swanson wants to clinch but Gomez slips to the side
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Swanson backing up. Swanson nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gomez cracks Swanson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomez throws a series of strikes that have Swanson backpedaling.
Swanson is rocked!
Gomez throws an overhand right that drops Swanson like a sack of potatoes! Gomez dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Gomez!
A victorious Rafael Gomez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Waligora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Waligora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcin Waligora!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Waligora scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Marcelo Aurelio has been cut.
Waligora has Aurelio up against the cage in a clinch.
Aurelio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waligora walks away with a smile on his face. Aurelio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aurelio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Waligora 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.
Aurelio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Waligora to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Aurelio has his takedown stuffed
and Waligora counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aurelio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aurelio is trying to pull guard but Waligora has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waligora breaks the clinch.
Waligora instigates a clinch.
Aurelio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waligora just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aurelio tries to pull guard but Waligora holds him up against the cage and eventually Aurelio drops back down to his feet.
Waligora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Waligora.
Waligora has Aurelio up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelio wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waligora is stalling here.
Waligora with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Waligora has Aurelio pushed against the cage.
Aurelio is trying to pull guard but Waligora has him pressed against the cage.
Aurelio jumps guard but Waligora stands there with Aurelio around his waist. Aurelio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Waligora displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aurelio up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is trying to pull guard but Waligora has him pressed against the cage.
Waligora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waligora closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Waligora manages to break the clinch.
Waligora scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Waligora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelio shoots and misses
and Waligora counters by clinching up.
Aurelio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Waligora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waligora misses with a double jab.
Aurelio tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aurelio is trying to pull guard but Waligora turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelio jumps guard but Waligora turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Waligora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Aurelio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Waligora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Waligora moves into the clinch successfully.
Waligora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Waligora counters with a straight right hand.
Aurelio fails with the takedown
and Aurelio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aurelio tries for a takedown but Waligora circles away easily
and Waligora finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Waligora there.
Waligora is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aurelio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Waligora counters with a two punch combo.
Marcelo Aurelio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waligora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waligora scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waligora misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waligora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Waligora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marcin Waligora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waligora clinches up against the cage.
Waligora breaks the clinch.
Aurelio slips a jab and a cross from Waligora.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Waligora.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Waligora both land. Nice combination.
Waligora throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aurelio looks to clinch
and Waligora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waligora looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well.
Aurelio needs to keep his hands up - Waligora had a free shot at his head there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Waligora stalling against the cage.
Waligora has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelio jumps guard but Waligora stands there with Aurelio around his waist. Aurelio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Waligora breaks from the clinch.
Aurelio has his takedown stuffed
and Waligora counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waligora misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Waligora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Aurelio'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!
Waligora scores with a sloppy right hand. Aurelio should have avoided that one.
Waligora gets a clinch.
Waligora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio fails with the takedown
and Waligora counters with a low kick, right behind Aurelio 's knee.
Waligora clinches.
Waligora breaks from the clinch.
Aurelio tries for a takedown but Waligora circles away easily
and Waligora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Waligora.
Waligora has closed the distance and engaged Aurelio in a clinch.
Aurelio is trying to pull guard but Waligora has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waligora is stalling here.
Aurelio jumps guard but Waligora turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aurelio is trying to pull guard but Waligora has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Waligora.
A right handed body shot lands from Waligora.
Waligora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waligora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aurelio misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcin Waligora seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waligora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waligora has managed to clinch.
Waligora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waligora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aurelio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Waligora.
Waligora works over Aurelio's head and body with a nice combination.
Aurelio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Waligora counters with a straight right hand.
Waligora clinches up with Aurelio and pushes him back against the cage.
Waligora manages to break the clinch.
Aurelio moves to clinch but Waligora breaks away
and Waligora counters with a left and a right that stings Aurelio.
Marcin Waligora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waligora scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aurelio in his tracks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Waligora.
Waligora lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aurelio will feel that in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waligora clinches with his opponent.
Marcelo Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aurelio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waligora walks away with a smile on his face. Aurelio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Waligora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waligora 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Waligora!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bokser Turniejowy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodthanong Photirat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bokser Turniejowy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turniejowy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turniejowy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Photirat, pushing him back against the cage.
Photirat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turniejowy avoids it.
Photirat connects with a knee to the head.
Photirat landing knees to the head.
Turniejowy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Photirat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turniejowy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Photirat landing knees to the body.
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!
Turniejowy misses with a punch to the body.
Photirat tries to land knees in the clinch but Turniejowy avoids the damage to the body.
Turniejowy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Photirat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Photirat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Photirat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Photirat blocks a body shot from Turniejowy.
Turniejowy stalling in the clinch.
Photirat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turniejowy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turniejowy looks winded!
Turniejowy working hard to break the clinch.
Photirat lands an elbow that stopped Turniejowy in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat landing knees to the head.
Photirat stalling in the clinch but Turniejowy improves position.
Photirat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Photirat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Photirat prevents Turniejowy from breaking the clinch.
Photirat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turniejowy clinches.
Photirat crunches a lovely knee into Turniejowy's ribcage.
Turniejowy is trying to break the clinch but Photirat is controlling him.
Turniejowy takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Photirat obliges.
Photirat manages to break the clinch.
Photirat is looking to clinch but Turniejowy is avoiding it.
Turniejowy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Photirat is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Photirat tries a knee to the head but Turniejowy blocks it.
Photirat missing with knees to the body.
Photirat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Photirat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Photirat working aggressively here.
Photirat missing with knees to the body.
Turniejowy blocks the elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turniejowy.
Photirat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turniejowy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Photirat breaks the clinch.
Turniejowy throws a series of punches but Photirat moves out of range.
Turniejowy clinches up against the cage.
Turniejowy managing to block the knees to the body from Photirat.
Turniejowy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Photirat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turniejowy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Photirat looking to throw knees to the head but Turniejowy is blocking nicely.
Photirat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turniejowy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turniejowy trying to stall but Photirat improves his position.
Turniejowy tries to circle away but Photirat has him pinned against the cage.
Turniejowy tries a body shot but Photirat blocks it.
Turniejowy is trying to push Photirat away but Photirat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Photirat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turniejowy digs a right hand into Photirat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Photirat's gas tank.
Turniejowy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turniejowy is trying to maintain a safe position but Photirat gets an underhook and turns Turniejowy into the cage.
Turniejowy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turniejowy is trying to break the clinch but Photirat is controlling him.
Photirat trying to land knees to the body.
Turniejowy presses Photirat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turniejowy tries to break free but Photirat pushes him back against the cage.
Photirat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy managing to block the knees to the body from Photirat.
Photirat taking a breather.
Photirat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Turniejowy is pushing Photirat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Photirat has Turniejowy pressed against the cage, preventing Turniejowy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Turniejowy as the two fighters clinch.
Turniejowy taking a breather.
Turniejowy wants to get back to striking at distance but Photirat won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Photirat trying to land knees to the body.
Turniejowy wants to get back to striking at distance but Photirat won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Photirat tries to score a body lock takedown but Turniejowy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Photirat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turniejowy has him pressed against the cage.
Photirat landing knees to the body.
Turniejowy wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodthanong Photirat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Turniejowy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Photirat clinches up against the cage.
Turniejowy wants to break free but Photirat has control.
A frustrated look appears on Turniejowy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Photirat lands a damaging elbow.
Photirat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yodthanong Photirat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turniejowy stalling in the clinch but Photirat improves position.
Photirat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turniejowy blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Photirat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turniejowy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turniejowy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Photirat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Photirat tries to clinch up
and Turniejowy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turniejowy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turniejowy gets a clinch.
Photirat missing with knees to the body.
Turniejowy has Photirat pushed against the cage.
Photirat has Turniejowy pressed against the cage, preventing Turniejowy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turniejowy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Turniejowy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turniejowy avoids the elbow strike from Photirat, against the cage.
Photirat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Photirat tries to clinch there but Turniejowy circles away.
Photirat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Photirat wants to clinch.
Turniejowy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Photirat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Photirat gets tackled into the cage by Turniejowy. Turniejowy maintains the clinch.
Photirat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Photirat lands an elbow just above Turniejowy 's eye.
Turniejowy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Photirat keeps control of Turniejowy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turniejowy stalling against the cage.
Photirat missing with knees to the body.
Photirat manages to break the clinch.
Photirat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turniejowy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turniejowy.
Turniejowy tries to break free but Photirat pushes him back against the cage.
Turniejowy scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turniejowy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Photirat breaks the clinch.
Photirat tries to clinch there but Turniejowy circles away.
Turniejowy instigates a clinch.
Photirat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turniejowy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Photirat blocks a body shot from Turniejowy.
Photirat missing with knees to the body.
Turniejowy wants to break free but Photirat has control.
Photirat trying to control the position but instead, Turniejowy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Photirat into the cage.
Turniejowy is trying to push Photirat away but Photirat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Photirat has Turniejowy pressed against the cage, preventing Turniejowy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Photirat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Photirat can't find room to land a body shot as Turniejowy controls the action.
Turniejowy stalls.
Turniejowy looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Photirat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turniejowy's brow.
Photirat scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Photirat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turniejowy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Photirat lands an elbow that stopped Turniejowy in his tracks for a moment.
Photirat pushes off an throws an elbow but Turniejowy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turniejowy is trying to break free.
Photirat lands a knee to the body.
Turniejowy is breathing heavily.
Turniejowy has had enough of the clinch but Photirat keeps him there for the moment.
Turniejowy avoiding damage as Photirat throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yodthanong Photirat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Photirat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turniejowy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Photirat, pushing him back against the cage.
Photirat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Photirat manages to break the clinch.
Photirat wants to clinch but Turniejowy slips to the side
and Turniejowy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turniejowy.
Photirat prevents Turniejowy from breaking the clinch.
Photirat with a knee to the head.
Photirat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turniejowy.
Turniejowy managing to block the knees to the body from Photirat.
Turniejowy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Photirat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Photirat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turniejowy backwards.
Photirat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turniejowy.
Photirat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turniejowy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turniejowy can't break the clinch.
Photirat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat blocks a body shot from Turniejowy.
Photirat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Photirat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Photirat is looking to clinch.
Photirat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turniejowy rushes Photirat and presses him up against the cage.
Turniejowy blocks an elbow strike.
Photirat landing knees to the body.
Photirat trying to land knees to the body.
Turniejowy blocks the elbow strike.
Photirat misses with a body punch.
Photirat wants a takedown.
Photirat misses with a body punch.
Photirat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turniejowy blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turniejowy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Turniejowy is trying to force a seperation but Photirat has the dominant position.
Photirat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turniejowy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yodthanong Photirat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Photirat tries to clinch up.
Turniejowy connects with a looping right hand.
Photirat tries to clinch but Turniejowy moves out of range.
Photirat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turniejowy is looking to chop away at Photirat's legs.
Turniejowy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Photirat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turniejowy has closed the distance and engaged Photirat in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Photirat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turniejowy avoids it.
A knee to the head by Photirat.
Photirat landing knees to the body.
Photirat tries to land knees in the clinch but Turniejowy avoids the damage to the body.
Photirat missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Turniejowy as the two fighters clinch.
Turniejowy managing to block the knees to the body from Photirat.
Turniejowy avoiding damage as Photirat throws knees to the body.
Turniejowy is trying to break free.
Turniejowy lands a body punch.
Turniejowy avoiding damage as Photirat throws knees to the body.
Turniejowy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turniejowy blocks an elbow strike.
Turniejowy avoids the elbow strike from Photirat, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Photirat breaks the clinch.
Turniejowy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Photirat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turniejowy blocks it with crossed arms.
Turniejowy tries to break the clinch but Photirat is controlling the position.
Turniejowy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turniejowy has had enough of the clinch but Photirat keeps him there for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Photirat as Turniejowy tries to tie him up.
Turniejowy stalling in the clinch.
Turniejowy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turniejowy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Photirat breaks the clinch.
Turniejowy has managed to clinch.
Bokser Turniejowy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Photirat scores with a knee to the head.
Turniejowy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodthanong Photirat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Photirat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodthanong Photirat!
Yodthanong Photirat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Joll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rsghrhr Hrjrgjsjs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Joll might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ACDC - ThunderStruck. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
265 lbs
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25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Joll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rsghrhr Hrjrgjsjs!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrjrgjsjs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Joll!
Hrjrgjsjs is trying to get an arm triangle but Joll is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Joll's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joll tries to bench press Hrjrgjsjs off him but Hrjrgjsjs keeps the position.
Hrjrgjsjs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hrjrgjsjs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joll has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Joll prevents Hrjrgjsjs from improving position.
Hrjrgjsjs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hrjrgjsjs slows the pace down.
Hrjrgjsjs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joll prevents Hrjrgjsjs from moving into mount.
Joll tries to bench press Hrjrgjsjs off him but Hrjrgjsjs keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrjrgjsjs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joll can't do much from the bottom here.
Hrjrgjsjs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joll wants to control but Hrjrgjsjs postures up.
Hrjrgjsjs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joll is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joll managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hrjrgjsjs.
Joll wants to control but Hrjrgjsjs postures up.
Hrjrgjsjs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hrjrgjsjs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joll is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hrjrgjsjs taking a breather here.
Joll tries to bench press Hrjrgjsjs off him but Hrjrgjsjs keeps the position.
An elbow from Hrjrgjsjs crashes against the mat.
Hrjrgjsjs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrjrgjsjs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hrjrgjsjs fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hrjrgjsjs misses with the ground and pound.
Hrjrgjsjs fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hrjrgjsjs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joll managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hrjrgjsjs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrjrgjsjs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hrjrgjsjs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joll regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hrjrgjsjs's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Joll is looking to control Hrjrgjsjs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joll avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hrjrgjsjs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joll manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rsghrhr Hrjrgjsjs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hrjrgjsjs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joll manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hrjrgjsjs wants to control from the top but Joll keeps moving.
Hrjrgjsjs throwing strikes but missing.
Hrjrgjsjs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hrjrgjsjs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joll 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.
Hrjrgjsjs wants to pass the guard but Joll is keeping the position.
Hrjrgjsjs content to stall in guard here.
Joll keeping moving, preventing Hrjrgjsjs from controlling successfully.
Rsghrhr Hrjrgjsjs has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hrjrgjsjs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joll works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hrjrgjsjs won't allow Joll to sweep him here.
Hrjrgjsjs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hrjrgjsjs is one step ahead there.
Hrjrgjsjs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joll dives on top into guard.
Joll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hrjrgjsjs is keeping the position for now.
Hrjrgjsjs pulls Joll in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joll throwing strikes but missing.
Hrjrgjsjs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hrjrgjsjs looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Joll is defending well. Hrjrgjsjs quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Joll has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hrjrgjsjs celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rsghrhr Hrjrgjsjs!
In defeat, Greg Joll stepped up to the mic, saying 'You call this pain? Try sniffing a beach of sand while wearing budgie smugglers - now that is pain. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tormund Giantsbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Rouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tormund Giantsbane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mr Rouge's chin.
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157 lbs
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tormund Giantsbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Rouge!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rouge has a takedown stuffed.
Rouge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rouge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Giantsbane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rouge scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Giantsbane.
Giantsbane connects with a body shot.
Rouge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Giantsbane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rouges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Giantsbane throws a right and a left that Rouge avoids nicely.
Giantsbane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rouge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giantsbane's waist but Giantsbane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rouge off to one side.
Giantsbane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giantsbane slaps away a takedown attempt from Rouge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tormund Giantsbane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Rouge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantsbane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rouge manages to avoid it.
Giantsbane swings for the body but Rouge moves out of range.
Giantsbane scores with a hook.
Giantsbane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab lands there for Giantsbane.
Rouge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giantsbane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Giantsbane looks to throw the jab but Rouge is out of range.
Rouge closes the distance and clinches up with Giantsbane, looking for a takedown. Rouge pushes Giantsbane against the cage but Giantsbane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rouge.
Giantsbane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rouge on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Giantsbane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rouge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Giantsbane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Giantsbane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rouge on the ground.
Rouge working the head with strikes.
Giantsbane wants to get back to his feet.
Rouge throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Giantsbane tries to escape but Rouge is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouge trying to control the action but Giantsbane is working from the bottom.
Rouge tries for a kimura but Giantsbane is defending well.
Rouge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Giantsbane tries to escape but Rouge is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantsbane is not content to let Rouge control the position.
Rouge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Giantsbane is pushing Rouge's head away, looking to escape. Rouge manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rouge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Giantsbane is squirming around, avoiding Rouge's attempts to control the action.
Giantsbane wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giantsbane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rouge.
Rouge has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Giantsbane's face.
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 Tormund Giantsbane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rouge slips under a jab from Giantsbane.
Giantsbane misses with a hook. Rouge ducked under it nicely.
Giantsbane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Giantsbane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giantsbane swings for the body but Rouge moves out of range.
Rouge throws a chopping leg kick but Giantsbane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Giantsbane looks to score with a jab to the body but Rouge is just out of range.
Rouge tries a head kick but it misses.
Giantsbane lands a jab to the head.
Rouge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Giantsbane sprawls well. Giantsbane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rouge gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Rouge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantsbane throws a jab when Rouge was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Giantsbane as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Giantsbane finds it's way through Rouge's defenses.
Giantsbane cracks Rouge with a good jab.
Rouge slips under a jab.
Rouge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Giantsbane defends it nicely.
Giantsbane swings widly with a right hand
and Rouge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Giantsbane wants to break free but Rouge has control.
Giantsbane can't break the clinch.
Rouge prevents Giantsbane from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rouge has him pressed against the cage.
Giantsbane tries to circle away but Rouge has him pinned against the cage.
Rouge breaks from the clinch.
Tormund Giantsbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giantsbane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rouge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giantsbane.
Rouge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Giantsbane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rouge scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giantsbane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rouge dodges the punch combination from Giantsbane.
Tormund Giantsbane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rouge walks into a left hand.
Giantsbane scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane digs a good body shot into Rouge's ribs.
No luck for Rouge with that takedown attempt.
Tormund Giantsbane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Rouge.
Giantsbane cracks Rouge with an open hand slap.
Giantsbane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rouge dives in and grabs Giantsbane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Giantsbane pushes down on Rouge's head and hops out.
Rouge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rouge is rocked!
Rouge ducks under a wild hook from Giantsbane.
Giantsbane tests Rouge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rouge is still on wobbly legs! Can Giantsbane finish him?
Mr Rouge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giantsbane throws a looping overhand right but Rouge ducks down to avoid it.
Rouge shoots in looking for a takedown. Giantsbane tries to sprawl out of it but Rouge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Giantsbane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rouge seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Giantsbane defends it nicely.
Rouge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Giantsbane.
Rouge shoots in for a takedown but Giantsbane shows good takedown defense.
Giantsbane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giantsbane lands a jab.
Rouge shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tormund Giantsbane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rouge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giantsbane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giantsbane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Giantsbane throws a big shot that misses.
Giantsbane stuffs the takedown.
Rouge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rouge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Giantsbane lands a nice hook to Rouge's body. Rouge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rouge gets the takedown into side control.
Rouge is trying to get an arm triangle but Giantsbane is defending well.
Rouge working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantsbane is pushing Rouge's head away, looking to escape. Rouge manages to hold on to the position though.
Rouge trying to control the action but Giantsbane is working from the bottom.
Rouge looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Giantsbane is avoiding damage well.
Giantsbane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rouge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giantsbane keeps working.
Rouge slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rouge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Giantsbane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rouge's guard! Nice work there by Giantsbane!
Mr Rouge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rouge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouge trying to keep a closed guard but Giantsbane is proving a slippery customer.
Rouge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giantsbane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Giantsbane is looking to stand up but Rouge won't let him.
Mr Rouge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rouge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouge is looking to take a break and control but Giantsbane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rouge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Giantsbane won't allow Rouge to pass to mount.
Rouge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Giantsbane holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rouge tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Rouge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Giantsbane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tormund Giantsbane!
A victorious Tormund Giantsbane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Las Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Parlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Parlo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Las Mambo's chin.
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193 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Las Mambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Parlo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parlo tries to land a front kick but Mambo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parlo tries for a takedown but Mambo circles away easily
and Mambo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Parlo!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mambo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Parlo can't do much from the bottom here.
Mambo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Parlo defending against the ground and pound.
Mambo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Parlo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mambo's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mambo lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mambo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mambo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mambo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mambo lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parlo has hold of Mambo's hands but Mambo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mambo trying to control from half guard but Parlo is working away.
Mambo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mambo seems to be working for a kimura but Parlo defends the submission attempt.
Mambo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parlo defending well though.
Mambo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mambo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Parlo wants to get back to his feet.
Mambo winds up and cracks Parlo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Parlo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mambo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mambo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mambo scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mambo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mambo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parlo's head.
Mambo throwing strikes from guard but Parlo blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mambo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mambo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mambo passes Parlo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mambo seems to be working for a kimura but Parlo defends the submission attempt.
Mambo slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mambo lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mambo prevents Parlo from standing back up.
Mambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parlo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parlo looks winded!
Mambo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Parlo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mambo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mambo lands with a punch from half guard.
Mambo working Parlo over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mambo 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.
Mambo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parlo has hold of Mambo's hands but Mambo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Mambo there.
Mambo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mambo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parlo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mambo connects with a nice short shot to Parlo's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mambo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mambo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Las Mambo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A low kick from Parlo misses
and Mambo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mambo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Parlo 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.
Mambo with a nice head shot there.
Mambo stopping the sweep attempt from Parlo.
Mambo pushes down on Parlo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mambo connects with a nice short shot to Parlo's temple.
Las Mambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mambo trying to control the action but Parlo is working from the bottom.
Mambo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Parlo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mambo has cracked it and Parlo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mambo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Las Mambo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinaldo Aruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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146 lbs
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinaldo Aruba!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hill.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aruba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aruba keeps trying to improve his position.
Hill decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aruba to his feet.
We've been told by Hill's head coaches at Iron Fist Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aruba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aruba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Aruba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aruba wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Aruba misses.
Hill with a poor takedown
so Aruba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Aruba throwing strikes but missing.
Aruba passes Hill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aruba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aruba is looking for a kimura but Hill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aruba to get the leverage.
Aruba wants to work for an arm triangle but Hill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Aruba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aruba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aruba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aruba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aruba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aruba on the ground.
Hill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aruba.
Hill has hold of Aruba's hands but Aruba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aruba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aruba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Aruba working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Aruba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aruba working Hill over with strikes.
Hill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aruba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aruba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hill is trying to stand up here but Aruba is controlling him well.
Aruba works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hill working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aruba has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hill's face.
Hill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hill tries to get out of the position.
Aruba working for a guillotine from mount but Hill is in no mood to give up.
Hill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aruba lands a nice shot to the head.
Aruba wants to finish this one by submission but Hill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aruba.
Hill wants to try and get back to his feet.
Aruba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aruba working for a guillotine from mount but Hill is in no mood to give up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aruba cracks Hill with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aruba lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hill is rocked!
Aruba working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Hill is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hill takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Aruba's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinaldo Aruba!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terry Aunor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rostowski has chosen VITER - Marichka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andrzej Rostowski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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28
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146 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Aunor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aunor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aunor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rostowski dives in and scores a takedown into Aunor's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rostowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aunor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aunor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aunor!
Rostowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rostowski won't allow Aunor to pass to mount.
Rostowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Rostowski manages to get to full guard.
Rostowski is trying to keep Aunor in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski looking for a guillotine here but Aunor defends easily.
Rostowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rostowski, not yet.
Rostowski is trying to control the position but Aunor postures up.
Rostowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aunor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rostowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Nordic Top Team inform us that Rostowski 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.
Aunor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aunor tries to free his leg and advance position but Rostowski is retaining full guard.
Aunor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rostowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rostowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rostowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aunor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rostowski, into his guard.
Aunor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski trying to control the position.
Aunor stopping the sweep attempt from Rostowski.
Aunor tries to stand but Rostowski is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor throwing strikes from guard but Rostowski blocks nicely.
Aunor wants to control from the top but Rostowski keeps moving.
Rostowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rostowski is pulling down on Aunor's head to control his posture.
Rostowski is trying to keep Aunor in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rostowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Rostowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aunor with a hook.
Rostowski has his takedown stuffed
and Aunor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rostowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Aunor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rostowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Aunor. Those never looked like landing.
Rostowski looks for a takedown but Aunor sprawls well.
Terry Aunor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Rostowski.
Rostowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aunor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aunor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rostowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Terry Aunor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rostowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aunor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rostowski with a poor takedown
and Aunor counters with a left to the body.
Aunor wants to clinch
and Rostowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rostowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Aunor is trying to control but can't.
Rostowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor striking from half guard on the bottom.
Rostowski is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aunor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rostowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aunor dives on top into guard.
Aunor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aunor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski keeping full guard, as Aunor tries to pass.
Aunor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rostowski trying to keep a closed guard but Aunor is proving a slippery customer.
Rostowski 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.
Aunor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aunor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Rostowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aunor tries to clinch there but Rostowski circles away.
Aunor wants to clinch up but Rostowski keeps it at a distance.
Rostowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Aunor sprawls well. He's pushed Rostowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rostowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aunor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rostowski checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Aunor 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.
Aunor stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Aunor.
Aunor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aunor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rostowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terry Aunor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aunor is looking to clinch.
Aunor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rostowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aunor throws a leg kick
and Rostowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aunor!
Rostowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Aunor is defending well.
Rostowski tries for a kimura but Aunor is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor wants to control but Rostowski postures up.
Rostowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rostowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rostowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Aunor is defending well.
Aunor wants to control but Rostowski postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Aunor is defending well.
Rostowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rostowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Aunor is defending well.
Rostowski swings around for an armbar but Aunor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rostowski's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Aunor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rostowski is keeping the position for now.
Aunor works over Rostowski with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rostowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aunor tries to stand but Rostowski is controlling from the bottom.
Andrzej Rostowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aunor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rostowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor is looking to stand up but Rostowski won't let him.
Aunor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rostowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rostowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rostowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Aunor stays in close to Rostowski's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Terry Aunor.
Nice sprawl there from Aunor as Rostowski shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rostowski has his takedown stuffed
and Rostowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Andrzej Rostowski just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rostowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rostowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aunor tries to avoid it but Rostowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aunor to the ground. Aunor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rostowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rostowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rostowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Terry Aunor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Rostowski.
Aunor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rostowski misses with a takedown
and Aunor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor clinches.
Rostowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rostowski can't get the takedown.
Aunor is leaning against Rostowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aunor lands a hook that snaps the head of Rostowski backwards.
Aunor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rostowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aunor prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aunor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aunor connects with a jab.
Aunor tries to clinch
and Rostowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aunor's guard now.
Aunor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aunor holds on and takes a little breather.
Aunor is looking to stand up but Rostowski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aunor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rostowski has Aunor in his guard.
Aunor postures up.
Rostowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aunor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rostowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rostowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aunor stacks Rostowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aunor!
Aunor trying to control the action but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rostowski gets back to half guard.
Rostowski manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Terry Aunor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aunor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rostowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aunor misses the shot to the body.
Aunor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch but Rostowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aunor scores with a decent looking hook.
Aunor tries to clinch but Rostowski moves out of range.
Aunor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aunor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rostowski or not.
Aunor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aunor tries to throw a body punch but Rostowski avoids it by throwing Aunor back against the cage.
Aunor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aunor manages to break the clinch.
Aunor has Rostowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Aunor gets underhooks to prevent Rostowski's takedown attempt.
Rostowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rostowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Aunor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Terry Aunor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Rostowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski looking for a takedown.
Aunor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aunor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rostowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rostowski 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.
Rostowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aunor sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor wants to control but Rostowski is keeping busy.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura here.
Aunor won't allow Rostowski to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rostowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Aunor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aunor is trying to stand up here but Rostowski is controlling him well.
Rostowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aunor is just riding it out for now. Rostowski eventually gives up the hold.
Aunor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terry Aunor.
I think Aunor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Aunor!
Terry Aunor retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Terry Aunor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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