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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teijo Fredrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bryggare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryggare comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Immortal Technique - Goonies Never Die kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Teijo Fredrikson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teijo Fredrikson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Bryggare! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bryggare lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Teijo Fredrikson has been cut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Fredrikson moves out of range as Bryggare strikes. Fredrikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredrikson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bryggare back to the cage. Fredrikson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Fredrikson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating 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! Fredrikson lands with a slapping head kick. Teijo Fredrikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fredrikson throws a head kick that misses. Fredrikson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bryggare scores with a nice strike. Bryggare throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bryggare lands a jab to Fredrikson's midsection. Bryggare takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bryggare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryggare 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. Fredrikson throws a head kick that misses. Fredrikson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bryggare avoids the head kick by Fredrikson.
Bryggare lands a jab. Fredrikson connects with a leg kick. Bryggare looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fredrikson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryggare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredrikson moves away. Bryggare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredrikson misses with a body punch
and Bryggare counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Fredrikson throws a head kick but Bryggare moves out of range.
Fredrikson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryggare throws a shot from downtown. Fredrikson moves away and avoids it. Fredrikson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fredrikson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryggare moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bryggare walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fredrikson. Bryggare misses with a right hand and Fredrikson counters with a good low kick that Bryggare was not able to check. Fredrikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryggare was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredrikson. Bryggare throws a right and a left that both miss. Bryggare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fredrikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fredrikson throws a sloppy head kick and Bryggare moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fredrikson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Bryggare misses. Fredrikson slips under a jab from Bryggare. Fredrikson lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bryggare throws the left hand but Fredrikson avoids the punch easily. Fredrikson tries to bum rush Bryggare with a series of wild strikes but Bryggare uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fredrikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryggare swings for the body but Fredrikson moves out of range.
Bryggare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredrikson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fredrikson. Bryggare shrugs it off though. Fredrikson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fredrikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredrikson is breathing heavily. Crunch! Fredrikson slams his shin into Bryggare's torso. Bryggare misses with a wild body shot. Bryggare with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fredrikson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fredrikson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bryggare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryggare misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryggare lands with a right hand. The crowd cheers as Bryggare lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fredrikson doesn't seem phased though. Bryggare throws a big shot that misses. Bryggare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fredrikson. Fredrikson throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fredrikson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bryggare throws a lazy right hand but Fredrikson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bryggare lands a body shot.
Fredrikson misses with a head kick.
Bryggare takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Fredrikson. Bryggare stuns Fredrikson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bryggare slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bryggare cracks Fredrikson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bryggare missing with a left hand there. Fredrikson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fredrikson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredrikson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Bryggare misses. Bryggare throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fredrikson slips a straight right by Bryggare. Bryggare misses with a series of wild punches.
Fredrikson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fredrikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredrikson throws a head kick that half lands.
Bryggare throws a jab when Fredrikson was well out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Fredrikson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bryggare throws a shot from downtown. Fredrikson moves away and avoids it. Fredrikson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bryggare lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arto Bryggare will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Teijo Fredrikson'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.
Bryggare misses with a body shot.
Bryggare connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fredrikson is rocked! Bryggare darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Fredrikson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Bryggare before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arto Bryggare! Arto Bryggare thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wander Leijonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duff's entrance music is Carmina Burana. A fine choice. Donald Duff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Duff! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wander Leijonen! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leijonen closes the distance and clinches. Leijonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Donald Duff has been cut. Leijonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leijonen scores a nice knee to the body.
Leijonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duff.
Leijonen lands a nice knee to the body. Duff is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Leijonen drops Duff with a big knee straight up the middle! Duff is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! Leijonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Leijonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Leijonen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wander Leijonen! A very excited looking Wander Leijonen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Walker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dick Solomon's chin.
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205 lbs
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206 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Solomon! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Walker ducks right into an uppercut from Solomon. Walker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Solomon's calf. Solomon cracks Walker with a good jab. Solomon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Solomon connects with an inside leg kick. Walker throws a nice inside leg kick. Solomon thows a leg kick but Walker checks it and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! Walker dodges the punch combination from Solomon.
Walker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solomon's hands.
It looks like Dick Solomon has been cut. Solomon checks a leg kick. Solomon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Solomon jabs Walker right on the nose. Walker blinks but takes it well. Walker swings for the body but Solomon moves out of range.
Walker throws a lazy body kick and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Solomon throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Solomon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walker. That's going to slow Solomon down. Solomon thumps Walker with a low kick. Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Solomon is just out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Solomon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Solomon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Solomon misses with a looping left. Walker connects with a leg kick. Solomon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Solomon looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range. Solomon 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. Nice shot by Solomon. Solomon lands a jab to Walker's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Solomon misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming. Solomon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Solomon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walker in his tracks. Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker moves away from the strike by Solomon. Solomon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
A jab from Solomon finds it's way through Walker's defenses. Walker tries to score with a low kick but Solomon moves his leg out of the way. Solomon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Solomon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Solomon lands with an overhand left. Walker throws a leg kick but Solomon sees it coming and checks it nicely. Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Solomon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - Walker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Walker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Solomon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Walker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A big right from Solomon misses. Solomon lands a nice looking body shot.
Solomon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Walker missing with a left hand there. Solomon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Solomon misses with a hook. A nice inside leg kick there by Solomon. That's going to slow Walker down. Walker throws out a powerful jab. Dick Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Solomon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Solomon with a hook. Walker checks a leg kick nicely. Walker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Solomon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Solomon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker. Solomon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker. Solomon looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range. Solomon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Solomon misses with a two punch combination.
Walker blocks a jab. Walker ducks right into an uppercut from Solomon. Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
Solomon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Walker checks a low kick from Solomon. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walker checks a leg kick. Walker throws a big shot that misses. Walker slips under a jab from Solomon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Solomon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dick Solomon'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.
A big left from Solomon misses. Solomon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Walker thows a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Solomon misses the target. Dick Solomon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Walker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Walker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Solomon connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back. Walker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Walker. Solomon throws out a powerful jab.
Walker is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Solomon throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot. Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Solomon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker. Walker seems to have got his legs back now. Walker works Solomon's body with a nice hook. Solomon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Solomon finds it's way through Walker's defenses. Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away. Walker misses with a wild combination.
Walker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walker thows a body shot but no joy. Solomon throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it. Solomon throws a leg kick and Walker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range. Walker defending well as Solomon loads up on a big left hand. Solomon misses the shot to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Solomon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Walker throws a nice inside leg kick. Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solomon throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solomon manages to avoid it. Walker slips a straight right by Solomon. 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! Walker misses with a hook. Solomon ducked under it nicely. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walker checks a leg kick. Solomon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Walker is looking to wear down Solomon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
Solomon throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it. Solomon throws a leg kick but Walker moved away. Solomon looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well. Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon misses with a body shot.
Walker tries to bum rush Solomon with a series of wild strikes but Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Solomon moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Solomon moves away and avoids it. Walker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Solomon throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it. Solomon throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily. Walker throws a lazy right hand but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Walker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Solomon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Walker throws a low kick but Solomon avoids it. Walker wants to slow Solomon down by chopping away at his legs. Solomon blocks a head kick by Walker.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Solomon scores with a leg kick.
Solomon lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Solomon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action! Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and Solomon counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Walker to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Solomon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dick Solomon! Dick Solomon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vondrachek! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vondrachek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Seppo Kastinen has been cut. Vondrachek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vondrachek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kastinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vondrachek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A quick uppercut on the inside from Vondrachek. Vondrachek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kastinen backwards. Kastinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kastinen has clasped his hands together around Vondrachek's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Vondrachek struggling a bit here. Vondrachek is trying to get back to half guard. A bit of a lull in the action here. Vondrachek is trying to get back to half guard. Vondrachek can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kastinen trying to control the position but Vondrachek is working away. Kastinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Kastinen throwing strikes but Vondrachek manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Vondrachek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kastinen keeps working. Kastinen is trying to improve his position. Vondrachek advances to mount. Kastinen regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vondrachek trying to control from half guard but Kastinen is working away. Vondrachek is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kastinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kastinen. Vondrachek trying to control but Kastinen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kastinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vondrachek wants to control from the top but Kastinen keeps moving. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vondrachek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vondrachek is looking to stand up but Kastinen won't let him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vondrachek looking to pass the guard. Vondrachek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kastinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Petr Vondrachek just wasn't active enough. Vondrachek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kastinen throws a right and a left that both miss. Vondrachek on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kastinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kastinen misses with a wild combination.
Kastinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vondrachek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kastinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vondrachek.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vondrachek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Vondrachek throws a nice outside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Vondrachek. Kastinen does a little dance to reset his feet. Kastinen scores with a three punch combo!
Kastinen throws a nice looking combination but Vondrachek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Vondrachek moves into range and clinches up with Kastinen. Vondrachek lands an uppercut. A short right from Vondrachek on the inside. Vondrachek working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kastinen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Vondrachek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Seppo Kastinen's cut even more. Vondrachek misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vondrachek dominated that round. The cut man is working on Seppo Kastinen's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kastinen looks to land a combination but Vondrachek avoids it well. Vondrachek tests Kastinen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kastinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Vondrachek throws a sloppy head kick and Kastinen moves out of range easily. Vondrachek with a jab. Vondrachek misses with a kick to the body.
Vondrachek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Vondrachek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Horrible takedown by Kastinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Vondrachek which made him look bad. Vondrachek tries a head kick but it misses.
Kastinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vondrachek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kastinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vondrachek misses with a head kick.
Vondrachek stuffs the takedown attempt from Kastinen. Kastinen gets slowly back to his feet. Vondrachek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Vondrachek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Vondrachek cracks Kastinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kastinen throws a right and a left that Vondrachek avoids nicely. Vondrachek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kastinen. We've been told by Vondrachek's head coaches at EVIL Smackdown Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kastinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vondrachek. Vondrachek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vondrachek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kastinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vondrachek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vondrachek but Vondrachek pushes him off and we're back to square one. Petr Vondrachek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kastinen. Vondrachek lands a two punch combo.
Kastinen needs to keep his hands up - Vondrachek had a free shot at his head there.
The cut above Seppo Kastinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Kastinen moves out of range of the body kick from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek lands a high kick to the side of Kastinen's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Vondrachek dives into guard, looking to finish.
Kastinen is rocked! Vondrachek passes Kastinen's left leg - he's now in half guard. Kastinen is still in real trouble! Can Vondrachek finish him? Kastinen is staying active underneath Vondrachek, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kastinen seems to have recovered his senses. Vondrachek slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kastinen is holding on to half guard well. Vondrachek lands strikes from half guard. Vondrachek is keen to just control but Kastinen is a slippery customer. Petr Vondrachek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Petr Vondrachek wasn't doing enough on the ground. Vondrachek dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kastinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kastinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kastinen swings for the body but Vondrachek moves out of range.
Kastinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Seppo Kastinen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Kastinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Vondrachek lands an overhand right.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Seppo Kastinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Petr Vondrachek! After winning the bout, Petr Vondrachek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Lipponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint It Black. Lipponen has chosen Rainbow - Man on the Silver Mountain as his entrance music. Keijo Richards has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Richards! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Lipponen! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lipponen circles away quickly and effectively. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lipponen. Lipponen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richards. Richards throws a right hand that misses
and Lipponen counters with a left to the body. Richards lands with a kick to the temple. Lipponen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Pekka Lipponen has been cut. Lipponen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richards in his tracks. This has been an exciting period of action! Lipponen checks a leg kick. Richards thows a body kick. Lipponen tries to catch it but that hurt him. Richards throws a solid leg kick but Lipponen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richards. Lipponen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Richards's guard. Richards wants to stand but Lipponen is controlling the position. Lipponen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lipponen. Richards pulls Lipponen in close to prevent any damage. Lipponen passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Richards is trying is best to control the position here. Lipponen wants to get back to his feet.
Richards is trying to stand back up but Lipponen is controlling him
Richards is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lipponen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lipponen's back! Richards throwing sloppy strikes. Lipponen breaks Richards's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Richards wants to sweep here but Lipponen controlling him for the moment. Richards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lipponen is controlling him. Lipponen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Richards is trying to control the position but Lipponen postures up. Lipponen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lipponen stops Richards from standing up. Richards looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Richards is working hard here to advance position. Richards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richards managing to control the position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lipponen tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard. We've been hearing good reports from Richards's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Richards trying to control the position.
Lipponen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Richards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lipponen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now. Lipponen controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lipponen looking to pass the guard. Richards can't keep his opponent in guard - Lipponen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Richards is looking to control Lipponen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richards avoid being mounted? Lipponen passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Richards tries to lock up and control but Lipponen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Lipponen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Richards?
Richards is trying desperately to improve position. This has been an exciting period of action! Richards wants to try and get back to his feet. Richards wants to hold on but Lipponen pushes him away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lipponen prevents Richards from getting the reversal. Lipponen working the ground and pound effectively.
Richards is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pekka Lipponen will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pekka Lipponen's cut. 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.
Richards avoids the body shot from Lipponen.
Lipponen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No joy there for Lipponen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Lipponen moves out of range easily. A jab from Richards misses. Lipponen blocks the body kick.
Richards throws a head kick but Lipponen moves out of range.
Lipponen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Richards tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Lipponen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richards walks into a stiff left hand from Lipponen.
Richards is rocked! Richards is holding his hands too far apart here. Lipponen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Richards is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Lipponen! After the big win, Pekka Lipponen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards has chosen Like a surgeon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Falconowski checks a leg kick nicely. Falconowski scores with a shot to the body.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falconowski at a distance.
Edwards checks a low kick from Falconowski. Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Falconowski. Edwards takes a swing at Falconowski's ribcage but misses. Falconowski scores with a nice head shot. Falconowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Finland in the buildup to the fight. Falconowski cracks Edwards with an open hand slap. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Edwards looks to land a body kick but Falconowski moved away. Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Edwards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falconowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Edwards's head. Falconowski throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Falconowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Falconowski scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut. A punch combination from Falconowski misses. Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Edwards jabs Falconowski right on the nose. Falconowski blinks but takes it well. Falconowski misses with a low kick.
Falconowski throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Edwards misses with a body kick. Edwards moves forwards but Falconowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut. Falconowski on the wrong end of a nice jab. Falconowski misses with a hook. Edwards misses with an uppercut. Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Falconowski misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely. Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards slips a jab from Falconowski. This has been an exciting period of action! Falconowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Falconowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Falconowski sees coming a mile off. Sloppy strikes from Falconowski. Those never looked like landing. Edwards dodges the punch combination from Falconowski.
Falconowski missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Edwards needs to keep his hands up - Falconowski had a free shot at his head there. Edwards lands with a shot to the body. Edwards moves out of range as Falconowski strikes. Falconowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one. Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Edwards with a nice cross. Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falconowski manages to avoid it. Danga de danga de dang - Falconowski scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick. Edwards thuds a left hand into Falconowski's body. Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Edwards moves out of range as Falconowski strikes. Edwards looks to land a left hand but Falconowski moved out of range nicely. Falconowski staying out of range there. Edwards checks a leg kick nicely. Falconowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards. Edwards lands a head shot. Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Falconowski counter with a right hand. Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falconowski. That did some damage! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Falconowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Falconowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Edwards misses with a wild combination.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falconowski.
Falconowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Edwards misses the shot to the body. Falconowski blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a hook. Falconowski ducked under it nicely. Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. An inside leg kick from Edwards misses. Falconowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edwards. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Edwards throws a hook to the side of Falconowski's head but Falconowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Falconowski throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Falconowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a body kick. Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Falconowski is out of range and Edwards settles back down. Edwards wants to clinch. Falconowski avoids a kick to the body.
Falconowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Falconowski fights it but they end up in guard. 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! Edwards wants to control from the top but Falconowski keeps moving. Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falconowski is keeping the position for now. Edwards trying to control but Falconowski is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Edwards forces his way into half guard. Edwards wants to free his trapped foot but Falconowski is holding on for dear life with his legs. Edwards throwing shots but Falconowski is blocking nicely. Falconowski is not content to let Edwards control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Edwards misses with a head shot. Falconowski uses the momentum to regain guard. Edwards slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Edwards throwing shots but Falconowski is blocking nicely. Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Falconowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Edwards trying to control from half guard but Falconowski is working away. Falconowski is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Edwards thows a huge punch but Falconowski dodges it nicely.
Edwards wants to control but Falconowski is keeping him busy. Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
Falconowski trying to control here.
Edwards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Falconowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Edwards 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.
Edwards stalling away here and it's allowed Falconowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Edwards trying to control but Falconowski is working from the bottom. Falconowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Falconowski walks into a straight right hand from Edwards. Falconowski misses with a straight right. Falconowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falconowski throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily. Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Falconowski is defended easily by Edwards. Donk. Falconowski catches Edwards right on the button with a cross. Falconowski moves out of range of the body kick. Edwards tries a low kick but Falconowski avoids it. Falconowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Falconowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edwards is out of range and Falconowski settles back down. Falconowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Edwards scores with a jab to the body. Edwards lands a jab to Falconowski's midsection. Edwards works the jab nicely. Falconowski fails with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Edwards darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Falconowski. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Edwards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Blake Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup. Falconowski walks into a jab. Falconowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Edwards tries to clinch up but Falconowski circles away and keeps his distance. Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Falconowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Edwards sitting and controlling from the half guard. Falconowski is not content to let Edwards control the position. Blake Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Edwards is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Edwards wants to control from the top but Falconowski keeps moving. Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Blake Edwards was stalling too much, according to the referee. Edwards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Falcon Falconowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Edwards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Falconowski's calf. Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Edwards lands a nice shot that snaps Falconowski's head back.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Falconowski's ribs. Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falconowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Falconowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards. Falconowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Falconowski throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Falconowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Falconowski throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight! Blake Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Edwards has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards! Blake Edwards very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murray Esson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esson comes to the cage accompanied by Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life. Barnes has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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153 lbs
31 - 22 - 3 |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murray Esson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Barnes! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Esson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Esson. Esson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow. Esson ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes. Esson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range. Barnes throws a one two combo.
Murray Esson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Esson thows a body shot but no joy. We've been hearing reports that Esson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Esson misses with a leg kick and Barnes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esson blocks the elbow strike.
Esson throws a head punch that misses. Esson swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barnes gets through Esson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Barnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Esson lands with a left to the head. Esson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esson wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes pushes Esson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Esson controls his hands.
Esson working aggressively here.
Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes lands a right hand.
Esson is rocked! Barnes lands a nice shot to the body. Oh Esson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Esson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes. Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Esson's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes is working Esson over against the cage. Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Barnes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Esson's head. Barnes creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Esson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Esson drops to his knees and Barnes pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Barnes! A very excited looking Mike Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lontrame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lontrame kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knife Party by Deftones. Garnett has chosen 2PAC - Hell Raiser as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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182 lbs
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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
30 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Lontrame! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Garnett! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Garnett dodges the punch combination from Lontrame.
Lontrame connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garnett momentarily.
Garnett throws a head kick that half lands.
Lontrame scores with a shot to the body.
Garnett throws a leg kick but Lontrame moved away. Lontrame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Garnett throws a body kick that misses. Garnett's coach down at team razors mma fight club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Garnett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garnett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Garnett throws out a powerful jab. Lontrame keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garnett. Garnett throws a shot from downtown. Lontrame moves away and avoids it. Vincent Lontrame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lontrame cracks a nice hook into Garnett's ribs. Lontrame looks to land a body kick but Garnett moved away. Lontrame checks a leg kick. Lontrame throws the left hand but Garnett avoids the punch easily. Lontrame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Garnett connects with a solid leg kick. Garnett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Garnett checks a leg kick nicely. Garnett scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lontrame misses with a low kick.
Lontrame ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lontrame misses with a body shot.
Lontrame scores with a kick to the body.
Lontrame seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A jab from Lontrame does it's job there. Garnett avoids the head kick by Lontrame.
Garnett scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A slow jab from Garnett misses its intended target. Lontrame throws a combination that misses and Garnett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Lontrame misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lontrame checks a leg kick. Garnett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lontrame is out of range and Garnett settles back down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lontrame lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Garnett lands a head shot. Garnett is looking to chop away at Lontrame's legs. Lontrame walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garnett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lontrame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lontrame throws a series of punches but Garnett avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lontrame gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garnett. Garnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lontrame throws out the jab. Garnett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Garnett lands with a straight right. Lontrame didn't see that one coming. Garnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lontrame throws out the jab. Lontrame throws a half hearted mid kick. Lontrame throws an overhand right that lands on Garnett's shoulder, as Garnett tries to avoid the shot. Lontrame misses with a body shot.
Lontrame throws a head kick but Garnett moves out of range.
Lontrame fakes the leg kick and cracks Garnett in the body. Lontrame moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lontrame, right into the meat.
Lontrame ducks right into an uppercut from Garnett. Garnett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lontrame backs up against the cage.
Garnett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Lontrame tries a head kick but it misses.
Garnett lands an overhand right. Garnett thumps Lontrame with a low kick. Lontrame misses with a kick to the body and Garnett counters with a head kick that drops Lontrame to the mat! Lontrame scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Lontrame is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lontrame misses with a body kick. Oh Lontrame is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! and Garnett counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lontrame! He's just covering up as Garnett starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garnett! Kevin Garnett took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov's entrance music is Diskoteka avaria-Nebo. A fine choice. Waters has chosen Hip Hop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Kvasov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Derek Waters! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kvasov misses with a body shot.
Kvasov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waters.
Waters throws an overhand right that lands on Kvasov's shoulder, as Kvasov tries to avoid the shot. Kvasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Waters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Derek Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Decent striking displayed by Kvasov there. Waters throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kvasov misses with an uppercut. Kvasov doesn't manage to clinch there - Waters circles away.
A slow jab from Kvasov misses its intended target. A head kick misses from Kvasov. Waters tries to keep at a distance but Kvasov has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kvasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards. Waters softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waters throws a punch but it's blocked by Kvasov. Kvasov can't find room to land a body shot as Waters controls the action.
Kvasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Waters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waters tries to throw a body punch but Kvasov avoids it by throwing Waters back against the cage. Kvasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Waters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kvasov manages to break the clinch.
Kvasov tries to clinch but Waters moves out of range. Waters punishes Kvasov's body with a nice straight punch. Waters tests Kvasov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Waters looks to land a left hand but Kvasov moved out of range nicely. A head kick misses from Kvasov. Kvasov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Waters tries to keep at a distance but Kvasov has taken the fight into the clinch. Nice body punch from Kvasov. Kvasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards. Waters throws a punch but it's blocked by Kvasov. Kvasov blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waters's elbow. Kvasov misses with the head strike.
Kvasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kvasov avoids a wild elbow strike from Waters. Waters misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Waters blocking some punches.
Waters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Waters blocks a body shot from Kvasov. Kvasov can't find room to land a body shot as Waters controls the action.
Kvasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kvasov. Kvasov presses Waters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kvasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kvasov has Waters pushed against the cage. Kvasov misses with a short punch on the inside. Kvasov taking a breather. Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waters blocking some punches.
Waters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kvasov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Waters wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kvasov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kvasov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Waters has time to react. Waters throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kvasov on the side of the head. Kvasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waters paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kvasov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kvasov moves in looking to clinch but Waters pushes him off. Good leg kick by Waters there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Waters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Waters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Waters throws the left hand but Kvasov avoids the punch easily. Kvasov tries to clinch up. Waters looks to land a left hand but Kvasov moved out of range nicely. The fight stays on the outside here - Kvasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Waters tries to bum rush Kvasov with a series of wild strikes but Kvasov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kvasov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Waters tries to clinch but Kvasov moves out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kvasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Waters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kvasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Waters lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Waters misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kvasov. Waters tries to work over Kvasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kvasov takes a shot to the head. Kvasov throws a head punch that misses. Waters lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Kvasov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Waters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kvasov is rocked! Waters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kvasov backwards. Oh Kvasov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Waters dips a shoulder and cracks Kvasov with a mighty uppercut! Kvasov falls back against the cage and Waters unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kvasov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Waters screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Waters! A victorious Derek Waters 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 Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geralt Of Ravia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Of Ravia has chosen The Witcher as his entrance music. Geralt Of Ravia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
40 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Ravia! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Of Ravia throws a chopping leg kick but Hartola manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Hartola is looking to land body kicks. Hartola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Of Ravia throws a leg kick but Hartola checks it. Hartola checks a leg kick nicely. Of Ravia misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Ravia. Hartola does a little dance to reset his feet. Hartola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Of Ravia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hartola scores with a body shot.
Of Ravia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Ravia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Of Ravia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hartola checks a low kick from Of Ravia. Hartola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Of Ravia throws a big shot that misses. Nice body punch from Of Ravia.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hartola misses with a head kick.
Hartola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Of Ravia misses with a straight right. Of Ravia lands with a straight right. Hartola didn't see that one coming. Hartola ducks under a wild hook from Of Ravia. A jab lands there for Hartola. Of Ravia clobbers Hartola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hartola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Of Ravia misses with a looping left. Hartola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Ravia. Hartola misses with a kick to the body.
Hartola throws a leg kick but Of Ravia checks it. Of Ravia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Of Ravia misses with a right hand and Hartola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hartola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Of Ravia is looking to slow Hartola down with leg kicks. Hartola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hartola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Of Ravia 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. A clash of legs there as Of Ravia blocks the low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Of Ravia. Hartola does a little dance to reset his feet. Hartola moves out of range as Of Ravia strikes. Of Ravia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartola manages to avoid it. Nice body punch from Hartola. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hartola. Of Ravia shrugs it off though. Hartola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hartola tries to score with a low kick but Of Ravia moves his leg out of the way. Of Ravia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hartola in his tracks. Of Ravia tried to score with a low kick but Hartola checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Of Ravia misses with a right hand and Hartola counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Of Ravia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hartola. Of Ravia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Of Ravia cracks a nice hook into Hartola's ribs. Hartola avoids the body shot from Of Ravia.
Of Ravia misses with a straight left. Of Ravia swings widly with a right hand
and Hartola counters with a body kick. A head kick misses from Of Ravia. Hartola ducks under a wild hook from Of Ravia. Hartola cracks Of Ravia with a good jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Of Ravia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Ravia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hartola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Of Ravia has time to react. A swing and a miss from Of Ravia.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hartola lands a head kick. Of Ravia smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Hartola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Of Ravia misses with a right hand and Hartola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hartola lands a leg kick that knocks Of Ravia off balance momentarily. Of Ravia throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hartola lands a nice looking kick to the body. Of Ravia takes a step back to recover. Of Ravia throws a head kick that misses. Hartola drops Of Ravia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Of Ravia looks back up at him and smiles so Hartola waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Of Ravia is rocked! Hartola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Of Ravia throws out the jab. Of Ravia is still on wobbly legs! Can Hartola finish him? Hartola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Of Ravia throws the left hand but Hartola avoids the punch easily. Of Ravia seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hartola cracks Of Ravia with a hook to the temple - Of Ravia is on wobbly legs here! Hartola swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Of Ravia falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hartola wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommi Hartola! Tommi Hartola retains his light heavyweight title! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tommi Hartola made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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