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Evil 9: Glory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Boesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Mustalaanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Boesh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Boesh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pentti Mustalaanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustalaanen throws a body punch but Boesh moves out of range.
Boesh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mustalaanen.
Boesh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mustalaanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boesh darts in looking for a takedown but Mustalaanen gets double underhooks and turns Boesh into the cage.
Boesh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boesh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mustalaanen takes a swing at Boesh's ribcage but misses.
Mustalaanen avoids the head kick by Boesh.
A jab from Boesh finds it's way through Mustalaanen's defenses.
Boesh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mustalaanen throws a big shot that misses.
Boesh looks for a takedown but Mustalaanen sprawls well.
Mustalaanen 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.
Boesh walks into a stiff left hand from Mustalaanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mustalaanen under the eye.
A combination from Boesh does no damage.
Boesh throws a series of punches but Mustalaanen moves out of range.
Boesh wants to clinch up but Mustalaanen keeps it at a distance.
Boesh cracks Mustalaanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mustalaanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boesh to score with a decent uppercut.
Boesh avoids the body shot from Mustalaanen.
Pentti Mustalaanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boesh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentti Mustalaanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustalaanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mustalaanen misses with a double jab
and Boesh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mustalaanen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mustalaanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boesh rather than just go for the knockout.
Boesh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boesh punishes Mustalaanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boesh throws a sloppy head kick and Mustalaanen moves out of range easily.
Mustalaanen throws an off balance right hand
and Boesh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boesh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boesh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mustalaanen punishes Boesh's body with a nice straight punch.
Mustalaanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mustalaanen lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustalaanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boesh.
Mustalaanen tries to bum rush Boesh with a series of wild strikes but Boesh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boesh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mustalaanen.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mustalaanen has eaten all the pies!
Boesh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mustalaanen is rocked!
Boesh is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Boesh shuts the power down on Mustalaanen. Lights out, game over! Boesh is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonny Boesh!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonny Boesh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palle Runqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Nawarecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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230 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palle Runqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomasz Nawarecki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runqvist shoots in and drives through. Nawarecki sprawls well.
Nawarecki tries to clinch up but Runqvist circles away and keeps his distance.
Runqvist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nawarecki avoids it really well and circles away.
Nawarecki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Runqvist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palle Runqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nawarecki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Palle Runqvist has been cut.
Nawarecki rushes Runqvist and presses him up against the cage.
Runqvist has Nawarecki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Runqvist pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nawarecki tumbling to the mat - Runqvist dives into Nawarecki's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Runqvist postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nawarecki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Runqvist, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runqvist has an active guard here but Nawarecki has managed to pass into half guard.
Runqvist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nawarecki pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawarecki thows a huge punch but Runqvist dodges it nicely.
Nawarecki wants to work for an arm triangle but Runqvist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nawarecki wants to pass the guard but Runqvist is defending well.
Runqvist actively working from the bottom here.
Runqvist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Nawarecki.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Runqvist looking for submissions off his back.
Runqvist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nawarecki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runqvist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nawarecki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Runqvist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nawarecki.
Runqvist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nawarecki pulls his head out easily.
Nawarecki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Runqvist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nawarecki winds up and cracks Runqvist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runqvist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Runqvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runqvist is breathing heavily.
Nawarecki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Runqvist is proving hard to escape from.
Nawarecki trying to control but Runqvist is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawarecki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Runqvist's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nawarecki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Runqvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Runqvist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nawarecki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Runqvist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nawarecki has managed to get both his arms back between Runqvist's legs - danger averted.
Runqvist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Runqvist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Runqvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nawarecki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nawarecki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nawarecki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nawarecki wanted to stand there but Runqvist had control of the position.
Nawarecki postures up and lands a big shot to Runqvist's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runqvist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nawarecki defends it easily.
Nawarecki is posturing up here but Runqvist has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nawarecki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nawarecki has to tap! Slick submission there by Runqvist!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Palle Runqvist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armand Malone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bjorn Eriksson's chin.
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armand Malone!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eriksson circles away quickly and effectively.
Armand Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eriksson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Eriksson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malone's efforts to push away.
Malone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksson clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.
Malone tries to break the clinch but Eriksson is controlling the position.
Eriksson lands a shot to the body.
Eriksson lands a right hand.
Eriksson has Malone pressed against the cage.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eriksson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malone's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson slips a straight right by Malone.
Eriksson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone lands a jab to Eriksson's midsection.
Eriksson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Eriksson.
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone is looking to clinch but Eriksson is avoiding it.
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eriksson tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eriksson to the ground. Eriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eriksson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eriksson moves into the clinch.
Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eriksson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malone.
Malone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eriksson defends it nicely.
Eriksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bjorn Eriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Malone.
Malone looks winded!
Eriksson rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eriksson pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eriksson works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Eriksson.
Eriksson presses Malone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eriksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Eriksson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eriksson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a front kick aimed at Eriksson's knee but Eriksson avoids it well.
Eriksson moves into the clinch.
Malone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eriksson has him pressed against the cage.
Eriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malone working hard to break the clinch.
Eriksson lands a shoulder strike.
Eriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Eriksson avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Malone fails to land.
Eriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eriksson.
Eriksson lands with a light punch inside.
Malone being controlled against the cage.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Eriksson is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson keeps control of Malone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Eriksson.
A short body shot lands from Eriksson as the two fighters clinch.
Malone has Eriksson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eriksson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eriksson lands a nice uppercut.
Eriksson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malone or not.
Eriksson works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Eriksson.
Eriksson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson has Malone up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Eriksson - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Eriksson dominated that round.
That's time! Eriksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eriksson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Eriksson gets to his feet. Malone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
Malone throws a right hand that misses
and Eriksson counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eriksson.
Malone wants to break free but Eriksson has control.
Malone manages to break the clinch.
Malone scores with a decent looking hook.
Malone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eriksson misses with a double jab.
Eriksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone is trying to pull guard but Eriksson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Eriksson.
Eriksson cracks Malone with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Eriksson as the two fighters clinch.
Malone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone tries to circle away but Eriksson has him pinned against the cage.
Eriksson works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
Eriksson leaning against his opponent.
Malone is trying to break free.
Eriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malones head.
A body shot lands from Eriksson.
Eriksson pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone letting Eriksson take a breather here.
Eriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eriksson effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Eriksson.
Eriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Malone tries to pull guard but Eriksson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bjorn Eriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Malone.
Eriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Eriksson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eriksson lands a body punch.
Malone misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Eriksson.
Eriksson just leaning against Malone, taking a breather.
Eriksson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Eriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malone can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson stalls.
Eriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Eriksson rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Eriksson.
Good body shot from Eriksson.
Malone being controlled against the cage.
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksson gets a takedown into half guard.
Eriksson is looking to advance position but Malone won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking for a sweep. Eriksson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eriksson wants to pass the guard but Malone is defending well.
Eriksson stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone is looking to improve his position.
Eriksson is taking a breather. Malone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bjorn Eriksson just wasn't active enough.
Eriksson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Eriksson 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!
Eriksson clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Eriksson is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Malone.
Malone is looking to break free of the clinch but Eriksson has double underhooks.
Malone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eriksson avoiding damage.
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone misses with a body shot.
Malone misses with a left hand
and Eriksson counters by clinching up.
Eriksson has Malone pressed against the cage, preventing Malone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malone wants to break free but Eriksson has control.
Eriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Eriksson lands a nice uppercut.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a right and a left that Malone avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Malone misses its intended target.
Bjorn Eriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone connects with a body shot that sends Eriksson's belly button to the back.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eriksson.
Eriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malone.
Eriksson clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Eriksson.
Bjorn Eriksson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Malone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson forces Malone back against the cage and clinches.
Eriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eriksson lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Eriksson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malone's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eriksson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson breaks the clinch.
Malone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eriksson defends well and Malone ends up having to push Eriksson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eriksson digs a right hand underneath Malone's ribcage. Malone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Eriksson breaks the clinch.
Eriksson gets a clinch.
Eriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eriksson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Eriksson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bjorn Eriksson.
Eriksson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson drives through with a takedown into Malone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Malone wants to stand up but Eriksson is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson gets to his feet - Malone follows without any prompting.
Eriksson jabs at Malone's body.
Bjorn Eriksson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eriksson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Malone gets tackled into the cage by Eriksson. Eriksson maintains the clinch.
Eriksson lands a right hand.
Eriksson cracks Malone with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Eriksson.
A short right from Eriksson on the inside.
Malone is working for takedown but Eriksson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armand Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Eriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eriksson 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 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Eriksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Benjamin Lange enters the cage!
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145 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Lange!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lange shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Lange.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lange scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lange is working away from the top position though.
Lange wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is staying active underneath Lange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lange pulls his head out easily.
Lange looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Lange wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes is controlling Lange's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lange is looking to clinch.
Lange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lange tries to clinch up.
Lange moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lange!
Lange managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes misses with the ground and pound.
Lange tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Lange really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes cracks Lange with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barnes throws a strike aimed at the side of Lange's head but Lange avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lange is looking for a sweep.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control but Lange is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lange tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Lange moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lange can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lange!
Lange is trying to reverse the position but instead Barnes has taken his back - oops!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking for the RNC.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes keeps control of the position easily here as Lange tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Barnes throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has good solid back control here.
Barnes sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lange taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brady Barnes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brady Barnes waved his t-shirt featuring The Empire - 15% Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lex Layser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slap Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuts has chosen Never Surrender as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lex Layser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slap Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layser misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Layser fails with a takedown attempt.
Layser throws an off balance right hand
and Nuts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nuts throws a looping overhand right but Layser ducks down to avoid it.
Lex Layser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuts with a jab.
Nice body punch from Nuts.
Layser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Layser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nuts throws a poor cross that misses
and Layser counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nuts!
We've been hearing good reports from Layser'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.
Layser throws an elbow but Nuts slips to the side and avoids it well.
Layser working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuts wants to control but Layser postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts is looking for a sweep.
Layser thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuts struggling a bit here.
Layser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuts keeps working.
Layser creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nuts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nuts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Layser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Layser.
Nuts is looking for a sweep.
Nuts is not content to let Layser control the position.
Layser scoring with punches from side control.
Layser throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nuts defending against the ground and pound.
Layser tries to score with some ground and pound. Nuts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nuts stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layser moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Layser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Layser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Layser is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nuts is trying to escape and Layser transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nuts is forced to tap! Nice work there by Layser! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lex Layser!
An out of breath Lex Layser thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Slap Nuts had this to say: 'well, fuck me...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Worldwide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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170 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mister Worldwide!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
Worldwide avoids the head kick by De Souza.
Worldwide blocks a head kick by De Souza.
Carlos De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza tries to land a leg kick but Worldwide saw it coming and moves away.
De Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Souza tries to score with a low kick but Worldwide moves his leg out of the way.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worldwide manages to avoid it.
De Souza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza takes a swing at Worldwide's ribcage but misses.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Worldwide blocks a leg kick.
De Souza tries a low kick but Worldwide avoids it.
De Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Worldwide was covering up waiting for the punch and De Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Worldwide throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Worldwide is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Souza defends well.
De Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Souza trying to control but Worldwide is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Worldwide has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Worldwide's legs - danger averted.
That's two 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!
Worldwide escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Worldwide on the ground.
Worldwide keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
Worldwide has his foot on De Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Worldwide is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! De Souza has his hands clasped together but Worldwide extends and breaks De Souza's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Worldwide.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Worldwide!
Mister Worldwide took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mantis Toboggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayrton Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mantis Toboggan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mantis Toboggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ayrton Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Toboggan. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toboggan throws a sloppy body shot
and Lewis counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lewis.
Lewis tries to score with some ground and pound. Toboggan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lewis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Toboggan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toboggan is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from Lewis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Toboggan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Toboggan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lewis throws an elbow but Toboggan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Toboggan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lewis connects with a decent elbow.
Toboggan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Toboggan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Lewis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lewis scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis in side control, throwing shots but Toboggan defends.
Toboggan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lewis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lewis scoring with punches and elbows.
Lewis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Toboggan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
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Lewis scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis is chipping away with strikes.
Lewis working the head with strikes.
Toboggan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Lewis! That's hurt Toboggan! Will he recover? Lewis fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ayrton Lewis!
After winning the bout, Ayrton Lewis 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Grogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keith Grogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gegard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grogg manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Mousasi there.
Mousasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mousasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Grogg.
Mousasi misses with a wild body shot.
Gegard Mousasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grogg avoids the body shot from Mousasi.
Grogg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mousasi misses the jab.
Mousasi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grogg counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mousasi. Grogg does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi gets a clinch.
Grogg manages to break the clinch.
Mousasi doesn't manage to clinch there - Grogg circles away.
Grogg misses with a two punch combination.
Grogg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mousasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grogg.
We've been informed that Mousasi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grogg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mousasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grogg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mousasi.
Grogg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grogg is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Grogg tries to bum rush Mousasi with a series of wild strikes but Mousasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grogg.
A jab from Mousasi misses.
Grogg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mousasi moves into the clinch.
Grogg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mousasi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mousasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grogg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mousasi misses with a body punch.
Grogg is trying to force a seperation but Mousasi has the dominant position.
Grogg is trying to break the clinch but Mousasi is controlling him.
Mousasi controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grogg looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mousasi misses with the head strike.
Grogg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grogg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mousasi has him pressed against the cage.
Grogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mousasi has a couple of punches blocked by Grogg.
A short right from Mousasi on the inside.
Mousasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grogg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mousasi is pushing Grogg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grogg blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grogg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mousasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mousasi.
Mousasi tries to work over Grogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mousasi misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Grogg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mousasi has Grogg pressed against the cage, preventing Grogg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mousasi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grogg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mousasi prevents Grogg from breaking the clinch.
Grogg leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gegard Mousasi will probably get the nod.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Grogg. Mousasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grogg looks to land a combination but Mousasi avoids it well.
Mousasi moves into range and clinches up with Grogg.
Grogg is trying to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mousasi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grogg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grogg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keith Grogg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mousasi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grogg cracks a nice hook into Mousasi's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grogg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mousasi checks it well.
Grogg lands with an uppercut that bounces Mousasi off the cage and back into range.
Mousasi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grogg, pushing him back against the cage.
Mousasi avoiding damage.
Grogg is looking to break free of the clinch but Mousasi has double underhooks.
Mousasi tries a body shot but Grogg blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mousasi.
Mousasi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grogg's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mousasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grogg is trying to stall.
Grogg tries to circle away but Mousasi has him pinned against the cage.
Gegard Mousasi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mousasi fails to land.
Grogg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grogg tries to break free but Mousasi pushes him back against the cage.
Grogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mousasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Mousasi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grogg is looking to break free of the clinch but Mousasi has double underhooks.
Mousasi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grogg's efforts to push away.
Mousasi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throws a head punch that misses.
Mousasi lands a body punch.
Mousasi slows down the pace here.
Grogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mousasi lands with a left to the head.
Grogg is trying to force a seperation but Mousasi has the dominant position.
Mousasi can't find room to land a body shot as Grogg controls the action.
Grogg wants to stall.
Mousasi is leaning against Grogg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi tries to throw a body punch but Grogg avoids it by throwing Mousasi back against the cage.
Mousasi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mousasi has a couple of punches blocked by Grogg.
Mousasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mousasi misses with the head strike.
Mousasi digs a right hand into Grogg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grogg's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mousasi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Mousasi - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Mousasi fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grogg trying to stall but Mousasi improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Mousasi.
Mousasi stalls.
Mousasi can't find room to land a body shot as Grogg controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A slow jab from Grogg misses its intended target.
Mousasi wants to clinch up but Grogg keeps it at a distance.
Mousasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Grogg is just out of range.
A big left from Mousasi misses.
Mousasi has managed to clinch.
Mousasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grogg blocks an uppercut.
Grogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grogg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mousasi scores with a hook to the body. Grogg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mousasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi misses with an uppercut
and Grogg counters with a left and a right that stings Mousasi.
Grogg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mousasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grogg ducks under a wild hook from Mousasi.
Mousasi closes the distance and pushes Grogg back into the cage.
Mousasi slows down the pace here.
Mousasi misses with some punches.
Grogg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grogg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mousasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Grogg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mousasi misses with a few strikes there.
Grogg moves out of range of the strikes.
Grogg just misses with a punch to the body.
Mousasi misses with a wild combination.
Mousasi wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mousasi tries to bum rush Grogg with a series of wild strikes but Grogg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mousasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grogg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grogg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mousasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grogg throws out the jab.
Grogg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mousasi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi defending well as Grogg loads up on a big left hand.
Grogg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mousasi. Grogg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mousasi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grogg counters with a straight right hand.
Gegard Mousasi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Mousasi misses.
Grogg motions for Mousasi to come forward. Grogg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grogg throws a series of punches but Mousasi moves out of range.
Mousasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grogg.
Keith Grogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grogg takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Mousasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mousasi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Mousasi!
Gegard Mousasi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald Donkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesti Koppinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koppinen has chosen Kontra - Sankarit salapoliiseina as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Donkey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesti Koppinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koppinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donkey instigates a clinch.
Donkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koppinen breaks the clinch.
Donkey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koppinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Koppinen.
Koppinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Koppinen misses the shot to the body.
Donkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koppinen checks it well.
Donkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donkey connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koppinen pushes Donkey up against the cage in a clinch.
Koppinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Donkey.
Donkey gets through Koppinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donkey is leaning against Koppinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Donkey as Koppinen tries to tie him up.
Koppinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donkey avoids it.
Koppinen has Donkey pushed against the cage.
Koppinen is trying to break free.
Koppinen tries to stall but Donkey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koppinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donkey tries a body shot but Koppinen blocks it.
Koppinen looking for a takedown.
Koppinen looking for a takedown.
Donald Donkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesti Koppinen.
Donkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koppinen backwards.
Donkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donkey is working Koppinen over against the cage.
Koppinen looks winded!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Donkey on the inside.
Donkey pushes Koppinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koppinen wants to break free but Donkey has control.
Koppinen misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen goes for a takedown attempt but Donkey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koppinen throws a sloppy head kick and Donkey moves out of range easily.
Donkey pushes Koppinen up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koppinen is stalling here.
Koppinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donkey thuds his right hand into Koppinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donkey defending well as Koppinen loads up on a big left hand.
Donkey clinches.
Donkey gets through Koppinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koppinen is rocked!
Donkey has Koppinen pressed against the cage. He pushes Koppinen back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Donkey throws a beautiful elbow that sends Koppinen crashing to the floor! Donkey piles on the pressure with more strikes! Koppinen is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Donkey!
Donald Donkey is the new bantamweight champion!
Ernesti Koppinen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ei nyt oikeen kulkenu, no no..'.
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