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MMA Helsinki - 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Lato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaurav Sharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaurav Sharma will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Lato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaurav Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharma sprawls well. Sharma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lato gets slowly back to his feet.
Lato tries for a takedown but Sharma circles away easily
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
Lato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sharma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sharma is trying to keep Lato in close.
Sharma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lato is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lato prevents Sharma from getting back to his feet.
Lato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lato stopping the sweep attempt from Sharma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma looking to control.
Lato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sharma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharma keeping moving, preventing Lato from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lato wants to pass the guard but Sharma is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lato shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Lato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharma swivels and escapes.
Gaurav Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharma avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lato drives through with a takedown into Sharma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lato won't allow Sharma to sweep him here.
Lato has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sharma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gaurav Sharma was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lato shoots in and bounces Sharma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharma seems keen to control Lato's posture.
Lato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharma is keeping the position for now.
Lato stops Sharma from standing up.
Lato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sharma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharma trying to keep a closed guard but Lato is proving a slippery customer.
Sharma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lato postures up and lands a big shot to Sharma's brow.
Sharma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lato is one step ahead there.
Lato wants to pass the guard but Sharma is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jarkko Lato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lato fails with a takedown attempt.
Lato dives in and grabs Sharma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sharma pushes down on Lato's head and hops out.
Lato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharma avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Lato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lato shoots in for a double leg but Sharma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lato looking to score a takedown here. Sharma is defending well but Lato drives through and ends up in Sharma's guard.
Lato won't allow Sharma to get back to his feet.
Sharma is adopting a defensive guard.
Lato won't allow Sharma to sweep him here.
Sharma is pulling down on Lato's head. It's preventing any offense from Lato, at least for the moment.
Lato throws a big elbow that misses.
Lato being controlled here momentarily.
Lato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaurav Sharma has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Sharma. No joy for Lato on that attempt.
Lato shoots in for a takedown but Sharma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lato is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lato shoots in for a takedown but Sharma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sharma counters with a left to the body.
No luck for Lato with that takedown attempt.
Lato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sharma as he avoids it easily.
Lato looks for a takedown but Sharma sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharma avoids it really well and circles away.
Lato fails with a takedown attempt.
Lato shoots in and drives through. Sharma sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gaurav Sharma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Lato goes for a double leg but Sharma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sharma continues to drive forward.
Sharma breaks the clinch.
Lato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lato lands in his opponent's guard.
Sharma trying to keep a closed guard but Lato is proving a slippery customer.
Sharma pulls Lato in to control the position.
Lato throwing strikes from guard but Sharma blocks nicely.
Sharma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gaurav Sharma was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lato shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lato throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sharma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lato is in Sharma's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharma wants to sweep here but Lato controlling him for the moment.
Lato trying to control but Sharma is working from the bottom.
Sharma wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lato 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.
Lato won't allow Sharma to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lato scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lato 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.
Sharma looking to control.
Lato won't allow Sharma to get back to his feet.
Lato throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharma looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharma, not yet.
Sharma wants to stand but Lato is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma is trying to keep Lato in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gaurav Sharma was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lato drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lato postures up.
Lato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lato is in close to Sharma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lato landing some decent shots from guard.
Lato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharma has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lato has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lato is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Lato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma gets underhooks to prevent Lato's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharma scores with a shot to the side of Lato's head.
Sharma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lato fails to land the takedown.
Sharma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lato fails with the takedown.
Lato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharma avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Lato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Lato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Key's choice of entrance music: Party and Bullshit - Biggie Smalls. Rauno Tynkkynen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Tynkkynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allen Key!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tynkkynen finds it's way round the side to connect with Key's head.
Tynkkynen scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tynkkynen. Those never looked like landing.
Tynkkynen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Key sprawls well. Key wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tynkkynen gets slowly back to his feet.
Key's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Key's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Key connects with a solid leg kick.
Tynkkynen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tynkkynen misses with a wild combination.
Key takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen fails to land the takedown.
Tynkkynen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Key shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tynkkynen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Key dodges the punch combination from Tynkkynen.
Key throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tynkkynen's waist but Tynkkynen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Key off to one side.
Tynkkynen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tynkkynen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Key lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key has a takedown stuffed.
Rauno Tynkkynen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Key.
Tynkkynen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tynkkynen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tynkkynen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Key is looking for a takedown.
Tynkkynen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tynkkynen tries to break the clinch but Key is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Key wants to get back to striking at distance but Tynkkynen won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key tries to pull guard but Tynkkynen won't allow it.
Tynkkynen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tynkkynen loads up on a big right hand but Key slips the punch.
Key dives in and grabs Tynkkynen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tynkkynen pushes down on Key's head and hops out.
Key looks winded!
Key takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tynkkynen lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Tynkkynen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tynkkynen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tynkkynen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tynkkynen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tynkkynen bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Key! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Key is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tynkkynen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Key is still in real trouble! Can Tynkkynen finish him?
Key seems to have recovered his senses.
Tynkkynen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tynkkynen passes Key's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tynkkynen is trying to control the action in half guard but Key is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tynkkynen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rauno Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throws a looping overhand right but Key ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tynkkynen scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Tynkkynen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauno Tynkkynen'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.
Key takes one on the button.
Rauno Tynkkynen is winning the standup battle so far.
Key fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Tynkkynen does no damage.
Key throws a leg kick but Tynkkynen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Key lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Key throws a head kick but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Tynkkynen slaps away a takedown attempt from Key, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tynkkynen connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Key covering up! Tynkkynen comes in with a big uppercut and Key goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rauno Tynkkynen!
A victorious Rauno Tynkkynen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Terbaik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terbaik has chosen I Want to Conquer the World - Bad Religion as his entrance music. Javier Martinez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yang Terbaik!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Martinez.
Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martinez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Terbaik throws a hook but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Terbaik circles away.
Martinez moves to clinch but Terbaik breaks away
and Terbaik counters with a low kick, right behind Martinez 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez tries to clinch but Terbaik moves out of range.
Terbaik avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Terbaik slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terbaik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terbaik.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terbaik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terbaik lands a big head kick that sends Martinez tumbling to the mat! Terbaik takes a step backwards and waves Martinez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Martinez is rocked!
It looks like Javier Martinez has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Terbaik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Terbaik engages and cracks Martinez with a massive lead left hook - Martinez tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Terbaik is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yang Terbaik!
Post fight, Yang Terbaik stared into the camera and said 'I am the best, the greatest, there's no one better. No one can beat me. I'm unstoppable, undeniable, indescribable. I will rip any man put in front of me to pieces - mind and body. Anyone who dares to stand in front of me is in for the beating of a lifetime.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gus Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Devin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gus Bradley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gus Bradley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gus Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Devin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley tries to clinch up but Devin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradley lands a high kick!
Bradley connects with a solid leg kick.
Devin shoots in for a takedown but Bradley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Devin dives in and grabs Bradley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bradley pushes down on Devin's head and hops out.
Bradley lands a nice looking body kick.
Bradley tries to clinch but Devin is having none of it.
Bradley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bradley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Devin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Devin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradley.
Bradley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Devin if he has to take too many more of those.
Bradley wants to clinch up but Devin keeps it at a distance.
Bradley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Devin's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Devin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Bradley misses.
Gus Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Devin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Devin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bradley's coaches at IMMA Gym of ASS have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Devin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bradley is looking to regain half guard here but Devin keeps moving and retains side control.
Bradley misses with an elbow from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Devin stalls from top position.
Devin working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley trying to remain calm as Devin controls from the top position.
Bradley can't do much from the bottom here.
Devin working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Devin stalls from top position.
Bradley tries to bench press Devin off him but Devin keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bradley is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Devin scoring with punches from side control.
Devin has hold of Bradley's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bradley tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Devin cranks the arm and Bradley screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bradley, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matt Devin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu comes to the cage accompanied by Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. Puska has chosen You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! as his entrance music. Mike Puska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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34
149 lbs
36 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heiluu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puska in his tracks.
Heiluu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heiluu avoids the head kick by Puska.
Puska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heiluu throws a head kick but Puska moves out of range.
Puska swats away the attempt to clinch by Heiluu.
Heiluu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puska.
Puska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heiluu misses with a few strikes there.
Heiluu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puska.
Mike Puska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puska shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heiluu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Heiluu crashes against the mat.
Heiluu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puska has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heiluu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Puska's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puska knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heiluu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Puska is trying to control Heiluu's posture but Heiluu avoids it.
Heiluu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Puska is avoiding damage well.
Puska tries to buck Heiluu off but Heiluu is having none of it.
Heiluu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Heiluu is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu throws an elbow but Puska slips to the side and avoids it well.
Puska wants to control but Heiluu postures up.
Puska is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heiluu off and has taken his back!
Heiluu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Heiluu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Heiluu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puska working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Puska is looking for the choke from the back position but Heiluu is controlling his hands well.
Heiluu rolls, trying to escape but Puska keeps control of the position.
Puska looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puska's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Heiluu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Puska's guard. Nice work there by Heiluu.
Heiluu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puska's head.
Heiluu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heiluu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heiluu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Heiluu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puska knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Heiluu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Heiluu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puska is just riding it out for now. Heiluu eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heiluu wants to free his trapped foot but Puska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heiluu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassit Heiluu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heiluu slips a jab and a cross from Puska.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puska, as that shot connected.
Cassit Heiluu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heiluu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Mike Puska has been cut.
Puska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heiluu moves away.
Heiluu lands with a good body shot.
Puska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Puska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heiluu moves away.
Puska throws a leg kick that misses.
Puska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Puska blocks a head kick by Heiluu.
Heiluu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puska.
Heiluu scores with a hook.
Heiluu defending well as Puska loads up on a big left hand.
Puska lands with a kick to the temple. Heiluu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puska.
Heiluu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puska as he jumps to the side.
Heiluu connects with a nice looking jab.
Puska misses with a few strikes there.
Puska doesn't manage to clinch there - Heiluu circles away.
Heiluu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puska avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heiluu cracks Puska with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Puska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Puska misses its intended target.
Heiluu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heiluu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heiluu misses with a few strikes there.
Puska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heiluu avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heiluu quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heiluu wants to get back to full guard.
Heiluu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puska is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heiluu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puska is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heiluu is just riding it out for now. Puska eventually gives up the hold.
Heiluu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puska seems to be working for a kimura but Heiluu defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heiluu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heiluu wants to sweep but no luck.
Puska trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
Puska tries to free his leg and advance position but Heiluu is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heiluu is on top in guard.
Heiluu throws a strike but Puska rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heiluu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puska passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Puska seems to be looking for submissions.
Puska prevents Heiluu from improving his position.
Puska is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heiluu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heiluu defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heiluu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heiluu looking for a guillotine here but Puska defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Puska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Puska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heiluu. That's going to slow Puska down.
Heiluu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puska throws out the jab.
Puska feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heiluu's calf.
Puska looks to land a body kick but Heiluu moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Puska. Heiluu shrugs it off though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heiluu.
Puska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heiluu doesn't seem bothered though.
Heiluu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puska circles away.
Heiluu misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Puska misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu throws a sloppy head kick and Puska moves out of range easily.
Puska doesn't manage to clinch there - Heiluu circles away.
Puska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heiluu was well out of range. Poor timing from Puska.
Puska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heiluu rather than just go for the knockout.
Heiluu misses with a takedown attempt - Puska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puska shoots in but Heiluu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heiluu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Puska.
Puska closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Heiluu won't allow Puska to pass to mount.
Heiluu is staying active underneath Puska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heiluu is defending against the submission attempts here by Puska.
Puska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heiluu tries to get to full guard but Puska has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heiluu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heiluu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puska is working for a kimura but Heiluu is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heiluu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puska pulls his head out easily.
Puska is working for a kimura but Heiluu is defending it quite comfortably.
Heiluu gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Puska jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heiluu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heiluu has his foot on Puska's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puska works his way back into a safe position though.
Puska 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.
Puska trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
Puska thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heiluu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heiluu working for a triangle but Puska defends it easily.
Heiluu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu is looking for a triangle but Puska pushes his legs off easily.
Puska pushing down on Heiluu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Puska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puska prevents Heiluu from improving his position.
Puska wants to work for an arm triangle but Heiluu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heiluu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska seems to be working for a kimura but Heiluu defends the submission attempt.
Heiluu wants to improve his position but Puska is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Puska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puska has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Puska!
A determined Mike Puska didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory's entrance music is Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
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30
207 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory closes the distance and pushes Pheu Pheu back into the cage.
I was talking to Gregory's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pheu Pheu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregory's elbow.
Pheu Pheu letting Gregory take a breather here.
Gregory throws an elbow but it misses.
Gregory blocks an uppercut.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu misses with some punches.
Gregory prevents a body shot from Pheu Pheu.
Gregory stalling in the clinch.
Gregory throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Pheu Pheu.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gregory.
It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pheu Pheu as Gregory tries to tie him up.
Pheu Pheu swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregory uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gregory.
Pheu Pheu struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregory controls his hands.
Pheu Pheu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pheu Pheu blocks the elbow strike.
Pheu Pheu letting Gregory take a breather here.
Gregory lands a body punch.
Gregory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregory misses with an elbow strike.
Gregory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregory pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gregory looking to slow down the pace here.
Gregory pushes Pheu Pheu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gregory is pushing Pheu Pheu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pheu Pheu swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Pheu Pheu - that landed with a thud.
Gregory lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pheu Pheu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregory working aggressively here.
Gregory lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pheu Pheu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pheu Pheu working aggressively here.
Gregory throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Gregory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pheu Pheu letting Gregory take a breather here.
Gregory misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu working aggressively here.
Gregory has Pheu Pheu pushed against the cage.
Pheu Pheu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pheu Pheu blocks an elbow strike.
Gregory tries to throw a body punch but Pheu Pheu avoids it by throwing Gregory back against the cage.
Gregory throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pheu Pheu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gregory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Gregory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregory throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu avoids a wild elbow strike from Gregory.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu cracks Gregory with a nice body shot.
Gregory leaning against his opponent.
Gregory can't find room to land a body shot as Pheu Pheu controls the action.
Pheu Pheu blocks an elbow strike.
Pheu Pheu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gregory throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gregory throws an elbow but it misses.
Gregory tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pheu Pheu blocks a body shot from Gregory.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregory avoiding damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gregory throws an elbow but misses.
Gregory throws a punch but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Gregory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pheu Pheu jabs Gregory right on the nose. Gregory blinks but takes it well.
Pheu Pheu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pheu Pheu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gregory managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pheu Pheu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gregory sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gregory parries the strikes from Pheu Pheu easily there. Pheu Pheu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gregory to escape.
Pheu Pheu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gregory takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pheu Pheu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pheu Pheu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gregory is not content to let Pheu Pheu control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu with the ground and pound but Gregory regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gregory is not content to let Pheu Pheu control the position.
Pheu Pheu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pheu Pheu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gregory defending well though.
Gregory is positioning himself well to prevent Pheu Pheu advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pheu Pheu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gregory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gregory trying to control but Pheu Pheu postures up.
Pheu Pheu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregory keeps working.
Gregory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pheu Pheu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pheu Pheu thows a huge punch but Gregory dodges it nicely.
Gregory has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pheu Pheu is working away from the top position though.
Pheu Pheu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pheu Pheu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pheu Pheu throwing shots but Gregory is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is trying to control but can't.
Pheu Pheu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pheu Pheu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pheu Pheu controlling the action here.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the action but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu is taking a breather. Gregory 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaka Pheu Pheu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gregory moves out of range of the body kick.
Gregory wants to clinch up but Pheu Pheu keeps it at a distance.
Pheu Pheu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gregory avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu is stalling in the full guard.
Gregory is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gregory is working hard here to advance position.
Pheu Pheu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pheu Pheu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pheu Pheu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gregory keeping moving, preventing Pheu Pheu from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaka Pheu Pheu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice defenses there by Pheu Pheu.
Gregory tries to clinch up.
Gregory tries to bum rush Pheu Pheu with a series of wild strikes but Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pheu Pheu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gregory closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pheu Pheu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pheu Pheu is keeping busy.
Pheu Pheu scores with a hook to the body.
Gregory throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregory.
A shot in the inside from Pheu Pheu.
Gregory is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pheu Pheu cracks Gregory with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gregory just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pheu Pheu's brow.
Gregory gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gregory throws an elbow that misses.
Gregory lands a damaging elbow.
Gregory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu avoids a wild elbow strike from Gregory.
Gregory lands a damaging elbow.
Pheu Pheu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pheu Pheu dodges an elbow strike from Gregory.
Paul Gregory has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gregory has Pheu Pheu pressed against the cage.
Pheu Pheu avoids a wild elbow strike from Gregory.
Gregory's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pheu Pheu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gregory creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pheu Pheu as Gregory tries to tie him up.
Pheu Pheu lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu avoids the elbow strike from Gregory, against the cage.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu pushes Gregory back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gregory throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gregory throws an elbow that misses.
Pheu Pheu blocks an elbow strike from Gregory.
Pheu Pheu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pheu Pheu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gregory creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pheu Pheu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pheu Pheu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu lands a left hand.
Gregory gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaka Pheu Pheu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pheu Pheu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaka Pheu Pheu!
A relieved looking Kaka Pheu Pheu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatsu Matsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsu has chosen LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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32
223 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
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31
215 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Edward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsu moves into the clinch.
Matsu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Edward.
Matsu tries to work over Edward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Edward.
Matsu looks winded!
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!
Matsu blocks a body shot from Edward.
Matsu has Edward pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matsu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Edward tumbling to the mat - Matsu dives into Edward's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matsu prevents Edward from getting back to his feet.
Edward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsu advances to half guard.
Matsu works his foot free and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Matsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu is working for a guillotine from mount but Edward frees his head quite easily.
Matsu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Edward because Matsu loaded up on that one.
Edward wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Matsu.
Matsu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edward gets back to half guard.
Matsu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsu works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsu controlling the pace for now.
Matsu wants to control the action but instead Edward gets a body lock and reverses into Matsu's guard! Nice work!
Edward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edward wants to stand but Matsu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edward won't allow Matsu to sweep him here.
Matsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edward preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsu keeps trying to improve his position.
Matsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsu is trying to control the position but Edward postures up.
Edward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edward has managed to get both his arms back between Matsu's legs - danger averted.
Matsu trying to keep a closed guard but Edward is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edward won't allow Matsu to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Edward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsu scores with a sloppy right hand. Edward should have avoided that one.
Matsu misses with an uppercut
and Edward counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matsu scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsu throws an overhand right that lands on Edward's shoulder, as Edward tries to avoid the shot.
Edward connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edward throws a right hand that Matsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsu also avoids with ease.
Matsu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsu slips a straight right by Edward.
Matsu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by Matsu.
Matsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sloppy strikes there by Matsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Matsu working the strikes but Edward uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Matsu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matsu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matsu dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu looking to ground and pound but Edward is blocking nicely.
Matsu working Edward over with strikes here.
Matsu throwing strikes but Edward bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsu wants to sweep here but Edward controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matsu tries to clinch but Edward is having none of it.
Edward misses with a left hand
and Matsu counters with a series of strikes. Edward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edward staying out of range there.
Matsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Edward.
Matsu misses with a jab to the body
and Edward counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsu's coach down at Warrior Dogs was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matsu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edward as he avoids it easily.
Matsu moves in looking to clinch but Edward pushes him off.
A big right from Matsu misses.
Edward slips a straight right by Matsu.
Edward misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsu misses with a double jab.
Matsu swings for the body but Edward moves out of range.
Matsu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Matsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edward.
Nice takedown defense from Edward. No joy for Matsu on that attempt.
Edward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edward throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsu.
Matsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edward.
Edward throws a shot from downtown. Matsu moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Edward.
Edward avoids the body shot from Matsu.
Edward tried to score with a low kick but Matsu checks it.
Matsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsu scores with a jab to the head.
Matsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edward avoids the body shot from Matsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edward.
Matsu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edward.
Matsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edward moves away.
Matsu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edward tried to score with a low kick but Matsu checks it.
Matsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Edward is just out of range.
Edward avoids the body shot from Matsu.
Edward fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsu.
Edward tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edward tries to clinch up.
Edward scores with a leg kick.
Edward scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edward scoring well with a low kick there.
Edward keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsu.
Edward has Matsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Edward just leaning against Matsu, taking a breather.
Edward scores with a shot to the side of Matsu's head.
It looks like Hatsu Matsu has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Edward.
Matsu jumps guard.
Edward has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edward wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ryan Edward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsu is working an open guard so Edward takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ryan Edward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edward clinches up against the cage.
Edward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsu's elbow.
Edward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edward tries to throw a body punch but Matsu avoids it by throwing Edward back against the cage.
Edward presses Matsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Matsu fails to land.
Matsu wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Edward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsu can't find room to land a body shot as Edward controls the action.
Edward scores with a shot to the side of Matsu's head.
Edward lands with a short shot to the head.
Edward lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Edward as the two fighters clinch.
Edward lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsu or not.
A short uppercut from Edward.
Edward lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edward.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edward lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsu.
Edward tries to work over Matsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan Edward has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsu backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Edward showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatsu Matsu!
Hatsu Matsu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buer Eremiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Poldi (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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35
218 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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World class MT
Very quick |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buer Eremiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Poldi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poldi moves out of range of the body kick.
Poldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eremiel connects with a single shot there.
Poldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poldi tries to clinch up.
Eremiel misses the shot to the body.
Poldi clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poldi.
Poldi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eremiel misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poldi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eremiel swings wildly with an uppercut but Poldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poldi tries to throw a body punch but Eremiel avoids it by throwing Poldi back against the cage.
Poldi tries to stall but Eremiel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poldi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poldi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Poldi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Poldi blocks an elbow strike from Eremiel.
Poldi avoiding damage as Eremiel throws knees to the body.
Poldi stalling in the clinch but Eremiel improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Poldi.
Poldi misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poldi is looking to clinch.
Poldi throws the left hand but Eremiel avoids the punch easily.
Poldi moves in looking to clinch but Eremiel pushes him off.
Eremiel throws a lazy right hand but Poldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Eremiel misses its intended target.
Eremiel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poldi's calf.
Poldi throws a hook but Eremiel blocks it.
Poldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poldi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eremiel in his tracks.
Poldi wants to clinch but Eremiel slips to the side
and Eremiel counters with a series of strikes. Poldi will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Eremiel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poldi wants to clinch.
Poldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eremiel.
Poldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eremiel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poldi rushes Eremiel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eremiel throws an elbow that misses.
Poldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poldi is trying to maintain a safe position but Eremiel gets an underhook and turns Poldi into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Buer Eremiel has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eremiel throws an elbow but misses.
Eremiel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eremiel throws an elbow but misses.
Eremiel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poldi.
Poldi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Poldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eremiel has a couple of punches blocked by Poldi.
Poldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eremiel's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poldi lands an elbow that stopped Eremiel in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Eremiel.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Poldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Poldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buer Eremiel'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.
Poldi staying out of range there.
Poldi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poldi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremiel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eremiel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eremiel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poldi on the side of the head.
Eremiel tries to keep at a distance but Poldi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poldi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Poldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Eremiel fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eremiel.
Poldi tries a body shot but Eremiel blocks it.
Eremiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Eremiel controls his hands.
Eremiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poldi just leaning against Eremiel, taking a breather.
Eremiel missing with knees to the body.
Poldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eremiel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poldi is defending well for now.
Poldi tries a body shot but Eremiel blocks it.
Jack Poldi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poldi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Poldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poldi stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Poldi.
Eremiel working aggressively here.
Poldi controlling the action here for a moment.
Poldi misses with an elbow strike.
Poldi taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Poldi.
Poldi is looking to slow Eremiel down with leg kicks.
Poldi lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poldi moves to clinch but Eremiel breaks away
and Eremiel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poldi wants to clinch.
Poldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eremiel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poldi thuds a left hand into Eremiel's body.
Poldi tries to clinch but Eremiel is having none of it.
Poldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack Poldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poldi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eremiel, pushing him back against the cage.
Poldi leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Poldi as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Poldi managing to block the knees to the body from Eremiel.
Eremiel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poldi's defenses.
Poldi misses with a body punch.
Eremiel missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Poldi.
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!
Poldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Poldi.
Poldi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eremiel.
Poldi blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eremiel misses with an elbow over the top.
Poldi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Poldi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Poldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buer Eremiel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Poldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poldi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eremiel counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Poldi as he connects with a hook.
Poldi moves in looking to clinch but Eremiel pushes him off.
Eremiel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Poldi wants to clinch up but Eremiel keeps it at a distance.
Poldi tries to clinch but Eremiel moves out of range.
Poldi wants to clinch up but Eremiel keeps it at a distance.
Poldi clinches up with Eremiel and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Poldi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Eremiel as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eremiel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poldi's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremiel misses with an elbow over the top.
Poldi prevents a body shot from Eremiel.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eremiel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poldi.
Poldi just leaning against Eremiel, taking a breather.
Poldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Poldi lands a right hand.
Eremiel misses with a punch to the body.
Eremiel trying to land knees to the body.
Eremiel trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Poldi.
Eremiel has a couple of punches blocked by Poldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poldi lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremiel has a couple of punches blocked by Poldi.
Poldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eremiel pushes off an throws an elbow but Poldi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Poldi to work.
Poldi misses with a punch to the body.
Poldi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Eremiel throws an elbow but it misses.
Jack Poldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eremiel misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Eremiel fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eremiel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eremiel letting Poldi take a breather here.
Eremiel missing with knees to the body.
Eremiel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poldi.
Eremiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eremiel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poldi's elbow.
Eremiel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poldi avoiding damage as Eremiel throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eremiel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poldi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Poldi blocks the elbow strike.
Eremiel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poldi's elbow.
Eremiel lands a nice shot to the body.
Eremiel working aggressively here.
Eremiel throws a head punch that misses.
Eremiel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eremiel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buer Eremiel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremiel pushes off an throws an elbow but Poldi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Poldi.
Well Poldi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Poldi!
Jack Poldi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between All Inn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Kakkipylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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37
196 lbs
25 - 21 - 1 |
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28
194 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, All Inn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Kakkipylly!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakkipylly scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kakkipylly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Inn fails with the takedown.
Kakkipylly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kakkipylly is looking to slow Inn down with leg kicks.
Kakkipylly lands a big head kick that sends Inn tumbling to the mat! Kakkipylly takes a step backwards and waves Inn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakkipylly clinches with his opponent.
Kakkipylly lands a damaging elbow.
Inn wants to take the fight to the mat but Kakkipylly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Inn tries for a takedown but Kakkipylly manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All Inn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Inn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow that stopped Inn in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Inn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Inn is trying to drag Kakkipylly to the mat but Kakkipylly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inn avoids a wild elbow strike from Kakkipylly.
Inn wants a takedown but no success here.
Inn tries to score a body lock takedown but Kakkipylly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kakkipylly trying to land knees to the body.
Kakkipylly lands a damaging elbow.
Inn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Inn is rocked!
It looks like All Inn has been cut.
Kakkipylly pushes off an throws an elbow but Inn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oh Inn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inn blocks an elbow strike.
Kakkipylly missing with knees to the body.
Kakkipylly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kakkipylly missing with knees to the body.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakkipylly lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Inn crumples to the floor! Kakkipylly milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pikku Kakkipylly!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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34
184 lbs
32 - 18 - 1 |
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164 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Virgil Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDonald did well to prevent Morgan getting side control.
Morgan throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
Morgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morgan.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Morgan eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morgan on the ground.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan trying to advance position but McDonald counters by regaining guard.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morgan postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Morgan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morgan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Morgan postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Morgan cracks McDonald with a solid left hand.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Morgan postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Morgan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
That kick from Morgan tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McDonald napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McDonald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morgan wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
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!
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Morgan working the ground and pound but McDonald is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan lands some shots froms side control.
Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
Virgil Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan lands a few punches from side control.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Morgan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Morgan lands a decent elbow from side control.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morgan off and has taken his back!
Morgan prevents McDonald from getting a body triangle.
Morgan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
Morgan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound.
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Morgan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan.
Morgan lands with a good body shot.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Morgan scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Morgan wants a takedown.
Maurice McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Morgan.
Morgan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
McDonald is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morgan.
Morgan lands an uppercut.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
Morgan thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan thuds his shin into the meat of McDonald's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have McDonald backpedaling.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Virgil Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan staying out of range there.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maurice McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan scores with a spinning back kick!
McDonald throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morgan showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Morgan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Morgan!
A victorious Virgil Morgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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FIGHT
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