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EFC 3: Orkas vs Saarrinen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Gadzhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olaf Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamil Gadzhiev!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gadzhiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Backstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gadzhiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Backstrom keeping moving, preventing Gadzhiev from controlling successfully.
Backstrom has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Backstrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Backstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gadzhiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Backstrom wants to hit a switch here but Gadzhiev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Backstrom there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadzhiev trying to control but Backstrom is having none of it.
Backstrom working to try and regain half guard.
Backstrom regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom keeping control of the position.
Gadzhiev is pressing down on Backstrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Backstrom is holding on for now.
Backstrom tries to kick Gadzhiev off but Gadzhiev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Backstrom is looking to control Gadzhiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Backstrom avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is pressing down on Gadzhiev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gadzhiev won't allow Backstrom to sweep him here.
Gadzhiev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kamil Gadzhiev wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gadzhiev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Backstrom wants to control from the top but Gadzhiev keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gadzhiev is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backstrom keeping moving, preventing Gadzhiev from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Olaf Backstrom wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gadzhiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Backstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Gadzhiev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Backstrom slaps away a takedown attempt from Gadzhiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Backstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Gadzhiev. Gadzhiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Gadzhiev gets a double leg takedown into Backstrom's guard.
Olaf Backstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Backstrom looking to control.
Backstrom wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gadzhiev is now in half guard.
Backstrom trying to control from the bottom.
Backstrom is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom is concentrating on defense, preventing Gadzhiev from advancing position.
Backstrom is looking to control Gadzhiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Backstrom avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up because Olaf Backstrom just wasn't active enough.
Gadzhiev shoots in and drives through. Backstrom sprawls well.
Olaf Backstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Gadzhiev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Backstrom.
Backstrom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gadzhiev defends well and Backstrom ends up having to push Gadzhiev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gadzhiev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Backstrom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Backstrom here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gadzhiev is breathing heavily.
Backstrom jumps guard and drags Gadzhiev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gadzhiev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom working for a triangle but Gadzhiev defends it easily.
Backstrom striking off his back but it's not causing Gadzhiev any problems.
Gadzhiev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Backstrom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Backstrom has escaped and now he's on top!
Gadzhiev keeping moving, preventing Backstrom from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom forces his way into half guard.
It looks like Backstrom is going to stand back up.
Backstrom prevents Gadzhiev from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev is not content to let Backstrom control the position.
Backstrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gadzhiev moves into full guard.
Backstrom postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Gadzhiev is retaining full guard.
Gadzhiev is controlling Backstrom's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Olaf Backstrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kamil Gadzhiev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Backstrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gadzhiev blocks a jab.
Backstrom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Backstrom misses with a hook. Gadzhiev ducked under it nicely.
Backstrom closes the distance and clinches up with Gadzhiev, looking for a takedown. Backstrom pushes Gadzhiev against the cage but Gadzhiev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gadzhiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gadzhiev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Backstrom avoids it really well and circles away.
Gadzhiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olaf Backstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Gadzhiev.
Gadzhiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backstrom darts in looking for a takedown but Gadzhiev gets double underhooks and turns Backstrom into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom leaning against his opponent.
Backstrom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gadzhiev dives in for a single leg takedown but Backstrom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gadzhiev avoiding damage as Backstrom throws knees to the body.
Gadzhiev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Backstrom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Backstrom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Backstrom is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gadzhiev!
Backstrom with the ground and pound from mount.
Backstrom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Backstrom wants to control the pace but Gadzhiev is squirming around nicely.
Gadzhiev should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom looking to finish Gadzhiev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gadzhiev!
Gadzhiev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Backstrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gadzhiev is looking to escape.
Backstrom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gadzhiev's face.
Backstrom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Backstrom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gadzhiev's face.
Backstrom controlling from mount.
Gadzhiev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom lands with some strikes.
Gadzhiev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Backstrom is pulling down on Gadzhiev's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backstrom is trying to keep Gadzhiev in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Backstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Backstrom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Backstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Saarrinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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250 lbs
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Saarrinen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarrinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Saarrinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saarrinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarrinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch.
Abdulkerimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarrinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarrinen forces Abdulkerimov back against the cage and clinches.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch.
Abdulkerimov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saarrinen drives through and clinches with Abdulkerimov against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarrinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdulkerimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarrinen has Abdulkerimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch.
Saarrinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saarrinen throws a nice looking combination but Abdulkerimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdulkerimov moves in looking to clinch but Saarrinen pushes him off.
Saarrinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdulkerimov.
Saarrinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdulkerimov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saarrinen's brow.
Abdulkerimov tries to circle away but Saarrinen has him pinned against the cage.
Abdulkerimov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saarrinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdulkerimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdulkerimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarrinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saarrinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Abdulkerimov looks to land a combination but Saarrinen avoids it well.
Abdulkerimov moves in looking to clinch but Saarrinen pushes him off.
Saarrinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdulkerimov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saarrinen has managed to clinch.
Abdulkerimov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch.
Saarrinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarrinen has closed the distance and engaged Abdulkerimov in a clinch.
Abdulkerimov trying to land knees to the body.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saarrinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Saarrinen manages to break the clinch.
Saarrinen forces Abdulkerimov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarrinen manages to break the clinch.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch but Saarrinen moves out of range.
Saarrinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Saarrinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abdulkerimov misses with an elbow strike.
Saarrinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarrinen has Abdulkerimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdulkerimov can't break the clinch.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarrinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abdulkerimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarrinen circles away.
Saarrinen throws a series of punches but Abdulkerimov avoids them all with ease.
Saarrinen clinches.
Saarrinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch but Saarrinen moves out of range.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch there but Saarrinen circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saarrinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarrinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdulkerimov gets tackled into the cage by Saarrinen. Saarrinen maintains the clinch.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch.
Saarrinen throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdulkerimov moves into the clinch.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch.
Saarrinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdulkerimov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarrinen forces Abdulkerimov back against the cage and clinches.
Saarrinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch there but Saarrinen circles away.
A combination from Saarrinen does no damage.
Abdulkerimov fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdulkerimov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdulkerimov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdulkerimov can't break the clinch.
Abdulkerimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saarrinen avoids it.
Abdulkerimov tries to circle away but Saarrinen has him pinned against the cage.
Saarrinen breaks from the clinch.
Abdulkerimov is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Abdulkerimov misses.
Saarrinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saarrinen misses with a double jab.
Saarrinen looks winded!
Saarrinen clinches up with Abdulkerimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Saarrinen manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Saarrinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdulkerimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saarrinen instigates a clinch.
Abdulkerimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saarrinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abdulkerimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch up but Saarrinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdulkerimov throws a right and a left that Saarrinen avoids nicely.
Saarrinen clinches with his opponent.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saarrinen moves into range and clinches up with Abdulkerimov.
Saarrinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saarrinen has managed to clinch.
Abdulkerimov misses with some punches.
Saarrinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarrinen has Abdulkerimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Saarrinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarrinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdulkerimov, pushing him back against the cage.
Abdulkerimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarrinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdulkerimov is trying to force a seperation but Saarrinen has the dominant position.
Saarrinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saarrinen manages to break the clinch.
Abdulkerimov gets tackled into the cage by Saarrinen. Saarrinen maintains the clinch.
Saarrinen breaks from the clinch.
Saarrinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarrinen rushes Abdulkerimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saarrinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdulkerimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov pushes Saarrinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abdulkerimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abdulkerimov is looking to break free of the clinch but Saarrinen has double underhooks.
Mikael Saarrinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abdulkerimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Saarrinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saarrinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Saarrinen breaks from the clinch.
Saarrinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Saarrinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Abdulkerimov does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdulkerimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch but Saarrinen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarrinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Abdulkerimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saarrinen is defending well for now.
Abdulkerimov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saarrinen breaks from the clinch.
Mikael Saarrinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdulkerimov misses with the combination.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdulkerimov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdulkerimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarrinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saarrinen has managed to clinch.
Abdulkerimov tries to stall but Saarrinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdulkerimov.
Saarrinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarrinen drops Abdulkerimov with a left right combo! Saarrinen follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Ramazan Abdulkerimov 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!
Abdulkerimov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saarrinen's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saarrinen is breathing heavily.
Abdulkerimov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saarrinen's guard.
Abdulkerimov gets to his feet - Saarrinen follows without any prompting.
Abdulkerimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarrinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saarrinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Saarrinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdulkerimov has closed the distance and engaged Saarrinen in a clinch.
Saarrinen dodges an elbow strike from Abdulkerimov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abdulkerimov is trying to push Saarrinen away but Saarrinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saarrinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdulkerimov, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Saarrinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramazan Abdulkerimov's cut.
That's time! Abdulkerimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saarrinen closes the distance and clinches.
Saarrinen manages to break the clinch.
Saarrinen moves into range and clinches up with Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saarrinen is defending well for now.
Saarrinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saarrinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdulkerimov is looking to break free of the clinch but Saarrinen has double underhooks.
Saarrinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarrinen clinches.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdulkerimov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saarrinen.
Abdulkerimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarrinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saarrinen forces Abdulkerimov back against the cage and clinches.
Abdulkerimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abdulkerimov is trying to break the clinch but Saarrinen has him pressed against the cage.
Saarrinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abdulkerimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch.
Saarrinen clinches.
Abdulkerimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saarrinen as Abdulkerimov tries to tie him up.
Saarrinen blocks an uppercut.
Abdulkerimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saarrinen rushes Abdulkerimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saarrinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarrinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abdulkerimov breaks the clinch.
Saarrinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saarrinen closes the distance and pushes Abdulkerimov back into the cage.
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!
Saarrinen manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov is looking to clinch but Saarrinen is avoiding it.
Saarrinen closes the distance and pushes Abdulkerimov back into the cage.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch.
Saarrinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abdulkerimov misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdulkerimov throws a nice looking combination but Saarrinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdulkerimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saarrinen avoiding damage as Abdulkerimov throws knees to the body.
Saarrinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Saarrinen. Those never looked like landing.
Saarrinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saarrinen rushes Abdulkerimov and presses him up against the cage.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch.
Saarrinen has managed to clinch.
Abdulkerimov is trying to push Saarrinen away but Saarrinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saarrinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdulkerimov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarrinen circles away.
Abdulkerimov is looking to clinch.
Saarrinen moves into the clinch.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdulkerimov avoids the head kick by Saarrinen.
Saarrinen has Abdulkerimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdulkerimov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saarrinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdulkerimov. Saarrinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdulkerimov is looking to clinch but Saarrinen is avoiding it.
Saarrinen closes the distance and clinches.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdulkerimov looks to land a left hand but Saarrinen moved out of range nicely.
Saarrinen moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarrinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saarrinen blocks a body shot from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov is trying to break the clinch but Saarrinen is controlling him.
Saarrinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdulkerimov missing with knees to the body.
Saarrinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saarrinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdulkerimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarrinen looks to land a combination but Abdulkerimov avoids it well.
Abdulkerimov wants to clinch up but Saarrinen keeps it at a distance.
Abdulkerimov missing with a left hand there. Saarrinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdulkerimov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saarrinen closes the distance and pushes Abdulkerimov back into the cage.
Saarrinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abdulkerimov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saarrinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saarrinen manages to break the clinch.
Abdulkerimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Saarrinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saarrinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Saarrinen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Demarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Haggstrom (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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26
162 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Demarce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Haggstrom!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggstrom slips under a jab.
Demarce tries to sprawl but Haggstrom drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Haggstrom is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Haggstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Demarce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demarce is pulling down on Haggstrom's head. It's preventing any offense from Haggstrom, at least for the moment.
Demarce trying to control the position.
Haggstrom trying to control but Demarce is working from the bottom.
Demarce trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Demarce throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haggstrom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Demarce is in Haggstrom's guard.
Demarce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haggstrom is working an open guard so Demarce takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Demarce has closed the distance and engaged Haggstrom in a clinch.
Haggstrom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Haggstrom is fighting off a takedown attempt but Demarce is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Haggstrom to the mat. Haggstrom regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Demarce wants to control from the top but Haggstrom keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haggstrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Demarce works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Haggstrom gets back to full guard.
Haggstrom tries to strike from the bottom.
Demarce looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom is trying to control the position but Demarce postures up.
Demarce trying to control the position from guard on top but Haggstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Demarce won't allow Haggstrom to sweep him here.
Haggstrom trying to control the position here.
We're going to have a standup here because Kyle Demarce wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Haggstrom moves out of range as Demarce throws a body kick.
Haggstrom ducks under a wild hook from Demarce.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarce wants to clinch but Haggstrom slips to the side
and Haggstrom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haggstrom winds up and cracks Demarce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Demarce won't allow Haggstrom to pass to mount.
Haggstrom wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Demarce uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demarce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haggstrom controls the pace.
Haggstrom being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haggstrom preventing the sweep.
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 Kyle Demarce will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Demarce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haggstrom pinned against the cage. Haggstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haggstrom shoots for a double leg takedown but Demarce sprawls well. He's pushed Haggstrom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Demarce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haggstrom looks for a takedown but Demarce sprawls well.
Demarce shoots in but no luck this time.
Haggstrom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demarce is trying to defend but Haggstrom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggstrom is thwarting Demarce's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggstrom slows the pace down in half guard.
Demarce throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Haggstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Demarce is trying to control but can't.
Demarce moves into full guard.
Haggstrom tries to stand but Demarce is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom being controlled here momentarily.
Haggstrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Demarce has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haggstrom has managed to get both his arms back between Demarce's legs - danger averted.
Demarce looking for a sweep. Not yet Demarce, not yet.
Demarce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haggstrom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Haggstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Demarce wanted to stand there but Haggstrom had control of the position.
Haggstrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Haggstrom, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haggstrom is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Demarce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demarce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haggstrom trying to control but Demarce is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Haggstrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haggstrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demarce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Demarce keeping moving, preventing Haggstrom from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haggstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Demarce with a poor takedown
and Haggstrom moves into the clinch.
Demarce blocks a body shot from Haggstrom.
Haggstrom is trying to force a seperation but Demarce has the dominant position.
Demarce jumps guard and drags Haggstrom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Demarce tries to strike from the bottom.
Demarce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haggstrom is one step ahead there.
Demarce working a defensive guard here.
Haggstrom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haggstrom wants to control from the top but Demarce keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David Haggstrom has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Haggstrom manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Demarce on his heels. He'll look to pass Demarce's guard now, I'm sure.
Haggstrom cracks Demarce with a solid left hand.
Demarce looking for a sweep. Not yet Demarce, not yet.
Demarce wants to hit a switch here but Haggstrom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Demarce there!
David Haggstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haggstrom with good strikes from the mount here!
Demarce tries to reverse the position but Haggstrom maintains control.
Demarce tries to hold on but Haggstrom postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom working the ground and pound effectively.
Demarce squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haggstrom content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demarce is looking to improve his position but Haggstrom isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom wants to control the pace but Demarce is squirming around nicely.
Demarce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Haggstrom trying to control but Demarce is having none of it.
Haggstrom with shots to the head and body - Demarce looks very uncomfortable down there.
Demarce regains half guard.
Haggstrom wants to control but Demarce is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom tries to stand and escape but Demarce actually recovers to full guard.
Demarce working a defensive guard here.
Haggstrom wants to control from the top but Demarce keeps moving.
Haggstrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haggstrom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. David Haggstrom hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Haggstrom shoots for a takedown but Demarce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Haggstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haggstrom 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Haggstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Kulmala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
149 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Kulmala!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulmala darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Kulmala fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kulmala is trying to pull guard but Hammer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kulmala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kulmala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tom Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Kulmala.
Kulmala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kulmala is trying to keep an underhook but Hammer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hammer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kulmala is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Hammer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Carl Alexander Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milos Petrasek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
197 lbs
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192 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Carl Alexander Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milos Petrasek!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrasek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petrasek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Petrasek is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrasek decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burns to his feet.
Petrasek tries to clinch
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrasek can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Petrasek trying to control the position.
Petrasek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrasek wants to control but Burns passes easily into half guard.
Petrasek looking for submissions off his back.
Petrasek is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrasek looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burns wants to stand up but Petrasek has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Petrasek tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Petrasek wants to get back to full guard but Burns has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek tries to hold on but Burns postures up.
Burns is looking to stand but Burns has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Burns controlling the pace for now.
Petrasek wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek is trying to escape the mount.
Burns avoids the attempt from Petrasek to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Burns prevents Petrasek from getting the reversal.
Petrasek tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrasek is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Petrasek dominated that round.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Petrasek moves away and avoids it.
Petrasek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burns quickly recovers to half guard.
Petrasek is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrasek wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns is staying active underneath Petrasek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petrasek decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Petrasek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burns's guard.
Petrasek stands up and waves to Burns to follow him.
Petrasek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrasek.
Petrasek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Petrasek is breathing heavily.
Petrasek throwing strikes but Burns manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns wants to stand but Petrasek has his arm trapped.
Petrasek wants to control but Burns postures up.
Petrasek tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Burns easily slips into full mount!
Petrasek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek keeps trying to improve his position.
Burns is looking to stand but Burns has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrasek is looking to improve his position but Burns isn't that keen on the idea.
Milos Petrasek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Petrasek is holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrasek is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Petrasek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Petrasek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burns tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petrasek is in Burns's guard.
Petrasek wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Petrasek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrasek controls the pace.
Milos Petrasek has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Petrasek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burns is trying to defend but Petrasek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrasek is looking to stall here but Burns recovers full guard.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrasek's guard.
Burns tries to stand but Petrasek is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek wants to stand but Burns is controlling the position.
Petrasek has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrasek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrasek is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns wants to get up but he can't break Petrasek's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek is trying to hold Burns in close to prevent damage but Burns has managed to pass into half guard.
It looks like Burns is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrasek is trying to stand back up but Burns is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up. Milos Petrasek was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Petrasek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burns did well to prevent Petrasek getting side control.
Burns keeping hold of Petrasek's head, controlling as best he can.
Burns gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milos Petrasek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrasek 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milos Petrasek!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Orkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Saarrinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
237 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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23
239 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Orkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Saarrinen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarrinen tries for a takedown but Orkas circles away easily
and Orkas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saarrinen's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orkas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saarrinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orkas passes into half guard.
Orkas wants to stand but Saarrinen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkas content to control rather than advance.
Saarrinen looking for submissions off his back.
Orkas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Orkas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Saarrinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarrinen is looking to improve his position.
Orkas controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sandor Orkas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Saarrinen fails with the takedown.
Saarrinen gets caught napping as Orkas dives in and scores a takedown. Saarrinen manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkas gets to his feet. Saarrinen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saarrinen looks winded!
Saarrinen fails with the takedown
and Orkas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saarrinen's guard now.
Sandor Orkas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arne Saarrinen.
Orkas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saarrinen is letting Orkas control him for a moment.
Orkas advances nicely into full mount.
Orkas controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Orkas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orkas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Orkas stalling.
Orkas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sandor Orkas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orkas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarrinen wants to improve his position but Orkas is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Orkas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sandor Orkas.
No luck for Saarrinen with that takedown attempt.
Saarrinen is breathing heavily.
Saarrinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orkas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saarrinen somewhat.
Orkas gets a double leg takedown into Saarrinen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orkas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saarrinen for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sandor Orkas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Saarrinen slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarrinen throws a push kick but Orkas slaps the foot to one side.
Orkas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Orkas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orkas gets a double leg takedown into Saarrinen's guard.
Orkas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orkas forces his way into half guard.
Orkas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orkas moves into full mount! Saarrinen won't be happy about that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orkas looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Orkas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Orkas dives in and scores a takedown into Saarrinen's guard.
Orkas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Orkas forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Orkas slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Orkas just wasn't active enough.
Orkas drives through with a takedown into Saarrinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saarrinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Orkas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saarrinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orkas trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sandor Orkas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Saarrinen.
Orkas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Orkas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saarrinen!
Orkas controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandor Orkas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orkas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Orkas!
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