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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhsid Ciddnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dhsid Ciddnick!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster tries to clinch
and Ciddnick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ciddnick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Webster swivels and escapes.
Webster drives through with a takedown into Ciddnick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Webster wants to stand but Ciddnick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Webster content to stall in guard here.
Webster wants to get up but he can't break Ciddnick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ciddnick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ciddnick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ciddnick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster looking to pass the guard.
Webster advances to half guard.
Webster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ciddnick is looking for a sweep. Webster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Webster working Ciddnick over with strikes.
Webster wants to pass to mount but Ciddnick is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciddnick trying to get back to full guard but Webster takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Webster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Webster is landing with some decent strikes but Ciddnick is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ciddnick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Webster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Webster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Ciddnick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ciddnick is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Webster locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ciddnick is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Webster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeib Losstarot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yeib Losstarot!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Losstarot wants to clinch.
Yoshida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Losstarot moves away.
Yoshida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yoshida postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Losstarot is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yoshida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Losstarot, who protects the arm well.
Yoshida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Losstarot, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Losstarot, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Losstarot's face as Yoshida controls the position.
Yoshida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Losstarot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Losstarot is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Yoshida are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yoshida decides to stand back up. Yoshida steps back and let's Losstarot get back to his feet.
Yoshida dodges the punch combination from Losstarot.
Yoshida has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Losstarot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida is working for takedown but Losstarot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Losstarot prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Losstarot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Losstarot backwards.
Yoshida manages to pull guard.
Yoshida looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshida, not yet.
Losstarot stands up from Yoshida's guard - Losstarot perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fabio Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida catches Losstarot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Losstarot to the mat! Losstarot manages to get full guard.
Yoshida prevents Losstarot from getting back to his feet.
Yoshida's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Losstarot can't keep his opponent in guard - Yoshida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Losstarot looks winded!
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Yoshida lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura but Losstarot is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Losstarot wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Losstarot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Losstarot is trying to stand back up but Yoshida is controlling him
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yoshida decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Yoshida 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.
Losstarot tries a head kick but it misses.
Losstarot wants to clinch.
Losstarot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Losstarot wants to clinch
and Yoshida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Losstarot really felt that one!
Losstarot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Losstarot wants to clinch but Yoshida slips to the side
and Yoshida counters with a left and a right... And another left! Losstarot is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabio Yoshida!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Zisteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Zisteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zisteau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonnen's waist but Sonnen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zisteau off to one side.
Sonnen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sonnen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sonnen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zisteau eats them both and turns towards Sonnen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zisteau is rocked!
Sonnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zisteau shoots in looking for a takedown. Sonnen tries to sprawl out of it but Zisteau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sonnen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zisteau shoots in looking for a takedown but Sonnen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zisteau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Zisteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen lands with an overhand left.
Zisteau fails with the takedown
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zisteau with a poor takedown
and Sonnen counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Zisteau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zisteau.
Zisteau seems to have got his legs back now.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Steven Zisteau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Zisteau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zisteau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sonnen is pushing Zisteau's head away, looking to escape. Zisteau manages to hold on to the position though.
Sonnen looks winded!
Zisteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sonnen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zisteau tries to move to mount but Sonnen blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zisteau goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sonnen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zisteau's guard! Nice work there by Sonnen!
Zisteau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sonnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zisteau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonnen has managed to get both his arms back between Zisteau's legs - danger averted.
Zisteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Sonnen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sonnen slaps away a takedown attempt from Zisteau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonnen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zisteau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
Zisteau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zisteau misses with a takedown attempt - Sonnen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Zisteau moves out of range.
Zisteau looks for a takedown but Sonnen sprawls well.
Sonnen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zisteau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sonnen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zisteau looks for a takedown but Sonnen sprawls well.
Zisteau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sonnen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sonnen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sonnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sonnen controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Sonnen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sonnen throws a series of strikes that have Zisteau backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Zisteau or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen which made him look bad.
Sonnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zisteau fails with the takedown.
Sonnen looks to land a combination. Zisteau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sonnen throws a right and a left that Zisteau avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sonnen!
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Zisteau fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Zisteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen leaves Zisteau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Sonnen slaps away a takedown attempt from Zisteau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Sonnen as Zisteau shoots in.
Zisteau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sonnen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen looks to land a combination. Zisteau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zisteau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sonnen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sonnen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sonnen wants it to stay on the feet.
Sonnen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zisteau to the ground. Sonnen is now in Zisteau's guard.
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Sonnen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zisteau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sonnen defends well and Zisteau ends up having to push Sonnen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sonnen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zisteau is working for takedown but Sonnen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sonnen tries to break the clinch but Zisteau is controlling the position.
Sonnen tries to circle away but Zisteau has him pinned against the cage.
Zisteau is working for takedown but Sonnen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sonnen wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zisteau wants a takedown.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Zisteau keeps him there for the moment.
Zisteau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sonnen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Zisteau is controlling him.
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Sonnen lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zisteau fails to land the takedown.
Sonnen lands with a kick to the temple. Zisteau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Zisteau shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sonnen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zisteau was covering up waiting for the punch and Sonnen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sonnen 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sonnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sonnen decides to stand back up.
Zisteau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frank Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zisteau shoots in looking for a takedown but Sonnen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zisteau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zisteau shoots in looking for a takedown but Sonnen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zisteau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Zisteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Sonnen scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zisteau shoots in for a double leg but Sonnen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zisteau has his takedown stuffed
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zisteau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Sonnen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zisteau fails to land the takedown.
Zisteau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zisteau closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sonnen to the mat! Sonnen manages to get full guard.
Zisteau stops Sonnen from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zisteau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zisteau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sonnen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zisteau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Sonnen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zisteau wants to take the fight to the mat but Sonnen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Zisteau keeps him there for the moment.
Zisteau has Sonnen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sonnen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zisteau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sonnen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sonnen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zisteau controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Sonnen.
Sonnen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zisteau.
Zisteau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sonnen swivels and escapes.
Zisteau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zisteau sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Zisteau looking for submissions off his back.
Steven Zisteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frank Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sonnen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Frank Sonnen!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Frank Sonnen!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Frank Sonnen!
Frank Sonnen wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Steven Zisteau had this to say: 'Man pance failed me.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pud Pad Noyworawoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bento Stallonne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pud Pad Noyworawoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bento Stallonne!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stallonne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Noyworawoot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stallonne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stallonne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noyworawoot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noyworawoot has managed to clinch.
Noyworawoot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Stallonne.
Stallonne fails to pull guard.
Stallonne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pud Pad Noyworawoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bento Stallonne.
Noyworawoot stops a takedown attempt from Stallonne.
Noyworawoot has picked Stallonne up - he's going for a ride! Noyworawoot dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Noyworawoot working over Stallonne with some ground and pound. Stallonne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noyworawoot works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stallonne tries to hold on but Noyworawoot pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noyworawoot landing strikes from the mount and Stallonne is in trouble!
Stallonne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stallonne is rocked!
Noyworawoot connects with a bit shot that sees Stallonne covering up! More strikes from Noyworawoot and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Noyworawoot is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pud Pad Noyworawoot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Downunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Kuznecov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznecov has chosen Небо Славян as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Downunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuri Kuznecov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downunder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznecov.
Downunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Downunder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznecovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Downunder drives through and clinches with Kuznecov against the cage.
Downunder tries to work over Kuznecov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznecov trying to control the position but instead, Downunder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuznecov into the cage.
Kuznecov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Downunder uses from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuznecov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuznecov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuznecov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Downunder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Downunder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznecov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Downunder.
Kuznecov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Downunder throws an elbow that misses. Kuznecov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Downunder's guard. Nice move by Kuznecov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznecov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Downunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Downunder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznecov on the ground.
Kuznecov trying to control but Downunder is working from the bottom.
Kuznecov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuznecov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuznecov trying to control but Downunder is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downunder working a defensive guard here.
Downunder wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznecov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Downunder keeping moving, preventing Kuznecov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yuri Kuznecov.
Downunder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Downunder tries to clinch there but Kuznecov circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov misses with a takedown attempt - Downunder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuznecov moves into range and clinches up with Downunder.
Kuznecov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mike Downunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Kuznecov.
Kuznecov letting Downunder take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Downunder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Downunder lands an uppercut.
Downunder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Downunder pushes Kuznecov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Downunder as the two fighters clinch.
Downunder is pushing Kuznecov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Downunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downunder lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Downunder.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznecov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuznecov has Downunder pressed against the cage, preventing Downunder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Downunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznecov trying to control the position but instead, Downunder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuznecov into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Downunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Downunder leaning against his opponent.
Downunder lands with a light punch inside.
Downunder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downunder misses with an elbow strike.
Downunder prevents Kuznecov from breaking the clinch.
Downunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downunder lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Downunder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuznecov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Downunder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznecov tries a knee to the head but Downunder blocks it.
Kuznecov takes a shot to the head.
Downunder tries to work over Kuznecov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Downunder is trying to break the clinch but Kuznecov is controlling him.
Downunder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Downunder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Downunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznecov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Downunder has had enough of the clinch but Kuznecov keeps him there for the moment.
Kuznecov wants to stall.
Downunder lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznecov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Downunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznecov has Downunder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Downunder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Downunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznecov controls his hands.
Downunder stalls.
Downunder working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Downunder.
Downunder lands a right hand.
Downunder is trying to push Kuznecov away but Kuznecov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Downunder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuznecov avoids a wild elbow strike from Downunder.
Kuznecov prevents a body shot from Downunder.
Downunder works on Kuznecov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznecov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuznecov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Downunder gets underhooks to prevent Kuznecov's takedown attempt.
Mike Downunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Kuznecov.
Kuznecov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Downunder smiles and moves away.
Downunder rushes Kuznecov and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Downunder.
Downunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznecov avoiding damage as Downunder throws knees to the body.
Downunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznecov's elbow.
Kuznecov tries to break the clinch but Downunder is controlling the position.
Downunder lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznecov backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Downunder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznecov wants to break free but Downunder has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuznecov jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downunder postures up in Kuznecov's guard and throws a big left but Kuznecov blocks it.
Downunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuznecov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Downunder throwing strikes from guard but Kuznecov blocks nicely.
Downunder throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznecov controls Downunder momentarily but Downunder frees himself.
Downunder throws a strike but Kuznecov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Downunder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downunder is working hard here to advance position.
Kuznecov passes Downunder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Downunder wants to get back to full guard but Kuznecov has passed into side control.
Kuznecov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downunder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuznecov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Downunder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kuznecov tries to keep at a distance but Downunder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuznecov prevents a body shot from Downunder.
Downunder looking to throw knees to the head but Kuznecov is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Downunder.
Kuznecov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mike Downunder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznecov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Downunder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kuznecov fails to pull guard.
Mike Downunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Kuznecov.
Downunder is pressed up against the cage. Kuznecov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Downunder down to the mat. Downunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Downunder forces Kuznecov back against the cage and clinches.
Downunder manages to break the clinch.
Downunder moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznecov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Downunder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Downunder pushes Kuznecov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Downunder lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downunder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznecov.
Downunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Downunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Downunder lands a body shot.
Downunder pushes Kuznecov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Downunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznecov's elbow.
Kuznecov tries to break free but Downunder pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznecov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Downunder's efforts to push away.
Downunder is leaning against Kuznecov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuznecov wants a takedown.
Kuznecov is trying to push Downunder away but Downunder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Downunder.
Downunder gets through Kuznecov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Downunder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downunder lands an uppercut.
Downunder cracks Kuznecov with a nice body shot.
Downunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznecov controls his hands.
Downunder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznecov's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Downunder.
Downunder lands with a left to the head.
Kuznecov prevents a body shot from Downunder.
Downunder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuznecov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Downunder is trying to push Kuznecov away but Kuznecov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuznecov tries to pull guard but Downunder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Downunder effectively controlling the action here.
Downunder tries a knee to the head but Kuznecov blocks it.
Downunder keeps control of Kuznecov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Downunder.
Kuznecov swings wildly with an uppercut but Downunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Downunder.
Kuznecov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Downunder uses from the top position.
Downunder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Downunder trying to control but Kuznecov is working from the bottom.
Downunder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuznecov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Downunder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuznecov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Downunder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Downunder trying to control but Kuznecov is working from the bottom.
Downunder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downunder is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznecov has wrist control.
Downunder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznecov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downunder throws a big elbow that misses.
Downunder throws an elbow that misses. Kuznecov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Downunder's guard. Nice move by Kuznecov!
Yuri Kuznecov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Downunder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Downunder 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mike Downunder!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mike Downunder!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mike Downunder!
Mike Downunder wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spenser Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spenser Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Spenser Steel has been cut.
Rogers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Steel working away.
Steel cracks Rogers with a big right hand but Rogers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rogers is trying to escape the position but Steel is controlling the position.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
Steel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rogers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel tries to stand but Rogers is controlling his head.
The ground and pound from Steel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Steel is dominant here and he's now got Rogers's back!
Steel working for a choke but Rogers is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers tries to escape but Steel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rogers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Steel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rogers doesn't escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel misses with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel gets his hands free as Rogers looks to control.
I really don't envy Rogers right now.
Rogers trying to control the hands but Steel breaks the grip.
Steel looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rogers taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spenser Steel!
A relieved looking Spenser Steel 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerrod Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawasaki Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerrod Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kawasaki Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murphy!
Murphy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miyamoto off and has taken his back!
Murphy has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Miyamoto is in real trouble here. Murphy gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Miyamoto is tapping out! Murphy wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerrod Murphy!
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