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WFL 32- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Las Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Sotaheimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ari Sotaheimo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Las Mambo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Sotaheimo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotaheimo clinches up against the cage.
Sotaheimo lands an elbow that stopped Mambo in his tracks for a moment.
Mambo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sotaheimo misses with a knee strike.
Sotaheimo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mambo.
Sotaheimo blocks a body shot from Mambo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mambo.
Mambo stalling the fight.
Sotaheimo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mambo avoids the damage to the body.
Mambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sotaheimo tries to land a knee to the head but Mambo blocks with his arms.
Sotaheimo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotaheimo with a knee to the head.
Mambo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sotaheimo tries a knee to the head but Mambo blocks it.
Mambo lands with a short shot to the head.
Sotaheimo lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sotaheimo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mambo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mambo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo breaks from the clinch.
Oh Mambo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mambo moves in looking to clinch but Sotaheimo pushes him off.
Sotaheimo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mambo seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab lands there for Sotaheimo.
Mambo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sotaheimo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sotaheimo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mambo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mambo moves out of range as Sotaheimo strikes.
Sotaheimo with a jab.
Sotaheimo swings widly with a right hand
and Mambo counters with an outside leg kick.
Mambo throws a sloppy head kick and Sotaheimo moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mambo is defended easily by Sotaheimo.
Mambo is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotaheimo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mambo.
Sotaheimo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mambo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mambo misses with an uppercut. Sotaheimo saw that one coming.
Mambo rushes Sotaheimo and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mambo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sotaheimo looking to throw knees to the head but Mambo is blocking nicely.
Sotaheimo missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mambo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mambo tries to circle away but Sotaheimo has him pinned against the cage.
Mambo managing to block the knees to the body from Sotaheimo.
Sotaheimo landing knees to the body.
Sotaheimo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sotaheimo lands a knee to the head.
Sotaheimo blocks a body shot from Mambo.
Sotaheimo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mambo tries to work over Sotaheimo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambo misses with a body punch.
Mambo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sotaheimo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Las Mambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotaheimo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mambo.
Mambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sotaheimo looks to land a body kick but Mambo moved away.
Sotaheimo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ari Sotaheimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sotaheimo slaps away a takedown attempt from Mambo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sotaheimo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sotaheimo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sotaheimo misses with a knee strike.
Mambo looking to stall.
Mambo throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sotaheimo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sotaheimo tries a knee to the head but Mambo blocks it.
Sotaheimo crunches a lovely knee into Mambo's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Sotaheimo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mambo avoiding damage as Sotaheimo throws knees to the body.
Mambo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mambo can't get the takedown.
Sotaheimo just leaning against Mambo, taking a breather.
Sotaheimo misses with a knee strike.
Sotaheimo looking to throw knees to the head but Mambo is blocking nicely.
Mambo avoiding damage as Sotaheimo throws knees to the body.
Mambo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sotaheimo prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mambo looking to slow down the pace here.
Mambo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sotaheimo's elbow.
Mambo is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Sotaheimo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sotaheimo tries to close the distance and clinch but Mambo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sotaheimo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mambo throws a sloppy head kick and Sotaheimo moves out of range easily.
Sotaheimo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mambo throws a big shot that misses.
Mambo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sotaheimo's hands.
Mambo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sotaheimo's waist but Sotaheimo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mambo off to one side.
Sotaheimo scores with a push kick.
Sotaheimo misses with a head kick.
Mambo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mambo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sotaheimo sprawls well. Sotaheimo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sotaheimo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo throws a leg kick but Sotaheimo checks it.
Sotaheimo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mambo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sotaheimo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mambo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sotaheimo scores with a head kick.
Sotaheimo has managed to clinch.
Sotaheimo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mambo.
Mambo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sotaheimo up against the cage.
Mambo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sotaheimo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sotaheimo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sotaheimo managing to block the knees to the body from Mambo.
Sotaheimo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mambo is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sotaheimo throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Mambo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sotaheimo looking to throw knees to the head but Mambo is blocking nicely.
Sotaheimo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sotaheimo looking to throw knees to the head but Mambo is blocking nicely.
Sotaheimo tries to land a knee to the head but Mambo blocks with his arms.
Mambo stalling in the clinch but Sotaheimo improves position.
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!
Sotaheimo misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mambo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ari Sotaheimo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mambo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sotaheimo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sotaheimo is breathing heavily.
Sotaheimo has Mambo pressed against the cage, preventing Mambo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sotaheimo with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotaheimo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mambo's face.
Mambo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mambo is leaning against Sotaheimo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mambo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sotaheimo's elbow.
Sotaheimo gets underhooks to prevent Mambo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Las Mambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotaheimo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sotaheimo looking to throw knees to the head but Mambo is blocking nicely.
Mambo landing knees to the body.
Sotaheimo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mambo up against the cage.
Mambo tries to throw a body punch but Sotaheimo avoids it by throwing Mambo back against the cage.
Mambo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sotaheimos head.
Sotaheimo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sotaheimo trying to land knees to the body.
Sotaheimo keeps control of Mambo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sotaheimo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sotaheimo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mambo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sotaheimo is defending well for now.
Sotaheimo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mambo is defending well for now.
Sotaheimo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sotaheimo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Sotaheimo misses with a knee to the head.
Mambo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mambo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mambo managing to block the knees to the body from Sotaheimo.
Mambo is trying to break free.
Mambo blocks an elbow strike from Sotaheimo.
A shot in the inside from Mambo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sotaheimo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sotaheimo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mambo's face.
Sotaheimo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mambo avoids the damage to the body.
Sotaheimo looking to throw knees to the head but Mambo is blocking nicely.
Sotaheimo takes a shot to the head.
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 Las Mambo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sotaheimo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mambo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Mambo coming out on top.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sotaheimo enables Mambo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sotaheimo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sotaheimo wants to stand but Mambo is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotaheimo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mambo throwing strikes but missing.
Mambo chips away with some ground and pound.
Mambo is working Sotaheimo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sotaheimo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mambo landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaheimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mambo preventing the sweep.
Sotaheimo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mambo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mambo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sotaheimo tries to strike from the bottom.
Sotaheimo wants to sweep here but Mambo controlling him for the moment.
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaheimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mambo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sotaheimo's head.
Mambo throws a big elbow that misses.
Mambo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaheimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mambo won't allow Sotaheimo to sweep him here.
Mambo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mambo postures up and lands a big shot to Sotaheimo's brow.
Mambo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sotaheimo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mambo landing with the ground and pound.
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaheimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sotaheimo looking for a sweep. Not yet Sotaheimo, not yet.
Sotaheimo has momentary wrist control but Mambo slips an elbow through the middle.
Mambo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mambo postures up in Sotaheimo's guard and throws a big left but Sotaheimo blocks it.
Mambo landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mambo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mambo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mambo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mambo scoring with some ground and pound.
Mambo connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaheimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sotaheimo has momentary wrist control but Mambo slips an elbow through the middle.
Mambo works over Sotaheimo with some ground and pound from guard.
Mambo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sotaheimo is rocked!
Mambo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sotaheimo is still in real trouble! Can Mambo finish him?
Mambo stands up over Sotaheimo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mambo loads up on a big left hand. Sotaheimo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Mambo looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sotaheimo can't hide his disappointment, as Mambo celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Las Mambo!
Las Mambo retains his middleweight title!
Las Mambo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uzmanov Kiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes into the arena with Oasis - Fuckin' In The Bushes blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uzmanov Kiri!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Kiri backpedaling.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kiri under the eye.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kiri backs up against the cage.
Thompson tests Kiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson scores with a one two! Kiri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiri dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Kiri's head and hops out.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiri.
David Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uzmanov Kiri.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kiri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson stuns Kiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Thompson scores with a nice head shot.
Kiri walks into a jab.
Thompson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thompson throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiri shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Kiri avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kiri slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Kiri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Kiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Kiri slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Kiri tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
David Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uzmanov Kiri.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Uzmanov Kiri has been cut.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Thompson lands with a big left! Kiri is wobbled badly! Thompson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kiri to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Thompson!
David Thompson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rostowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, VITER - Marichka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
16 - 19 - 0 |
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150 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Ward!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward tries to clinch up.
Rostowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Ward.
Horrible takedown by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Rostowski which made him look bad.
Ward tries to clinch up.
Ward closes the distance and pushes Rostowski back into the cage.
Ward is pressed up against the cage. Rostowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ward down to the mat. Ward avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ward tries to clinch
and Rostowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rostowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ward is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rostowski, into his guard.
Rostowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rostowski is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rostowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rostowski looking to control.
Rostowski wants to hit a switch here but Ward passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rostowski there!
Ward is landing with some decent strikes but Rostowski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rostowski is in a horrible position here. Ward smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rostowski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski reaches up and holds on to Ward to control the position.
Rostowski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rostowski is looking to escape.
Rostowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rostowski is looking to get to half guard.
Rostowski gets back to half guard.
Rostowski trying to control but Ward postures up.
Rostowski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ward is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rostowski tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Rostowski wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrzej Rostowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Rostowski counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rostowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Rostowski dominated that round.
That's time! Rostowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward looks for a takedown but Rostowski sprawls well.
Rostowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rostowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rostowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rostowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ward looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ward looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ward!
Rostowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward working away.
Rostowski gets back to half guard.
Rostowski is looking to improve his position.
Rostowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to stand up but Rostowski won't let him.
Rostowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ward!
Rostowski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ward can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rostowski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ward is on top in guard.
Rostowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ward puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rostowski wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Rostowski looking for submissions off his back.
Rostowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski trying to get back to full guard but Ward takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rostowski is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rostowski is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Rostowski 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!
Rostowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tommy Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward thows a leg kick but Rostowski checks it
so Rostowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Our spies down at at Academia Ipanema inform us that Ward has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ward is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rostowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ward dives on top into guard.
Ward would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rostowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Rostowski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ward wants it to stay on the feet.
Ward lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ward wants to clinch.
Ward darts in trying to clinch
and Rostowski counters with a shoot takedown. Ward fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rostowski has gone for a leg lock! Ward slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rostowski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Rostowski keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Rostowski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rostowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ward escapes and throws Rostowski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ward has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rostowski tries to keep at a distance but Ward has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rostowski gets underhooks to prevent Ward's takedown attempt.
Rostowski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ward is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Rostowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rostowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward decides to pull guard.
Rostowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ward manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rostowski has Ward in his guard.
Ward would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski managing to control the position.
Rostowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tommy Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrzej Rostowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rostowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Rostowski!
Andrzej Rostowski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anucha Poopha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinaldo Aruba (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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27
145 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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23
153 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anucha Poopha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinaldo Aruba!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poopha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aruba dives in for a single leg takedown but Poopha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aruba is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Poopha can't fight it off and eventually Aruba manages to take the fight to the floor. Poopha looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aruba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poopha wants to sweep here but Aruba controlling him for the moment.
Poopha is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at My own... that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Aruba throws a strike but Poopha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Poopha trying to control but Aruba is working from the bottom.
Aruba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poopha's guard.
Poopha trying to control the position here.
Aruba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Poopha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aruba, into his guard.
Poopha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aruba has his foot on Poopha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poopha works his way back into a safe position though.
Aruba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poopha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aruba is looking for a triangle but Poopha pushes his legs off easily.
Poopha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aruba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aruba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Poopha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aruba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poopha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aruba can't keep his opponent in guard - Poopha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aruba is pressing down on Poopha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poopha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aruba's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aruba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aruba trying to control the action but Poopha is working from the bottom.
Aruba drops an elbow to the side of Poopha's head.
Poopha is trying to control but can't.
Aruba is trying to work for a kimura but Poopha is defending well.
Aruba lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poopha is controlling Aruba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aruba working Poopha over with strikes.
Aruba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aruba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aruba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aruba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poopha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aruba.
Poopha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aruba on the ground.
Aruba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poopha tries to roll over but Aruba keeps him under control.
Poopha is trying to maintain the position but Aruba is very close to passing his half guard.
Poopha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aruba trying to control from half guard but Poopha is working away.
Aruba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poopha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aruba wants to free his trapped foot but Poopha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aruba thows a huge punch but Poopha dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aruba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poopha sees it coming and defends easily.
Poopha trying to control but Aruba postures up.
Poopha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aruba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aruba's back!
Aruba rolls, trying to escape but Poopha keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Aruba right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Poopha's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Aruba tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poopha is looking to control Aruba but Aruba is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Poopha has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aruba's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Aruba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aruba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aruba showed some decent athleticism there.
Poopha trying to control here.
Poopha tries to get to full guard but Aruba has control of the leg.
Poopha is trying to stand back up but Aruba is controlling him
Poopha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aruba.
Poopha is trying to maintain the position but Aruba is very close to passing his half guard.
Poopha wants to improve his position but Aruba is controlling well.
Aruba is trying to work for a kimura but Poopha is defending well.
Aruba is trying to work for a kimura but Poopha is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poopha is looking to improve his position.
Aruba frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aruba lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aruba with shots to the head and body - Poopha looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aruba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aruba dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aruba is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Poopha can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aruba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poopha is looking to improve his position but Aruba isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Aruba connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reinaldo Aruba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aruba is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Poopha can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poopha tries to hold on but Aruba postures up.
Aruba landing shots from mount.
Aruba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poopha is looking to escape.
Poopha is in a horrible position here. Aruba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aruba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Poopha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aruba is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Poopha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poopha is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aruba with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Poopha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Aruba! Poopha is hurt baaadly! Aruba is firing away with more strikes - Poopha is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinaldo Aruba!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesti Koppinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koppinen has chosen Dorky-Fast and Energized as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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34
146 lbs
19 - 19 - 0 |
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24
146 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesti Koppinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koppinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hill gets a takedown into half guard.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koppinen is looking to improve his position.
Hill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koppinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koppinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily.
Koppinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Koppinen tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill working over Koppinen with some ground and pound. Koppinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hill is nestled in close to Koppinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koppinen is looking to improve his position.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of Koppinen's head.
Koppinen trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koppinen tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill working over Koppinen with some ground and pound. Koppinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hill winds up and cracks Koppinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koppinen is rocked!
Ground and pound from Hill.
Koppinen is still in real trouble! Can Hill finish him?
Hill is nestled in close to Koppinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hill lands a big elbow - Koppinen is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Hill!
The defeated Ernesti Koppinen had this to say: 'Loss again! Back to gym.. No way, i go to take a drink and try to reset my brain! Im out of title picture now.. damn!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holy Diver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diver comes into the arena with Holy Diver by Dio blaring out of the sound system. Jackman has chosen DMX - It's Dark & Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
174 lbs
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183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Holy Diver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackman lands with a nice body punch.
Diver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Holy Diver has been cut.
Diver shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diver's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackman rushes Diver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Diver is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackman to the mat. Jackman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diver is looking to pass into half guard but Jackman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackman is in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackman is one step ahead there.
Diver is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman stopping the sweep attempt from Diver.
Jackman wants to control from the top but Diver keeps moving.
Harvey Jackman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackman has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diver is trying to drag Jackman to the mat but Jackman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diver is trying to trip Jackman. He has hold of a leg but Jackman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diver persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jackman is looking for a triangle but Diver pushes his legs off easily.
Diver wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
Jackman controlling Diver's posture.
Diver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman keeping moving, preventing Diver from controlling successfully.
Diver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Holy Diver.
Diver darts in looking for a takedown but Jackman gets double underhooks and turns Diver into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Diver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diver tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diver lands a takedown into guard.
Diver throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackman is trying to control the position but Diver postures up.
Diver trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diver throws a strike but Jackman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackman is stalling in the full guard.
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 ref stands the fighters back up because Holy Diver just wasn't active enough.
Diver fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackman but Jackman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Holy Diver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holy Diver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diver gets the takedown into side control.
Jackman is looking to regain half guard here but Diver keeps moving and retains side control.
Diver working the ground and pound but Jackman is defending the strikes.
Diver is looking to take a break and control but Jackman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diver throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diver trying to control the position but Jackman is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackman can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackman tries to bench press Diver off him but Diver keeps the position.
Jackman regains half guard, as Diver was trying to land strikes.
Nice strikes from Diver there.
Jackman trying to hold on to Diver's head to control him but Diver postures up.
Jackman wants to improve his position but Diver is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diver.
Diver working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackman wants to get back to full guard.
Diver is looking to take a break and control but Jackman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diver thows a huge punch but Jackman dodges it nicely.
Jackman is not content to let Diver control the position.
Diver is looking to advance position but Jackman won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diver.
Diver wants to control but Jackman is keeping him busy.
Diver wants to stand up but Jackman is controlling the position.
Jackman tries to get to full guard but Diver has control of the leg.
Diver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackman is staying active underneath Diver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackman has hold of Diver's hands but Diver slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Diver seems content to control.
Jackman is trying to maintain the position but Diver is very close to passing his half guard.
Diver is keen to just control but Jackman is a slippery customer.
Jackman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diver.
Diver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diver.
Diver wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Diver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holy Diver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackman clinches up against the cage.
Jackman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diver stops a takedown attempt from Jackman.
Diver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackman drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackman is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackman can't keep his opponent in guard - Diver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diver throwing shots but Jackman is blocking nicely.
Jackman tries to roll over but Diver keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman keeping control of the position.
Diver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackman defending well though.
Diver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diver throwing shots but Jackman is blocking nicely.
Diver content to control rather than advance.
Jackman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diver tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackman controls his leg.
Diver is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackman has managed to clinch.
Jackman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackman misses with a wild combination.
Jackman lands a nice hook to Diver's body. Diver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diver's waist but Diver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackman off to one side.
Diver shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackman tries to sprawl out of it but Diver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Diver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diver avoids the body shot from Jackman.
Diver shoots and misses
and Jackman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holy Diver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackman but Jackman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackman stuffs the takedown.
Harvey Jackman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diver.
Jackman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holy Diver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackman connects with a nice looking jab.
Diver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackman wants to stand but Diver is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diver is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holy Diver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Holy Diver just wasn't active enough.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diver as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Jackman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diver has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holy Diver!
A victorious Holy Diver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Percy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osiris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Foster The People - Pumped up Kicks . 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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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Henry Percy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lincoln Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Percy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osiris.
Percy swings for the body but Osiris moves out of range.
Percy slaps away a takedown attempt from Osiris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Percy misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Percy's head coaches at Evade MMA-LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henry Percy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osiris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice takedown defense from Percy. No joy for Osiris on that attempt.
Henry Percy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lincoln Osiris.
Osiris moves out of range of the strikes.
Percy stuffs the takedown attempt from Osiris. Osiris gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Osiris or perhaps it was just good defense by Percy which made him look bad.
Osiris misses with a takedown
and Percy counters with a straight right hand.
Osiris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Percy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Osiris's head.
Osiris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Percy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Osiris under the eye.
Percy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Percy lands with a hook. Osiris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Percy looks to score with a jab to the body but Osiris is just out of range.
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!
Osiris darts in looking for a takedown but Percy gets double underhooks and turns Osiris into the cage.
Percy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Percy effectively controlling the action here.
Percy prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Percy.
A short right from Percy on the inside.
Osiris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Percy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Osiris is working for takedown but Percy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Osiris wants a takedown but no success here.
Percy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Osiris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osiris is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Percy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Percy.
Percy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Percy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osiris backwards.
Percy digs a right hand into Osiris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osiris's gas tank.
Osiris wants a takedown but no success here.
Osiris looks winded!
Osiris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Percy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Percy scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Percy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Osiris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Percy is defending well.
Percy manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Percy.
Osiris throws a combination that misses
and Percy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osiris is rocked!
Percy steps in with a hook that catches Osiris right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Percy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Osiris looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Percy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Reset the Future-Mind Flow/. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Augusto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pichushkin throws a big shot that misses.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Augusto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Augusto circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Pichushkin. That snapped Augusto's head back.
Pichushkin throws a jab when Augusto was well out of range.
Augusto staying out of range there.
Augusto ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Augusto's head but Augusto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pichushkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Augusto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pichushkin sprawls well. Pichushkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Augusto gets slowly back to his feet.
Augusto moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
Augusto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pichushkin but Pichushkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pichushkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Augusto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pichushkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augusto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pichushkin on his heels. He'll look to pass Pichushkin's guard now, I'm sure.
Augusto prevents Pichushkin from getting back to his feet.
Augusto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pichushkin dives on top into guard.
Augusto is looking for a triangle but Pichushkin pushes his legs off easily.
Pichushkin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Augusto is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augusto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pichushkin has managed to get both his arms back between Augusto's legs - danger averted.
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!
Augusto has a closed guard, preventing Pichushkin from standing up.
Augusto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Augusto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pichushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pichushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augusto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pichushkin has his hands clasped together but Augusto extends and breaks Pichushkin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Augusto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Augusto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Miguel Augusto waved his t-shirt featuring Meet the Future's logo in front of the cameras.
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