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Infinity 72: SummerSlam PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale Bunga had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Denis Turk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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215 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Turk!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga misses with a shot to the body
and Turk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bunga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turk is controlling him.
Turk landing with the ground and pound.
Turk wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
Turk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turk content to stall in guard here.
Turk passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Turk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bunga throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Turk punishing his opponent with strikes.
Turk throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bunga has his hands clasped together but Turk breaks the hold and Bunga is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Turk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denis Turk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. The key to victory for Chaz Swanson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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260 lbs
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chaz Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Money May!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
May shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swanson is trying to defend but May finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Swanson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of May's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take May's back!
May is trying to break free.
May is still trying to improve position.
Swanson lands a shot to the head.
May holding both Swanson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Swanson is punishing May with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May rolls, trying to escape but Swanson keeps control of the position.
Swanson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Swanson cracks May with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing May from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
May is really stuck here.
May wants to control his opponent's hands but Swanson gets his hands free.
May really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
May tries to roll but Swanson sticks to his back.
Swanson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Swanson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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!
May wants to escape the position.
May wants to control his opponent's hands but Swanson gets his hands free.
Will Swanson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
May trying to control the hands but Swanson won't let him.
Swanson lands with a hammerfist to the side of May's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands shots from the back.
May is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Swanson not allowing May to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Swanson.
Swanson avoiding May 's attempts to control his hands.
Swanson is looking to finish with some 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!
Swanson is not going to allow May to sit and survive in this position.
Swanson lands a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
May preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Swanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Swanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
May swinging wildly here.
May scores with a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Swanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. May doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. May manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swanson controls May momentarily but May frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. May manages to get himself to full guard.
May throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
May looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Swanson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May wants to control but Swanson is keeping busy.
May punching from the bottom.
May has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Area 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
May is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swanson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
May trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to control the action in half guard but May is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
May trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Swanson manages to pass to mount!
Chaz Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
May tries to lock up and control but Swanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Swanson landing punches.
Swanson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
May is looking to improve his position but Swanson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May wants to control but Swanson is having none of it.
May is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
May tries to hold on but Swanson postures up.
May keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
May tries to buck Swanson off but he can't manage it.
May taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Swanson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
May throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson fails with the takedown
and May counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Swanson lands with a heel strike from the guard.
May trying to stand up but can't free himself from Swanson's guard.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
May throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swanson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
May avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
May wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to cinch up a triangle. May throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Swanson's body to avoid the submission. Swanson has instead reached around May's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Swanson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chaz Swanson!
A determined Chaz Swanson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward McLauglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tomilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tomilson's choice of entrance music: Bout that Life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward McLauglin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tomilson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomilson lands with a straight right. McLauglin didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.
McLauglin moves in looking to clinch but Tomilson pushes him off.
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from McLauglin misses.
McLauglin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomilson moves away.
Tomilson moves out of range of the body kick.
McLauglin clinches.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLauglin trying to control the position but instead, Tomilson has worked for underhooks and has pushed McLauglin into the cage.
McLauglin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tomilson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tomilson swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLauglin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomilson's face.
Tomilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomilson tries to throw a body punch but McLauglin avoids it by throwing Tomilson back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauglin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomilson trying to stall but McLauglin improves his position.
Tomilson lands a shot to the body.
McLauglin misses with the head strike.
McLauglin is looking to control Tomilson's arms but Tomilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McLauglin has his back to the cage.
Tomilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McLauglin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tomilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLauglin is looking to clinch.
McLauglin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tomilson slips under a jab.
Tomilson checks a low kick from McLauglin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson misses with a low kick.
Edward McLauglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomilson scores with a hook.
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!
Tomilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tomilson looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauglin is just out of range.
Tomilson thows a body shot but no joy.
McLauglin checks a leg kick nicely.
McLauglin throws a leg kick but Tomilson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLauglin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLauglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLauglin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomilson.
McLauglin wants to clinch.
A big left from McLauglin misses.
Edward McLauglin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin is looking to clinch but Tomilson is avoiding it.
Tomilson lands an overhand right.
Tomilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLauglin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tomilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tomilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLauglin lands a jab to the head.
Tomilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLauglin takes a swing at Tomilson's ribcage but misses.
Tomilson throws a leg kick but McLauglin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLauglin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomilson was well out of range. Poor timing from McLauglin.
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McLauglin.
McLauglin cracks the inside of Tomilson's front leg.
McLauglin tries to land a front kick but Tomilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McLauglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomilson circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauglin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McLauglin throws a jab when Tomilson was well out of range.
Tomilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McLauglin defends it nicely.
Tomilson lands with a kick to the temple. McLauglin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLauglin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLauglin wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Tomilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McLauglin tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLauglin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomilson throws a wild body kick that McLauglin sees coming a mile off.
McLauglin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tomilson checks a leg kick.
Tomilson moves forwards but McLauglin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLauglin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLauglin tries to clinch up but Tomilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomilson avoids the body shot from McLauglin.
Tomilson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Tomilson misses its intended target.
McLauglin scores with the left hand. Tomilson knows he should have avoided that one.
McLauglin tries to score with a low kick but Tomilson moves his leg out of the way.
Tomilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tomilson throws out a leg kick but McLauglin moves out of range and Tomilson only half commits.
McLauglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looks like McLauglin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tomilson staying out of range there.
Tomilson throws a series of punches but McLauglin moves out of range.
Tomilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomilson.
Tomilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Tomilson tenderised McLauglin's leg. McLauglin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLauglin thows a leg kick but Tomilson checks it
and Tomilson counters with a head kick.
Edward McLauglin's cut is getting worse.
McLauglin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tomilson.
McLauglin misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomilson lands a high kick!
McLauglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLauglin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLauglin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomilson takes a swing at McLauglin's ribcage but misses.
Tomilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLauglin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLauglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edward McLauglin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson needs to keep his hands up - McLauglin had a free shot at his head there.
Tomilson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tomilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomilson misses with a body kick.
Tomilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mike Tomilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomilson looks to land a combination but McLauglin avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomilson. McLauglin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLauglin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tomilson ducks under a wild hook from McLauglin.
McLauglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomilson is just out of range.
McLauglin throws a right hand that Tomilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomilson also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tomilson in his tracks.
Tomilson blocks a head kick by McLauglin.
McLauglin works over Tomilson's head and body with a nice combination.
McLauglin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomilson.
Tomilson avoids the body shot from McLauglin.
McLauglin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLauglin motions for Tomilson to come forward. McLauglin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by McLauglin. Beautiful body shot.
McLauglin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLauglin staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tomilson. McLauglin shrugs it off though.
McLauglin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLauglin there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Tomilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tomilson blocks a head kick by McLauglin.
Tomilson scores with a kick to the body.
Tomilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edward McLauglin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - McLauglin coming out on top.
Tomilson throws a sloppy head kick and McLauglin moves out of range easily.
McLauglin lands with a right hand.
McLauglin wants to clinch up but Tomilson keeps it at a distance.
McLauglin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLauglin lands with a straight right. Tomilson didn't see that one coming.
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomilson misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - McLauglin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tomilson misses with a straight left.
McLauglin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomilson swings for the body but McLauglin moves out of range.
McLauglin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLauglin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tomilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles McLauglin's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from McLauglin misses
and Tomilson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tomilson.
McLauglin keeping moving, preventing Tomilson from controlling successfully.
Tomilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomilson postures up.
Tomilson trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLauglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomilson.
Edward McLauglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tomilson looking to sit in guard and control but McLauglin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tomilson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Edward McLauglin just wasn't active enough.
McLauglin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tomilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLauglin manages to avoid it.
McLauglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomilson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tomilson finds it's way round the side to connect with McLauglin's head.
Tomilson tests McLauglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLauglin tries to clinch up.
McLauglin moves out of range as Tomilson throws a body kick.
Tomilson dodges the punch combination from McLauglin.
Tomilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLauglin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tomilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Tomilson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomilson throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from McLauglin does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tomilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tomilson!
Our winner, Mike Tomilson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timo Hartunnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takashi Yamamoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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33
140 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hartunnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takashi Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartunnen shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartunnen shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartunnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamamoto somewhat.
Hartunnen tries to keep at a distance but Yamamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch.
Yamamoto clinches up with Hartunnen and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yamamoto jumps into guard, dragging Hartunnen to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hartunnen drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Hartunnen off! Hartunnen jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
Hartunnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartunnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Hartunnen tries to pass.
Hartunnen prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartunnen wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Hartunnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hartunnen drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Hartunnen off! Hartunnen jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
Hartunnen stops Yamamoto from standing up.
Hartunnen trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Hartunnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hartunnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hartunnen drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Hartunnen off! Hartunnen jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
Hartunnen drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Hartunnen off! Hartunnen jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hartunnen drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Hartunnen off! Hartunnen jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Hartunnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartunnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartunnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hartunnen drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Hartunnen off! Hartunnen jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hartunnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hartunnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartunnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hartunnen won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hartunnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartunnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hartunnen drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Hartunnen off! Hartunnen jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto controlling the position.
Hartunnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartunnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hartunnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamamoto thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
Hartunnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hartunnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartunnen has gone for a leg lock! Yamamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hartunnen's guard.
Hartunnen is breathing heavily.
Hartunnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartunnen keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartunnen is looking for a triangle but Yamamoto pushes his legs off easily.
Hartunnen pushes a forearm under Yamamoto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yamamoto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Hartunnen!
Timo Hartunnen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Last Dragon. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Luciano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Luciano won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Luciano stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charlie Luciano was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a left to the body.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Luciano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilson gets full guard.
Luciano wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson managing to control the position.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Luciano preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Don Wilson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at GTi Boot Camp inform us that Luciano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luciano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano looking to control.
Luciano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luciano is on top in guard.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Luciano drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Luciano off! Luciano jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Luciano is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Luciano is avoiding it.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luciano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luciano throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilson cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
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!
Wilson scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
Luciano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luciano somewhat.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Wilson dominated that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luciano to the ground. Wilson is now in Luciano's guard.
Luciano is rocked!
Wilson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Luciano covers up, he's hurt! Wilson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wilson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wilson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Wilson!
Don Wilson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Nevsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantola throws a body punch but Nevsky moves out of range.
Kantola misses with a wild body shot.
Nevsky lands with a straight right. Kantola didn't see that one coming.
Kantola lands a nice shot that snaps Nevsky's head back.
Nevsky throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kantola was covering up waiting for the punch and Nevsky finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nevsky preventing the sweep.
Nevsky wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevsky is in close to Kantola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kantola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kantola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola looking to control.
Nevsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kantola is trying to control the position but Nevsky postures up.
Nevsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kantola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nevsky trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Nevsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kantola pulls Nevsky in close to prevent any damage.
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nevsky's guard.
Nevsky working a defensive guard here.
Nevsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kantola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Nevsky is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nevsky looking to control.
Nevsky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nevsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kantola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kantola misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kantola napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kantola is looking to regain half guard here but Nevsky keeps moving and retains side control.
Nevsky lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kantola down.
Nevsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nevsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kantola is looking for a sweep.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom here.
Nevsky throws an elbow but Kantola slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kantola is trying to improve his position.
Nevsky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky cracks Kantola with a big right hand but Kantola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevsky working away.
Kantola is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nevsky scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Nevsky's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kantola regains half guard, as Nevsky was trying to land strikes.
Nevsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kantola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kantola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nevsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Kantola.
Nice defenses there by Kantola.
Kantola ducks under a wild hook from Nevsky.
Kantola connects with a body shot that sends Nevsky's belly button to the back.
Nevsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nevsky working away.
Nevsky scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kantola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nevsky's best efforts.
Nevsky wants to free his trapped foot but Kantola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nevsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kantola is looking for a sweep. Nevsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nevsky wants to take a breather but Kantola is having none of it.
Nevsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander Nevsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nevsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Nevsky.
Kantola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nevsky.
Ground and pound from Nevsky.
Kantola is looking to control Nevsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kantola avoid being mounted?
Nevsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nevsky stalling away here and it's allowed Kantola to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nevsky throws a strike but Kantola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Nevsky keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky wants to get back to his feet but Kantola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kantola won't allow Nevsky to sweep him here.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Antti Kantola wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kantola works over Nevsky's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kantola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nevsky really felt that one!
Nevsky throws a shot from downtown. Kantola moves away and avoids it.
Nevsky cracks Kantola with an open hand slap.
Nevsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kantola scores with a jab to the body.
Kantola connects with a crisp jab.
Kantola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kantola wants it to stay on the feet.
Kantola lands a glancing blow to the side of Nevsky's head.
Kantola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kantola throws out a powerful jab.
Kantola lands a jab to the head.
That's four 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!
Kantola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevsky.
Kantola lands a body shot.
A jab from Kantola does it's job there.
Nevsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kantola's half guard.
Kantola has a hand on Nevsky's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nevsky takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nevsky is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kantola is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola wants to control but Nevsky is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kantola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nevsky landing strikes from the mount and Kantola is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kantola rushes Nevsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kantola pulls Nevsky into guard.
Kantola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nevsky won't allow Kantola to get back to his feet.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Nevsky from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kantola is on top in guard.
Kantola trying to control but Nevsky is working from the bottom.
Nevsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky lands a big elbow.
Nevsky lands a nice shot to the head.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola is in all sorts of trouble here.
A big strike lands for Nevsky! That's really hurt Kantola and he's turned his back - Nevsky keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nevsky jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!
A relieved looking Alexander Nevsky 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Yale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauli Raunio has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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21
260 lbs
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272 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauli Raunio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Yale!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Raunio lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yale just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Yale.
Yale shoots in for a takedown but Raunio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raunio lands the left hand.
Yale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raunio moves away.
Raunio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yale sprawling to the canvas! Yale rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Raunio finish him?!
Yale is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raunio lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Yale head around and knocks him out cold! Raunio hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rauli Raunio!
Rauli Raunio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sampo Jampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
271 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampo Jampo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jampo misses with a body shot.
Jampo swings widly with a right hand
and Muromets counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jampo wants to stand and escape but Muromets is having none of it.
Muromets wants to control from the top but Jampo keeps moving.
Muromets won't allow Jampo to get back to his feet.
Muromets pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jampo is keeping the position for now.
Jampo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muromets drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jampo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jampo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jampo!
Jampo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muromets tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jampo wants to stand but Muromets is controlling his arm.
Muromets can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muromets is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muromets is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jampo wants to stand but Muromets has his arm trapped.
Muromets is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jampo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets keeping control of the position.
Muromets is trying to stand up here but Jampo is controlling him well.
Muromets looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muromets looking for submissions off his back.
Muromets is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jampo pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets tries to roll over but Jampo keeps him under control.
Jampo wants to pass to mount but Muromets is defending the position.
Muromets is trying to control but can't.
Jampo content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muromets scores with a punch to the head.
Muromets uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jampo.
Jampo cracks Muromets with an open hand slap.
It looks like ILja Muromets has been cut.
Muromets pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jampo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muromets uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jampo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Muromets. That snapped Jampo's head back.
Muromets bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Jampo's head coaches at Tres Puntos FC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Muromets is just out of range.
Jampo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muromets.
Muromets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jampo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ILja Muromets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ILja Muromets's cut.
That's time! Jampo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left lands for Jampo.
Jampo is pawing at Muromets, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Muromets's nose. Muromets is badly hurt! Jampo pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Muromets tries desperately to hold on but Jampo is relentless in his assault! As Muromets receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Jampo away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampo Jampo!
After winning the bout, Sampo Jampo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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