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REZDOG 44: Hurley vs. Khan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Soplica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herberto Mingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Soplica and Herberto Mingo. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadeusz Soplica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herberto Mingo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soplica tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mingo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soplica closes the distance and clinches.
Soplica manages to pull guard.
Mingo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soplica is proving hard to escape from.
Soplica trying to keep a closed guard but Mingo is proving a slippery customer.
Soplica on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Soplica tries to get out of the position.
Soplica throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soplica is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mingo defends well.
Mingo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mingo gets caught napping as Soplica dives in and scores a takedown. Mingo manages to retain guard.
Soplica won't allow Mingo to get back to his feet.
Soplica wants to control from the top but Mingo keeps moving.
Soplica tries to free his leg and advance position but Mingo is retaining full guard.
Soplica controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soplica seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mingo for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingo keeping full guard, as Soplica tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Soplica throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mingo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soplica closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soplica lands in his opponent's guard.
Soplica trying to control but Mingo is working from the bottom.
Mingo keeping full guard, as Soplica tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mingo wants to get back to his feet but Soplica is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soplica looking to sit in guard and control but Mingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soplica tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mingo wants to get up but he can't break Soplica's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Soplica controls Mingo momentarily but Mingo frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mingo wants to stand but Soplica has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mingo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soplica misses with a series of wild punches.
Soplica fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mingo! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soplica tries to close the distance and clinch but Mingo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soplica misses with a head kick.
Soplica tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mingo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadeusz Soplica dominated that round.
That's time! Soplica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mingo throws a series of punches but Soplica avoids them all with ease.
Mingo gets caught napping as Soplica dives in and scores a takedown. Mingo manages to retain guard.
Soplica stands up from Mingo's guard - Soplica perhaps looking for a knockout.
Soplica gets a double leg takedown into Mingo's guard.
Mingo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Soplica dives into side control.
Tadeusz Soplica overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soplica is looking to take a break and control but Mingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplica working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mingo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mingo is not content to let Soplica control the position.
Mingo tries to escape but Soplica is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soplica decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Soplica.
Some wild striking there from Mingo.
Soplica throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mingo was covering up waiting for the punch and Soplica finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mingo wants to get back to his feet but Soplica is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soplica showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplica passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mingo is trying to get back to his feet.
Soplica is looking to take a break and control but Mingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mingo wants to get back to his feet but Soplica drags him back down.
Mingo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Soplica decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mingo to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soplica drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soplica gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadeusz Soplica 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!
Soplica blocks a head kick by Mingo.
Soplica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mingo can do to turn this around?
Mingo throws a right and a left that Soplica avoids nicely.
Mingo gets caught flat footed, as Soplica shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Soplica looking to sit in guard and control but Mingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soplica doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Soplica is controlling Mingo's posture.
Mingo wants to stand but Soplica is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soplica looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplica is pulling down on Mingo's head to control his posture.
Mingo wants to stand but Soplica is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mingo postures up.
Mingo wants to stand but Soplica has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soplica drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mingo sprawls and moves away.
Soplica fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Mingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soplica scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soplica wants to work for an arm triangle but Mingo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soplica controlling the action here.
Soplica is trying to control the action in half guard but Mingo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soplica prevents Mingo from standing back up.
Soplica not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mingo tries to kick Soplica off but Soplica keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soplica.
Mingo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soplica manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mingo on his heels. He'll look to pass Mingo's guard now, I'm sure.
Mingo is wriggling around but Soplica manages to pass to half guard.
Soplica trying to control the action but Mingo is working from the bottom.
Mingo looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soplica is trying to control the action in half guard but Mingo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mingo pushes Soplica off looking to stand but Soplica dives back in and keeps control.
Soplica is just content to waste time from the top position. Mingo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Soplica trying to control but Mingo is working from the bottom.
Soplica sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soplica avoids the head kick by Mingo.
Herberto Mingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadeusz Soplica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mingo tries to land a leg kick but Soplica saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadeusz Soplica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soplica, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadeusz Soplica!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tymoteusz Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthias Staam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staam has chosen Muay Thai Sarama - Round 5 as his entrance music. Matthias Staam is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthias Staam!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Staam.
Staam throws a head kick that Filipowicz semi-blocks.
Staam tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
Staam closes the distance and pushes Filipowicz back into the cage.
Staam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filipowicz tries for a takedown but Staam manages to get underhooks.
Staam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipowicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Staam tries to land knees in the clinch but Filipowicz avoids the damage to the body.
Filipowicz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tymoteusz Filipowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Staam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipowicz is working for takedown but Staam is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staam misses with a knee strike.
Staam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Staam tries to land a knee to the head but Filipowicz blocks with his arms.
Staam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Staam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staam throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staam misses with a knee to the head.
Staam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipowicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filipowicz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Staam prevents it.
Filipowicz wants a takedown but no success here.
Filipowicz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Staam can't fight it off and eventually Filipowicz manages to take the fight to the floor. Staam looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filipowicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Staam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filipowicz stands up over Staam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Filipowicz won't allow Staam to sweep him here.
Filipowicz distracts Staam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filipowicz connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filipowicz content to stall in guard here.
Filipowicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Staam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Staam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filipowicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Filipowicz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filipowicz lands a couple of digs.
Filipowicz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Staam's head.
Filipowicz is working Staam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Filipowicz works over Staam with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz lands a couple of elbows.
Filipowicz with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Filipowicz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Filipowicz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filipowicz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Filipowicz working some strikes from top position.
Filipowicz scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipowicz lands a couple of digs.
Filipowicz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Staam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filipowicz lands a couple of digs.
Staam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filipowicz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Staam controls Filipowicz momentarily but Filipowicz frees himself.
Filipowicz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filipowicz working some strikes from top position.
Staam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filipowicz chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipowicz distracts Staam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filipowicz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Staam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filipowicz is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staam has momentary wrist control but Filipowicz slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Staam scores with a head kick. Filipowicz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Staam tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Staam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipowicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matthias Staam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipowicz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Filipowicz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Staam wants to get back to his feet.
Filipowicz stalling.
Filipowicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filipowicz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Staam's head.
Staam is refusing to be controlled, as Filipowicz sits in half guard.
Filipowicz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Staam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz slips a nice elbow through Staam's hands, connecting with Staam's forehead.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filipowicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filipowicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filipowicz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Filipowicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staam can do to turn this around?
Filipowicz thows a huge punch but Staam dodges it nicely.
Filipowicz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Staam misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Staam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz prevents Staam from improving his position.
Filipowicz working the head and body with strikes.
Filipowicz working over Staam with some ground and pound. Staam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Filipowicz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Staam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Filipowicz thows a huge punch but Staam dodges it nicely.
Filipowicz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Filipowicz there.
Filipowicz passes to side control.
Check out the look on Filipowicz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Filipowicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Staam keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staam wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Filipowicz lands a few punches from side control.
Filipowicz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Staam is rocked!
Filipowicz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Staam is still in real trouble! Can Filipowicz finish him?
Staam takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A big shot lands for Filipowicz! That's hurt Staam! Will he recover? Filipowicz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feliepe Masa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Clapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feliepe Masa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Feliepe Masa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Clapper!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clapper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Feliepe Masa has been cut.
Masa looks to land a combination but Clapper avoids it well.
Masa looks to score with a jab to the body but Clapper is just out of range.
Clapper misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Masa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clapper lands with a good body shot.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Clapper has eaten all the pies!
A jab from Clapper finds it's way through Masa's defenses.
Clapper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clapper checks a leg kick.
Masa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clapper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masa at a distance.
Masa is breathing heavily.
Masa lands a right hook to the body.
Masa walks into a straight right hand from Clapper.
Clapper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clapper misses with a two punch combination.
Clapper drops Masa with a left right combo! Clapper follows him down to the ground into side control.
Masa is rocked!
Feliepe Masa's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Clapper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Clapper stands up and beckons Masa to his feet.
Clapper slips under a jab from Masa.
Clapper staying out of range there.
Clapper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Clapper.
Clapper throws a counter combo.
Clapper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Feliepe Masa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Clapper steps into range and cracks Masa with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Masa flops backwards and Clapper dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clapper advances position into side control!
Masa is trying to control Clapper's posture but Clapper avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clapper in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jeez, Feliepe Masa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Feliepe Masa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy Clapper!
A less than humble Randy Clapper misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leboj Jedan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carmel Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leboj Jedan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carmel Guy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Jedan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guy is trying to defend but Jedan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Jedan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jedan trying to control from half guard but Guy is working away.
Guy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jedan is working away from the top position though.
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jedan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
Jedan wants to free his trapped foot but Guy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Jedan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jedan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guy sees it coming and defends easily.
Guy trying to hold on to Jedan's head to control him but Jedan postures up.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Guy trying to control here.
Guy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jedan lands a nice short elbow.
Jedan is thwarting Guy's attempts to control the position.
Jedan trying to pass the guard but Guy defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guy is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jedan is thwarting Guy's attempts to control the position.
Guy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guy is on top in guard.
Jedan pulls Guy in to control the position.
Guy postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Jedan is retaining full guard.
Guy cracks Jedan with a solid left hand.
Jedan looking for a guillotine here but Guy defends easily.
Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jedan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guy is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guy keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guy slips under a jab from Jedan.
Guy swings for the body but Jedan moves out of range.
Jedan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guy as he jumps to the side.
Jedan walks into a stiff left hand from Guy.
Guy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy lands a right hook to the body.
Guy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carmel Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jedan defending well as Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Jedan moves out of range as Guy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carmel Guy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jedan swivels and escapes.
Jedan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jedan is trying to defend but Guy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jedan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jedan tries to roll over but Guy keeps him under control.
Guy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy trying to control the action but Jedan is working from the bottom.
Jedan is trying to maintain the position but Guy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy prevents Jedan from improving his position.
Jedan gets full guard.
Jedan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jedan is looking for a triangle but Guy pushes his legs off easily.
Guy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jedan's head.
Guy scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy content to stall in guard here.
Guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jedan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jedan trying to keep a closed guard but Guy is proving a slippery customer.
Jedan wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guy trying to control but Jedan is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Jedan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jedan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jedan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jedan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guy throws out a counter right but Jedan avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Guy as Jedan shoots in.
Leboj Jedan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carmel Guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jedan scores with a punch to the head.
Guy takes a swing at Jedan's ribcage but misses.
Jedan tries to counter with a takedown but Guy is quick to defend against it.
Guy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jedan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jedan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Guy checks a leg kick nicely.
Guy misses with a straight left.
Jedan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Guy tries to counter it with a takedown but Jedan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jedan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guy misses with a straight right.
Jedan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jedan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jedan.
Jedan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Jedan attempts a counter takedown but Guy avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Guy misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jedan misses the target.
Guy lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Guy misses.
Jedan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Some wild striking there from Jedan.
Guy lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jedan shoots in for a double leg but Guy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jedan misses with a takedown attempt
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leboj Jedan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmel Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Guy scores with the left hand. Jedan knows he should have avoided that one.
Jedan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jedan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guy looking to control.
Jedan tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Guy looking to control.
Jedan wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jedan scores with a jab to the head.
Jedan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy wants to slow Jedan down by chopping away at his legs.
Jedan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Guy misses with a hook. Jedan ducked under it nicely.
Jedan throwing a counter right hand but Guy manages to avoid it.
Jedan works the jab nicely.
Guy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Guy moves out of range of the strikes.
Guy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Guy misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Guy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guy.
Guy is looking to clinch.
Jedan tries to counter with a takedown but Guy is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guy's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jedan misses with an uppercut. Guy saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Guy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jedan throws a right hand that Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Guy also avoids with ease.
Guy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guy swings for the body but Jedan moves out of range.
Guy lands a jab to the head.
Guy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Guy throws a hook but Jedan blocks it.
Jedan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guy throws a shot from downtown. Jedan moves away and avoids it.
Guy feints a jab promting Jedan to slip. Guy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jedan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jedan as he avoids it easily.
Jedan tries to counter with a takedown but Guy is quick to defend against it.
Jedan takes one to the side of the head.
Guy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jedan counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jedan controls the position from side control.
Jedan working the strikes but Guy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jedan is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jedan lands with a punch from half guard.
Jedan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jedan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy is looking to improve his position.
Leboj Jedan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jedan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Guy trying to get back to full guard but Jedan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Guy working to try and regain half guard.
Jedan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Guy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leboj Jedan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carmel Guy!
Carmel Guy 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Louis Sobiesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Itshak Rabinovitch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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26
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Louis Sobiesky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itshak Rabinovitch!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Sobiesky lands.
Sobiesky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rabinovitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobiesky has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rabinovitch.
Sobiesky misses with a kick to the body.
Rabinovitch feints and then cracks Sobiesky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sobiesky down.
Sobiesky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sobiesky throws a jab when Rabinovitch was well out of range.
Rabinovitch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rabinovitch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sobiesky will feel that in the morning.
Sobiesky looks to land a left hand but Rabinovitch moved out of range nicely.
Rabinovitch counters with a body kick.
Rabinovitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobiesky attempts a counter takedown but Rabinovitch avoids it well and moves away.
Rabinovitch lands with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sobiesky is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Rabinovitch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobiesky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rabinovitch cracks Sobiesky with an open hand slap.
Rabinovitch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sobiesky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rabinovitch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rabinovitch looks to land a combination but Sobiesky avoids it well.
Rabinovitch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rabinovitch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabinovitch scores with a push kick.
Some wild striking there from Rabinovitch.
Sobiesky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rabinovitch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sobiesky really felt that one!
Rabinovitch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rabinovitch keeps Sobiesky at a distance using the push kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sobiesky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rabinovitch - the referee stops the clock and Sobiesky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rabinovitch. Sobiesky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rabinovitch lands with a nice body kick.
Rabinovitch connects with a body shot that sends Sobiesky's belly button to the back.
Rabinovitch throws out a powerful jab.
A solid body kick from Rabinovitch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabinovitch lands a big head kick that sends Sobiesky tumbling to the mat! Rabinovitch takes a step backwards and waves Sobiesky back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sobiesky is rocked!
It looks like Louis Sobiesky has been cut.
Rabinovitch keeps Sobiesky at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Sobiesky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rabinovitch and Sobiesky are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Rabinovitch throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Sobiesky into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Rabinovitch knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Itshak Rabinovitch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Graush Grimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jazman Frochzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Graush Grimshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jazman Frochzer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frochzer swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimshaw.
As Grimshaw backs off Frochzer throws a huge counter combo but Grimshaw manages to avoid it all.
Frochzer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimshaw.
Grimshaw moves into range and clinches up with Frochzer.
Grimshaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frochzer prevents it.
Frochzer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grimshaw regains guard immediately.
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.
Grimshaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Frochzer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frochzer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimshaw is refusing to be controlled, as Frochzer sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frochzer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimshaw is just riding it out for now. Frochzer eventually gives up the hold.
Frochzer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimshaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frochzer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grimshaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frochzer controlling from the top position.
Frochzer wants to pass the guard but Grimshaw is keeping the position.
Frochzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimshaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frochzer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grimshaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frochzer 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grimshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frochzer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frochzer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimshaw defends it well.
Jab from Frochzer.
Frochzer misses with a double jab.
Grimshaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Grimshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grimshaw misses with a low kick.
Grimshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Frochzer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Frochzer blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw misses with a low kick.
Frochzer throws a series of punches but Grimshaw moves out of range.
Grimshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Frochzer circles away.
Grimshaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frochzer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frochzer feints a jab promting Grimshaw to slip. Frochzer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grimshaw slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Frochzer keeps the fight on the outside.
Frochzer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grimshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimshaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Frochzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grimshaw throws a leg kick
and Frochzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frochzer gets a double leg takedown into Grimshaw's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frochzer 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.
Frochzer trying to control but Grimshaw is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jazman Frochzer dominated that 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.
Frochzer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frochzer moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimshaw.
Grimshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frochzer lands a jab-cross combination.
Grimshaw misses with a low kick.
Frochzer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grimshaw to the ground. Frochzer is now in Grimshaw's guard.
Frochzer passes into half guard.
Grimshaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grimshaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frochzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frochzer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimshaw working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frochzer has passed into half guard!
Grimshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frochzer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frochzer is looking for a kimura here.
Frochzer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grimshaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frochzer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grimshaw sees it coming and defends easily.
Frochzer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Ironfist MMA inform me that Frochzer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frochzer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frochzer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grimshaw is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw won't allow Frochzer to pass to mount.
Frochzer is working for a submission of some sort.
Frochzer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frochzer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grimshaw tries to roll over but Frochzer keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frochzer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frochzer is looking to take a break and control but Grimshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frochzer moves into full mount! Grimshaw won't be happy about that!
Frochzer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grimshaw to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grimshaw shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frochzer looking to secure an arm triangle but Grimshaw defends it well.
Grimshaw tries to reverse the position but Frochzer maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jazman Frochzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Grimshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Frochzer scores with a takedown into Grimshaw's guard.
Frochzer trying to control but Grimshaw is working from the bottom.
Grimshaw has his foot on Frochzer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frochzer works his way back into a safe position though.
Grimshaw is looking for a triangle here but Frochzer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Frochzer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grimshaw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Frochzer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grimshaw, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frochzer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimshaw is trying to improve his position.
Frochzer lands an elbow.
Frochzer working the ground and pound.
Grimshaw gets back to half guard.
Frochzer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Frochzer working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frochzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimshaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frochzer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grimshaw wants to get back to full guard.
Frochzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimshaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grimshaw looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Frochzer there.
Grimshaw wants to improve his position but Frochzer is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frochzer slows the pace down in half guard.
Frochzer wants to take a breather but Grimshaw is having none of it.
Graush Grimshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frochzer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Frochzer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grimshaw's face.
It looks like Graush Grimshaw has been cut.
Grimshaw sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Frochzer wants to work for an arm triangle but Grimshaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jazman Frochzer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frochzer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grimshaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frochzer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grimshaw is trying to maintain the position but Frochzer is very close to passing his half guard.
Frochzer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frochzer moves into full mount! Grimshaw won't be happy about that!
Frochzer looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jazman Frochzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frochzer 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jazman Frochzer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Batraz Farniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiej Kravchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Batraz Farniev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergiej Kravchenko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farniev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kravchenko!
Kravchenko can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farniev working the ground and pound.
Kravchenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Kravchenko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Farniev is staying active.
Farniev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Farniev lands a nice forearm strike.
Farniev working away.
Farniev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Farniev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kravchenko is rocked!
Farniev lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Kravchenko! Farniev senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Kravchenko out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Batraz Farniev!
Batraz Farniev 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niilo Vaaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobral comes to the cage accompanied by Eros Ramazzotti - Un'Emozione Per Sempre . On his way into the cage it seems that Antonio Sobral has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Antonio Sobral seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niilo Vaaka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaaka misses with a two punch combination.
Sobral rushes Vaaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vaaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sobral is keeping busy.
Vaaka avoiding damage as Sobral throws knees to the body.
Vaaka lands an uppercut.
Sobral missing with knees to the body.
Vaaka is trying to break the clinch but Sobral is controlling him.
Sobral lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Niilo Vaaka has been cut.
Sobral unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vaaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Sobral - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sobral is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaaka avoids the damage to the body.
Vaaka can't break the clinch.
Sobral tries a knee to the head but Vaaka blocks it.
Nice elbow from Sobral.
Sobral lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Sobral.
Vaaka is trying to break the clinch but Sobral is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Sobral.
Sobral is pushing Vaaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Our sources have told us that Sobral has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Come on Sobral - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sobral tries a knee to the head but Vaaka blocks it.
Vaaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sobral tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaaka avoids it.
Sobral tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sobral trying to land knees to the body.
Vaaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobral is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vaaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sobral crunches a lovely knee into Vaaka's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Niilo Vaaka's cut even more.
Vaaka is looking to control Sobral's arms but Sobral gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vaaka has his back to the cage.
Vaaka looking to stall.
Vaaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sobral obliges.
Nice elbow from Sobral.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sobral misses with a knee strike.
Vaaka has had enough of the clinch but Sobral keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sobral.
Vaaka looks winded!
Vaaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sobral throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sobral looking to throw knees to the head but Vaaka is blocking nicely.
Sobral landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Sobral.
The cut above Niilo Vaaka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sobral slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral has Vaaka pressed against the cage.
Sobral gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sobral lands a knee to the body.
Sobral creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vaaka's defenses.
Sobral working Vaaka over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Sobral.
Sobral stalls.
Sobral unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sobral lands a nice elbow.
Niilo Vaaka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Niilo Vaaka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Sobral!
Antonio Sobral decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisn Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisn Khan and Justin Hurley. Krisn Khan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Hurley's chin.
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Krisn Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hurley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hurley scores with a punch to the head.
Hurley drops Khan with a naaaaasty hook - Khan is in real trouble here! Hurley dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Hurley!
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