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SPI: Helsinki - 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Deverux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Afanasiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Deverux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergey Afanasiev's chin.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Deverux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Afanasiev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afanasiev misses with a hook
and Deverux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deverux throws a looping overhand right but Afanasiev ducks down to avoid it.
Afanasiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Deverux.
Afanasiev tries a quick counter leg kick but Deverux is wise to it.
Afanasiev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deverux tries to move into range but Afanasiev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Afanasiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deverux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deverux throws an overhand right that lands on Afanasiev's shoulder, as Afanasiev tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Deverux.
Deverux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deverux misses with an uppercut. Afanasiev saw that one coming.
Afanasiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Afanasiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Afanasiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deverux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Afanasievs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Deverux dodges the punch combination from Afanasiev.
Deverux throws a right and a left that Afanasiev avoids nicely.
Deverux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Afanasiev's hands.
Afanasiev jabs Deverux right on the nose. Deverux blinks but takes it well.
Afanasiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afanasiev defending well as Deverux loads up on a big left hand.
Afanasiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deverux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nordic Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Deverux - just one landing.
Afanasiev misses the shot to the body.
Deverux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Afanasiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deverux.
Afanasiev misses with a combination
and Deverux counters with a nice right hand that sends Afanasiev toppling to the canvas! Afanasiev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Deverux finish him?!
Afanasiev is rocked!
Deverux lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Deverux!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nial Hardie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Trojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nial Hardie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bogdan Trojan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trojan moves in looking to clinch but Hardie pushes him off.
Hardie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trojan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardie moves away from the strike by Trojan.
Hardie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardie connects with a body shot.
Trojan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trojan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trojan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardie is fending him off so far but Trojan persists. Nope, Hardie circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Hardie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trojan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardie's waist but Hardie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trojan off to one side.
Nial Hardie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Trojan.
Hardie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardie wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardie throwing a counter right hand but Trojan manages to avoid it.
Hardie clobbers Trojan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bogdan Trojan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trojan's head.
Hardie throws a right and a left that Trojan avoids nicely.
Hardie scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trojan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardie scores with a body shot.
Hardie connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardie lands a jab.
Hardie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Trojan throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardie connects with the punch.
Trojan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trojan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trojan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trojan looks to land a left hand but Hardie moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Hardie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardie jabs Trojan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Hardie.
Hardie connects with a body shot that sends Trojan's belly button to the back.
Trojan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardie circles away quickly and effectively.
Trojan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardie dodges the punch combination from Trojan.
Trojan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trojan thinking.
Hardie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardie as he connects with a hook.
Trojan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trojan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardie, as that shot connected.
Hardie circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Hardie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardie connects with a body shot that sends Trojan's belly button to the back.
Nial Hardie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trojan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Hardie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardie lands a slapping body shot.
Trojan is looking to clinch.
Hardie lands a nice hook to Trojan's body. Trojan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardie tests Trojan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardie lands a nice shot that snaps Trojan's head back.
Trojan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trojan throws a looping overhand right but Hardie ducks down to avoid it.
Hardie with a nice cross.
Trojan walks into a left hand.
Hardie with a nice cross.
Trojan is rocked!
Trojan tries for a takedown but Hardie circles away easily
and Hardie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trojan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardie finish him?
Trojan looks winded!
Trojan leaves his chin hanging out and Hardie seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Trojan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nial Hardie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosta Gatsalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Stylez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stylez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ace Of Spades. Kosta Gatsalov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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259 lbs
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223 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosta Gatsalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ace Stylez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stylez forces Gatsalov back against the cage and clinches.
Gatsalov lands a nice shot to the body.
Stylez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatsalov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stylez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gatsalov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gatsalov throws a big shot that misses.
Stylez misses with a series of wild punches.
Stylez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stylez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stylez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stylez tries to land a front kick but Gatsalov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gatsalov throws a good cross that connects.
Gatsalov stuffs the takedown.
Stylez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stylez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gatsalov lands a big right hand that sends Stylez crashing to the mat! Gatsalov stays standing though and waves Stylez back to his feet!
It looks like Ace Stylez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stylez works over Gatsalov's head and body with a nice combination.
Stylez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatsalov.
Stylez clinches.
Gatsalov pushes Stylez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsalov digs a right hand underneath Stylez's ribcage. Stylez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stylez looks winded!
Good body shot from Gatsalov.
Good body shot from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Gatsalov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov avoiding damage.
Gatsalov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stylez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatsalov.
Gatsalov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Gatsalov on the inside.
Gatsalov breaks the clinch.
Gatsalov misses with a body shot.
Gatsalov loads up on a big right hand but Stylez slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov cracks Stylez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stylez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gatsalov finish him?
Stylez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatsalov connects with a body shot that sends Stylez's belly button to the back.
Stylez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gatsalov finish him?
Stylez is aggressively charging in as Gatsalov backs up avoiding any damage. Gatsalov tosses out a jab and Stylez runs right into it face first! Stylez is out cold! Gatsalov dropped down on all fours and is barking in Stylez's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kosta Gatsalov!
After winning the bout, Kosta Gatsalov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ace Stylez had this to say: 'I'm sorry fans I have no excuses I tried my best the only thing I can do is train harder and take your fans support'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiri Parata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irbek Alborov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parata comes to the cage accompanied by Rumplestiltskin. The key to victory for Kiri Parata has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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191 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiri Parata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Irbek Alborov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alborov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parata counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alborov shoots in looking for a takedown. Parata tries to sprawl out of it but Alborov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut.
Parata throws a shot to the body.
Alborov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Parata to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiri Parata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irbek Alborov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parata scores with a sloppy right hand. Alborov should have avoided that one.
Parata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alborov fails with the takedown
and Parata counters with a leg kick.
Alborov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alborov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parata.
Parata scores with the left hand. Alborov knows he should have avoided that one.
Alborov fails with the takedown
and Parata counters with a nice leg kick.
Parata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alborov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parata. Parata obviously looking to wear him down.
Alborov takes one to the chin there.
That has opened up Irbek Alborov's cut even more.
Alborov gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parata wants to get back to full guard.
Parata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parata tries to get out of the position.
Alborov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Parata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alborov is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alborov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alborov.
Alborov controlling the action here.
Parata tries to roll over but Alborov keeps him under control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alborov slows the pace down in half guard.
Parata is looking for a sweep. Alborov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alborov winds up and cracks Parata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alborov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parata wants to get back to full guard but Alborov has mounted him!
The referee warns Parata that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alborov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parata looks a forlorn figure.
Alborov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parata looks a forlorn figure.
Alborov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alborov dominating with strikes here.
Alborov scoring with strikes but Parata is staying in there.
Alborov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alborov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alborov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Parata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alborov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parata tries to hold on but Alborov pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alborov landing strikes from the mount.
Parata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alborov controlling from the full mount.
Alborov landing shots from mount.
Parata tries to reverse the position but Alborov maintains control.
Parata wants to control but Alborov is having none of it.
Alborov landing shots from mount.
Alborov breaks from Parata's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alborov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alborov looking to control but Parata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Parata that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Parata is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Irbek Alborov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alborov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parata counters with a good, hard body kick but Alborov shrugs it off.
Parata throws a nice head kick!
Irbek Alborov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alborov shoots and misses
letting Parata counter with a right hand.
Alborov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiri Parata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irbek Alborov.
Alborov shoots and misses
and Parata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parata with a nice cross.
Alborov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Parata.
Parata throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parata avoids it really well and circles away.
Parata stuffs the takedown.
Alborov fails with the takedown
and Parata counters with an inside leg kick.
Alborov is breathing heavily.
Alborov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parata.
A punch lands to the side of Alborov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alborov misses with a takedown
and Parata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parata lands a big head kick that sends Alborov tumbling to the mat! Parata takes a step backwards and waves Alborov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alborov is rocked!
The cut above Irbek Alborov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Parata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alborov is still on wobbly legs! Can Parata finish him?
Alborov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parata counters with a big left hand that crumples Alborov! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiri Parata!
An out of breath Kiri Parata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Gromov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiley McCoist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gromov's entrance music is LITTLE BIG-PUBLIC ENEMY. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Gromov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wiley McCoist!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoist moves into the clinch successfully.
Gromov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCoist backwards.
Gromov tries to break the clinch but McCoist is controlling the position.
McCoist is looking to break free of the clinch but Gromov has double underhooks.
Gromov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gromov misses with some punches.
Gromov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gromov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCoist rushes Gromov and presses him up against the cage.
McCoist tries to land knees in the clinch but Gromov avoids the damage to the body.
Gromov wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCoist creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gromov's defenses.
Gromov is trying to break the clinch but McCoist has him pressed against the cage.
Gromov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gromov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gromov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCoist lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gromov will feel that in the morning.
McCoist slips a jab from Gromov.
McCoist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gromov. McCoist does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromov misses with a hook to the body
and McCoist counters with a body kick that stops Gromov in his tracks momentarily.
McCoist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gromov.
McCoist rushes Gromov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gromov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gromov is trying to push McCoist away but McCoist has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gromov is trying to break the clinch but McCoist is controlling him.
McCoist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gromov throws a combination that misses
and McCoist counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ground and pound from McCoist seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McCoist throwing strikes but Gromov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gromov tries for a kimura but McCoist is defending well.
Gromov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McCoist looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gromov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McCoist is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gromov lets go of the hold and McCoist can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikhail Gromov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Se Si Xuite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Floyd has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Se Si Xuite!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xuite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Xuite slams his shin into Floyd's torso.
Xuite lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Floyd closes the distance and clinches up with Xuite, looking for a takedown. Floyd pushes Xuite against the cage but Xuite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xuite lands a big head kick that sends Floyd tumbling to the mat! Xuite takes a step backwards and waves Floyd back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Charles Floyd has been cut.
Xuite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Floyd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xuite sprawls and moves away.
Se Si Xuite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Xuite slams his shin into Floyd's torso.
Floyd fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Xuite.
Floyd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xuite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Floyd blocks a head kick by Xuite.
Xuite throws a chopping leg kick but Floyd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Floyd is looking to counter the offense by Xuite and move into the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Xuite finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Xuite stuffs the takedown attempt from Floyd. Floyd gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Floyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floyd is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Xuite slams his shin into Floyd's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xuite thows a body kick. Floyd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Se Si Xuite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xuite lands a big head kick that sends Floyd tumbling to the mat! Xuite takes a step backwards and waves Floyd back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Xuite lands a nice looking kick to the body. Floyd takes a step back to recover.
Xuite throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xuite takes the fight into the clinch.
Xuite working Floyd over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xuite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xuite is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Floyd looking for a takedown.
Xuite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Floyd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xuite's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Floyd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xuite.
Xuite throws a head kick that half lands.
Whack! Xuite lands a heavy head kick that drops Floyd. The ref tackles Xuite to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Floyd was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Se Si Xuite!
As Se Si Xuite got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I beat him once, and I beat him again just as easy! This belt is mine, and if anyone wants it, they can pry it from my unconscious hands. But until that day comes, I am the best Middleweight in the world baby!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruthless Ragnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruthless Ragnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, New Guy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragnar.
Guy throws out a counter right but Ragnar avoids it with no problem.
Ragnar cracks Guy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ragnar throws a low kick but Guy moves out of range easily.
Ragnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ragnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Ragnar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ragnar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Guy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ragnar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ragnar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ragnar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guy is surviving well by controlling Ragnar's body position as best he can.
Ragnar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guy is surviving well by controlling Ragnar's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
Ragnar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guy is surviving well by controlling Ragnar's body position as best he can.
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
Ragnar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar moves to the back.
Ragnar tightening his grip on Guy, looking for the choke.
Ragnar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Guy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ragnar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Guy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Guy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ragnar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Guy is defending well though. Ragnar let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruthless Ragnar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ragnar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnar ducks right into an uppercut from Guy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnar. That's going to slow Guy down.
Ragnar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guy momentarily.
Ragnar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ruthless Ragnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ragnar attempts a counter takedown but Guy avoids it well and moves away.
Guy scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy misses with a right hand
and Ragnar counters with a shoot takedown. Guy fights it but they end up in guard.
Ragnar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ragnar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Guy!
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
Ragnar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Guy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar wants to take Guy's back here but Guy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ragnar is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Ragnar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Guy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ragnar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar works to advance to full mount. Guy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Guy tries to improve his position but Ragnar has taken his back! Ragnar has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Guy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ragnar pushes Guy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruthless Ragnar!
A very excited looking Ruthless Ragnar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dale La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Kowalchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Grande kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What are you waiting FOR!. Kowalchuk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Night. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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143 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale La Grande!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalchuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalchuk .
La Grande wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
La Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalchuk .
It looked like La Grande was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
La Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Grande looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kowalchuk looks to land a left hand but La Grande moved out of range nicely.
La Grande seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalchuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalchuk misses the body punch
and La Grande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vyacheslav Kowalchuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalchuk misses the shot to the body.
La Grande seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalchuk lands with a shot to the body.
Kowalchuk missing with a left hand there. La Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalchuk . La Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalchuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Grande.
La Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kowalchuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Grande has taken the fight to the clinch.
La Grande with a knee to the head.
It looks like Vyacheslav Kowalchuk has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables La Grande to keep the fight standing.
Kowalchuk is trying to pull guard but La Grande turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by La Grande.
Kowalchuk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalchuk tries to pull guard but La Grande holds him up against the cage and eventually Kowalchuk drops back down to his feet.
Dale La Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vyacheslav Kowalchuk .
Kowalchuk fails to pull guard.
Kowalchuk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kowalchuk takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by La Grande.
Nice elbow from La Grande.
Kowalchuk tries to work over La Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Grande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kowalchuk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kowalchuk is rocked!
Kowalchuk misses with a body punch.
Kowalchuk is still on wobbly legs! Can La Grande finish him?
La Grande comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Grande gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Vyacheslav Kowalchuk 's cut even more.
La Grande lands a big knee! That's hurt Kowalchuk ! Oh, he's all over the place! La Grande lands another knee that sends Kowalchuk to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale La Grande!
Dale La Grande retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Dale La Grande, 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.
Vyacheslav Kowalchuk was interviewed post fight and said '..."I Want to thank everyone who's supported me,Rain Thunder,And Dale La Grande for giving me this title shot,But he was the better man tonight,And i couldnt get the title,But in my next fight,Im coming stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignat Grenovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blade Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grenovsky comes into the arena with Harry Axe-Our people blaring out of the sound system. Runner has chosen Demanufacture by Fear Factory as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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276 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ignat Grenovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blade Runner!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grenovsky slips a jab and a cross from Runner.
Ignat Grenovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runner jabs at Grenovsky's body.
Grenovsky shoots for a takedown but Runner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grenovsky lands with a shot to the body.
Runner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Runner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Runner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Runner dodges the punch combination from Grenovsky.
Runner missing with a left hand there. Grenovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grenovsky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been told by Grenovsky's head coaches at Mo's ($499) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grenovsky throws a series of punches but Runner avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Runner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Runner throws a body shot but no joy.
Grenovsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner throws a hook but Grenovsky avoids it easily.
Runner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runner throws a body shot but no joy.
Grenovsky appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Runner.
Runner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grenovsky.
Grenovsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Runner. Those never looked like landing.
Grenovsky cracks a nice hook into Runner's ribs.
Grenovsky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blade Runner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Runner scores with a four punch combination!
Grenovsky misses with a body punch
and Runner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Runner both land. Nice combination.
Runner looks to score with a jab to the body but Grenovsky is just out of range.
Runner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Runner.
Runner stuns Grenovsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Grenovsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Runner counters with a left and a right that stings Grenovsky.
Grenovsky is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Grenovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runner lands an overhand right.
Grenovsky shoots and misses
and Runner counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Grenovsky finds it's target.
Runner scores with a leg kick.
Grenovsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runner is fending him off so far but Grenovsky persists. Nope, Runner circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignat Grenovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner throws a low kick but Grenovsky moves out of range easily.
Runner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Runner duly obliges.
A punch combination from Grenovsky misses.
Grenovsky shoots in but Runner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Runner misses with a series of wild punches.
Runner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grenovsky.
Runner throws a counter combo.
Grenovsky is looking to wear down Runner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grenovsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Runner counter with a right hand.
Runner misses with a head kick.
Runner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grenovsky.
Runner throws a counter combo.
Grenovsky tests Runner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Runner misses with a left hand
and Runner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runner looks to land a combination but Grenovsky avoids it well.
Grenovsky slips a jab and a cross from Runner.
A lazy left from Grenovsky finds it's target.
Grenovsky misses the shot to the body.
Grenovsky lands a jab.
Grenovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Runner slips a straight right by Grenovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Grenovsky.
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!
Grenovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Runner counters with a stiff right hand.
Runner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grenovsky misses with a looping right.
Grenovsky misses with an uppercut
letting Runner counter with a right hand.
Grenovsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Runner moves away from the strike by Grenovsky.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runner!
It looks like Ignat Grenovsky has been cut.
Runner drops Grenovsky with a right and a left! Runner comes rushing in but Grenovsky regains his composure and manages to keep Runner in guard.
Grenovsky is rocked!
Runner is pushing down on Grenovsky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grenovsky is fighting to maintain full guard but Runner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh Grenovsky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grenovsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Runner.
Grenovsky seems to have got his legs back now.
Runner is pressing down on Grenovsky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grenovsky is holding on for now.
Runner is taking a breather. Grenovsky says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Runner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ignat Grenovsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Runner misses with the combination.
Grenovsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Grenovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grenovsky throws out the jab.
Grenovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runner moves away.
Runner misses with a wild combination.
Grenovsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Runner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grenovsky misses with a hook
and Runner counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Grenovsky!
Runner moves into full mount! Grenovsky won't be happy about that!
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!
Runner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Runner throws some wild stikes that Grenovsky manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner avoids the attempt from Grenovsky to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runner landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grenovsky wants to get back to his feet.
Runner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Runner wants to control the pace but Grenovsky is squirming around nicely.
Runner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner lands a heavy elbow.
Runner wants to control the pace but Grenovsky is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Grenovsky that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Runner! Grenovsky is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blade Runner!
Blade Runner is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Blade Runner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Babak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspar Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babak's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lose yourself - Eminem. Mohammed Babak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kaspar Kohler's chin.
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195 lbs
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18
196 lbs
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Babak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspar Kohler!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Kohler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Babak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kohler wants to control but Babak passes easily into half guard.
Babak working the head and body with strikes.
Babak trying to control the action but Kohler is working from the bottom.
Kohler trying to control but Babak postures up.
Babak trying to control from half guard but Kohler is working away.
Kohler gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohler working for a triangle but Babak defends it easily.
Babak throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babak chips away with some ground and pound.
Babak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kohler's head.
Kohler working a defensive guard here.
Kohler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Babak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Babak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Babak is posturing up here but Kohler has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Babak tries to roll out but it's too tight and Babak has to tap! Slick submission there by Kohler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaspar Kohler!
Kaspar Kohler is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Kaspar Kohler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Mohammed Babak spoke after the fight, saying 'I am very impressed by Kaspars performance, but I will work my way up again, for sure.'.
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