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Infinity 120: Hard Knocks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maniek Sztanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arse Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Dangerous knees
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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 Helsinki, Maniek Sztanga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arse Bag!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sztanga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bag lands a big head kick that sends Sztanga tumbling to the mat! Bag takes a step backwards and waves Sztanga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sztanga is rocked!
It looks like Maniek Sztanga has been cut.
Bag dives in for a single leg takedown but Sztanga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sztanga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bag.
Bag darts in looking for a takedown but Sztanga gets double underhooks and turns Bag into the cage.
Maniek Sztanga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arse Bag.
Sztanga misses with a hook.
Sztanga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sztanga wants it to stay on the feet.
Bag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sztanga.
Bag wants to counter the offense by Sztanga and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sztanga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bag fails to land with a series of punches.
Sztanga misses with a straight right.
Sztanga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sztanga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bag steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sztanga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sztanga tries to avoid it but Bag manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sztanga to the ground. Sztanga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bag looks winded!
Sztanga looks to land a combination but Bag avoids it well.
Bag throws a series of punches but Sztanga avoids them all with ease.
Sztanga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sztanga looks to land a combination but Bag avoids it well.
Bag defending well as Sztanga loads up on a big left hand.
Sztanga lands with a good body shot.
Bag avoids the body shot from Sztanga.
Sztanga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sztanga with a hook.
Sztanga connects with a superb combination that knocks Bag out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Sztanga before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maniek Sztanga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Stilies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenkka Kahva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahva has chosen The Prodigy - Firestarter as his entrance music. Jenkka Kahva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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255 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Stilies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jenkka Kahva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stilies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahva.
Kahva shoots in for a double leg but Stilies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kahva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stilies throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kahva moves into the clinch.
Kahva can't get the takedown.
Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenkka Kahva.
Kahva keeps control of Stilies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kahva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kahva manages to end up in side control.
Stilies is looking for a sweep.
Kahva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stilies manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kahva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stilies's head.
Kahva throwing shots but Stilies is blocking nicely.
Stilies keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stilies is holding on to half guard well.
Kahva prevents Stilies from improving his position.
Kahva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilies keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kahva.
It looks like Gary Stilies has been cut.
Kahva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stilies tries to roll over but Kahva keeps him under control.
Kahva prevents Stilies from standing back up.
Kahva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stilies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahva pulls his head out easily.
Kahva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kahva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stilies.
Stilies trying to hold on to Kahva's head to control him but Kahva postures up.
Stilies is staying active underneath Kahva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stilies lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Kahva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kahva wants to stand up but Stilies has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stilies gets full guard.
Stilies is looking for a triangle but Kahva pushes his legs off easily.
Kahva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stilies. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kahva wants to stand but Stilies has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stilies is trying to control the position but Kahva postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kahva lands a couple of digs.
Stilies is looking for a triangle but Kahva pushes his legs off easily.
Kahva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stilies has locked up a guillotine! Stilies's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kahva is holding on here and Stilies must be using up a lot of energy. Kahva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stilies gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Stilies!
Gary Stilies made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Je suis heureux pour la victoire. Je m'entraîne dur toute l'heure veux être champion un jour. Merci à tous les fans et mon équipe. Nous reviendrons.(I am happy for the win. I train hard all the time.I want to be the champion one day. Thanks to all the fans & my team. We will be back again.)'.
The defeated Jenkka Kahva had this to say: 'Now I'm hungry'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Timanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pulkannaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pulkannaru's choice of entrance music: Judas Priest - Pain Killer. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oscar Timanee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pulkannaru!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Timanee as Pulkannaru shoots in.
A head kick misses from Pulkannaru.
Timanee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oscar Timanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timanee misses with a combination
and Pulkannaru counters with a series of strikes. Timanee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pulkannaru looking to score a takedown here. Timanee is defending well but Pulkannaru drives through and ends up in Timanee's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkannaru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timanee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timanee being controlled here, momentarily.
Pulkannaru passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkannaru is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkannaru seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Timanee has recovered full guard.
Timanee keeping moving, preventing Pulkannaru from controlling successfully.
Pulkannaru advances to half guard.
Pulkannaru is controlling the pace.
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.
Pulkannaru 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.
Still in half guard, Pulkannaru seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pulkannaru's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Timanee.
Pulkannaru throws a combination. Timanee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Timanee misses with a series of wild punches.
Timanee rushes Pulkannaru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pulkannaru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkannaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkannaru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Timanee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck for Pulkannaru with that takedown attempt.
Pulkannaru throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Timanee's head.
Timanee misses with the combination.
Oscar Timanee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkannaru lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timanee slips a jab and a cross from Pulkannaru.
We've been told by Timanee's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pulkannaru is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkannaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkannaru misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timanee wants to clinch up but Pulkannaru keeps it at a distance.
Timanee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkannaru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Pulkannaru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Timanee throws a combination that misses
enabling Pulkannaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkannaru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timanee.
Pasi Pulkannaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timanee throws a chopping leg kick but Pulkannaru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pulkannaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that misses.
Timanee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pulkannaru lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good exchange - Pulkannaru coming out on top.
Timanee throws a combination that misses
and Pulkannaru counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that half lands.
Timanee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pulkannaru counters with a left and a right that stings Timanee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkannaru throws a series of punches but Timanee moves out of range.
Timanee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pulkannaru misses with a few strikes there.
Pulkannaru lands with a hook. Timanee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Timanee. Those never looked like landing.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkannaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkannaru displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkannaru lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timanee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulkannaru connects with a jab.
Timanee throws a leg kick
and Pulkannaru counters with a three punch combo that has Timanee backing up. Timanee nods at Pulkannaru to acknowledge the strikes.
Timanee is rocked!
Timanee misses with a double jab
and Pulkannaru counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Timanee badly! Pulkannaru follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Timanee out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Pulkannaru finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pasi Pulkannaru!
After winning the bout, Pasi Pulkannaru thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baginski comes to the cage accompanied by WALECZNE SERCE. Haukka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
18 - 29 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Haukka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka wants to clinch
and Baginski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haukka won't be happy with that.
Baginski scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Haukka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baginski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Baginski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baginski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Haukka works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Baginski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baginski looks to land a strike but Haukka avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Haukka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baginski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baginski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haukka's head.
Haukka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haukka is trying to control the position but Baginski postures up.
Baginski lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baginski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baginski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baginski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daniel Haukka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haukka shoots in and drives through. Baginski sprawls well.
Baginski throws a wild body kick that Haukka sees coming a mile off.
Baginski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haukka doesn't manage to clinch there - Baginski circles away.
Baginski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haukka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baginski keeps the fight on the outside.
Haukka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haukka is looking to clinch but Baginski is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Baginski. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baginski is able to avoid easily.
Baginski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Haukka.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haukka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baginski - the referee stops the clock and Haukka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baginski. Haukka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haukka tries to clinch there but Baginski circles away.
A lazy left from Baginski finds it's target.
Baginski swats away the attempt to clinch by Haukka.
Baginski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haukka moves in looking to clinch but Baginski pushes him off.
Baginski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haukka needs to keep his hands up - Baginski had a free shot at his head there.
Baginski throws a sloppy head kick and Haukka moves out of range easily.
Baginski blocks a leg kick.
Baginski looks for the body kick but Haukka saw that one coming.
Baginski scores with a hook to the body. Haukka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haukka is looking to clinch.
Baginski blocks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haukka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haukka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baginski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baginski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haukka's head backwards.
Haukka looks to clinch
and Baginski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baginski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baginski dodges the punch combination from Haukka.
Baginski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baginski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baginski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haukka throws a right hand that Baginski ducks under and follows up with a left that Baginski also avoids with ease.
Haukka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baginski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baginski attempts a counter takedown but Haukka avoids it well and moves away.
Baginski tries to bum rush Haukka with a series of wild strikes but Haukka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Haukka is predictable there
and Baginski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Baginski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baginski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baginski connects with a jab.
Baginski punishes Haukka's body with a nice straight punch.
Haukka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baginski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baginski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baginski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Haukka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haukka misses with a leg kick
and Baginski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baginski working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baginski distracts Haukka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haukka is looking to stand up but Baginski isn't so interested in that idea.
Baginski is looking to work some ground and pound but Haukka has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baginski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haukka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Piotr Baginski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haukka wants to get back to his feet but Baginski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haukka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baginski controls the pace.
Baginski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baginski swats away the attempt to clinch by Haukka.
Baginski blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haukka wants to slow Baginski down by chopping away at his legs.
Baginski throws a series of punches but Haukka avoids them all with ease.
Haukka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haukka throws a leg kick but Baginski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baginski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haukka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baginski can pounce on him.
Haukka tries to clinch but Baginski is having none of it.
Haukka tries to move into range but Baginski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Haukka scores with a four punch combination!
Haukka moves out of range of the body kick from Baginski.
Haukka misses with a leg kick.
Baginski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haukka manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baginski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haukka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baginski.
Baginski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haukka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Haukka regains half guard.
Haukka 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.
Baginski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Baginski there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haukka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baginski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baginski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baginski scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baginski wants to control from the top but Haukka keeps moving.
Baginski prevents Haukka from getting back to his feet.
Baginski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haukka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baginski controls the pace.
Baginski trying to control but Haukka is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baginski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haukka doesn't manage to clinch there - Baginski circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that second round.
That's time! Baginski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Baginski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Baginski backs off Haukka throws a huge counter combo but Baginski manages to avoid it all.
Baginski checks a low kick from Haukka.
Baginski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haukka as he jumps to the side.
Haukka walks into a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haukka.
Haukka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haukka doesn't manage to clinch there - Baginski circles away.
Haukka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baginski throws a good cross that connects.
Baginski digs a good hook to Haukka's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haukka misses with a takedown
letting Baginski counter with a right hand.
Haukka tries to work over Baginski's front leg with a kick but Baginski checks it.
Haukka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baginski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haukka wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Baginski finds it's way through Haukka's defenses.
Baginski circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haukka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haukka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baginski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haukka tries to clinch there but Baginski circles away.
Baginski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body kick from Baginski.
Baginski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haukka wants to clinch.
Daniel Haukka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haukka drops his hands momentarily and Baginski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daniel Haukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haukka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baginski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haukka can do to turn this around?
Baginski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baginski with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haukka is looking to clinch.
It looked like Baginski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haukka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baginski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baginski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Haukka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baginski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski chips away with some ground and pound.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Haukka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baginski postures up in Haukka's guard and throws a big left but Haukka blocks it.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Haukka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haukka is looking to clinch.
Haukka misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Haukka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haukka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baginski connects with a nice looking jab.
Baginski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haukka on the side of the head.
Baginski lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haukka thows a leg kick but Baginski checks it
and Baginski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Piotr Baginski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baginski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Baginski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baginski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Baginski!
Piotr Baginski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernz Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember The Name - Fort Minor. Rafael Gomez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bernz Gilas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Gilas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Gilas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gilas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomez working for a triangle but Gilas defends it easily.
Gilas with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gilas working for a triangle but Gomez defends it easily.
Gomez trying to control but Gilas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomez defends well.
Gilas wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Gilas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gilas looking to control.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomez trying to control but Gilas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gomez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gilas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomez manages to get himself to full guard.
Gomez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gilas uses it to pass to side control.
Gilas is working Gomez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gilas is working Gomez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gilas working the ground and pound.
Gomez is trying to get back to half guard.
Gilas is working Gomez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gilas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gilas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gilas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez parries the strikes from Gilas easily there. Gilas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gomez to escape.
Gilas is chipping away with strikes.
Gilas avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gomez.
Gomez holding on.
Gilas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gomez gets back to half guard.
Gomez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gilas extends the arm and Gomez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernz Gilas!
Bernz Gilas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rafael Gomez stepped up to the mic, saying 'F*** Jiu Jitsu'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Keane!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keane fails with a takedown attempt.
Moody looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moody throws a front kick that sends Keane stumbling back into the cage.
Keane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moody stuffs the takedown attempt from Keane. Keane gets slowly back to his feet.
Moody with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dwight Moody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Keane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane moves in looking to clinch but Moody pushes him off.
Moody tried to score with a low kick but Keane checks it.
Moody fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keane is looking to clinch.
It looked like Moody was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keane.
Moody lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Keane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moody rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Keane's guard! Nice work there by Moody!
Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moody doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moody manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moody wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moody is aware though and is defending well.
Keane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moody trying to control but Keane is working from the bottom.
Moody works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moody is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moody is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moody is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keane sees it coming and defends easily.
Keane is in trouble now - Moody has advanced to mount!
Moody working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Moody trying to control but Keane is having none of it.
Keane tries to reverse the position but Moody maintains control.
Moody with shots to the head and body - Keane looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moody working Keane over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane is desperately trying to improve his position but Moody has a good base and remains in mount.
Moody scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Keane?
Keane taking shots to the head.
Moody with shots to the head and body - Keane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Keane is rocked!
Moody loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Keane scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Moody land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Moody stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwight Moody!
A victorious Dwight Moody thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuo has chosen Kung Fu You as his entrance music. Clubber Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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177 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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang lands an overhand right.
Zhuo missing with a left hand there. Lang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhuo tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zhuo takes a step back to recover.
Zhuo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lang but Lang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lang throws a front kick aimed at Zhuo's knee but Zhuo avoids it well.
Zhuo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.
Zhuo throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang stuns Zhuo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Zhuo moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Zhuo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nordic Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Zhuo cracks Lang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
Zhuo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Zhuo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Zhuo.
Lang takes one to the side of the head.
Zhao Zhuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhuo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhuo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lang misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lang.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhuo.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
Lang ducks right into an uppercut from Zhuo.
Zhuo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhuo misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhuo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lang defends it nicely.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhao Zhuo.
Lang misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang scores with a jab.
Zhuo takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Lang jabs Zhuo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhuo. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Lang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zhuo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhuo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhuo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zhuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lang is retaining full guard.
Zhuo throws a strike but Lang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lang trying to control but Zhuo is working from the bottom.
Zhuo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zhuo trying to strike off his back.
Lang throws a big right hand that misses.
Lang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang controlling from the top position.
Lang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lang is looking to work some ground and pound but Zhuo has wrist control.
Lang trying to control but Zhuo is working from the bottom.
Lang is looking to stand up but Zhuo won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhuo is striking from the bottom but Lang uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Lang is thwarting Zhuo's attempts to control the position.
Zhuo is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Zhuo wants to control but Lang is keeping busy.
Zhuo wants to get back to full guard.
Zhuo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zhuo is looking to control Lang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zhuo avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhuo throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Lang cracks the inside of Zhuo's front leg.
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhuo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lang swivels and escapes.
Zhuo shoots in for a double leg but Lang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick lands from Lang.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lang.
Zhuo throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Lang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lang with a jab.
Zhuo misses with a body shot
and Lang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lang sizes up Zhuo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lang catches Zhuo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zhuo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lang throws a head kick that Zhuo semi-blocks.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhuo can do to turn this around?
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhuo throws out the jab.
Zhuo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lang under the eye.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lang. Zhuo shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhuo misses with a hook
and Zhuo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhuo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lang throws a leg kick which misses Zhuo's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhuo tries to avoid it.
Zhuo scores with a nice strike.
Lang jabs Zhuo right on the nose. Zhuo blinks but takes it well.
Lang thumps Zhuo with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhuo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhuo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lang misses with a hook.
Zhuo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhuo swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhuo misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Zhuo finds it's way through Lang's defenses.
Lang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhuo with the counter takedown but Lang avoids it easily.
Lang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zhuo is out of range and Lang settles back down.
Zhuo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhuo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhuo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zhuo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lang finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhuo's head.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lang slips a straight right by Zhuo.
Zhuo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang lands a front kick.
Zhuo throws a right hand that misses
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhuo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zhuo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zhuo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zhuo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zhuo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zhuo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zhuo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zhuo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zhuo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lang to regain full guard.
Zhuo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zhuo postures up.
Lang working for a triangle but Zhuo defends it easily.
Zhuo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhuo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lang pulls Zhuo in close to his closed guard and prevents Zhuo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zhuo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zhuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Zhuo from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Lang. That snapped Zhuo's head back.
Zhuo checks the leg kick.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhuo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Zhuo.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhuo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lang misses with a two punch combination.
Zhuo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice straight punches there by Lang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lang.
Zhuo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang throws the left hand but Zhuo avoids the punch easily.
Zhuo lands with a good body shot.
Lang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zhuo is able to avoid easily.
Zhuo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhuo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang avoids the body shot from Zhuo.
No joy there for Zhuo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Lang misses.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Zhuo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Lang lands with a straight right. Zhuo didn't see that one coming.
Lang slips a jab from Zhuo.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Zhuo's shoulder, as Zhuo tries to avoid the shot.
Lang defending well as Zhuo loads up on a big left hand.
Zhuo takes one on the button.
Zhuo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhuo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Zhuo misses with a double jab.
Zhao Zhuo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhuo. That did some damage!
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhuo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhuo throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zhuo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zhuo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhuo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lang to score with a decent uppercut.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhuo.
Zhuo drops his hands momentarily and Lang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhuo fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhuo looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang scores with a body shot.
Zhuo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhuo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zhuo moves out of range of the body kick.
Lang digs a good hook to Zhuo's body.
Zhuo with a poor takedown
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhuo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhuo's head.
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.
Lang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhuo is rocked!
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhuo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Zhuo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Zhuo is out of range.
Zhuo seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhuo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhao Zhuo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhuo misses with a straight left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lang.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhuo misses the target.
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lang.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhuo. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Zhuo.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lang, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte's entrance music is La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. A fine choice. Drezner has chosen Champions as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 4, fighting out of London, Zak Drezner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drezner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Del Norte counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Del Norte stops Drezner from standing up.
Del Norte connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Norte trying to control but Drezner is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Bad Pluto! (18 Elite Coach) inform us that Drezner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Del Norte stands up and waves to Drezner to follow him.
Del Norte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nordic Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Drezner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte lands a two punch combo.
Drezner misses with a straight left.
Drezner clinches up with Del Norte and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drezner manages to break the clinch.
Del Norte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drezner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Del Norte or perhaps it was just good defense by Drezner, which made it look bad.
Drezner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Norte misses with some punches.
Drezner breaks from the clinch.
Drezner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Norte.
Drezner misses with a kick to the body
letting Del Norte counter with a right hand.
Del Norte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Del Norte is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Del Norte looking to control but Drezner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte won't let Drezner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Del Norte throws a strike there. Drezner manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drezner is refusing to be controlled, as Del Norte sits in half guard.
Del Norte works his foot free and advances to mount.
Drezner is trying to escape the mount but Del Norte keeps good control and instead manages to take Drezner's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Del Norte tightening his grip on Drezner, looking for the choke.
Del Norte has got one arm under Drezner's chin. This could be trouble... Drezner trying to control the other hand but Del Norte gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Drezner has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fantinaz Del Norte!
A very excited looking Fantinaz Del Norte rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Zak Drezner had this to say: 'Would like to congratulate my opponent for an amazing fight he's a warrior and he deserved to win tonight i have no excuses i lost so im just going to have to suck it up and come back more focused and stronger for my next fight thank you '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Draugovich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loaf has chosen Eat My Loaf as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Grigori Draugovich Ii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Meat Loaf's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigori Draugovich Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Loaf!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draugovich Ii checks the leg kick.
Draugovich Ii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loaf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loaf throws a big shot that misses.
Loaf moves away from the strike by Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Loaf.
Loaf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Draugovich Ii on the side of the head.
Loaf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draugovich Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loaf throws a looping overhand right but Draugovich Ii ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draugovich Ii is looking to counter the offense by Loaf and move into the clinch.
Loaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Draugovich Ii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Loaf.
Draugovich Ii misses with the combination.
Draugovich Ii blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loaf misses with an uppercut.
Draugovich Ii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loaf sprawls and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Draugovich Ii checks a leg kick.
Loaf looks to land a body kick but Draugovich Ii moved away.
Loaf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Loaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Draugovich Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loaf is aware though and is defending well.
Draugovich Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loaf is one step ahead there.
Draugovich Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loaf defends it easily.
Draugovich Ii looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Loaf has picked Draugovich Ii up and slammed him! Draugovich Ii can't keep hold of the triangle and Loaf manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Draugovich Ii!
Loaf tries to control but Draugovich Ii wriggling away.
Draugovich Ii regains half guard.
Draugovich Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Loaf is working for a kimura but Draugovich Ii is defending it quite comfortably.
Loaf drops an elbow to the side of Draugovich Ii's head.
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!
Draugovich Ii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loaf 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loaf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Draugovich Ii tries to roll over but Loaf keeps him under control.
Draugovich Ii is staying active underneath Loaf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a sweep. Loaf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loaf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Loaf is trying to control the action in half guard but Draugovich Ii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Draugovich Ii is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loaf in particular looking to stall.
Draugovich Ii actively working from the bottom here.
Draugovich Ii is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Loaf.
Loaf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draugovich Ii tries to roll over but Loaf keeps him under control.
Loaf lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Loaf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Draugovich Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Loaf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Loaf throws a leg kick but Draugovich Ii checks it.
Draugovich Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loaf misses with an uppercut.
Loaf throws a hook but Draugovich Ii avoids it easily.
Loaf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Draugovich Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loaf punishes Draugovich Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
Loaf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loaf connects with an inside leg kick.
Loaf tries to clinch but Draugovich Ii is having none of it.
Loaf shoots in and bounces Draugovich Ii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Loaf working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draugovich Ii is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf won't allow Draugovich Ii to sweep him here.
Loaf cracks Draugovich Ii with a solid left hand.
Draugovich Ii throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Loaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Draugovich Ii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loaf postures up and lands a big shot to Draugovich Ii's brow.
Loaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draugovich Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loaf is sitting in close to Draugovich Ii's body. Draugovich Ii has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Loaf is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Loaf is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Draugovich Ii.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grigori Draugovich Ii!
Grigori Draugovich Ii retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Grigori Draugovich Ii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Meat Loaf had this to say: 'He pooped on me !'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
189 lbs
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193 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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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
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Payens lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
De Payens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from De Payens.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diaz pulls guard successfully.
De Payens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Payens has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Payens's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens looking for a sweep. Not yet De Payens, not yet.
De Payens is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
De Payens has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz postures up.
De Payens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Payens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Payens wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Payens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz controls De Payens momentarily but De Payens frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Payens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Payens trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
enabling De Payens to counter with a crisp jab.
De Payens misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but De Payens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz tries to move into range but De Payens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Payens rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Payens tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
De Payens blocks an uppercut.
De Payens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Matt Diaz has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Payens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Payens gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Payens tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
De Payens tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from De Payens.
Diaz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Payens can't fight it off and eventually Diaz manages to take the fight to the floor. De Payens looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Payens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Payens controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Payens is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hugues De Payens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from De Payens.
De Payens throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but De Payens is out of range.
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but De Payens has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to De Payens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from De Payens.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
De Payens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Payens looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
De Payens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz misses with some punches.
De Payens takes a shot to the head.
De Payens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from De Payens on the inside.
Diaz is rocked!
De Payens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Payens lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz jumps guard but De Payens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from De Payens.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Payens.
Knees to the body from De Payens.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
De Payens lands with a right to the head.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Payens working the clinch nicely. Diaz is working for position but De Payens cracks him with a big knee to the head! Diaz crumples up against the cage and De Payens lands two more shots before the ref can save Diaz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Hugues De Payens!
Hugues De Payens retains his middleweight title!
Hugues De Payens took some time post fight to say the following; 'It's no secret that my opponent had the plan to take me down and lay and pray! Well I'm here and I'm the one who is victorious! Hemmo, you are like a hemmeroid, your time is not yet arrived. I admire your spirit, but not your fighting style, you are a human slug my friend! One love! Broken Ha'.
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