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SFF 16: Von Straztle vs. Burke PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Deckard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Prozak - Under The Rain. Jason Deckard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Deckard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deckard was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Deckard keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deckard wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Deckard is retaining full guard.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deckard's guard.
Deckard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Deckard keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to advance position but Deckard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deckard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Deckard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Deckard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Deckard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Deckard looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones tries to hold on but Deckard postures up.
Deckard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones tries to hold on but Deckard postures up.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing hammer fists to the chest of Deckard. What's that going to do exactly?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Deckard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones looks gassed!
Deckard landing with the ground and pound.
Deckard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deckard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Deckard is working hard here to advance position.
Deckard won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Deckard throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deckard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones working for a triangle but Deckard defends it easily.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deckard.
Deckard throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deckard misses with a body kick.
Deckard misses with a few strikes there.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Deckard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Deckard looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Deckard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Deckard cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Deckard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deckard throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Deckard misses with a few strikes there.
Deckard looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
Jones has control of Deckard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Deckard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones wants to control the pace but Deckard is squirming around nicely.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones forces the positional change into back control.
Jones tightening his grip on Deckard, looking for the choke.
Jones lands punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Good control from Jones.
Deckard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
Jones throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckard trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
Deckard showing good submission defense here.
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.
Jones is looking to control Deckard but Deckard is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Deckard has hold of Jones's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Deckard is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Deckard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Deckard tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deckard misses the shot to the body.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Deckard.
Still in the clinch, Deckard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Deckard has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Deckard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones stands up from Deckard's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Deckard throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Deckard with a nice cross.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deckard throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deckard misses the jab.
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Deckard did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Deckard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to control. Deckard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deckard is looking to improve his position.
Jordan Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deckard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Deckard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jason Deckard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is thwarting Deckard's attempts to control the position.
Deckard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Deckard wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Deckard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deckard scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones tries to pull guard but Deckard holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Deckard misses with some punches.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deckard.
Deckard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones slips under a jab.
Deckard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones slips a straight right by Deckard.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deckard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones moves out of range as Deckard strikes.
Nice jab there from Deckard.
A punch combination from Deckard misses.
Deckard lands the left hand.
Deckard misses with a few strikes there.
Deckard misses with a few strikes there.
Deckard throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Deckard throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Deckard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Deckard and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deckard is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Deckard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Axsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ian Axsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Silva!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Axsome.
Axsome misses with a hook.
Axsome takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Ian Axsome has been cut.
Axsome missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axsome lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Silva is looking to close the distance but Axsome sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Silva crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Silva is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ian Axsome!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katten Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jarno juurinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katten Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jarno juurinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson misses with the combination.
Jansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jansson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from juurinen.
Jansson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. juurinen is trying to defend but Jansson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jansson wants to take a breather but juurinen is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jansson lands a nice short elbow.
Jansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. juurinen defending well though.
juurinen is refusing to be controlled, as Jansson sits in half guard.
Jansson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
juurinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jansson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jansson is looking to advance position but juurinen won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
juurinen looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jansson connects with a nice short shot to juurinen's temple.
Jansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. juurinen defending well though.
juurinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
juurinen missing with punches from the bottom.
juurinen is trying to control but can't.
Jansson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for juurinen on the ground.
juurinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jansson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jansson drops an elbow to the side of juurinen's head.
Jansson wants to take a breather but juurinen is having none of it.
juurinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
juurinen looks gassed!
Jansson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
juurinen trying to control but Jansson postures up.
Jansson working the head and body with strikes.
Jansson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
juurinen is trying to stand back up but Jansson is controlling him
Jansson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jansson controlling the action here.
Jansson wants to take a breather but juurinen is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jansson in particular looking to stall.
Jansson working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson slips a nice elbow through juurinen's hands, connecting with juurinen's forehead.
juurinen has hold of Jansson's hands but Jansson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jansson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jansson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jansson drops an elbow to the side of juurinen's head.
Jansson slips a nice elbow through juurinen's hands, connecting with juurinen's forehead.
Jansson is thwarting juurinen's attempts to control the position.
Jansson wants to take a breather but juurinen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
juurinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jansson is working away from the top position though.
juurinen taking some punishment here, with Jansson in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jansson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jansson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jansson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jansson lands with some strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jansson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jansson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jansson landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns juurinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jansson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katten Jansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jansson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops juurinen to the canvas! juurinen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jansson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katten Jansson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by king of the jungle-the last resort. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby moves into the clinch successfully.
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gatsby closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Gatsby should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gatsby is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks.
Gatsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gatsby has eaten all the pies!
Gatsby throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gatsby circles away quickly and effectively.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gatsby rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Green tries to circle away but Gatsby has him pinned against the cage.
Green wants to break free but Gatsby has control.
Gatsby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
Gatsby digs a right hand underneath Green's ribcage. Green let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gatsby tries to circle away but Green has him pinned against the cage.
Gatsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby moves into the clinch.
Green working hard to break the clinch.
Gatsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Gatsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gatsby gets a clinch.
Green is trying to break free.
Green wants to get back to striking at distance but Gatsby won't allow it.
Gatsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gatsby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gatsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Gatsby scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby throws out a powerful jab.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatsby.
Gatsby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Gatsby closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Gatsby keeps him there for the moment.
Green can't break the clinch.
Green is trying to force a seperation but Gatsby has the dominant position.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gatsby manages to break the clinch.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green is breathing heavily.
Gatsby throws a shot to the body.
Gatsby connects with a body shot.
Gatsby gets a clinch.
Gatsby keeps control of Green as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gatsby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gatsby moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Gatsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Gatsby moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Gatsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gatsby swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
John Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Gatsby has managed to clinch.
Gatsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gatsby gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatsby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gatsby presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Gatsby tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gatsby rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Gatsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Gatsby.
Gatsby has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Gatsby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gatsby works Green's body with a nice hook.
Gatsby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green walks into a jab.
Gatsby scores with a punch to the head.
Gatsby rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Gatsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gatsby.
Gatsby lands a shot to the body.
Gatsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is trying to break the clinch but Green is controlling him.
Gatsby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Gatsby.
Gatsby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Gatsby.
Gatsby presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gatsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gatsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to de liver by Gatsby. Beautiful body shot.
Gatsby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Green had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gatsby clinches with his opponent.
Gatsby manages to break the clinch.
Gatsby has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
Green keeps control of Gatsby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gatsby breaks from the clinch.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gatsby finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Gatsby with a jab.
A combination from Green does no damage.
Gatsby instigates a clinch.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Green.
Gatsby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatsby rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Gatsby presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gatsby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Green or not.
Gatsby lands a body punch.
Gatsby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gatsby digs a right hand underneath Green's ribcage. Green let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gatsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gatsby thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Gatsby presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gatsby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gatsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gatsby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Gatsby has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatsby breaks from the clinch.
Gatsby connects with a body shot.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gatsby moves into the clinch successfully.
Gatsby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Gatsby dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gatsby with a jab.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gatsby rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gatsby tries to circle away but Green has him pinned against the cage.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gatsby is trying to break the clinch but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Green is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gatsby prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Gatsby connects with a crisp jab.
Gatsby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Green tries to bum rush Gatsby with a series of wild strikes but Gatsby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Gatsby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Gatsby closes the distance and clinches.
Gatsby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green looks to land a combination but Gatsby avoids it well.
Jay Gatsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gatsby in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gatsby lands a jab to the nose.
Gatsby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Gatsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gatsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Gatsby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gatsby cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Gatsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatsby drives through and clinches with Green against the cage.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Gatsby works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green misses with the combination.
Gatsby punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Gatsby swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Gatsby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gatsby clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Gatsby.
Gatsby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gatsby breaks from the clinch.
Gatsby thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
John Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gatsby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gatsby scores with a nice right hand.
Gatsby scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Gatsby there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Gatsby lands with a cross.
Gatsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Gatsby instigates a clinch.
Gatsby is working Green over against the cage.
Gatsby lands a body shot.
Gatsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Gatsby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Gatsby.
Gatsby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gatsby rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Gatsby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Green has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gatsby.
Gatsby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gatsby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gatsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Green wants to get back to striking at distance but Gatsby won't allow it.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Gatsby scores with a sloppy right hand. Green should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gatsby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gatsby clinches.
Gatsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gatsby connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Gatsby clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gatsby closes the distance and clinches.
Gatsby manages to break the clinch.
Gatsby jabs at Green's body.
Gatsby closes the distance and clinches.
Gatsby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby throws a good cross that connects.
Gatsby has managed to clinch.
Gatsby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Gatsby.
Gatsby manages to break the clinch.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gatsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Gatsby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gatsby scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green walks into a jab.
Gatsby darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
Gatsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green tries to move into range but Gatsby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Gatsby there.
Gatsby lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Gatsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gatsby.
Gatsby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatsby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gatsby - that landed with a thud.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Gatsby throws a shot to the body.
Gatsby moves into the clinch.
Gatsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatsby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gatsby breaks from the clinch.
Gatsby connects with a body shot.
Gatsby connects with a body shot.
Gatsby connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Gatsby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatsby digs a right hand into Green's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Green's gas tank.
Green tries to circle away but Gatsby has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gatsby.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gatsby has him pressed against the cage.
Gatsby prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gatsby is trying to break the clinch but Green has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gatsby.
Gatsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby closes the distance and clinches.
Gatsby manages to break the clinch.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Gatsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gatsby cracks Green with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gatsby throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Gatsby clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Gatsby had a free shot at his head there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gatsby.
Gatsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to de liver by Gatsby. Beautiful body shot.
Gatsby rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gatsby.
Gatsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gatsby connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gatsby.
Nice body punch from Gatsby.
Gatsby clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gatsby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gatsby lands a right hook to the body.
Gatsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatsby lands a jab to Green's midsection.
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatsby scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Gatsby lands.
Gatsby thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Gatsby punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Gatsby gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby scores with a body shot.
Gatsby lands a jab to Green's midsection.
Gatsby connects with a body shot.
Gatsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatsby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gatsby scores with a hook to the body. Green takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gatsby lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Gatsby clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gatsby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Gatsby as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Gatsby as he connects with a hook.
Gatsby has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatsby wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
Gatsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Gatsby lands with a right hand.
Gatsby has managed to clinch.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green takes one on the button.
Gatsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Green.
Gatsby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gatsby closes the distance and clinches.
Gatsby digs a right hand into Green's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Green's gas tank.
Gatsby pushes Green back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gatsby has Green pressed against the cage, preventing Green from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gatsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Gatsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gatsby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Gatsby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Gatsby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jay Gatsby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gatsby manages to break the clinch.
Gatsby moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Gatsby digs a right hand underneath Green's ribcage. Green let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gatsby.
Gatsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Gatsby lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Green does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Green.
Gatsby stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gatsby lands with a shot to the body.
John Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Gatsby tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gatsby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gatsby lands the left hand.
Gatsby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatsby pushes Green back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jay Gatsby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Gatsby.
Gatsby digs a right hand into Green's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Green's gas tank.
Gatsby is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gatsby.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Gatsby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatsby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Gatsby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Walls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killa Beez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walls comes to the cage accompanied by Last Resort - Papa Roach. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Walls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killa Beez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walls closes the distance and clinches.
Walls is pressed up against the cage. Beez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walls down to the mat. Walls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walls's half guard.
Walls looks like he's trying to stand up.
Walls is refusing to be controlled, as Beez sits in half guard.
Beez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walls kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Beez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walls is not content to let Beez control the position.
Beez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beez stalling.
Beez is just content to waste time from the top position. Walls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Walls on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walls tries to get out of the position.
Beez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beez passes Walls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walls knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beez on the ground.
Walls looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beez is keen to just control but Walls is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Walls avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beez.
Beez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walls is trying to stand back up but Beez is controlling him
Beez slips a nice elbow through Walls's hands, connecting with Walls's forehead.
Beez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Despite being in the dominant position, Killa Beez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walls tries to clinch there but Beez circles away.
Walls wants to clinch up but Beez keeps it at a distance.
Walls moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walls lands a hook that snaps the head of Beez backwards.
Walls softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beez.
Beez looks gassed!
Beez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brandon Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killa Beez.
Beez is working for takedown but Walls is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walls lands a hook that snaps the head of Beez backwards.
Still in the clinch, Walls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beez has Walls pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walls lands a left hand.
Walls comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walls scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walls working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walls drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walls creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Walls.
Walls lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walls lands with a right to the head.
Walls scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walls lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beez backwards.
Still in the clinch, Walls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Walls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walls gets through Beez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Walls.
Walls lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Walls.
Walls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Walls pushes Beez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walls gets through Beez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Walls.
Beez takes a shot to the head.
Walls lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walls lands with a light punch inside.
Walls changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brandon Walls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walls jabs Beez right on the nose. Beez blinks but takes it well.
Walls moves in looking to clinch but Beez pushes him off.
Beez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walls clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Walls.
Walls working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Walls.
Beez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beez blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Walls dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beez has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walls tries to avoid it but Beez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walls to the ground. Walls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walls lands a left and a right that send Beez crashing to the mat, dazed. Walls thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Killa Beez has been cut.
Walls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walls instigates a clinch.
Beez blocks an elbow strike from Walls.
Walls has hold of one of Beez's legs. Beez is fighting the takedown attempt but Walls gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walls gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brandon Walls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walls tries to close the distance and clinch but Beez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandon Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killa Beez.
Walls tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walls wants to clinch up but Beez keeps it at a distance.
Walls is looking to clinch but Beez is avoiding it.
Walls moves into range and clinches up with Beez.
Walls lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beez backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walls takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Walls.
A nice left hand lands by Walls.
Walls jumps into guard, dragging Beez to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walls is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walls is trying to get back to his feet.
Walls dodges the ground and pound from Beez.
Beez tries to advance position but instead Walls slips a leg back in to half guard.
Beez wants to take a breather but Walls is having none of it.
Walls pushes Beez off looking to stand but Beez dives back in and keeps control.
Beez looks to land a strike but Walls avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walls keeping full guard, as Beez tries to pass.
Beez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The crowd cheers as Walls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beez doesn't seem phased though.
Walls scores with a one two! Beez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walls looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls tries to clinch up but Beez circles away and keeps his distance.
Walls has managed to clinch.
Walls lands with a short shot to the head.
Walls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walls lands a nice uppercut.
Beez can't get the takedown.
Walls tries for a takedown but Beez manages to get underhooks.
Walls lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beez has Walls pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walls gets control of Beez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walls will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beez wants to pass the guard but Walls is keeping the position.
Beez stops Walls from standing up.
Walls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beez prevents Walls from getting back to his feet.
Walls uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walls stuffs the takedown attempt from Beez. Beez gets slowly back to his feet.
Walls connects with a single shot there.
Walls tries to clinch up but Beez circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Walls dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Killa Beez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Walls moves into the clinch successfully.
Walls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beez can't get the takedown.
Walls working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walls pulls guard successfully.
Walls wants to stand and escape but Beez is having none of it.
Beez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beez trying to control the position from guard on top but Walls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beez throwing strikes from guard but Walls blocks nicely.
Beez tries to free his leg and advance position but Walls is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beez stops Walls from standing up.
Beez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walls throws a one two combo.
Walls lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walls gets a clinch.
Walls throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beezs head.
Beez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walls pulls his leg out and moves away.
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!
Walls scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walls throws a one two combo.
Walls drives through and clinches with Beez against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walls.
Beez is trying to drag Walls to the mat but Walls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brandon Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killa Beez.
Walls lands a takedown into guard.
Walls landing with the ground and pound.
Walls looking to pass the guard.
Walls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beez can do to turn this around?
Walls tries to stand but Beez is controlling from the bottom.
Beez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Walls!
Beez working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beez tries to control but Walls wriggling away.
Beez can't control as he wanted to and Walls manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Beez is trying to control the action in half guard but Walls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beez trying to control from Walls's half guard. Walls has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beez won't allow Walls to get back to his feet.
Walls keeping moving, preventing Beez from controlling successfully.
Walls is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walls has closed the distance and engaged Beez in a clinch.
Killa Beez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Walls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Walls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walls 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Walls!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuoki Akamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Touhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akamara's entrance music is Illuminati. A fine choice. Touhu has chosen AC/DC - TNT as his entrance music. Yuoki Akamara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Toni Touhu's chin.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuoki Akamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Touhu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Touhu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akamara circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Akamara. No joy for Touhu on that attempt.
Akamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Touhu shoots in but Akamara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yuoki Akamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Touhu.
Touhu checks a leg kick nicely.
Touhu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akamara trying to keep a closed guard but Touhu is proving a slippery customer.
Akamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Touhu throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akamara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touhu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Akamara dives on top into guard.
Touhu has his foot on Akamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akamara works his way back into a safe position though.
Akamara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akamara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Touhu!
Akamara goes for an armbar but Touhu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Touhu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamara looking for a sweep. Not yet Akamara, not yet.
Akamara lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Touhu!
Touhu is looking to improve his position but Akamara isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touhu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Touhu is squirming around, avoiding Akamara's attempts to control the action.
Akamara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Touhu to take his back!
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akamara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Akamara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Touhu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Touhu prevents Akamara from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Touhu rolls, trying to escape but Akamara keeps control of the position.
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 Yuoki Akamara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akamara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Akamara wants to control the pace but Touhu is squirming around nicely.
Akamara prevents Touhu from getting the reversal.
Touhu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Akamara is trying to control the action in half guard but Touhu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Touhu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akamara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akamara's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touhu looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Akamara is controlling Touhu 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Touhu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akamara is one step ahead there.
Touhu tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Touhu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Touhu is retaining full guard.
Touhu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akamara passes into half guard.
Akamara throws a strike but Touhu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akamara.
Akamara forces his way into half guard.
Touhu gets back to full guard.
Akamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Touhu keeping moving, preventing Akamara from controlling successfully.
Touhu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Akamara!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akamara regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuoki Akamara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Akamara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Touhu fails with the takedown
and Akamara counters with a nice body shot.
Akamara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Touhu's guard.
Akamara looking to sit in guard and control but Touhu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Touhu postures up.
Touhu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akamara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akamara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akamara!
Akamara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Touhu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamara is trying to get an arm triangle but Touhu is defending well.
Touhu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Touhu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Akamara's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Touhu tries to kick Akamara off but Akamara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Touhu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touhu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akamara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akamara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Touhu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Touhu tries to buck Akamara off but Akamara is having none of it.
Yuoki Akamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akamara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akamara happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuoki Akamara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akamara 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuoki Akamara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hostrel Von Straztle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke has chosen Discoboys - I came for you as his entrance music. Solomon Burke told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hostrel Von Straztle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solomon Burke!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke throws a sloppy head kick and Von Straztle moves out of range easily.
Burke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burke lands a big head kick that sends Von Straztle tumbling to the mat! Burke takes a step backwards and waves Von Straztle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Von Straztle is rocked!
It looks like Hostrel Von Straztle has been cut.
Burke misses with a head kick.
Von Straztle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burke misses with a head kick.
Burke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burke wants it to stay on the feet.
Burke misses with a head kick.
Von Straztle misses with a takedown attempt - Burke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hostrel Von Straztle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burke wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burke.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burke.
Nice sprawl there from Burke as Von Straztle shoots in.
Von Straztle clinches up with Burke and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Straztle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Burke. No joy for Von Straztle on that attempt.
Burke scores with a push kick.
Von Straztle is breathing heavily.
Burke throws a head kick that misses.
Burke lands a big head kick that sends Von Straztle tumbling to the mat! Burke takes a step backwards and waves Von Straztle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Von Straztle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Crack! A monster head kick from Burke and Von Straztle falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Burke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Solomon Burke!
Solomon Burke is the new middleweight champion!
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