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SFF 18: Relentless PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Calhoun stops Story from standing up.
Calhoun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calhoun postures up in Story's guard and throws a big left but Story blocks it.
Story keeping full guard, as Calhoun tries to pass.
Calhoun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calhoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calhoun looking to sit in guard and control but Story gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Calhoun wants to sweep here but Story controlling him for the moment.
Story trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Calhoun is looking to score with low kicks.
Story throws a leg kick that misses.
Calhoun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Story defends it nicely.
Calhoun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calhoun tries to clinch there but Story circles away.
Calhoun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Calhoun is on top in guard.
Calhoun throwing strikes from guard but Story blocks nicely.
Story on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Story tries to get out of the position.
Calhoun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Story kicks Calhoun off and gets to his feet.
Calhoun tries for a takedown but Story circles away easily
and Story counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Calhoun's guard now.
Story trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story working some strikes from top position.
Calhoun keeping moving, preventing Story from controlling successfully.
Story 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Story got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calhoun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Story has managed to get both his arms back between Calhoun's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calhoun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Calhoun working for a triangle but Story defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Story dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Story bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calhoun closes the distance but Story moves to the side
and Story counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Calhoun!
Calhoun can't escape the position.
Calhoun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Story controlling the position easily from mount.
Story lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun is squirming around, avoiding Story's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Calhoun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Calhoun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Calhoun manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun is not content to let Story control the position.
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. Story connects with a nice short shot to Calhoun's temple.
Calhoun tries to get to full guard but Story has control of the leg.
Story trying to control the action but Calhoun is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun missing with punches from the bottom.
Story trying to control from Calhoun's half guard. Calhoun has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Story wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
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.
Calhoun is trying to control the position but Story postures up.
Story tries to free his leg and advance position but Calhoun is retaining full guard.
Story preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Calhoun with a poor takedown
and Story counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Story with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Story is keen to just control but Calhoun is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Story dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Calhoun with a poor takedown
and Story counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Story not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calhoun won't allow Story to pass to mount.
Story lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calhoun manages to get to full guard.
Story trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calhoun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Story has managed to get both his arms back between Calhoun's legs - danger averted.
Story postures up in Calhoun's guard and throws a big left but Calhoun blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Calhoun controls Story momentarily but Story frees himself.
Story throws a strike but Calhoun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Calhoun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Story works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calhoun drops back, looking for a kneebar! Story looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Story looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Story!
Calhoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Story advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Calhoun looks a forlorn figure.
Calhoun tries to reverse the position but Story maintains control.
Story with the ground and pound from mount.
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.
Story trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nick Story overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Story is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Calhoun wants to control but Story is having none of it.
Calhoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slim Calhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Story is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Story has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Calhoun's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Story showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Story 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Story!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olav Klint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lautaro Mapuche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olav Klint has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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144 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olav Klint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lautaro Mapuche!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klint shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Klint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mapuche working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klint.
Klint throws a strike but Mapuche rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mapuche stopping the sweep attempt from Klint.
Klint working a defensive guard but Mapuche manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klint misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Klint is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klint scores with a takedown into Mapuche's guard.
Klint throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mapuche works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mapuche 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klint accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klint throws and elbow that misses. Mapuche uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klint's guard. Nice move by Mapuche!
Klint throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mapuche showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klint looking for a sweep. Not yet Klint, not yet.
Klint on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klint tries to get out of the position.
Mapuche controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mapuche trying to control the position from guard on top but Klint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klint knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mapuche on the ground.
Klint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klint working a defensive guard but Mapuche manages to pass into side control anyway.
Klint is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klint is working hard here to advance position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klint connects with a nice looking jab.
Klint dives in and grabs Mapuche's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mapuche pushes down on Klint's head and hops out.
Mapuche fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mapuche.
Klint missing with a left hand there. Mapuche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klint swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mapuche.
Klint's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Klint duly obliges.
No joy there for Klint, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mapuche gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Klint dominated that round.
That's time! Klint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klint moves out of range of the body kick.
Klint throws a looping overhand right but Mapuche ducks down to avoid it.
Klint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mapuche.
Klint scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Lautaro Mapuche has been cut.
Klint cracks Mapuche with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mapuche has a takedown stuffed.
Mapuche tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klint 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.
Mapuche shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klint as he avoids it easily.
Klint is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Klint swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mapuche.
Klint misses with an uppercut.
Mapuche slips a jab and a cross from Klint.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klint connects with a nice looking jab.
Olav Klint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klint misses with a looping left.
Klint comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olav Klint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mapuche is breathing heavily.
Klint throws a shot from downtown. Mapuche moves away and avoids it.
Klint is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Klint connects with the punch.
Klint lands a glancing blow to the side of Mapuche's head.
Klint shoots in but no luck this time.
Klint thuds a left hand into Mapuche's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klint, as that shot connected.
Klint bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mapuche! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Mapuche is rocked!
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!
Klint working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mapuche's head.
Mapuche is still in real trouble! Can Klint finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klint cracks Mapuche with a solid left hand.
Klint tries to free his leg and advance position but Mapuche is retaining full guard.
Mapuche seems to have recovered his senses.
Klint has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klint postures up in Mapuche's guard and throws a big left but Mapuche blocks it.
Klint content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Klint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Klint loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klint cracks Mapuche with a solid left hand.
Klint distracts Mapuche with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Klint connects with a couple of short punches.
Klint landing some decent shots from guard.
Klint postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Klint wants to pass the guard but Mapuche is keeping the position.
Klint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klint trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klint is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Klint working some strikes from top position.
Klint with a nice head shot there.
Klint landing some decent shots from guard.
Klint lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Klint working some strikes from top position.
Klint lands a couple of digs.
Klint lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Klint postures up and lands a big shot to Mapuche's brow.
Mapuche has momentary wrist control but Klint slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mapuche is trying to control the position but Klint postures up.
Klint lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Klint connects with a couple of short punches.
Klint stands up over Mapuche, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mapuche trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Klint is working Mapuche over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mapuche is trying to control the position but Klint postures up.
Klint throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klint's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mapuche preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klint is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mapuche can do to turn this around?
Klint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Klint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Klint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lautaro Mapuche's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Klint throws a nice looking combination but Mapuche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Mapuche.
Mapuche fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mapuche throws a leg kick that misses.
Klint shoots in for a takedown but Mapuche shows good takedown defense.
Klint scores with a one two! Mapuche had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mapuche takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mapuche ducks under a wild hook from Klint.
Mapuche fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mapuche is looking to clinch.
Klint throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klint is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mapuche takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klint bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mapuche's head.
Klint's corner calls for a 1-2. Klint obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mapuche walks into a straight right hand from Klint.
Mapuche fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klint throws a series of punches but Mapuche avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Klint. That snapped Mapuche's head back.
Klint throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mapuche walks into a straight right hand from Klint.
Olav Klint is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Klint does no damage.
Mapuche takes one to the chin there.
Mapuche tries to close the distance and clinch but Klint swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mapuche has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klint misses with a takedown attempt
and Mapuche counters with a nice leg kick.
Mapuche moves in looking to clinch but Klint pushes him off.
Klint throws a series of punches but Mapuche moves out of range.
Mapuche drops his hands momentarily and Klint takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mapuche walks into a left hand.
Klint is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mapuche's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mapuche trying to control from the bottom.
Klint landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Klint winds up and cracks Mapuche with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Klint takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Klint scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Olav Klint overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klint seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klint 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.
Klint throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mapuche has hold of Klint's hands but Klint slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Klint slips a nice elbow through Mapuche's hands, connecting with Mapuche's forehead.
Klint scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Olav Klint is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klint scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Klint lands strikes from half guard.
Klint is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Klint working over Mapuche with some ground and pound. Mapuche looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Klint connects with a nice short shot to Mapuche's temple.
Klint is taking a breather. Mapuche says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klint is looking to take a break and control but Mapuche is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mapuche tries to roll over but Klint keeps him under control.
Klint lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Klint is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klint is nestled in close to Mapuche, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Klint scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Klint is nestled in close to Mapuche, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lautaro Mapuche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klint working over Mapuche with some ground and pound. Mapuche looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olav Klint showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klint 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 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olav Klint!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sulevi Sammalharju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Holt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sulevi Sammalharju!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt misses with a low kick.
Sammalharju takes one to the chin there.
Holt slips a jab from Sammalharju.
Holt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sammalharju throws a jab but it's blocked by Holt.
Sammalharju tries to score with a low kick but Holt moves his leg out of the way.
Holt throws a leg kick that misses.
Sammalharju avoids the body shot from Holt.
Sammalharju misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sammalharju.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt misses with a hook.
Sammalharju jabs at Holt's body.
Holt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sammalharju. Sammalharju obviously looking to wear him down.
Sammalharju lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammalharju takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sammalharju connects with the punch.
Sammalharju wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sammalharju fails to land with a series of punches.
Sammalharju rushes Holt with punches - Holt moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Holt goes down! Sammalharju follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sulevi Sammalharju!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Thumbson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Valhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Thumbson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Valhala's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Thumbson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Valhala!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thumbson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valhala.
Valhala scores a takedown into full mount!
Thumbson is looking to get to half guard.
Valhala scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Valhala connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valhala landing strikes, looking to finish!
Valhala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thumbson looks a forlorn figure.
Valhala landing punches.
Thumbson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valhala on the ground.
Valhala cracks Thumbson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Valhala.
Valhala misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valhala throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Valhala looking to finish with strikes here!
BOOM! Valhala connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Valhala lands a nice shot to the head.
Thumbson is bucking up trying to escape but Valhala cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Valhala throws some wild stikes that Thumbson manages to avoid easily.
Valhala postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Thumbson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Valhala and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Valhala!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Tryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus Scott could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shawn Tryant's chin.
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178 lbs
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185 cm
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179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Tryant!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tryant throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Scott flashes Tryant a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Tryant's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Tryant crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Scott punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Scott!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Allen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randolph catches Allen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Mike Allen has been cut.
Randolph lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Allen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Randolph dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sly Randolph!
Sly Randolph is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between boo moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Virta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). moo comes to the cage accompanied by Miles Davis - bye bye blackbird. boo moo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ara Virta's chin.
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182 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 Montreal, boo moo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ara Virta!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Virta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but moo circles away quickly and effectively.
Ara Virta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Virta misses
and moo counters with a nice body shot.
Virta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
moo thows a body shot but no joy.
Virta throws out a loose jab but moo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from moo finds it's way through Virta's defenses.
Virta throws a body punch but moo moves out of range.
Virta throws a predictable looking body shot
and moo counters with a nice uppercut.
moo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
moo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virta.
Virta looks to throw the jab but moo is out of range.
Virta throws a sloppy body shot
and moo counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virta throws a predictable looking body shot
and moo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Virta.
Virta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Virta throws a series of punches but moo avoids them all with ease.
Virta looks gassed!
moo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Virta is rocked!
moo connects with a stiff jab that staggers Virta - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). boo moo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Instant Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin has chosen Heat it up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Reggie Franklin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Instant Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Franklin off the cage and back into rage.
Fighter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fighter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fighter lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franklin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.
Fighter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franklin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Instant Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter stuns Franklin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franklin takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin tries to clinch but Fighter is having none of it.
Fighter lands with a nice body punch.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franklin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Fighter - just one landing.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.
Fighter digs a good body shot into Franklin's ribs.
Fighter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Franklin looks gassed!
Fighter dips to his left and cracks Franklin with an uppercut!
Franklin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fighter cracks Franklin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Franklin falls backwards against the cage. Fighter follows up with more strikes that drop Franklin to his knees. Fighter keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Franklin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Instant Fighter!
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