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Helsinki Fighting League: 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romario Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Jokela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romario Gomez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Romario Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Jokela!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokela tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomez leaves Jokela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Gomez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jokela shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romario Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.
Jokela fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Jokela.
Jokela gets the takedown into side control.
Gomez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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.
Jokela looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokela just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jokela tightening his grip on Gomez, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jokela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Jokela has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Jokela might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jukka Jokela will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jokela gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Jokela has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romario Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.
Jokela misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Jokela will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jokela has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jokela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokela off to one side.
Jokela has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokela closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jokela lands in his opponent's guard.
Jokela controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jokela.
Jokela passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokela tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jokela controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jokela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gomez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jokela.
Jokela gets a double leg takedown into Gomez's guard.
Jokela controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez wants to stand up but Jokela is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romario Gomez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jokela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jokela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romario Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.
Jokela decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jokela wants to pass the guard but Gomez is defending well.
Jokela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokela takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jokela wants to free his trapped foot but Gomez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokela is defended easily by Gomez.
Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jokela with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomez circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jokela.
Jokela drives through with a takedown into Gomez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jokela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jukka Jokela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokela won't allow Gomez to get back to his feet.
Jokela stays in close to Gomez's body and controls the position.
Jokela pushing down on Gomez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokela sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gomez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jokela manages to move to mount!
Jokela looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez is trying to escape the mount but Jokela keeps good control and instead manages to take Gomez's back.
Jokela trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gomez doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jukka Jokela.
I think Jokela has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Jokela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Tortoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bentiels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentiels has chosen Savages by Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jim Bentiels is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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209 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michelangelo Tortoise !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Bentiels!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentiels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bentiels tries to land a front kick but Tortoise steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bentiels misses with a looping left.
Tortoise fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jim Bentiels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bentiels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bentiels moves into the clinch.
Bentiels crunches a lovely knee into Tortoise 's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Tortoise .
Bentiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tortoise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bentiels backwards.
Tortoise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bentiels backwards.
Tortoise lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tortoise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tortoise pushes Bentiels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bentiels tries to work over Tortoise 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tortoise has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bentiels regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tortoise is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tortoise forces his way into half guard.
Bentiels manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentiels misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Tortoise lands.
Bentiels throws an overhand right that lands on Tortoise 's shoulder, as Tortoise tries to avoid the shot.
Bentiels moves into the clinch successfully.
Tortoise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bentiels backwards.
Bentiels looking to throw knees to the head but Tortoise is blocking nicely.
Bentiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tortoise is defending well for now.
Tortoise pushes Bentiels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tortoise throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bentielss head.
Tortoise lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bentiels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Tortoise on the inside.
Tortoise lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tortoise lands with a light punch inside.
Tortoise gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tortoise seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bentiels is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michelangelo Tortoise !
Michelangelo Tortoise spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards has chosen Like a surgeon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amaral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amaral scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amaral on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amaral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards throws out a leg kick but Amaral moves out of range and Edwards only half commits.
Amaral moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Amaral looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Amaral tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Amaral tries a head kick but it misses.
Amaral moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEdwards.
Amaral definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amaral.
Amaral has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amaral throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from Amaral.
Amaral fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Amaral on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amaral.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaral lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amaral.
Amaral misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
Amaral misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Amaral misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards throws an elbow that misses.
Amaral scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Amaral.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Amaral is keeping busy.
Amaral misses with a punch on the inside.
Amaral swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards trying to control the position but instead, Amaral has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edwards into the cage.
Amaral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Amaral fails to land.
Amaral leaning his opponent against the cage.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amaral has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amaral.
Amaral lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Amaral utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Amaral trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Amaral.
Amaral misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Amaral.
Amaral manages to break the clinch.
Amaral misses with a head kick.
Amaral throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Amaral is just out of range.
Amaral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amaral throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Amaral lands with a nice body punch.
Rafael Amaral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amaral fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amaral tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amaral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Amaral swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Amaral avoids it with no problem.
Edwards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Rafael Amaral has been cut.
Amaral lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amaral tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amaral.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaral tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edwards takes a kick to the side of the head.
Amaral takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Amaral looks to clinch
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amaral doesn't seem phased though.
Amaral fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Amaral. Amaral maintains the clinch.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amaral is rocked!
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Amaral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards lands a right hand.
Amaral is trying to maintain a safe position but Edwards gets an underhook and turns Amaral into the cage.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amaral is defending well for now.
Edwards throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Amaral obliges.
Amaral seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
Still in the clinch, Amaral scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amaral utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Amaral dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Amaral counter with a right hand.
Edwards tries to work over Amaral's front leg with a kick but Amaral checks it.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Amaral is just out of range.
Amaral keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Amaral lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Amaral fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Amaral.
Amaral throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Amaral down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaral rushes Edwards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amaral trying to stall but Edwards improves his position.
Amaral misses with some punches.
Amaral misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Amaral.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Amaral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Amaral lands a damaging elbow.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Amaral.
Amaral unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Edwards pushes off an throws an elbow but Amaral leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Amaral misses with some punches.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Amaral is keeping busy.
Amaral swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amaral dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amaral tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Amaral moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rafael Amaral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Amaral.
Edwards wants to counter with a clinch but Amaral pushes him away.
Edwards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amaral misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A right-left combo lands from Amaral.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amaral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Edwards appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amaral fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amaral closes the distance and clinches.
Amaral fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amaral tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amaral misses with some punches.
Edwards avoiding damage as Amaral throws knees to the body.
Amaral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Amaral throws a head punch that misses.
Amaral misses with the head strike.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Edwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amaral.
Amaral misses with a punch on the inside.
Amaral tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Amaral manages to get underhooks.
Amaral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Amaral blocking some punches.
Amaral pushes Edwards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edwards as Amaral tries to tie him up.
Amaral lands a nice knee to the body.
Amaral misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amaral.
With the fighters up against the cage, Edwards throws an elbow but misses.
Amaral dodges an elbow strike from Edwards.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Nice body punch from Edwards - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
Edwards stalling the fight.
Amaral holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Amaral missing with knees to the body.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amaral lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from Amaral.
Edwards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Amaral up against the cage.
Amaral lands with a short shot to the head.
Amaral has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Amaral swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amaral tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Amaral dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Amaral cracks Edwards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Amaral tries to clinch up.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but Amaral steps away.
Edwards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amaral wants to clinch.
Amaral throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Amaral tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Amaral lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rafael Amaral is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Edwards lands.
Amaral lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edwards takes a step back to recover.
Amaral tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amaral gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amaral misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards looking to stall.
Rafael Amaral has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Amaral misses with the head strike.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amaral being controlled against the cage.
Amaral throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Amaral tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards throws a punch but it's blocked by Amaral.
Amaral makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Edwards prevents Amaral from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Amaral.
Amaral blocks an elbow strike.
Edwards throws an elbow but it misses.
Amaral throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
Blake Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards managing to block the knees to the body from Amaral.
Amaral has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
A short left from Amaral.
A head punch on the inside from Amaral fails to land.
Edwards throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Amaral avoids the damage to the body.
Amaral throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
Amaral has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards misses with an elbow strike.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Amaral avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Amaral tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Amaral misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaral misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amaral swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Amaral fails to land.
Edwards has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Amaral clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Amaral wants to get back to his feet.
Edwards throwing sloppy strikes.
Edwards is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Amaral is defending well though. Edwards let's go of the attempt for now.
Even with his hooks in, Edwards manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Amaral trying to get back to his feet but Edwards is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaral is trying to break free.
Rafael Amaral is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Edwards's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Amaral grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Amaral taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Edwards!
Blake Edwards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Reefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dack Fayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayden throws out a loose jab but Reefer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fayden rushes Reefer and presses him up against the cage.
Reefer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer stalling in the clinch.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reefer.
It looks like Dack Fayden has been cut.
Reefer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fayden backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden is trying to trip Reefer. He has hold of a leg but Reefer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fayden persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reefer trying to control the position.
Fayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reefer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayden drops back looking for a leg! Reefer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reefer manages to kick Fayden off! Fayden jumps back into Reefer's guard.
Fayden wants to control from the top but Reefer keeps moving.
Fayden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reefer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fayden preventing the sweep.
Reefer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fayden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two 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.
Reefer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fayden looking to pass the guard.
Fayden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fayden trying to control but Reefer is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fayden lands with a nice body punch.
Fayden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fayden lands in his opponent's guard.
Fayden trying to control but Reefer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden throwing strikes from guard but Reefer blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reefer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fayden wants to control from the top but Reefer keeps moving.
Fayden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fayden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reefer for as long as he can get away with.
Reefer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fayden trying to control but Reefer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reefer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reefer has his foot on Fayden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fayden works his way back into a safe position though.
Reefer trying to control the position.
Fayden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fayden postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reefer ducks under a wild hook from Fayden.
Fayden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reefer quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dack Fayden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
That's time! Fayden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fayden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fayden tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fayden in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reefer sneaks back into half guard.
Fayden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reefer can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reefer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayden seems to be working for a kimura but Reefer defends the submission attempt.
Reefer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reefer won't allow Fayden to pass to mount.
Fayden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fayden throwing shots but Reefer is blocking nicely.
That's two 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reefer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reefer keeping moving, preventing Fayden from controlling successfully.
Fayden advances to half guard.
Reefer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fayden is trying to control. Reefer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fayden stalling.
Reefer is looking to control Fayden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reefer avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Reefer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fayden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden is looking to work some ground and pound but Reefer has wrist control.
Fayden trying to control but Reefer is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reefer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fayden misses with a hook. Reefer ducked under it nicely.
Reefer swings widly with a right hand
and Fayden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fayden looking to score a takedown here. Reefer is defending well but Fayden drives through and ends up in Reefer's guard.
Fayden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fayden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fayden preventing the sweep.
Reefer keeping moving, preventing Fayden from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayden sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fayden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reefer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fayden has managed to get both his arms back between Reefer's legs - danger averted.
Fayden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fayden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reefer is keeping the position for now.
Reefer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dack Fayden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Reefer throws a right hand that misses
and Fayden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Fayden - just one landing.
Fayden throws a jab when Reefer was well out of range.
Reefer feints the counter takedown.
Fayden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fayden loads up on a big right hand but Reefer slips the punch.
Fayden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fayden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reefer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dack Fayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reefer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fayden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reefer keeping moving, preventing Fayden from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dack Fayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reefer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer working for a triangle but Fayden defends it easily.
Fayden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fayden wants to control from the top but Reefer keeps moving.
Reefer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fayden controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reefer needs to keep his hands up - Fayden had a free shot at his head there.
Fayden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fayden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reefer's guard.
Fayden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fayden trying to control but Reefer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reefer working for a triangle but Fayden defends it easily.
Fayden trying to control but Reefer is working from the bottom.
Fayden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reefer is keeping the position for now.
Reefer keeping moving, preventing Fayden from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fayden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reefer.
That's four 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.
Fayden throws a jab but it's blocked by Reefer.
Fayden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reefer keeping full guard, as Fayden tries to pass.
Reefer looking to control.
Jim Reefer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dack Fayden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reefer working for a triangle but Fayden defends it easily.
Reefer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fayden wants to control from the top but Reefer keeps moving.
Reefer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dack Fayden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fayden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dack Fayden!
During a confident post fight interview, Dack Fayden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko has chosen Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air as his entrance music. Jethro Rusted has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusted misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Jalkalukko misses
and Rusted counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rusted keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jesse Jalkalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusted pushes Jalkalukko away with a front kick.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rusted throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jalkalukko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rusted pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rusted throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick but Rusted sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rusted lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rusted avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Rusted moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rusted. Jalkalukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rusted looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jalkalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Rusted moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jalkalukko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rusted - the referee stops the clock and Jalkalukko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rusted. Jalkalukko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jalkalukko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rusted.
A big right from Jalkalukko misses.
Rusted misses with the combination.
Jalkalukko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jalkalukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rusted throws a push kick but Jalkalukko slaps the foot to one side.
Jalkalukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rusted thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jalkalukko digs a good hook to Rusted's body.
Jalkalukko throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jalkalukko throws a sloppy body shot
and Rusted counters with an inside leg kick.
Jalkalukko shoots in but Rusted avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick but Rusted moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted lands with an uppercut that bounces Jalkalukko off the cage and back into range.
Jalkalukko misses with the body kick
and Rusted counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusted throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jalkalukko is not content to let Rusted control the position.
Rusted is staying tight to Jalkalukko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rusted has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rusted throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rusted controlling the pace.
Jalkalukko tries to roll over but Rusted keeps him under control.
Rusted not doing much 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.
Rusted tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rusted wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jalkalukko keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jalkalukko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rusted wants to pass the guard but Jalkalukko is defending well.
Rusted perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rusted fails with the takedown.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rusted.
Rusted misses with a wild body shot.
Rusted defending well as Jalkalukko loads up on a big left hand.
Jalkalukko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rusted was covering up waiting for the punch and Jalkalukko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jalkalukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusted is retaining full guard.
Jalkalukko wants to control from the top but Rusted keeps moving.
Jalkalukko throws an elbow that misses. Rusted uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jalkalukko's guard. Nice move by Rusted!
Rusted landing with the ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is trying to keep Rusted in close.
Rusted 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.
Rusted's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rusted postures up.
Rusted stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jalkalukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jalkalukko is controlling Rusted's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rusted stopping the sweep attempt from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko has momentary wrist control but Rusted slips an elbow through the middle.
Rusted wants to pass the guard but Jalkalukko is keeping the position.
Jalkalukko tries to strike from the bottom.
Rusted advances position into side control!
Jalkalukko struggling a bit here.
Rusted cracks Jalkalukko with a big elbow.
Rusted moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jalkalukko can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rusted lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rusted cracks Jalkalukko with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Rusted's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rusted trying to control the position but Jalkalukko is working away.
Jalkalukko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rusted connects with a decent elbow.
Jalkalukko tries to bench press Rusted off him but Rusted keeps the position.
Jalkalukko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jalkalukko is rocked!
Rusted stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jalkalukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Rusted finish him?
Rusted lands an uppercut, right on the button! Jalkalukko tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jethro Rusted!
Jethro Rusted retains his middleweight title!
Jethro Rusted seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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