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MMAHelsinki - 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sampo Suopursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampo Suopursu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suopursu counters with a nice body shot.
Suopursu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DiscoClub in the buildup to the fight.
Suopursu throws a lazy right hand but Kalashnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalashnikov darts in looking for a takedown but Suopursu gets double underhooks and turns Kalashnikov into the cage.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a double leg but Suopursu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sampo Suopursu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov shoots in and drives through. Suopursu sprawls well.
Suopursu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suopursu leaves Kalashnikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suopursu throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Suopursu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suopursu as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalashnikov is defended easily by Suopursu.
Kalashnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suopursu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Suopursu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suopursu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Suopursu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Suopursu throws a lazy right hand but Kalashnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalashnikov tries for a takedown but Suopursu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suopursu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalashnikov.
Suopursu throws a shot to the body.
Suopursu thumps Kalashnikov with a low kick.
Kalashnikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suopursu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suopursu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalashnikov.
Suopursu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suopursu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalashnikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalashnikov has his takedown stuffed
and Suopursu counters with a stiff right hand.
Suopursu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kalashnikov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kalashnikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suopursu misses with a straight right.
Suopursu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suopursu as he avoids it easily.
Suopursu cracks Kalashnikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalashnikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suopursu's half guard.
Suopursu tries to get to full guard but Kalashnikov has control of the leg.
Suopursu trying to control but Kalashnikov postures up.
Suopursu wants to improve his position but Kalashnikov is controlling well.
Suopursu trying to control but Kalashnikov postures up.
Kalashnikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suopursu's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suopursu has hold of Kalashnikov's hands but Kalashnikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kalashnikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kalashnikov is trying to work for a kimura but Suopursu is defending well.
Kalashnikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Suopursu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalashnikov trying to control from half guard but Suopursu is working away.
Kalashnikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suopursu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalashnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suopursu wants to control the action here but instead Kalashnikov manages to pass to full mount!
Kalashnikov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suopursu is trying to escape the mount.
Suopursu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Suopursu is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kalashnikov! Suopursu is hurt baaadly! Kalashnikov is firing away with more strikes - Suopursu is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Kalashnikov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eero Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrej Nicitel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eero Haapasaari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Haapasaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrej Nicitel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicitel dodges the punch combination from Haapasaari.
Nicitel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicitel is looking to control Haapasaari's arms but Haapasaari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nicitel has his back to the cage.
Nicitel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nicitel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haapasaari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicitel has a couple of punches blocked by Haapasaari.
Nicitel's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicitel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haapasaari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapasaari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haapasaari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nicitel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nicitel prevents Haapasaari from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nicitel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haapasaari decides to stand back up.
Nicitel doesn't manage to clinch there - Haapasaari circles away.
Haapasaari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nicitel has one foot on Haapasaari's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Haapasaari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nicitel is wriggling around but Haapasaari manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haapasaari seems to be looking for submissions.
Haapasaari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicitel is trying to control but can't.
Haapasaari stands up out of the half guard.
Nicitel doesn't manage to clinch there - Haapasaari circles away.
Haapasaari misses with a few strikes there.
Nicitel closes the distance and pushes Haapasaari back into the cage.
Haapasaari pulls guard effortlessly.
Haapasaari wants to sweep but no luck.
Haapasaari pulls Nicitel in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haapasaari is on top in guard.
Haapasaari pushes down on Nicitel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapasaari stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nicitel is looking to escape.
Haapasaari wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicitel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Haapasaari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Haapasaari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nicitel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Haapasaari avoids the head kick by Nicitel.
Haapasaari attempts a counter takedown but Nicitel avoids it well and moves away.
Nicitel dives in and grabs Haapasaari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haapasaari pushes down on Nicitel's head and hops out.
Haapasaari 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.
Haapasaari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Haapasaari closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Haapasaari dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nicitel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haapasaari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Haapasaari misses its intended target.
Haapasaari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicitel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nicitel is trying to control Haapasaari's posture but Haapasaari avoids it.
Haapasaari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nicitel tries to clinch but Haapasaari moves out of range.
Nicitel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haapasaari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicitel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haapasaari moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapasaari lands a takedown into guard.
Haapasaari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haapasaari decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nicitel to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapasaari closes the distance and clinches up with Nicitel, looking for a takedown. Haapasaari pushes Nicitel against the cage but Nicitel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eero Haapasaari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicitel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Haapasaari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicitel tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapasaari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haapasaari feints and as Nicitel raises his hands in defense, Haapasaari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nicitel is wriggling around but Haapasaari manages to pass to half guard.
Nicitel looking for subs from the bottom but Haapasaari mounts him!
Nicitel is breathing heavily.
Haapasaari controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicitel gets back to half guard.
Nicitel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haapasaari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haapasaari is looking to advance position but Nicitel won't allow it.
Haapasaari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Haapasaari is thwarting Nicitel's attempts to control the position.
Haapasaari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Haapasaari is trying to work for a kimura but Nicitel is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapasaari stalling.
Haapasaari works his way into side control.
Haapasaari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicitel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haapasaari decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicitel takes the fight into the clinch.
Haapasaari breaks from the clinch.
Haapasaari throws a shot to the body.
Haapasaari closes the distance and clinches.
Haapasaari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicitel lands with a cross.
Nicitel misses with the combination.
Haapasaari gets a double leg takedown into Nicitel's guard.
Nicitel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Haapasaari manages to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Haapasaari seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Haapasaari dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Haapasaari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haapasaari working over Nicitel with some ground and pound. Nicitel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nicitel looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Haapasaari seems content to control.
Haapasaari is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Nicitel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eero Haapasaari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwik Li Gon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercedes Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwik Li Gon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwik Li Gon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mercedes Benz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gon shoots in for a double leg but Benz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benz thinks about the counter body kick.
Gon misses with a takedown
and Benz counters with a one-two to the body.
Benz clinches up against the cage.
Benz wants to get back to striking at distance but Gon won't allow it.
Gon wants to take the fight to the mat but Benz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwik Li Gon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benz wants to break free but Gon has control.
Gon is trying to drag Benz to the mat but Benz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gon looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benz tries to break the clinch but Gon is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz gets underhooks to prevent Gon's takedown attempt.
Gon is looking for a takedown.
Gon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Benz.
Benz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Benz.
Benz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gon goes for a takedown attempt but Benz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gon feints and as Benz raises his hands in defense, Gon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benz is keeping the position for now.
Benz working for a triangle but Gon defends it easily.
Gon pushes down on Benz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gon is pressing down on Benz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benz is holding on for now.
That's four 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.
Gon not doing much here.
Gon trying to pass the guard but Benz defending well.
Gon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Benz won't allow Gon to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gon moves into full mount! Benz won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercedes Benz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gon gets the takedown into side control.
Gon is looking to take a break and control but Benz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benz prevents Gon from improving position.
Gon staying calm.
Benz tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benz being controlled for a moment.
Gon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Benz's legs.
Gon is working hard here to advance position.
Gon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gon advances to full mount.
Gon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gon wants to control the pace but Benz is squirming around nicely.
Gon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benz is squirming around, avoiding Gon's attempts to control the action.
Gon controlling the pace for now.
Gon wants to control the pace but Benz is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Benz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kwik Li Gon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gon looking to secure an arm triangle but Benz defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon tries to control but Benz wriggling away.
Gon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benz is looking to escape.
Gon quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gon but it's paid off an Benz is forced to tap! Nice work by Gon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kwik Li Gon!
Kwik Li Gon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nasser Al Hamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Aroused (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nasser Al Hamad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nasser Al Hamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Aroused!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Al Hamad coming out on top.
It looks like Ben Aroused has been cut.
Al Hamad lands a glancing blow to the side of Aroused's head.
Al Hamad scores with a jab to the head.
Aroused closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aroused gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Hamad cracks Aroused with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al Hamad keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Hamad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aroused moves away.
Aroused wants to counter the offense by Al Hamad and move into the clinch position.
Al Hamad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aroused.
Jab by Al Hamad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Al Hamad misses.
Al Hamad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Hamad. That snapped Aroused's head back.
Aroused walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aroused is rocked!
Al Hamad throws an overhand right that drops Aroused like a sack of potatoes! Al Hamad dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasser Al Hamad!
Nasser Al Hamad decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balthazar Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klajdi Kelmendi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klajdi Kelmendi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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267 lbs
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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balthazar Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Klajdi Kelmendi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelmendi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Kelmendi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelmendi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelmendi counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Balthazar Jefferson has been cut.
Jab, jab by Kelmendi - just one landing.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelmendi.
That kick from Jefferson tenderised Kelmendi's leg. Kelmendi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelmendi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson jabs Kelmendi right on the nose. Kelmendi blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Kelmendi misses its intended target.
Jefferson looks to clinch
enabling Kelmendi to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Kelmendi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelmendi lands with a left to the head.
Kelmendi is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
Kelmendi is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelmendi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kelmendi as Jefferson tries to tie him up.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Kelmendi trying to control the position but instead, Jefferson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kelmendi into the cage.
Kelmendi misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
Jefferson misses with a body punch.
Kelmendi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kelmendi as the two fighters clinch.
Kelmendi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Jefferson to work.
Jefferson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelmendi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kelmendi.
A nice left hand lands by Kelmendi.
Jefferson takes a shot to the head.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jefferson stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
Kelmendi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Balthazar Jefferson's cut is getting worse.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelmendi backwards.
Jefferson cracks Kelmendi with a nice body shot.
Kelmendi leaning against his opponent.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelmendi misses with a body punch.
Jefferson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jefferson is stalling here.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Kelmendi tries a body shot but Jefferson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Kelmendi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelmendi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelmendi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Kelmendi is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Kelmendi misses with some punches.
Kelmendi has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelmendi prevents a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelmendi is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Kelmendi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson has Kelmendi pressed against the cage, preventing Kelmendi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jefferson looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelmendi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Kelmendi is blocking nicely.
Kelmendi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klajdi Kelmendi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balthazar Jefferson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jefferson tries to clinch but Kelmendi moves out of range.
Jefferson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kelmendi throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jefferson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jefferson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kelmendi misses with a looping right.
Kelmendi throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelmendi.
A lazy left from Kelmendi finds it's target.
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelmendi, pushing him back against the cage.
Kelmendi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelmendi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Kelmendi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelmendi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Kelmendi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson blocks a body shot from Kelmendi.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but Kelmendi blocks with his arms.
Kelmendi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelmendi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelmendi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson landing knees to the body.
Jefferson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jefferson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Kelmendi misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Kelmendi.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelmendi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelmendi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Kelmendi.
Kelmendi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelmendi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but Kelmendi blocks with his arms.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelmendi blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelmendi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelmendi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Jefferson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelmendi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelmendi misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelmendi.
Kelmendi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelmendi tries to throw a body punch but Jefferson avoids it by throwing Kelmendi back against the cage.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson has Kelmendi pressed against the cage, preventing Kelmendi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kelmendi tries to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling the position.
Jefferson tries to throw a body punch but Kelmendi avoids it by throwing Jefferson back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelmendi.
Kelmendi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Kelmendi.
Kelmendi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Balthazar Jefferson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelmendi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kelmendi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelmendi blocks it with crossed arms.
Klajdi Kelmendi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelmendi misses with a punch to the body.
Kelmendi can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Kelmendi wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelmendi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelmendi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klajdi Kelmendi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balthazar Jefferson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
Jefferson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kelmendi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelmendi.
Jefferson tries to clinch
letting Kelmendi counter with a right hand.
Kelmendi misses with a body shot.
Kelmendi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jefferson momentarily.
Kelmendi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jefferson lands with a nice body kick.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelmendi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balthazar Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelmendi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jefferson connects with a body shot.
Kelmendi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kelmendi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Kelmendi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferson wants to clinch but Kelmendi slips to the side
and Kelmendi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Kelmendi circles away.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Kelmendi is having none of it.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Kelmendi.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Kelmendi moves out of range.
Kelmendi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Kelmendi pushes him off.
Kelmendi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelmendi looks to throw the jab but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelmendi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelmendi unleashes a big counter combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kelmendi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jefferson. That one must have hurt.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelmendi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelmendi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kelmendi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
Jefferson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kelmendi blocking some punches.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelmendi manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kelmendi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelmendi.
Jeez, Balthazar Jefferson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelmendi.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Kelmendi shakes it off.
Kelmendi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Kelmendi tries to get set, Jefferson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kelmendi manages to avoid the attempt.
Jefferson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jefferson pushes Kelmendi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to stall but Kelmendi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kelmendi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelmendi.
Jefferson lands a nice uppercut.
Kelmendi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelmendi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klajdi Kelmendi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelmendi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelmendi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelmendi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelmendi stalling in the clinch but Jefferson improves position.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Kelmendi.
Balthazar Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Jefferson to work.
Jefferson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
Jefferson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelmendi controls his hands.
Kelmendi blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson trying to stall but Kelmendi improves his position.
Kelmendi throws a head punch that misses.
Kelmendi blocking some punches.
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelmendi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kelmendi fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balthazar Jefferson.
I think Kelmendi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Klajdi Kelmendi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Cinotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rodolfo Cinotti enters 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodolfo Cinotti!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bob darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cinotti is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cinotti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bob is pressing down on Cinotti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cinotti is holding on for now.
Cinotti is trying to get back to full guard.
Bob throwing shots but Cinotti is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cinotti wants to improve his position but Bob is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bob trying to control the action but Cinotti is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cinotti wants to control but Bob is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bob is stalling here. Cinotti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bob seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cinotti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cinotti is working Bob over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cinotti has control of an arm but Bob manages to advance to Cinotti's back!
Cinotti turns into Bob and is now in his guard.
Bob is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cinotti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking for a triangle but Cinotti pushes his legs off easily.
Bob trying to strike off his back.
Bob has momentary wrist control but Cinotti slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
I've been told that Cinotti has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cinotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Bob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cinotti connects with a couple of short punches.
Cinotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bob is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cinotti throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bob's body to avoid the submission. Bob has instead reached around Cinotti's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bob arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ron Bob!
A victorious Ron Bob thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Pedrosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Orellana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monty Orellana is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pedrosian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monty Orellana!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Orellana.
Orellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Orellana thows a leg kick but Pedrosian checks it
and Pedrosian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orellana's knee momentarily.
Pedrosian misses with a head kick.
Pedrosian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedrosian throws an elbow that misses.
Pedrosian avoiding damage.
Pedrosian jumps guard and drags Orellana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pedrosian trying to control the position.
Orellana 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orellana postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orellana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Let's hope that Orellana 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Orellana has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orellana blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orellana's sensitive parts.
Pedrosian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pedrosian clinches with his opponent.
Orellana is pressed up against the cage. Pedrosian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orellana down to the mat. Orellana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orellana throws a leg kick that misses.
Pedrosian feinted with a counter takedown.
Orellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedrosian moves away.
It appears Pedrosian was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pedrosian clinches.
Pedrosian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pedrosian breaks from the clinch.
Orellana connects with a solid leg kick.
Orellana thumps Pedrosian with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pedrosian.
Orellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedrosian was well out of range. Poor timing from Orellana.
Orellana misses with a wild body shot.
Pedrosian is looking for a counter combo.
Orellana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pedrosian.
Good work by Pedrosian as he checks the leg kick.
Orellana throws a body punch but Pedrosian moves out of range.
Pedrosian lands a big head kick that sends Orellana tumbling to the mat! Pedrosian takes a step backwards and waves Orellana back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Monty Orellana has been cut.
Orellana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pedrosian. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orellana wants to slow Pedrosian down by chopping away at his legs.
Orellana gets caught flat footed, as Pedrosian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pedrosian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pedrosian has knee on belly momentarily but Orellana bucks him off and regains half guard.
Pedrosian wants to take a breather but Orellana is having none of it.
Orellana is defending against the submission attempts here by Pedrosian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian stalling away here and it's allowed Orellana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orellana keeping moving, preventing Pedrosian from controlling successfully.
Pedrosian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orellana keeping moving, preventing Pedrosian from controlling successfully.
Orellana keeping full guard, as Pedrosian tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pedrosian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monty Orellana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orellana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pedrosian.
Orellana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pedrosian rather than just go for the knockout.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but Orellana is having none of it.
Pedrosian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orellana. Orellana obviously looking to wear him down.
Orellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedrosian.
Orellana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pedrosian darts in looking for a takedown but Orellana gets double underhooks and turns Pedrosian into the cage.
Pedrosian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy head kick and Orellana moves out of range easily.
Orellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian checks a leg kick nicely.
Orellana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pedrosian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedrosian has managed to clinch.
Pedrosian tries to pull guard but Orellana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pedrosian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pedrosian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orellana can do to turn this around?
Pedrosian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orellana blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pedrosian is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Pedrosian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pedrosian slowing the pace effectively.
Orellana manages to break the clinch.
Monty Orellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orellana throws a leg kick which misses Pedrosian's front leg but catches the back leg as Pedrosian tries to avoid it.
Orellana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pedrosian checks it well.
Pedrosian blocks a low kick nicely.
As Orellana looks to move away, Pedrosian throws a big counter combo but Orellana just gets out of the way.
Pedrosian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orellana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pedrosian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pedrosian lands a big head kick that sends Orellana tumbling to the mat! Pedrosian takes a step backwards and waves Orellana back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Orellana is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedrosian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Orellana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Orellana is still in real trouble! Can Pedrosian finish him?
Pedrosian wants to control from the top but Orellana keeps moving.
Pedrosian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orellana is keeping the position for now.
Orellana seems to have recovered his senses.
Orellana keeping moving, preventing Pedrosian from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orellana looking for a sweep. Not yet Orellana, not yet.
Orellana is still trying to improve position.
Pedrosian trying to control but Orellana is working from the bottom.
Pedrosian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orellana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Orellana keeping full guard, as Pedrosian tries to pass.
Pedrosian trying to control but Orellana is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monty Orellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedrosian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orellana defends well and Pedrosian ends up having to push Orellana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orellana misses with a body punch
enabling Pedrosian to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Monty Orellana's cut even more.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pedrosian misses with a takedown attempt - Orellana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orellana blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Orellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedrosian manages to avoid it.
Orellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pedrosian.
Orellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pedrosian drives through and clinches with Orellana against the cage.
Pedrosian tries a knee to the head but Orellana blocks it.
Pedrosian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pedrosian working Orellana over with knees to the body.
Orellana is breathing heavily.
Pedrosian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pedrosian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orellana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pedrosian is working for takedown but Orellana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pedrosian is working for takedown but Orellana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pedrosian breaks from the clinch.
Orellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedrosian was well out of range. Poor timing from Orellana.
Pedrosian checks a leg kick.
Orellana tries to sprawl but Pedrosian drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Orellana pushes Pedrosian off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orellana connects with a body shot.
Orellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pedrosian throws a head kick that misses.
Pedrosian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but Orellana blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pedrosian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monty Orellana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Orellana tries to bum rush Pedrosian with a series of wild strikes but Pedrosian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pedrosian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tim Pedrosian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orellana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pedrosian doesn't manage to clinch there - Orellana circles away.
Orellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Orellana misses.
Pedrosian fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Orellana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orellana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orellana. Pedrosian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tim Pedrosian is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pedrosian.
Orellana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pedrosian scores with a takedown into Orellana's guard.
Orellana uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedrosian lands a high kick!
The cut above Monty Orellana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosian lands a big head kick that sends Orellana tumbling to the mat! Pedrosian takes a step backwards and waves Orellana back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pedrosian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orellana to the mat! Orellana manages to get full guard.
Orellana wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pedrosian manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orellana won't allow Pedrosian to pass to mount.
Pedrosian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orellana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pedrosian prevents Orellana from improving his position.
Pedrosian is looking for a kimura here.
Monty Orellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orellana is not content to let Pedrosian control the position.
Tim Pedrosian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pedrosian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pedrosian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orellana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian is looking to advance position but Orellana won't allow it.
Pedrosian is stalling here. Orellana is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pedrosian seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orellana has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pedrosian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pedrosian trying to remain calm as Orellana controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orellana is putting a hurting on Pedrosian here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pedrosian is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Orellana is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Orellana punching from mount but Pedrosian doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Orellana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pedrosian because Orellana loaded up on that one.
Orellana working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Monty Orellana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pedrosian is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tim Pedrosian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pedrosian, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Pedrosian!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morten Gunnarsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morten Gunnarsson !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Can avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunnarsson gets tackled into the cage by I Can. I Can maintains the clinch.
I Can jumps into guard, dragging Gunnarsson to the mat.
I Can bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gunnarsson 's guard.
I Can is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
I Can pushing down on Gunnarsson 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
I Can scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson tries to roll over but I Can keeps him under control.
I Can maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gunnarsson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but I Can has cracked it and Gunnarsson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by I Can!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Because I Can!
Because I Can was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Selassie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Selassie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selassie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Selassie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Selassie showed some decent athleticism there.
Selassie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velasquez is concentrating on defense, preventing Selassie from advancing position.
Selassie throws a strike but Velasquez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Selassie working some strikes from top position.
Selassie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez is pulling down on Selassie's head. It's preventing any offense from Selassie, at least for the moment.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Selassie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selassie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Selassie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Velasquez controlling Selassie's posture.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Selassie controlling him for the moment.
Selassie trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. Selassie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Selassie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Selassie missing with a left hand there. Velasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Velasquez - just one landing.
It looks like Victor Selassie has been cut.
Velasquez looks to land a right hand but Selassie moved out of range.
Velasquez misses with a straight left.
Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Selassie walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a hook. Selassie ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Selassie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velasquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Selassie misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Velasquez misses.
Victor Selassie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Selassie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Selassie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velasquez. Velasquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Selassie with a poor takedown
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Velasquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Selassie. Selassie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Velasquez scores with a one two! Selassie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Selassie throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.
Selassie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Selassie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
An elbow from Selassie crashes against the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selassie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Velasquez is avoiding damage well.
Selassie tries for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velasquez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Velasquez is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looks to move to half guard but instead Selassie has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez regains half guard.
Selassie passes to full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Selassie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Velasquez is in a horrible position here. Selassie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Selassie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Victor Selassie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Selassie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Selassie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Selassie avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez moves out of range as Selassie strikes.
Selassie blocks a jab.
Selassie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Selassie throws a combination that misses
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Selassie defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Selassie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Velasquez lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Selassie avoids nicely.
Selassie lands a jab to the nose.
Selassie connects with a right hand. Velasquez shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Velasquez stuffs the takedown.
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Selassie staying out of range there.
Selassie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Selassie misses with a hook.
Velasquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Selassie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velasquez.
Selassie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Selassie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Selassie moves away.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
John Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez connects with a looping right hand.
Victor Selassie's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selassie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Selassie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velasquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Selassie scrambles back to his feet.
Selassie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Selassie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Selassie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Selassie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Velasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Selassie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Selassie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Selassie misses with an uppercut.
Selassie throws a lazy uppercut
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velasquez lands a jab to Selassie's midsection.
Selassie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selassie slips a straight right by Velasquez.
Selassie with a poor takedown
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Selassie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Selassie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Selassie stuns Velasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velasquez lands a head shot.
Velasquez lands a slapping body shot.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Selassie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez jabs Selassie right on the nose. Selassie blinks but takes it well.
Selassie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Selassie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Selassie swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Selassie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Selassie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a body punch
and Selassie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Velasquez thinking.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Selassie saw that one coming.
Selassie throws a lazy right hand but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Selassie misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Selassie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Selassie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Selassie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Selassie.
Selassie shoots in but no luck this time.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Selassie manages to avoid it.
Selassie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Velasquez.
Victor Selassie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Selassie.
Velasquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Velasquez lands with a straight right. Selassie didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Selassie's cut.
That's time! Selassie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Velasquez throws the left hand but Selassie avoids the punch easily.
Velasquez connects with a body shot that sends Selassie's belly button to the back.
Velasquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Selassie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Velasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Selassie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velasquez but Velasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Selassie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Selassie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez jabs Selassie right on the nose. Selassie blinks but takes it well.
Velasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Selassie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands with a straight right. Selassie didn't see that one coming.
Velasquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Selassie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Velasquez scrambles back to his feet.
Velasquez cracks Selassie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Selassie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie moves out of range as Velasquez strikes.
Velasquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Selassie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Selassie misses with a hook.
Selassie swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Velasquez counter with a right hand.
Selassie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Velasquez quickly recovers to half guard.
Selassie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez keeps working.
Selassie content to control rather than advance.
Velasquez has his hands clasped together around Selassie's back. He's all about the action.
Selassie controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor Selassie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez keeping hold of Selassie's head, controlling as best he can.
Selassie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Selassie.
Selassie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasquez defending well though.
Selassie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Velasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Selassie prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Selassie tries to pass to full mount but Velasquez defends it.
Velasquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selassie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Selassie is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasquez has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Selassie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velasquez defends it nicely.
Velasquez works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Selassie 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.
Selassie throws a big right hand that misses.
Selassie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasquez's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Victor Selassie.
I think Selassie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Selassie!
A determined Victor Selassie didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Nicodemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giovanni Nicodemo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorne Greenebaum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giovanni Nicodemo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicodemo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greenebaum has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Greenebaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicodemo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenebaum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenebaum attempts a counter takedown but Nicodemo avoids it well and moves away.
Greenebaum moves away from the strike by Nicodemo.
Greenebaum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nicodemo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicodemo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicodemo clobbers Greenebaum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nicodemo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicodemo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greenebaum on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum fails with the takedown
and Nicodemo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicodemo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicodemo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greenebaum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo connects with a looping right hand.
Greenebaum staying out of range there.
Greenebaum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greenebaum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Giovanni Nicodemo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicodemo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greenebaum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicodemo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Greenebaum working the ground and pound.
Greenebaum tries to advance to mount but can't.
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!
Greenebaum moves into full mount!
Nicodemo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Greenebaum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum with shots to the head and body - Nicodemo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nicodemo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum trying to control but Nicodemo is having none of it.
Nicodemo is looking to get to half guard.
Greenebaum is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nicodemo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Greenebaum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum breaks from Nicodemo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Greenebaum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greenebaum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
BOOM! Greenebaum connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nicodemo tries to reverse the position but Greenebaum maintains control.
Greenebaum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Greenebaum.
Nicodemo tries to hold on but Greenebaum postures up.
Greenebaum controlling from the full mount.
Greenebaum looking to ground and pound but Nicodemo is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Greenebaum there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Greenebaum looking to finish with strikes here!
Nicodemo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nicodemo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicodemo keeps working.
Greenebaum throws a strike aimed at the side of Nicodemo's head but Nicodemo avoids it well.
Lorne Greenebaum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Nicodemo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo tries to control but Greenebaum manages to take his back.
Nicodemo prevents Greenebaum from getting a body triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo is in bad spot here.
Good control from Greenebaum.
Nicodemo trying to control the hands but Greenebaum breaks the grip.
Nicodemo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nicodemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Greenebaum sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greenebaum throwing shots but Nicodemo is blocking nicely.
Greenebaum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nicodemo is defending against the submission attempts here by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greenebaum stalling.
Nicodemo is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nicodemo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nicodemo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum is keen to just control but Nicodemo is a slippery customer.
Greenebaum works his way into full mount!
Nicodemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum with the ground and pound from mount.
Nicodemo is squirming around, avoiding Greenebaum's attempts to control the action.
Greenebaum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nicodemo because Greenebaum loaded up on that one.
Greenebaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicodemo can do to turn this around?
Greenebaum landing strikes from the mount.
Greenebaum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Greenebaum lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicodemo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenebaum working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nicodemo is rocked!
Greenebaum postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nicodemo looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorne Greenebaum dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nicodemo leaves Greenebaum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greenebaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicodemo moves away.
Nicodemo clobbers Greenebaum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Greenebaum tries to move into range but Nicodemo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greenebaum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicodemo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greenebaum at a distance.
Nicodemo misses the shot to the body.
Nicodemo lands with an uppercut that bounces Greenebaum off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo missing with a left hand there. Greenebaum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greenebaum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicodemo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Greenebaum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Greenebaum looking to secure an arm triangle but Nicodemo defends it well.
Greenebaum looking to control but Nicodemo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greenebaum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum wants to control the pace but Nicodemo is squirming around nicely.
Greenebaum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nicodemo wants to control but Greenebaum is having none of it.
Greenebaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nicodemo is looking to escape.
Greenebaum landing punches.
Nicodemo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum goes for an armbar but Nicodemo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo won't allow Greenebaum to sweep him here.
Nicodemo looking to sit in guard and control but Greenebaum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Greenebaum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nicodemo is trying to control the position but Greenebaum postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Greenebaum trying to control but Nicodemo is working from the bottom.
Nicodemo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greenebaum controls the pace.
Greenebaum trying to control but Nicodemo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicodemo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorne Greenebaum clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nicodemo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greenebaum staying out of range there.
Greenebaum feinted with a counter takedown.
Greenebaum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicodemo.
Greenebaum fails with a takedown attempt.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicodemo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicodemo lands a jab to Greenebaum's midsection.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greenebaum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum throws a leg kick but Nicodemo moved away.
Greenebaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicodemo manages to avoid it.
Nicodemo checks a low kick from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicodemo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Nicodemo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum closes the distance and clinches up with Nicodemo, looking for a takedown. Greenebaum pushes Nicodemo against the cage but Nicodemo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nicodemo lands a right hook to the body.
Nicodemo thuds a left hand into Greenebaum's body.
A low kick from Nicodemo is predictable there
and Greenebaum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nicodemo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greenebaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greenebaum looking to sit in guard and control but Nicodemo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Greenebaum working a defensive guard here.
Greenebaum is really struggling to control Nicodemo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Greenebaum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nicodemo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greenebaum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greenebaum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nicodemo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Greenebaum works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenebaum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Greenebaum is thwarting Nicodemo's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum trying to pass the guard but Nicodemo defending well.
Greenebaum trying to control from half guard but Nicodemo is working away.
Greenebaum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greenebaum lands with a punch from half guard.
Greenebaum seems to be working for a kimura but Nicodemo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenebaum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicodemo defending well though.
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.
Greenebaum is trying for a kimura here. Nicodemo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Greenebaum wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lorne Greenebaum!
Lorne Greenebaum retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Lorne Greenebaum started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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