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Helsinki Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Faf De Kock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Can Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Faf De Kock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Can Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Kock tries to keep at a distance but Crusher has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Kock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crusher decides to pull guard.
Crusher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Kock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crusher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Kock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Kock is working hard here to advance position.
De Kock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crusher's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Kock trying to pass the guard but Crusher defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.
De Kock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crusher!
De Kock looking to secure an arm triangle but Crusher defends it well.
De Kock is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by De Kock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Faf De Kock!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Cousteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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186 lbs
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacques Cousteau!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cousteau is looking to clinch.
Soderberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Cousteau cracks Soderberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cousteau closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cousteau lands in his opponent's guard.
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cousteau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soderberg controls Cousteau momentarily but Cousteau frees himself.
Cousteau tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cousteau connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cousteau working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soderberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Cousteau controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cousteau scoring with some ground and pound.
Cousteau trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cousteau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cousteau postures up in Soderberg's guard and throws a big left but Soderberg blocks it.
Soderberg pulls Cousteau in close to his closed guard and prevents Cousteau from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cousteau passes Soderberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soderberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cousteau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cousteau's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Soderberg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cousteau breaks Soderberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cousteau throws a big elbow that misses.
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soderberg has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cousteau doesn't defend quickly enough and Soderberg has managed to lock this one up! Can Cousteau escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Soderberg on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rufus Soderberg!
In his post fight interview, Rufus Soderberg gave a big smile as he said '...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolajs Ognjen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Kasongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolajs Ognjen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolajs Ognjen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Kasongo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ognjen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Ognjen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kasongo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ognjen tries to avoid it but Kasongo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ognjen to the ground. Ognjen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kasongo misses with a double jab.
Kasongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasongo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ognjen connects with a leg kick. Kasongo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ognjen lands a nice shot that snaps Kasongo's head back.
Kasongo throws a nice looking combination but Ognjen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Ognjen does it's job there.
Ognjen lands with a hook. Kasongo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ognjen manages to avoid it.
Ognjen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kasongo momentarily.
Kasongo ducks under a wild hook from Ognjen.
Kasongo takes a swing at Ognjen's ribcage but misses.
Ognjen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasongo.
Kasongo misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Ognjen.
Ognjen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ognjen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ognjen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Kasongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ognjen throws out a loose jab but Kasongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasongo looks to throw the jab but Ognjen is out of range.
Ognjen misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo takes a swing at Ognjen's ribcage but misses.
Ognjen attempts a counter takedown but Kasongo avoids it well and moves away.
Ognjen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasongo's head backwards.
Kasongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ognjen rather than just go for the knockout.
Ognjen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ognjen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasongo manages to avoid it.
Ognjen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasongo throws out the jab.
Ognjen throws a lazy right hand but Kasongo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Ognjen finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ognjen attempts a counter takedown but Kasongo avoids it well and moves away.
Ognjen lands a nice hook to Kasongo's body. Kasongo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolajs Ognjen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kasongo checks a leg kick.
A combination from Kasongo does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasongo. Ognjen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasongo blocks a jab.
Ognjen lands with a straight right. Kasongo didn't see that one coming.
Ognjen scores with a nice strike.
Ognjen lands a lovely overhand right.
Ognjen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasongo at a distance.
Ognjen loads up on a big right hand but Kasongo slips the punch.
Ognjen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kasongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ognjen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ognjen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ognjen misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasongo. Ognjen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ognjen slips under a jab from Kasongo.
Kasongo walks into a straight right hand from Ognjen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ognjen swings for the body but Kasongo moves out of range.
Ognjen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ognjen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasongo misses with a looping left.
Ognjen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nikolajs Ognjen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ognjen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ognjen!
You can see the frustration on Ognjen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ognjen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kasongo on the ground.
Kasongo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ognjen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolajs Ognjen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ognjen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasongo manages to avoid it.
Kasongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ognjen scores with a one two! Kasongo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kasongo throws the left hand but Ognjen avoids the punch easily.
Kasongo misses with a two punch combination.
Ognjen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Ognjen.
Ognjen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasongo can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Ognjen. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ognjen moves out of range as Kasongo strikes.
Ognjen loads up on a big right hand but Kasongo slips the punch.
Kasongo missing with a left hand there. Ognjen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ognjen misses with an uppercut
and Kasongo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ognjen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Ognjen misses.
Ognjen jabs Kasongo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ognjen misses with a left hand
and Kasongo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ognjen thinking.
Ognjen misses with a looping right.
Ognjen throws a hook but Kasongo blocks it.
Ognjen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ognjen is fending him off so far but Kasongo persists. Nope, Ognjen circles away and we're back to standing.
Ognjen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasongo moves away.
Ognjen looks to land a left hand but Kasongo moved out of range nicely.
Kasongo scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ognjen.
Ognjen misses with a leg kick
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ognjen!
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!
Kasongo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kasongo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ognjen blocking the ground and pound.
Kasongo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ognjen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ognjen shrugs it off.
Poor strikes thrown by Kasongo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kasongo looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kasongo looking to control but Ognjen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kasongo throws some wild stikes that Ognjen manages to avoid easily.
Ognjen has left one of his arms exposed and Kasongo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Ognjen screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Kasongo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calypso Damione Deathclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko has chosen Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
183 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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200 lbs
31 - 35 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damione Deathclaw throws out a loose jab but Jalkalukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damione Deathclaw seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Damione Deathclaw. Jalkalukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalkalukko throws a big shot that misses.
Damione Deathclaw shoots in for a double leg but Jalkalukko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Damione Deathclaw misses with a wild body shot.
Jalkalukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Damione Deathclaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Jalkalukko.
Jesse Jalkalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalkalukko tries to land a leg kick but Damione Deathclaw saw it coming and moves away.
Jalkalukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Damione Deathclaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Damione Deathclaw misses its intended target.
Damione Deathclaw gets the takedown into side control.
Damione Deathclaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jalkalukko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Damione Deathclaw prevents Jalkalukko from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw tries for a kimura but Jalkalukko is defending well.
Jalkalukko wants to get back to his feet.
Damione Deathclaw is trying to get an arm triangle but Jalkalukko is defending well.
Damione Deathclaw tries to move to mount but Jalkalukko blocks the move with his legs.
Damione Deathclaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jalkalukko has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two 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.
Damione Deathclaw has an Americana. Jalkalukko didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Damione Deathclaw is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Damione Deathclaw hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
Calypso Damione Deathclaw took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seto Takiama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kozich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seto Takiama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Kozich!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takiama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takiama wants it to stay on the feet.
Takiama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kozich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kozich can't do much from the bottom here.
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kozich, who protects the arm well.
Takiama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takiama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kozich, who protects the arm well.
Takiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takiama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takiama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takiama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kozich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kozich prevents Takiama from improving position.
Takiama has an Americana. Kozich didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Takiama is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Takiama hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Seto Takiama!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Raiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirek Zmrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raiser's entrance music is Ghosts Along The Mississippi. A fine choice. Gordon Raiser had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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159 lbs
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154 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Raiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirek Zmrd!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Zmrd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zmrd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raiser fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raiser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zmrd, pushing him back against the cage.
Zmrd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raiser gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zmrd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Raiser to work.
Zmrd successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmrd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zmrd is looking for a triangle but Raiser pushes his legs off easily.
Zmrd is pulling down on Raiser's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmrd keeping moving, preventing Raiser from controlling successfully.
Zmrd pulls Raiser in close to prevent any damage.
Raiser tries to stand but Zmrd is controlling from the bottom.
Raiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Zmrd is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raiser wants to control from the top but Zmrd keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zmrd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raiser defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zmrd closes the distance and clinches up with Raiser, looking for a takedown. Zmrd pushes Raiser against the cage but Raiser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gordon Raiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirek Zmrd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zmrd. Raiser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zmrd swats away the attempt to clinch by Raiser.
Zmrd clinches with his opponent.
Raiser looking to slow down the pace here.
Raiser is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Raiser would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Raiser utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zmrd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raiser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zmrd as Raiser tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raiser looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zmrd gets a clinch.
Raiser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zmrd's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raiser will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zmrd up against the cage.
Raiser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raiser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Raiser. No joy for Zmrd on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zmrd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Zmrd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon Raiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raiser misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zmrd.
Zmrd looks winded!
Raiser stuffs the takedown attempt from Zmrd. Zmrd gets slowly back to his feet.
As Zmrd looks to move away, Raiser throws a big counter combo but Zmrd just gets out of the way.
Raiser darts in and clinches Zmrd up against the cage.
Raiser misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raiser misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zmrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zmrd shoots and misses
and Raiser counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Raiser dominated that round.
That's time! Raiser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Raiser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zmrd moves away.
Zmrd clinches up against the cage.
Raiser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zmrd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raiser wants to clinch up but Zmrd keeps it at a distance.
Gordon Raiser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zmrd moves into the clinch.
Zmrd has Raiser pressed against the cage, preventing Raiser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zmrd lands a nice uppercut.
Zmrd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raiser fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raiser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raiser moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raiser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zmrd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raiser has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zmrd after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Raiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raiser breaks the clinch.
Raiser throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raiser wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raiser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zmrd forces Raiser back against the cage and clinches.
Zmrd working hard to break the clinch.
Raiser struggles to land a body shot inside as Zmrd controls his hands.
Raiser takes a shot to the head.
Raiser stalling in the clinch but Zmrd improves position.
Raiser is trying to force a seperation but Zmrd has the dominant position.
Zmrd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zmrd slows down the pace here.
Raiser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zmrd avoids it.
Raiser tries to pull guard but Zmrd holds him up against the cage and eventually Raiser drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zmrd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raiser uses from the top position.
Raiser tries to stand but Zmrd is controlling from the bottom.
Zmrd striking off his back but it's not causing Raiser any problems.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Zmrd manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Zmrd blocks an uppercut.
Zmrd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raiser's efforts to push away.
Zmrd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raiser stops a takedown attempt from Zmrd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raiser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zmrd closes the distance and pushes Raiser back into the cage.
Zmrd tries to pull guard but Raiser holds him up against the cage and eventually Zmrd drops back down to his feet.
Raiser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zmrd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zmrd fails to land with a series of punches.
Raiser wants to clinch.
Raiser stuffs the takedown.
Raiser shoots in but Zmrd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zmrd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raiser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raiser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zmrd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raiser somewhat.
Raiser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zmrd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raiser avoids it really well and circles away.
Raiser throws a combination that misses
and Zmrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zmrd shoots in for a takedown but Raiser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raiser is looking for a counter combo.
Zmrd clinches.
Zmrd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zmrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirek Zmrd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zmrd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raiser, pushing him back against the cage.
Zmrd jumps guard but Raiser stands there with Zmrd around his waist. Zmrd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zmrd jumps guard but Raiser turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zmrd is trying to pull guard but Raiser has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon Raiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirek Zmrd.
Raiser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raiser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raiser misses with a takedown attempt - Zmrd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zmrd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raiser is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raiser tries to clinch but Zmrd moves out of range.
Zmrd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zmrd blocks a head kick by Raiser.
Raiser tries to clinch up but Zmrd circles away and keeps his distance.
Zmrd shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zmrd dives in for a single leg takedown but Raiser sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A combination from Zmrd does no damage.
Zmrd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon Raiser is winning the standup battle so far.
Raiser darts in and clinches Zmrd up against the cage.
Raiser throws a punch but it's blocked by Zmrd.
Raiser prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zmrd avoiding damage as Raiser throws knees to the body.
Raiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raiser breaks from the clinch.
Raiser tries to clinch there but Zmrd circles away.
Raiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Zmrd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmrd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raiser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Raiser - just one landing.
Raiser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zmrd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raiser lands a high kick!
A nice combination there by Raiser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zmrd moves into the clinch.
Raiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raiser swings wildly with an uppercut but Zmrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raiser unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raiser putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zmrd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raiser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon Raiser has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raiser misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zmrd has clasped his hands together around Raiser's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zmrd fails to land a wild elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zmrd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zmrd misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zmrd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raiser is trying to buck Zmrd off.
Zmrd looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Raiser is avoiding damage well.
A lull in the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zmrd thuds his right hand into Raiser's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Raiser showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raiser 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Raiser!
Gordon Raiser 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Nufir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Max Nufir has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Max Nufir seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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167 lbs
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178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Nufir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gio Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nufir has a takedown stuffed.
Orsini throws a counter combo.
Nufir looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Orsini closes the distance and clinches.
Orsini breaks from the clinch.
Nufir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orsini darts in and clinches Nufir up against the cage.
Nufir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orsini breaks the clinch.
Orsini throws a nice looking combination but Nufir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nufir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Nufir backs off Orsini throws a huge counter combo but Nufir manages to avoid it all.
Nufir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nufir jabs at Orsini's body.
Orsini darts in and clinches Nufir up against the cage.
Orsini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Nufir misses.
Orsini moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nufir tries to score a body lock takedown but Orsini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Orsini darts in and clinches Nufir up against the cage.
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Orsini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Orsini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orsini rushes Nufir and presses him up against the cage.
Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orsini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nufir manages to avoid it.
Orsini scores with a nice strike.
Nufir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nufir is trying to break the clinch but Orsini is controlling him.
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gio Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Nufir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini forces Nufir back against the cage and clinches.
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orsini misses with the combination.
Nufir moves into the clinch.
Orsini breaks from the clinch.
Nufir rushes Orsini and presses him up against the cage.
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nufir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nufir thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini looks to land a combination but Nufir avoids it well.
Orsini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orsini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nufir tries to keep at a distance but Orsini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Nufir gets tackled into the cage by Orsini. Orsini maintains the clinch.
Orsini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nufir lunges at Orsini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orsini's hand.
Orsini lands a really nice looking cross but Nufir seems unphased.
Nufir tries to clinch up.
Orsini swinging wildly here.
Nufir throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nufir tries to bum rush Orsini with a series of wild strikes but Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Max Nufir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orsini rushes Nufir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini pushes Nufir up against the cage in a clinch.
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini has managed to clinch.
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Orsini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nufir shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Nufir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nufir throws a series of punches but Orsini moves out of range.
Nufir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nufir is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gio Orsini dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orsini!
Oh Nufir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nufir looks to land a combination but Orsini avoids it well.
Nufir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Nufir seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloppy strikes from Orsini. Those never looked like landing.
Orsini closes the distance and pushes Nufir back into the cage.
Orsini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orsini clinches up with Nufir and pushes him back against the cage.
Orsini prevents the takedown attempt.
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Max Nufir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Nufir.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nufir takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nufir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orsini's waist but Orsini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nufir off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsini! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nufir walks into a straight right hand from Orsini.
Orsini closes the distance and clinches.
Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orsini moves into the clinch.
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orsini throws a left that rocks Nufir and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Orsini dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nufir regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini is trying to get an arm triangle but Nufir is defending well.
Orsini misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nufir stops Orsini from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nufir wants to get back to his feet but Orsini drags him back down.
Orsini just content to control the position.
Nufir is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Orsini taking a breather here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nufir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nufir at a distance.
Orsini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gio Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Orsini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nufir moves in looking to clinch but Orsini pushes him off.
Orsini with a hook.
Nufir walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Orsini swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gio Orsini!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ange Guerlain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ange Guerlain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Guerlain drives through and clinches with Stanfield against the cage.
Guerlain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Guerlain.
Stanfield lands with a right to the head.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Guerlain misses.
A left and a right from Guerlain both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Guerlain does no damage.
Guerlain is looking to clinch but Stanfield is avoiding it.
Stanfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Guerlain's head but Guerlain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerlain.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Stanfield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stanfield blocking some punches.
Stanfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerlain is leaning against Stanfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stanfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerlain moves in looking to clinch but Stanfield pushes him off.
Stanfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guerlain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanfield.
Guerlain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stanfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guerlain has time to react.
Stanfield connects with a right hand. Guerlain shakes it off.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Guerlain avoids it well.
Guerlain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanfield with a nice cross.
Stanfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guerlain circles away quickly and effectively.
Guerlain ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
Stanfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Guerlain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanfield.
Some wild striking there from Guerlain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerlain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Guerlain moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanfield misses with a straight right.
Guerlain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guerlain slips under a jab from Stanfield.
Stanfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guerlain doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanfield circles away.
Guerlain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Guerlain misses with the combination.
Guerlain misses with a combination
and Stanfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stanfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanfield is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stanfield scores with a punch to the head.
Guerlain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanfield circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Stanfield - just one landing.
Guerlain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guerlain.
Guerlain fails to land with a series of punches.
Guerlain misses with a double jab
and Stanfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guerlain slips under a jab.
Stanfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guerlain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stanfield lands a jab.
Guerlain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stanfield counters with a head kick that drops Guerlain to the mat! Guerlain scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Guerlain is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerlain walks straight into a right hand from Stanfield - that's dropped him! Stanfield jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Guerlain from any more punishment! Guerlain complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marlo Stanfield!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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157 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olaf Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andersson throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustafson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Andersson's head coaches at Scandinavia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gustafson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustafson circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Andersson does no damage.
Gustafson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andersson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gustafson to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andersson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafson lands a jab.
Gustafson's coach down at Helsinki Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gustafson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Gustafson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustafson throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafson moves out of range easily.
Gustafson loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
Andersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Andersson tenderised Gustafson's leg. Gustafson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andersson throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson scores with a hook to the body. Andersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gustafson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gustafson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafson moves out of range easily.
Andersson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Gustafson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andersson throws a big counter combination but Gustafson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gustafson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andersson throws a hook but Gustafson blocks it.
Andersson tries to land a front kick but Gustafson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gustafson throws out a counter right but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Gustafson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustafson counters with a straight right hand.
Andersson moves away from the strike by Gustafson.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Gustafson avoids them all with ease.
Andersson looks for the body kick but Gustafson saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Gustafson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Andersson misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to move into range but Gustafson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andersson misses with a hook. Gustafson ducked under it nicely.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafson lands with a cross.
Gustafson misses with a straight left.
Gustafson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustafson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafson.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gustafson blocks a head kick by Andersson.
Andersson tries a low kick but Gustafson avoids it.
Gustafson throws out a counter right but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Andersson throws a leg kick
and Gustafson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustafson misses the jab.
Gustafson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andersson is rocked!
Gustafson misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafson throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson misses with a double jab.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Gustafson misses with a hook.
Andersson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gustafson's hands.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson tries to move into range but Gustafson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Gustafson both land. Nice combination.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andersson misses with a hook
and Gustafson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Andersson badly! He tries to strike back but Gustafson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Andersson out cold! Oh man, Andersson will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Olaf Gustafson!
A very excited looking Olaf Gustafson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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