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MMAHelsinki - 36 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Talbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Diesel Blues" by Jim Johnston. On his way into the cage it seems that Fletcher Leone has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fletcher Leone seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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268 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fletcher Leone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Talbot!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbot does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leone looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Talbot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Fletcher Leone has been cut.
Leone tries for a takedown but Talbot circles away easily
and Talbot counters with a series of strikes. Leone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Talbot lands a big head kick that sends Leone tumbling to the mat! Talbot takes a step backwards and waves Leone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leone is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talbot cracks Leone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Leone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Talbot finish him?
Oh Leone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fletcher Leone's cut is getting worse.
Fletcher Leone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Talbot! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jefferson Talbot!
A very excited looking Jefferson Talbot 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.
The defeated Fletcher Leone had this to say: 'It doesn't matter if you win or lose, you still in charge of your legacy!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sampo Suopursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebucki Nury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampo Suopursu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampo Suopursu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jebucki Nury!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suopursu scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Nury misses
and Suopursu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nury looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nury throws a sloppy head kick and Suopursu moves out of range easily.
Nury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nury fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Nury misses
and Suopursu counters with a stiff right hand.
Suopursu catches Nury napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Nury to the canvas!
Nury is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suopursu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nury is keeping the position for now.
Nury is still in real trouble! Can Suopursu finish him?
Suopursu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nury seems to have recovered his senses.
Suopursu controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suopursu pushing down on Nury's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suopursu is taking a breather. Nury says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Suopursu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suopursu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nury sees it coming and defends easily.
Suopursu winds up and cracks Nury with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suopursu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suopursu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nury looks winded!
Suopursu controlling the action here.
Suopursu drops an elbow to the side of Nury's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suopursu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suopursu throwing shots but Nury is blocking nicely.
Suopursu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suopursu is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suopursu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nury could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Suopursu has cracked it and Nury is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Suopursu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sampo Suopursu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baal Thackeray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquan Weatherspoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquan Weatherspoon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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209 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baal Thackeray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marquan Weatherspoon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thackeray throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weatherspoon.
It looks like Marquan Weatherspoon has been cut.
Thackeray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weatherspoon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Weatherspoon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thackeray sees it coming and defends easily.
Weatherspoon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thackeray defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weatherspoon working the head and body with strikes.
Weatherspoon wants to pass the guard but Thackeray is defending well.
Thackeray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weatherspoon on the ground.
Weatherspoon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weatherspoon is looking for a kimura here.
Weatherspoon slips a nice elbow through Thackeray's hands, connecting with Thackeray's forehead.
Weatherspoon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Weatherspoon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thackeray wants to control but Weatherspoon is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherspoon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Weatherspoon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weatherspoon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thackeray trying to hold on to Weatherspoon's head to control him but Weatherspoon postures up.
Weatherspoon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thackeray tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Weatherspoon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marquan Weatherspoon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marquan Weatherspoon thanked Mohito Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Nickal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabouzi Massu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabouzi Massu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bo Nickal 's chin.
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Nickal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabouzi Massu !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal cracks Massu with a good jab.
Massu moves away from the strike by Nickal .
Nickal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Massu .
Nickal throws a right hand that misses
and Massu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu avoids the body shot from Nickal .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Massu ! But no joy.
Nickal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Massu .
Massu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickal misses with a hook. Massu ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massu .
Massu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickal throws out the jab.
Massu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massu scores with a hook to the body. Nickal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Massu throws a jab when Nickal was well out of range.
Nickal tries to counter with a takedown but Massu is quick to defend against it.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massu misses with a body shot
and Nickal counters with a left to the body.
Nickal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Massu moves out of range of the strikes.
Massu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal throws a hook but Massu blocks it.
Massu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Massu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal scores with a nice right hand.
Nickal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fabouzi Massu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt.
Massu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickal .
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal misses with the combination.
Massu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massu misses with a hook.
Nickal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickal loads up on a big right hand but Massu slips the punch.
Massu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal cracks a nice hook into Massu 's ribs.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Massu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickal is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nickal throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Massu counter with a right hand.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Massu ! But no joy.
Bo Nickal is winning the standup battle so far.
Massu moves out of range as Nickal strikes.
A little jabbing left from Massu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Massu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Massu slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Massu finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massu wants to counter with a clinch but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massu .
Nickal shoots for a takedown but Massu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Massu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal throws a jab but it's blocked by Massu .
Massu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Massu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bo Nickal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Nickal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickal takes a swing at Massu 's ribcage but misses.
Massu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickal .
Massu pounces like a tiger and cracks Nickal with a vicious hook! Nickal is down but not out! Massu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fabouzi Massu !
Our winner, Fabouzi Massu , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eero Finnila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukhtar Ibrahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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226 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Finnila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mukhtar Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finnila seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Finnila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibrahim moves away.
A lazy left from Ibrahim finds it's target.
Ibrahim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnila was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibrahim.
Finnila avoids the body shot from Ibrahim.
Finnila misses the shot to the body.
Ibrahim throws a hook but Finnila blocks it.
Ibrahim throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ibrahim is defended easily by Finnila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnila slips under a jab.
Ibrahim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finnila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Ibrahim misses.
Finnila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ibrahim shoots in and bounces Finnila off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finnila is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ibrahim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ibrahim throws an elbow that misses. Finnila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ibrahim's guard. Nice move by Finnila!
Finnila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Finnila wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Finnila tries to pass.
Finnila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibrahim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finnila throwing strikes but missing.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finnila passes into half guard.
Finnila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibrahim keeps working.
Finnila throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ibrahim to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Finnila postures up.
Ibrahim 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.
Finnila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Finnila wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim tries to buck Finnila off but Finnila is having none of it.
Finnila working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ibrahim is looking to regain half guard here but Finnila keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibrahim can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Finnila cracks Ibrahim with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Finnila tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ibrahim's legs.
Ibrahim takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibrahim is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eero Finnila will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ibrahim looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnila is just out of range.
Finnila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibrahim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finnila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ibrahim somewhat.
Finnila drops his hands momentarily and Ibrahim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim loads up on a big right hand but Finnila slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Finnila tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibrahim throws an overhand right that lands on Finnila's shoulder, as Finnila tries to avoid the shot.
Ibrahim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibrahim was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnila.
Ibrahim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ibrahim stands and throws Finnila's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ibrahim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finnila, who protects the arm well.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finnila keeps working.
Finnila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finnila keeps working.
Finnila is looking to control Ibrahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finnila avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnila keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Finnila is a slippery customer.
Finnila wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ibrahim throwing shots but Finnila is blocking nicely.
Ibrahim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finnila is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ibrahim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Finnila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finnila.
Ibrahim won't allow Finnila to sweep him here.
Mukhtar Ibrahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finnila keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim throwing strikes but missing.
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ibrahim with the ground and pound but Finnila regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Finnila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is working for a kimura but Finnila is defending it quite comfortably.
Ibrahim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Finnila is defending the position.
Ibrahim lands strikes from half guard.
Ibrahim is nestled in close to Finnila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ibrahim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibrahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ibrahim.
Finnila taking some punishment here, with Ibrahim in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finnila is looking to improve his position.
Finnila is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mukhtar Ibrahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Finnila misses with a body punch
so Ibrahim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Finnila is keeping the position.
Ibrahim scoring with some ground and pound.
Finnila is pulling down on Ibrahim's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finnila is on top in guard.
Ibrahim wants to hit a switch here but Finnila passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ibrahim there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnila scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ibrahim?
Ibrahim slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Finnila trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finnila working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh. Ibrahim counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Finnila has gone for a leg lock! Ibrahim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Finnila's guard.
Ibrahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim drops back, looking for a kneebar! Finnila looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Finnila looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Finnila!
Finnila swings around for an armbar but Ibrahim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Finnila's guard.
Ibrahim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finnila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finnila has escaped and now he's on top!
Ibrahim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finnila.
Finnila wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finnila passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim has one of Finnila's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Finnila looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Finnila's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Finnila is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Finnila.
Ibrahim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finnila pulls his head out easily.
Finnila winds up and cracks Ibrahim with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finnila connects with a nice short shot to Ibrahim's temple.
Finnila trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ibrahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Eero Finnila.
I think Finnila 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eero Finnila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuriy Chupalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Vivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chupalov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gamora - Veneno . Antoni Vivaldi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yuriy Chupalov's chin.
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169 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuriy Chupalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Antoni Vivaldi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Vivaldi.
Vivaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Vivaldi. No joy for Chupalov on that attempt.
Chupalov moves in looking to clinch but Vivaldi pushes him off.
Chupalov wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Chupalov misses.
Chupalov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vivaldi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chupalov's guard.
Vivaldi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chupalov wants to stand but Vivaldi is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chupalov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vivaldi.
Vivaldi stops Chupalov from standing up.
Vivaldi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chupalov wants to control the position but Vivaldi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Vivaldi not doing much here.
Vivaldi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chupalov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chupalov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Helsinki Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vivaldi content just to control the position here.
Vivaldi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chupalov looks a forlorn figure.
Chupalov is looking to improve his position but Vivaldi isn't that keen on the idea.
Chupalov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Vivaldi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chupalov is looking to get to half guard.
Vivaldi lands a big shot there that rocks Chupalov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vivaldi landing strikes from the mount.
Vivaldi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vivaldi lands a couple of good shots and Chupalov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Vivaldi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vivaldi connects with a high kick.
It looks like Yuriy Chupalov has been cut.
Vivaldi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chupalov defends well and Vivaldi ends up having to push Chupalov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vivaldi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chupalov is looking to clinch but Vivaldi is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vivaldi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vivaldi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chupalov, pushing him back against the cage.
Chupalov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vivaldi to keep the fight standing.
Vivaldi is looking to control Chupalov's arms but Chupalov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vivaldi has his back to the cage.
Chupalov looking to throw knees to the head but Vivaldi is blocking nicely.
Chupalov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vivaldi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chupalov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vivaldi fails to pull guard.
Chupalov throws a head punch that misses.
Chupalov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vivaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vivaldi pulls guard effortlessly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vivaldi can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chupalov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vivaldi kicks Chupalov off and gets to his feet.
Vivaldi has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chupalov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vivaldi is trying to force a seperation but Chupalov has the dominant position.
Chupalov manages to break the clinch.
Vivaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chupalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vivaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Vivaldi.
Yuriy Chupalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chupalov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chupalov clinches up with Vivaldi and pushes him back against the cage.
Chupalov misses with some punches.
Chupalov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vivaldi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuriy Chupalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chupalov clinches.
Vivaldi jumps into guard, dragging Chupalov to the mat.
Chupalov wants to control from the top but Vivaldi keeps moving.
Vivaldi is working an open guard so Chupalov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vivaldi pushes Chupalov up against the cage in a clinch.
Vivaldi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Chupalov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chupalov lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Chupalov fails to land.
Vivaldi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vivaldi avoids the elbow strike from Chupalov, against the cage.
Vivaldi is trying to drag Chupalov to the mat but Chupalov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Chupalov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupalov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vivaldi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chupalov can't get the takedown.
Vivaldi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chupalov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vivaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Chupalov has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Chupalov.
Vivaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vivaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Vivaldi throws a head kick that misses.
Chupalov tries to clinch up.
Chupalov moves in looking to clinch but Vivaldi pushes him off.
Chupalov instigates a clinch.
Yuriy Chupalov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chupalov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vivaldi avoids it.
Vivaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuriy Chupalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chupalov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vivaldi's head.
It looks like Antoni Vivaldi has been cut.
Vivaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Vivaldi instigates a clinch.
Vivaldi tries to pull guard but Chupalov holds him up against the cage and eventually Vivaldi drops back down to his feet.
Vivaldi fails to pull guard.
Vivaldi is breathing heavily.
Vivaldi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Chupalov. That snapped Vivaldi's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Vivaldi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chupalov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vivaldi, which made it look bad.
Vivaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Vivaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chupalov is looking to clinch but Vivaldi is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Vivaldi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vivaldi gets tackled into the cage by Chupalov. Chupalov maintains the clinch.
Chupalov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vivaldi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chupalov smiles and moves away.
Chupalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chupalov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chupalov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Chupalov.
Chupalov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chupalov tries to clinch up but Vivaldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Vivaldi throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chupalov is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Vivaldi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vivaldi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chupalov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vivaldi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chupalov has a takedown stuffed.
Vivaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chupalov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vivaldi scores with a head kick. Chupalov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chupalov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chupalov has managed to clinch.
Vivaldi breaks the clinch.
Vivaldi stuffs the takedown.
Chupalov wants to clinch.
Vivaldi tries to keep at a distance but Chupalov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vivaldi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chupalov to keep the fight standing.
Yuriy Chupalov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoni Vivaldi.
Chupalov stalling against the cage.
Vivaldi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chupalov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chupalov trying to control but Vivaldi is working from the bottom.
Chupalov preventing the sweep.
Chupalov gets to his feet. Vivaldi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chupalov enables Vivaldi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chupalov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chupalov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vivaldi manages to pass to side control.
Chupalov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chupalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vivaldi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vivaldi lands in his opponent's guard.
Vivaldi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chupalov's head.
Chupalov is trying to control the position but Vivaldi postures up.
Vivaldi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chupalov punching to the body, from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vivaldi scoring with some ground and pound.
Vivaldi prevents Chupalov from getting back to his feet.
Chupalov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vivaldi dodges the punch combination from Chupalov.
Chupalov tries to sprawl but Vivaldi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vivaldi controlling the pace.
Vivaldi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chupalov defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antoni Vivaldi.
I've got Vivaldi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Vivaldi!
Yuriy Chupalov spoke after the fight, saying 'He won ... i lost ... not much to say really ... '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tonino Barile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Tanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonino Barile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Tanko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barile connects with a leg kick. Tanko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanko looks to land a combination but Barile avoids it well.
Barile throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanko throws a right hand that Barile ducks under and follows up with a left that Barile also avoids with ease.
Barile closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanko's guard.
Tanko wants to sweep here but Barile controlling him for the moment.
Tanko keeping moving, preventing Barile from controlling successfully.
Barile is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tanko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barile passes Tanko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barile has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tanko defend it? Barile steps over the head and cranks it - Tanko is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Barile!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tonino Barile!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Gravano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen American Encore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Doyle Hawk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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225 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Gravano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gravano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hawk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gravano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hawk has Gravano in his guard.
Gravano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hawk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gravano has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravano pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gravano is looking for a kimura but Hawk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gravano to get the leverage.
Hawk looking for subs from the bottom but Gravano mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hawk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gravano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hawk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hawk is working to get back to half guard.
Hawk is in a horrible position here. Gravano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.
Gravano softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Hawk is out cold! Gravano jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!
Sammy Gravano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannibal Lecter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko slips under a jab.
Lecter throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a single leg into guard. Lecter didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Lecter keeps moving.
Lecter is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mamchenko postures up in Lecter's guard and throws a big left but Lecter blocks it.
Lecter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamchenko defends it easily.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lecter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
Mamchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lecter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamchenko is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko stands and throws Lecter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lecter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lecter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mamchenko is working away from the top position though.
Mamchenko wants to control but Lecter is keeping him busy.
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura but Lecter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamchenko to get the leverage.
Mamchenko maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lecter could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mamchenko has cracked it and Lecter is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mamchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgenii Mamchenko! Evgenii Mamchenko retains his middleweight title!
Evgenii Mamchenko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Hannibal Lecter was interviewed post fight and said 'i think he put his finger up my bum'.
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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