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Helsinki Fighting League: 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherman McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Ver Magnussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sherman McCullough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsten Ver Magnussen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullough lands a nice looking body shot.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by McCullough's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCullough lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Torsten Ver Magnussen has been cut.
McCullough throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCullough lands a body shot.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCullough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCullough scores with a jab. Ver Magnussen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice combination there by McCullough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ver Magnussen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCullough's head.
Ver Magnussen misses with a series of wild punches.
McCullough connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCullough throws a low kick but Ver Magnussen avoids it.
McCullough sets himself, and Ver Magnussen steps forward looking for the clinch! McCullough avoids it this time.
Ver Magnussen checks a leg kick.
McCullough misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
McCullough misses with an uppercut. Ver Magnussen saw that one coming.
Ver Magnussen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCullough is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by McCullough. Beautiful body shot.
Ver Magnussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ver Magnussen misses the jab.
McCullough lands a body shot.
McCullough scores with a body shot.
McCullough lands a right hook to the body.
McCullough is looking to wear down Ver Magnussen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Ver Magnussen.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Ver Magnussen moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCullough throws a series of strikes that have Ver Magnussen backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough blocks a jab.
McCullough blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough wants to land a leg kick but Ver Magnussen is out of range.
Ver Magnussen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCullough.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCullough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCullough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from McCullough both land. Nice combination.
Ver Magnussen throws an off balance right hand
and McCullough counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCullough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ver Magnussen was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullough.
Ver Magnussen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCullough is breathing heavily.
Ver Magnussen throws a hook to the side of McCullough's head but McCullough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ver Magnussen misses with a shot to the body
and McCullough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ver Magnussen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Ver Magnussen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough lands a really nice looking cross but Ver Magnussen seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ver Magnussen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCullough moves away.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCullough scores with a jab to the head.
McCullough tries to work over Ver Magnussen's front leg with a kick but Ver Magnussen checks it.
McCullough misses with the combination.
Ver Magnussen wants to counter the offense by McCullough and move into the clinch position.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Ver Magnussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been informed that Ver Magnussen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ver Magnussen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sherman McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
McCullough looks to score with a jab to the body but Ver Magnussen is just out of range.
Ver Magnussen doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
McCullough lands a jab-cross combination.
That has opened up Torsten Ver Magnussen's cut even more.
A punch combination from McCullough misses.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
Ver Magnussen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCullough sprawls well. McCullough wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ver Magnussen gets slowly back to his feet.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ver Magnussen throws a lazy right hand but McCullough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCullough moves away from the strike by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen checks a leg kick nicely.
McCullough just misses with a punch to the body.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough is having none of it.
Ver Magnussen blocks a low kick nicely.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Ver Magnussen avoids them all with ease.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman McCullough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torsten Ver Magnussen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ver Magnussen throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like McCullough was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ver Magnussen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCullough has got the better of the exchanges.
McCullough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ver Magnussen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCullough wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough lands with a hook. Ver Magnussen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ver Magnussen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ver Magnussen slips a jab and a cross from McCullough.
A swing and a miss from Ver Magnussen.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ver Magnussen.
Good standup being displayed there by McCullough as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ver Magnussen slips a jab from McCullough.
Sherman McCullough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullough. Ver Magnussen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ver Magnussen looks to score with a jab to the body but McCullough is just out of range.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Ver Magnussen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ver Magnussen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Ver Magnussen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ver Magnussen can do to turn this around?
McCullough throws a body punch but Ver Magnussen moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Ver Magnussen.
Some bone on bone action there as Ver Magnussen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
McCullough throws a series of strikes that have Ver Magnussen backpedaling.
McCullough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
Ver Magnussen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullough.
McCullough ducks under a wild hook from Ver Magnussen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ver Magnussen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ver Magnussen with a hook.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
Ver Magnussen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCullough manages to avoid it.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
Ver Magnussen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ver Magnussen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCullough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough sets himself, and Ver Magnussen steps forward looking for the clinch! McCullough avoids it this time.
McCullough tries a low kick but Ver Magnussen avoids it.
McCullough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
Ver Magnussen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCullough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ver Magnussen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullough is looking for a counter combo.
Ver Magnussen misses with a body shot.
McCullough fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ver Magnussen on the side of the head.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch but McCullough is avoiding it.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullough lands the left hand.
McCullough stuns Ver Magnussen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ver Magnussen throws a jab but it's blocked by McCullough.
McCullough throws a head kick but Ver Magnussen moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
Ver Magnussen drops his hands momentarily and McCullough takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ver Magnussen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ver Magnussen tests McCullough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCullough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ver Magnussen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sherman McCullough is winning the standup battle so far.
Ver Magnussen fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCullough moves away from the strike by Ver Magnussen.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
Ver Magnussen wants to counter with a clinch but McCullough pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullough tries to bum rush Ver Magnussen with a series of wild strikes but Ver Magnussen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ver Magnussen throws a sloppy body shot
and McCullough makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ver Magnussen throws out a loose jab but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ver Magnussen doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
Ver Magnussen slips a jab from McCullough.
McCullough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullough keeps the fight on the outside.
Ver Magnussen doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
McCullough moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Ver Magnussen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman McCullough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torsten Ver Magnussen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ver Magnussen swings for the body but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
Ver Magnussen misses with a hook. McCullough ducked under it nicely.
McCullough throws a right hand that Ver Magnussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ver Magnussen also avoids with ease.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ver Magnussen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ver Magnussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCullough lands a nice hook to Ver Magnussen's body. Ver Magnussen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCullough moves out of range as Ver Magnussen strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCullough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCullough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCullough misses with a series of wild punches.
Ver Magnussen checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
Ver Magnussen moves out of range as McCullough throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from McCullough.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ver Magnussen. McCullough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ver Magnussen throws a hook but McCullough blocks it.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCullough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ver Magnussen fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
Ver Magnussen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCullough on the side of the head.
Ver Magnussen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torsten Ver Magnussen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough moves out of range of the strikes.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
McCullough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ver Magnussen throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as McCullough lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ver Magnussen doesn't seem phased though.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from McCullough.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ver Magnussen throws a series of punches but McCullough avoids them all with ease.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Ver Magnussen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Ver Magnussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ver Magnussen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ver Magnussen misses with a hook.
Ver Magnussen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
McCullough loads up on a big right hand but Ver Magnussen slips the punch.
McCullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ver Magnussen throws a body punch but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough throws a right hand that Ver Magnussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ver Magnussen also avoids with ease.
Ver Magnussen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCullough lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough is having none of it.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by McCullough.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves away
and McCullough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCullough pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ver Magnussen back to the cage. McCullough follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ver Magnussen fails to land with a series of punches.
McCullough lands with a hook. Ver Magnussen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCullough throws a shot from downtown. Ver Magnussen moves away and avoids it.
Ver Magnussen throws a shot from downtown. McCullough moves away and avoids it.
McCullough misses with a two punch combination.
Ver Magnussen tries to counter with a clinch but McCullough shakes him off and moves away.
McCullough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ver Magnussen misses with a wild body shot.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sherman McCullough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCullough lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherman McCullough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCullough has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherman McCullough!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Snow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rafael Amaral's chin.
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Amaral seems to be stalking Snow here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Snow drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafael Amaral!
A victorious Rafael Amaral thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiruko Kami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusoposkinen Clintsari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusoposkinen Clintsari has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hiruko Kami's chin.
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185 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiruko Kami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rusoposkinen Clintsari !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kami thuds his right hand into Clintsari 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kami lands a right hook to the body.
Clintsari works Kami's body with a nice hook.
Clintsari has Kami up against the cage in a clinch.
Kami swings wildly with an uppercut but Clintsari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kami drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kami lands an elbow inside that Clintsari shrugs off.
Kami scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clintsari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clintsari leaning against his opponent.
Clintsari misses with a punch to the body.
Clintsari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clintsari managing to block the knees to the body from Kami.
Kami has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Clintsari is trying to keep an underhook but Kami manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kami scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clintsari defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kami not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clintsari won't allow Kami to pass to mount.
Clintsari wants to improve his position but Kami is controlling well.
Kami 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. Clintsari tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kami!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiruko Kami!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiruko Kami thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Bogart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogart has chosen "Dutch National Anthem" by Het Wilhelmus as his entrance music. Joy James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Bogart!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a sloppy head kick and Bogart moves out of range easily.
Bogart avoids the head kick by James.
Bogart feints the counter takedown.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Bogart tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bogart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James drops Bogart onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bogart is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bogart is rocked!
It looks like Bjorn Bogart has been cut.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Bogart is blocking nicely.
Bogart is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bogart blocks it with crossed arms.
James dips a shoulder and cracks Bogart with a mighty uppercut! Bogart falls back against the cage and James unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bogart is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - James screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joy James!
A relieved looking Joy James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Perello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Kasongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perello kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One for the Money. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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179 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Perello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Kasongo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasongo but Kasongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perello was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Perello looks for a takedown but Kasongo sprawls well.
Kasongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perello but Perello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Perello is just out of range.
Perello avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kasongo takes a swing at Perello's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perello.
And Kasongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Perello pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Perello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perello somewhat.
Perello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasongo.
Kasongo throws out a counter right but Perello avoids it with no problem.
Kasongo throws out a powerful jab.
Perello throws a body kick that misses.
Kasongo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perello somewhat.
Kasongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perello shoots in and bounces Kasongo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Perello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Perello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perello looking to improve position, pressing down on Kasongo's thigh with his hand. Kasongo seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Perello paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Perello's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kasongo picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Kasongo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Tortoise (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, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
33 - 38 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michelangelo Tortoise !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tortoise closes the distance but Jalkalukko moves to the side
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tortoise gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tortoise creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tortoise struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalkalukko controls his hands.
Tortoise stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Tortoise fails to land.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jalkalukko blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tortoise .
Jalkalukko breaks the clinch.
Jalkalukko throws a solid leg kick but Tortoise takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalkalukko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tortoise looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jalkalukko tries a quick counter leg kick but Tortoise is wise to it.
Tortoise gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jalkalukko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tortoise has Jalkalukko up against the cage in a clinch.
Tortoise tries a body shot but Jalkalukko blocks it.
Tortoise definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jalkalukko blocks an uppercut.
Tortoise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tortoise scores with a shot to the side of Jalkalukko's head.
Jalkalukko has clasped his hands together around Tortoise 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tortoise tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jalkalukko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tortoise 's legs.
Tortoise is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jalkalukko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko stops Tortoise from getting back to his feet.
Tortoise is looking to control Jalkalukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tortoise avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Jalkalukko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tortoise gets back to full guard.
Tortoise seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jalkalukko wants to pass the guard but Tortoise is keeping the position.
Jalkalukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tortoise wants to hit a switch here but Jalkalukko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tortoise there!
Jalkalukko trying to control but Tortoise is having none of it.
Tortoise tries to reverse the position but Jalkalukko maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tortoise is looking to escape.
Tortoise wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko wants to control the pace but Tortoise is squirming around nicely.
Tortoise is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tortoise is working to get back to half guard.
Jalkalukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko raining down shots from the mount!
Tortoise is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jalkalukko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jalkalukko lands a couple of good shots and Tortoise has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tortoise wants to escape the position.
Tortoise is trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko has full control of the position and if anything, Tortoise has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jalkalukko working for a choke but Tortoise reverses nicely into Jalkalukko 's guard.
Jalkalukko is working an open guard so Tortoise takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tortoise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jalkalukko. Jalkalukko obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick
and Tortoise counters with a nice uppercut.
Tortoise gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Jalkalukko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tortoise checks a low kick from Jalkalukko.
Tortoise is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tortoise was covering up waiting for the punch and Jalkalukko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jalkalukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Tortoise is retaining full guard.
Jalkalukko slips nicely into half guard.
Jalkalukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tortoise keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko stops Tortoise from getting back to his feet.
Tortoise is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko prevents Tortoise from standing back up.
Tortoise tries to get to full guard but Jalkalukko has control of the leg.
Jalkalukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Jalkalukko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tortoise is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortoise looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tortoise trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tortoise manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jalkalukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tortoise struggling a bit here.
Tortoise is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tortoise is trying to get back to half guard.
Jalkalukko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tortoise rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jalkalukko's guard! Nice work there by Tortoise !
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jalkalukko is on top in guard.
Tortoise managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko preventing the sweep.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tortoise pushes a forearm under Jalkalukko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jalkalukko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michelangelo Tortoise !
Michelangelo Tortoise decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller comes to the cage accompanied by War Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
197 lbs
29 - 20 - 0 |
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193 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller closes the distance and clinches.
Aguilar breaks from the clinch.
Keller jabs Aguilar right on the nose. Aguilar blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aguilar! But no joy.
Keller cracks Aguilar with an open hand slap.
Aguilar throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
Aguilar throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller counters with a nice kick to the body.
Aguilar throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
Aguilar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aguilar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguilar trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keller is keeping the position for now.
Aguilar is looking to advance position but Keller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aguilar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aguilar blocking the ground and pound.
Keller trying to control but Aguilar is having none of it.
Keller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aguilar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Keller working for a submission but Aguilar is keeping him at bay.
Aguilar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keller swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aguilar is now in Keller's guard. A big mistake from Keller there, giving up the dominant position!
Aguilar tries to free his leg and advance position but Keller is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.
Keller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keller looking for a sweep. Not yet Keller, not yet.
Keller has his hands on Aguilar's head, controlling the position.
Aguilar trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aguilar trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar forces his way into half guard.
Aguilar is looking for a kimura here.
Keller wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keller is looking to improve his position.
Keller with the active half guard here but Aguilar passes nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
Keller regains half guard.
Aguilar trying to mount his opponent but Keller defends it.
Keller wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
Aguilar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Keller!
Aguilar is looking to work his way around to Keller's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Keller tries to reverse the position but Aguilar maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergio Aguilar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aguilar throws a body punch but Keller moves out of range.
Keller slips under a jab from Aguilar.
Keller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Aguilar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aguilar throws a right hand that misses
and Keller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aguilar scores with a hook.
Aguilar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keller.
Aguilar blocks a leg kick.
Aguilar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aguilar on the side of the head.
Keller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aguilar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keller misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Keller. Beautiful body shot.
Keller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aguilar lands a left hand.
A short right from Keller.
Aguilar lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller misses with the head strike.
Aguilar misses with the head strike.
Keller pushes Aguilar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aguilar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keller circles away.
Virgil Keller is winning the standup battle so far.
Keller needs to keep his hands up - Aguilar had a free shot at his head there.
Keller misses with a looping right.
Virgil Keller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aguilar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keller.
Aguilar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keller.
Aguilar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aguilar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keller.
Aguilar throws an off balance right hand
and Keller counters with a nice uppercut.
Aguilar looks to land a right hand but Keller moved out of range.
It looked like Keller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aguilar.
Aguilar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Keller.
Aguilar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aguilar.
Keller tries to clinch there but Aguilar circles away.
Keller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aguilar or perhaps it was just good defense by Keller, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Keller misses the target.
Keller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aguilar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Keller clinches.
Aguilar jumps guard but Keller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Virgil Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aguilar.
Keller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keller.
Keller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aguilar is trying to stall.
Aguilar jumps guard but Keller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aguilar lands a right hand.
Aguilar drags the fight down to the ground.
Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Aguilar has wrist control.
Aguilar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keller is one step ahead there.
Keller is working Aguilar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keller looking to pass the guard.
Sergio Aguilar has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controls Keller momentarily but Keller frees himself.
Aguilar is looking for a triangle but Keller pushes his legs off easily.
Keller looking to sit in guard and control but Aguilar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keller wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.
Keller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keller keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Keller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Keller dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aguilar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keller moves away.
Keller dodges the punch combination from Aguilar.
Aguilar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aguilar misses with an uppercut. Keller saw that one coming.
No luck for Aguilar with that takedown attempt.
Keller lands a leg kick that knocks Aguilar off balance momentarily.
Aguilar scores with a sloppy right hand. Keller should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aguilar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice cross by Aguilar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keller is fending him off so far but Aguilar persists. Nope, Keller circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aguilar lunges at Keller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keller's hand.
Keller slips a jab from Aguilar.
Keller misses with a straight left.
Aguilar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keller works the jab nicely.
Keller throws a right hand that Aguilar ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguilar also avoids with ease.
Aguilar misses the shot to the body.
Aguilar scores with a nice strike.
Keller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aguilar throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Aguilar.
Keller appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aguilar shoots for a double leg takedown but Keller sprawls well. He's pushed Aguilar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Keller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Virgil Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aguilar.
Aguilar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aguilar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aguilar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keller slips a jab from Aguilar.
Keller throws a body punch but Aguilar moves out of range.
Aguilar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keller swivels and escapes.
Aguilar shoots in but Keller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Keller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aguilar.
Keller throws a jab but it's blocked by Aguilar.
Aguilar has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aguilar on the side of the head.
Keller needs to keep his hands up - Aguilar had a free shot at his head there.
Aguilar takes one on the button.
Aguilar looks to throw the jab but Keller is out of range.
Keller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aguilar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keller.
Keller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aguilar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keller's hands.
Aguilar throws out a loose jab but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aguilar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aguilar throws an off balance right hand
and Keller counters with a left to the body.
Aguilar gets tackled into the cage by Keller. Keller maintains the clinch.
Aguilar breaks the clinch.
Aguilar throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aguilar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aguilar taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Keller.
Keller works on Aguilar's body with a couple of short punches.
Keller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aguilar counters with a straight right hand.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguilar dives in and grabs Keller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keller pushes down on Aguilar's head and hops out.
Keller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aguilar misses with a hook.
Keller lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Keller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aguilar blocks a jab.
Keller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keller ducks under a wild hook from Aguilar.
Nice body punch from Keller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Keller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keller 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Keller!
Virgil Keller 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juntti Jallu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntti Jallu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyson Speed's chin.
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juntti Jallu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jallu counters with a head kick.
Jallu moves into the clinch successfully.
Speed is struggling to control the position.
Speed can't break the clinch.
A short right from Speed on the inside.
Jallu stalling against the cage.
Jallu trying to control the position but instead, Speed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jallu into the cage.
Jallu landing knees to the body.
Jallu wants a takedown but no success here.
Jallu can't find room to land a body shot as Speed controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Jallu.
It looks like Tyson Speed has been cut.
Jallu lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Speed.
Speed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Speed misses with a double jab
and Jallu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Speed's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jallu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speed's sensitive parts.
Speed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Speed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jallu.
Jallu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jallu tries to clinch there but Speed circles away.
Speed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jallu.
Speed scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Juntti Jallu has been cut.
Jallu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Jallu moves out of range easily.
Jallu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Speed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Speed throws a right and a left that Jallu avoids nicely.
A cross from Speed lands.
Tyson Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jallu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jallu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Speed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jallu misses with a body shot.
Jallu slips a jab from Speed.
Speed throws a hook but Jallu avoids it easily.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Jallu moves out of range easily.
It looked like Jallu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jallu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Speed cracks Jallu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Speed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jallu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jallu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speed throws an off balance right hand
and Jallu counters with a good low kick that Speed was not able to check.
Jallu throws a nice head kick!
Jallu lands a nice looking body kick.
Speed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Speed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jallu.
Speed looks winded!
Jallu throws a sloppy head kick and Speed moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jallu cracks the inside of Speed's front leg.
Jallu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jallu scores with a push kick.
Speed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jallu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Speed throws a head kick but Jallu moves out of range.
Jallu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jallu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Jallu scores with a head kick. Speed tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Jallu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jallu pushes Speed away with a front kick.
Jallu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jallu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Speed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jallu. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jallu lands a big head kick that sends Speed tumbling to the mat! Jallu takes a step backwards and waves Speed back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Speed is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jallu defending well as Speed loads up on a big left hand.
Speed is still on wobbly legs! Can Jallu finish him?
Jallu knocks out Speed with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Jallu before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Jallu picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juntti Jallu!
Juntti Jallu retains his heavyweight title!
Juntti Jallu took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'HAHA... he and his manager suck ass LOL! Go play packman retard and leave games those need some intelligence to those who have brains LULZ!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlo Stanfield is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Stanfield. No joy for Darko on that attempt.
Darko looking to score a takedown here. Stanfield is defending well but Darko drives through and ends up in Stanfield's guard.
Darko looking to pass the guard.
Stanfield is pulling down on Darko's head to control his posture.
Darko wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
Darko looking to pass the guard.
Darko is fighting to break Stanfield's control of his arms but Stanfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stanfield, up you get!
Darko shoots in but Stanfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darko fails with a takedown attempt.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Darko.
Stanfield lands with a right hand.
Darko throws a leg kick but Stanfield checks it.
Stanfield lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Stanfield's head coaches at Canadian Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stanfield enables Darko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stanfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darko is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
Darko pushes down on Stanfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Darko slows the pace down in half guard.
Darko is working for a submission of some sort.
Stanfield tries to roll over but Darko keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darko is stalling here. Stanfield is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Darko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stanfield has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko manages to get back to half guard.
Darko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darko trying to hold on to Stanfield's head to control him but Stanfield postures up.
Stanfield frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stanfield landing strikes from the mount and Darko is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko tries to hold on but Stanfield pushes him away.
Stanfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stanfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stanfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stanfield controlling from the full mount.
Darko can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darko tries to hold on but Stanfield postures up.
Darko is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Darko moves away from the strike by Stanfield.
Darko misses with a takedown
and Stanfield counters with a thumping low kick.
Darko takes one on the button.
Darko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stanfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stanfield defends well and Darko ends up having to push Stanfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darko has a takedown stuffed.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Darko.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donnie Darko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanfield throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanfield as he jumps to the side.
Darko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stanfield circles away.
Darko fails with a takedown attempt.
Darko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanfield.
Darko shoots in for a takedown but Stanfield shows good takedown defense.
Marlo Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Darko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stanfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanfield keeps Darko at a distance using the push kick.
Stanfield lands a front kick.
Darko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanfield tries to avoid it but Darko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanfield to the ground. Stanfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stanfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stanfield lands a big head kick that sends Darko tumbling to the mat! Stanfield takes a step backwards and waves Darko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Darko is rocked!
It looks like Donnie Darko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Stanfield! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marlo Stanfield!
Post fight, an emotional Marlo Stanfield said 'The Motherfuckin' KING is Here!!! Nate, where the fuck you at? Let's get this fight booked!!'.
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