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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjuna Ramadan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Mannetosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arjuna Ramadan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Mannetosen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramadan throws a body punch but Mannetosen moves out of range.
Ramadan throws a hook to the side of Mannetosen's head but Mannetosen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramadan throws a looping overhand right but Mannetosen ducks down to avoid it.
Ramadan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mannetosen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramadan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramadan is looking for a sweep. Mannetosen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramadan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramadan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramadan gets full guard.
Mannetosen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramadan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mannetosen defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramadan is looking for a triangle but Mannetosen pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan is looking for a triangle but Mannetosen pushes his legs off easily.
Ramadan has his foot on Mannetosen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mannetosen works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramadan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mannetosen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mannetosen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mannetosen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mannetosen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramadan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramadan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mannetosen wanted to stand there but Ramadan had control of the position.
Ramadan has his foot on Mannetosen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mannetosen works his way back into a safe position though.
Mannetosen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramadan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramadan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mannetosen defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramadan trying to keep a closed guard but Mannetosen is proving a slippery customer.
Mannetosen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramadan working for a triangle but Mannetosen defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjuna Ramadan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramadan throws a jab when Mannetosen was well out of range.
Ramadan throws a hook but Mannetosen blocks it.
And Mannetosen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramadan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramadan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramadan misses with a head kick.
Ramadan misses with a left hand
and Mannetosen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramadan jumps into guard, dragging Mannetosen to the mat.
Mannetosen wants to pass the guard but Ramadan is keeping the position.
Mannetosen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramadan working for a triangle but Mannetosen defends it easily.
Ramadan looking to control.
Ramadan 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.
Mannetosen trying to move into half guard but instead Ramadan has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ramadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mannetosen keeps working.
Ramadan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mannetosen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mannetosen keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan working away.
Ramadan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mannetosen!
Ramadan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mannetosen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ramadan tries to control but Mannetosen wriggling away.
Mannetosen tries to hold on but Ramadan pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramadan punching from mount but Mannetosen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ramadan wants to control the pace but Mannetosen is squirming around nicely.
Arjuna Ramadan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramadan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mannetosen is breathing heavily.
Ramadan has hold of Mannetosen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mannetosen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mannetosen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ramadan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mannetosen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arjuna Ramadan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cadfael Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauline Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cadfael Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauline Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Price will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Price misses with a body kick.
Hanson gets a clinch.
Hanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hanson has Price pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws a low kick, looking for Hanson's leg but Hanson calmly moves out of range.
Hanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Price.
Hanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Price pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanson is out of range and Price settles back down.
Price throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanson wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Hanson is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Hanson rushes Price and presses him up against the cage.
Hanson avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It appears Price was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick misses from Price.
That kick from Price tenderised Hanson's leg. Hanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Price appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Price avoids the body shot from Hanson.
Price looks for the body kick but Hanson saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price tries to land a front kick but Hanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Price.
Hanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Price throws a body kick that misses.
Hanson wants to counter with a clinch but Price pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson blocks the body kick.
Hanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanson throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Price counters with a quick kick to the body but Hanson blocks it.
Hanson blocks a head kick by Price.
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price wants to slow Hanson down by chopping away at his legs.
And Hanson tries to counter it with a takedown but Price pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Price swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Price tries to work over Hanson's front leg with a kick but Hanson checks it.
Price throws a body kick that misses.
Price gets tackled into the cage by Hanson. Hanson maintains the clinch.
Hanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price keeps Hanson at a distance using the push kick.
Price misses with a leg kick.
Hanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanson moves out of range as Price throws a body kick.
Price lands a nice looking body kick.
Hanson looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price is looking to slow Hanson down with leg kicks.
Hanson checks the leg kick.
Price finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanson misses with a two punch combination.
Price swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Price attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cadfael Price dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Price scores with a push kick.
Hanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Hanson.
No joy there for Hanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price is looking to counter with a body kick.
Price lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Pauline Hanson has been cut.
Price misses with a leg kick.
Hanson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Price throws a body kick that misses.
Hanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Price circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is struggling to control the position.
Hanson managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanson.
Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Price tenderised Hanson's leg. Hanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cadfael Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt.
Price is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Price.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Price tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Hanson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price keeps the fight on the outside.
Price motions for Hanson to come forward. Price throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Hanson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body kick there by Price.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Price.
Hanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Price looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Price rather than just go for the knockout.
Price lands with a slapping head kick.
Hanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Price tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Price throws a leg kick but Hanson checks it.
Price tries to land a front kick but Hanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pauline Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanson can do to turn this around?
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Hanson is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Price looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Price throws a solid leg kick but Hanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Price.
Hanson checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Hanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanson throws a right hand that Price ducks under and follows up with a left that Price also avoids with ease.
Hanson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Price.
Price misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Price as he checks the leg kick.
Hanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Hanson tries to score with a low kick but Price moves his leg out of the way.
Hanson blocks the body kick.
Hanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Price.
Hanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Price throws a quick inside leg kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Price fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanson is out of range.
Price throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanson moves out of range of the body kick from Price.
Hanson moves into the clinch.
Hanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cadfael Price dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pauline Hanson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanson.
Price staying out of range there.
Price lands with a slapping head kick.
Price is looking to land body kicks.
Hanson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hanson clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Price's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanson.
Hanson tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Price looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price half committed to a counter leg kick.
Price shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanson throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hanson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPrice.
Hanson moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hanson. Those never looked like landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Price.
Hanson throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Price feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Price throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price misses with a low kick as Hanson jumps back.
Hanson drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Hanson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanson moves out of range of the body kick.
Price throws a push kick but Hanson slaps the foot to one side.
Hanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Price manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cadfael Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanson avoids a kick to the body.
Price looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Price throws a leg kick but Hanson moved away.
Hanson checks a low kick from Price.
Some bone on bone action there as Hanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hanson misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a head kick.
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Cadfael Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson wants to clinch but Price slips to the side
and Price counters with a good low kick that Hanson was not able to check.
Price throws a low kick but Hanson moves out of range easily.
Hanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Price defends it well.
Hanson checks a leg kick.
Price throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanson throws a front kick aimed at Price's knee but Price avoids it well.
Price is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hanson moves into the clinch.
Hanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a single leg into guard. Price didn't expect that.
Hanson stands up and waves to Price to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Price connects with a high kick.
Hanson avoids a kick to the body.
Hanson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Price fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanson checks it well.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson manages to break the clinch.
Hanson tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanson blocks the body kick.
Pauline Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadfael Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Price, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Cadfael Price!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Cadfael Price!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Cadfael Price!
Cadfael Price wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Spareno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Auscop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Spareno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Auscop!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auscop misses with a wild combination.
Auscop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spareno clinches up with Auscop and pushes him back against the cage.
Auscop prevents a body shot from Spareno.
Auscop looking to stall.
Spareno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Barry Auscop has been cut.
Spareno misses with the head strike.
Spareno lands a shoulder strike.
Spareno lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Spareno.
Spareno lands with a short shot to the head.
Spareno lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Spareno.
That has opened up Barry Auscop's cut even more.
A short left from Spareno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spareno scores with a shoulder strike.
Spareno controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Spareno scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Spareno.
Auscop looks winded!
Spareno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Auscop backwards.
Spareno scores with a nice hook to the head.
The cut above Barry Auscop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Spareno lands with a left to the head.
Spareno unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Auscop! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Spareno is unloading with more strikes now! Auscop drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Spareno!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Storgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck The Ice Murderer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Storgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck The Ice Murderer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ice Murderer dives in for a single leg takedown but Storgaard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Storgaard throws a lazy right hand but The Ice Murderer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Ice Murderer tries to clinch up but Storgaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Storgaard throws a big shot that misses.
Storgaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Ice Murderer.
The Ice Murderer shoots for a double leg takedown but Storgaard sprawls well. He's pushed The Ice Murderer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Storgaard throws a lazy right hand but The Ice Murderer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Storgaard misses.
The Ice Murderer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Storgaard's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storgaard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Ice Murderer.
The Ice Murderer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The Ice Murderer is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ice Murderer is looking for a kimura here.
The Ice Murderer content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Ice Murderer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storgaard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Storgaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Ice Murderer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storgaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Ice Murderer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ice Murderer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Storgaard defends well and The Ice Murderer ends up having to push Storgaard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Viktor Storgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck The Ice Murderer.
Storgaard misses with a hook.
The Ice Murderer doesn't manage to clinch there - Storgaard circles away.
Storgaard lands a big right hand that sends The Ice Murderer crashing to the mat! Storgaard stays standing though and waves The Ice Murderer back to his feet!
The Ice Murderer is rocked!
It looks like Chuck The Ice Murderer has been cut.
The Ice Murderer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Storgaard as he avoids it easily.
The Ice Murderer is still on wobbly legs! Can Storgaard finish him?
The Ice Murderer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storgaard tries to avoid it but The Ice Murderer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storgaard to the ground. Storgaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Ice Murderer seems to have recovered his senses.
The Ice Murderer looks winded!
Storgaard lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in The Ice Murderer - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Storgaard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Storgaard!
Viktor Storgaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejo Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vick Vhude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vhude has chosen New Order - Vanishing Point as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejo Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vick Vhude!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Vick Vhude has been cut.
Cortez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vhude stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cortez throws a shot to the body.
Cortez throws a right hand that Vhude ducks under and follows up with a left that Vhude also avoids with ease.
Vhude ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alejo Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Cortez throws a sloppy body shot
and Vhude counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vhude moves away.
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Vhude counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez has Vhude up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Cortez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vhude is trying to push Cortez away but Cortez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cortez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vhude tries to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling the position.
Cortez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vhude looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vhude wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortez won't allow it.
Cortez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortez drops Vhude onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vhude is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vhude is rocked!
That has opened up Vick Vhude's cut even more.
Good body shot from Cortez.
Vhude is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortez finish him?
Vhude looks winded!
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Cortez throws a big uppercut that drops Vhude! More strikes from Cortez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vhude lies dazed against the cage as Cortez celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejo Cortez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aibek Usenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Farkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aibek Usenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Levi Farkas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usenov tries to clinch up.
Usenov tries to clinch but Farkas is having none of it.
Usenov fails to land the takedown.
Farkas feints the counter takedown.
Usenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Farkas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Usenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farkas.
Usenov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farkas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Usenov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Usenov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farkas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farkas shoots in and gets a takedown into Usenov's guard.
Farkas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Usenov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farkas passes Usenov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Farkas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Farkas thows a huge punch but Usenov dodges it nicely.
Farkas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farkas working Usenov over with strikes.
Farkas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farkas is nestled in close to Usenov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farkas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Farkas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Usenov is breathing heavily.
Farkas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Usenov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farkas moves into full mount! Usenov won't be happy about that!
Farkas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Usenov is rocked!
It looks like Aibek Usenov has been cut.
Farkas breaks from Usenov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Farkas landing shots from mount.
Oh Usenov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farkas drops a big elbow. That's hurt Usenov! More shots from Farkas and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levi Farkas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Antonescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Antonescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregory Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher drives through and clinches with Antonescu against the cage.
Belcher is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Antonescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Antonescu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Belcher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Antonescu up against the cage.
Belcher has Antonescu pushed against the cage.
Belcher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Belcher continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Belcher effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gregory Belcher.
Antonescu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belcher effectively controlling the action here.
Antonescu pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Belcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antonescu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belcher controls the pace.
Belcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Antonescu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Antonescu keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Antonescu has wrist control.
Antonescu looking for a guillotine here but Belcher defends easily.
Antonescu working for a triangle but Belcher defends it easily.
Belcher pushes down on Antonescu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Antonescu trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is trying to work for a kimura but Antonescu is defending well.
Belcher is working for a kimura but Antonescu is defending it quite comfortably.
Antonescu looking for submissions off his back.
Belcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Antonescu trying to control from the bottom.
Belcher works his way into full mount!
Belcher is looking to stand but Antonescu has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Antonescu working to try and regain half guard.
Antonescu tries to hold on but Belcher pushes him away.
Belcher wants to control the pace but Antonescu is squirming around nicely.
Belcher is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Belcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Belcher breaks from the clinch.
Belcher clinches up against the cage.
Belcher trying to control the position but instead, Antonescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belcher into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonescu pulls Belcher into guard.
Belcher pushes down on Antonescu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Antonescu actively working from the bottom here.
Belcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Antonescu won't allow Belcher to pass to mount.
Belcher is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Antonescu wants to hold on but Belcher pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belcher wants to stand but Antonescu is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Antonescu is looking to improve his position but Belcher isn't that keen on the idea.
Belcher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Belcher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Antonescu gets a clinch.
Belcher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Antonescu up against the cage.
Antonescu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Antonescu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Belcher has gone for a leg lock! Antonescu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belcher's guard.
Antonescu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Antonescu has managed to get both his arms back between Belcher's legs - danger averted.
Belcher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Antonescu escapes and throws Belcher's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonescu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Antonescu taking a break here but Belcher is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher is looking to improve his position.
Antonescu is trying to work for a kimura but Belcher is defending well.
Belcher desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Belcher is trying to stand back up but Antonescu is controlling him
Antonescu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Antonescu is trying to control. Belcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Antonescu stops Belcher from getting back to his feet.
Belcher is looking to control Antonescu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belcher avoid being mounted?
Belcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Belcher wants to get back to his feet.
Belcher is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antonescu is thwarting Belcher's attempts to control the position.
Belcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Antonescu pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is refusing to be controlled, as Antonescu sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher is looking to improve his position.
Belcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Antonescu is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Antonescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Antonescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Belcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Antonescu gets an underhook and turns Belcher into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Antonescu is trying to stall.
Antonescu successfully pulls guard.
Antonescu is trying to keep Belcher in close.
Antonescu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Antonescu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belcher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Antonescu.
You can see the frustration on Antonescu's face as Belcher controls the position.
Belcher tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antonescu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Antonescu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belcher is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Antonescu 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. This is the final round!
Belcher clinches.
Antonescu pulls Belcher into guard.
Belcher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belcher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Antonescu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belcher postures up in Antonescu's guard and throws a big left but Antonescu blocks it.
Antonescu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Antonescu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stefan Antonescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belcher is working Antonescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonescu has an active guard here but Belcher has managed to pass into half guard.
Antonescu won't allow Belcher to pass to mount.
Belcher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Antonescu is not content to let Belcher control the position.
Belcher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Antonescu!
Belcher throwing strikes here but Antonescu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Belcher moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Antonescu has worked his arm free - good work by Antonescu!
Belcher advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher looking to ground and pound but Antonescu is blocking nicely.
Belcher trying to control but Antonescu is having none of it.
Antonescu is trying desperately to improve position.
Belcher avoids the attempt from Antonescu to control.
Belcher controlling from the full mount.
Belcher is trying to take his opponent's back.
Belcher is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonescu is looking to improve his position but Belcher isn't that keen on the idea.
Belcher goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Antonescu turns into him and now he's in Belcher's guard.
Antonescu wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Antonescu looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonescu stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.
Antonescu wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Antonescu stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.
Belcher looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Antonescu passes into side control.
Belcher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Antonescu.
Antonescu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belcher is just riding it out for now. Antonescu eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregory Belcher.
I think Belcher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Stefan Antonescu!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Stefan Antonescu!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Gregory Belcher!
Stefan Antonescu wins by split decision!
Gregory Belcher was interviewed post fight and said 'Behaaaave'.
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