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Helsinki Fighting League: 46 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
35 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eildon Heap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herman Munster!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heap.
Munster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heap's sensitive parts.
Munster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munster tries to counter with a clinch but Heap shakes him off and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Munster.
Heap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munster only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Munster misses its intended target.
Munster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Munster's brow.
Heap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heap avoids a wild elbow strike from Munster.
Heap pushes off an throws an elbow but Munster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Munster.
Munster misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munster backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heap.
Heap tries to land a knee to the head but Munster blocks with his arms.
Munster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heap backwards.
Munster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heap backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munster.
Munster can't get the takedown.
Munster avoids the elbow strike from Heap, against the cage.
Munster misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Munster - that landed with a thud.
Munster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heap throws an elbow but it misses.
Heap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Munster.
Heap tries to land a knee to the head but Munster blocks with his arms.
Munster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heap digs a right hand into Munster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munster's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heap looking to throw knees to the head but Munster is blocking nicely.
Heap throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heap obliges.
Munster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heap lands a damaging elbow.
Heap misses with a body punch.
Munster lands a shot to the body.
Munster throws a punch but it's blocked by Heap.
Heap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Munster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munster has a couple of punches blocked by Heap.
Heap misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Munster.
Munster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munster misses with some punches.
Heap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Munster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster has a couple of punches blocked by Heap.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heap.
Munster avoids a wild elbow strike from Heap.
Heap throws an elbow but it misses.
Munster blocks an elbow strike from Heap.
Heap lands an elbow just above Munster 's eye.
A short body shot lands from Heap as the two fighters clinch.
Heap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Munster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munster.
Heap crunches a lovely knee into Munster's ribcage.
Heap misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Munster fails to land.
Heap lands an elbow that stopped Munster in his tracks for a moment.
Heap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Munster fails to land.
Heap blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heap takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Heap looking to throw knees to the head but Munster is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Munster.
Munster tries to throw a body punch but Heap avoids it by throwing Munster back against the cage.
Heap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munster lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Munster's brow.
Heap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munster misses with some punches.
Heap lands an elbow inside.
Heap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Munster blocks it with crossed arms.
Heap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Munster blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Heap as the two fighters clinch.
Munster avoids a wild elbow strike from Heap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eildon Heap will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Munster shoots in and bounces Heap off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heap looking to control.
Munster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munster is looking to work some ground and pound but Heap has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing good reports from Heap's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Munster wants to control from the top but Heap keeps moving.
Heap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heap keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Heap wants to sweep here but Munster controlling him for the moment.
Heap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Munster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Munster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heap's hands.
Heap tries to clinch up but Munster circles away and keeps his distance.
Munster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munster avoids the body shot from Heap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster misses the jab.
Heap ducks straight into an uppercut from Munster and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Heap manages to regain guard straight away.
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!
Munster trying to control but Heap is working from the bottom.
Munster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Munster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Munster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Munster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heap avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munster.
Munster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Munster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heap trying to control but Munster postures up.
Munster tries to pass to full mount but Heap defends it.
Heap is looking to control Munster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heap avoid being mounted?
Munster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Munster working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Heap's thigh. Heap counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Munster landing some decent shots from guard.
Munster works over Heap with some ground and pound from guard.
Heap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Munster postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Munster misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munster has closed the distance and engaged Heap in a clinch.
Munster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Munster blocks an elbow strike.
Heap looking to throw knees to the head but Munster is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Munster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Heap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heap moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Heap misses the target.
Heap connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munster momentarily.
Munster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heap.
Nice body punch from Heap.
Munster shoots in for a takedown but Heap shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Heap. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munster.
Heap tries to close the distance and clinch but Munster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Munster misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster misses with a hook.
Heap takes a swing at Munster's ribcage but misses.
Munster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heap moves in looking to clinch but Munster pushes him off.
Heap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munster.
Good work by Heap as he checks the leg kick.
Heap is looking to clinch.
Heap checks a leg kick.
Heap was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heap tries to clinch up.
Munster thuds his right hand into Heap's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eildon Heap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munster misses with a looping right.
Heap closes the distance looking to clinch
and Munster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munster misses with a low kick as Heap jumps back.
Heap throws a quick counter head kick but Munster was just out of range.
Heap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munster misses the shot to the body.
Munster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Heap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good leg kick by Munster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heap cracks Munster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heap throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heap wants to clinch.
Munster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heap connects with the punch.
Munster misses with a wild body shot.
Heap throwing a counter right hand but Munster manages to avoid it.
Herman Munster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munster throws out a loose jab but Heap uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heap lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munster.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heap.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eildon Heap.
I think Heap has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Herman Munster!
Herman Munster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Eildon Heap spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handome I'm not surprised this guy was all over me!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobus Barnard (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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200 lbs
33 - 45 - 1 |
Great wrestler
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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kobus Barnard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 45 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnard scores with the left hand. Jalkalukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jalkalukko.
Barnard throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnard throws a shot from downtown. Jalkalukko moves away and avoids it.
Jalkalukko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jalkalukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobus Barnard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Barnard leaves Jalkalukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko misses with a takedown
and Barnard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnard.
Barnard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team AVR in the buildup to the fight.
Barnard cracks Jalkalukko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barnard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jalkalukko to stand back up!
Jalkalukko is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnard lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jalkalukko up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Barnard from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jalkalukko's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobus Barnard!
After winning the bout, Kobus Barnard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Cudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cudi has chosen King Wizard as his entrance music. Kid Cudi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Cudi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bordignon Miyao shoots in and bounces Cudi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bordignon Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Cudi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Cudi is retaining full guard.
Bordignon Miyao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bordignon Miyao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cudi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bordignon Miyao has managed to get both his arms back between Cudi's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bordignon Miyao controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao forces his way into half guard.
Cudi is trying to get back to full guard.
Cudi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bordignon Miyao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bordignon Miyao's back!
You can see the frustration on Bordignon Miyao's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cudi is trying to stick to Bordignon Miyao's back but Bordignon Miyao is turning into Cudi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cudi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao passes Cudi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cudi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Cudi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cudi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bordignon Miyao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cudi trying to control here.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cudi defends it well.
Cudi tries to get to full guard but Bordignon Miyao has control of the leg.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to control the action in half guard but Cudi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cudi is looking for a sweep. Bordignon Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the pace.
Cudi wants to control but Bordignon Miyao is keeping busy.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cudi defends it well.
Cudi is refusing to be controlled, as Bordignon Miyao sits in half guard.
Cudi is looking to control Bordignon Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cudi avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cudi won't allow Bordignon Miyao to pass to mount.
Cudi trying to control but Bordignon Miyao postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cudi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cudi lands in his opponent's guard.
Cudi stopping the sweep attempt from Bordignon Miyao.
Cudi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bordignon Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Cudi is proving a slippery customer.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cudi defends well.
We've been informed that Cudi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bordignon Miyao throws a looping overhand right but Cudi ducks down to avoid it.
Cudi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bordignon Miyao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cudi is in Bordignon Miyao's guard.
Bordignon Miyao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cudi postures up and lands a big shot to Bordignon Miyao's brow.
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cudi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bordignon Miyao wants to control the position but Cudi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bordignon Miyao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cudi slips a nice elbow through Bordignon Miyao's hands, connecting with Bordignon Miyao's forehead.
Cudi working over Bordignon Miyao with some ground and pound. Bordignon Miyao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cudi is trying to control the action in half guard but Bordignon Miyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bordignon Miyao working a defensive guard here.
Cudi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bordignon Miyao keeping moving, preventing Cudi from controlling successfully.
Cudi throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao has his hands on Cudi's head, controlling the position.
Cudi works over Bordignon Miyao with some ground and pound from guard.
Cudi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bordignon Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cudi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cudi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bordignon Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Cudi is proving a slippery customer.
Cudi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to control the position but Cudi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a triangle here but Cudi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cudi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cudi tries for a kimura but Bordignon Miyao is defending well.
Cudi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cudi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bordignon Miyao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cudi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bordignon Miyao is desperately trying to improve his position but Cudi has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cudi scoring with strikes but Bordignon Miyao is staying in there.
Cudi with good strikes from the mount here!
Bordignon Miyao is rocked!
Bordignon Miyao is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Bordignon Miyao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cudi cracks Bordignon Miyao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bordignon Miyao regains half guard.
Cudi is thwarting Bordignon Miyao's attempts to control the position.
Cudi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bordignon Miyao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bordignon Miyao seems to have got his legs back now.
Bordignon Miyao gets back to full guard.
Cudi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bordignon Miyao is keeping the position for now.
Cudi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kid Cudi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cudi has passed into half guard!
Cudi is thwarting Bordignon Miyao's attempts to control the position.
Bordignon Miyao controlling the position well.
Bordignon Miyao moves into full guard.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cudi defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bordignon Miyao working for a triangle but Cudi defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Cudi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Bordignon Miyao forces Cudi back against the cage and clinches.
Bordignon Miyao wants a takedown.
Cudi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bordignon Miyao can't fight it off and eventually Cudi manages to take the fight to the floor. Bordignon Miyao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cudi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cudi wants to pass the guard but Bordignon Miyao is keeping the position.
Bordignon Miyao being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao has his foot on Cudi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cudi works his way back into a safe position though.
Bordignon Miyao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cudi is one step ahead there.
Bordignon Miyao keeping moving, preventing Cudi from controlling successfully.
Cudi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cudi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cudi stands up over Bordignon Miyao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao being controlled here, momentarily.
Cudi stands up over Bordignon Miyao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bordignon Miyao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cudi is aware though and is defending well.
Cudi forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cudi works his way into side control.
Bordignon Miyao tries to improve position but can't.
Cudi working the head and body with strikes.
Cudi working the head with strikes.
Cudi wants to control but Bordignon Miyao is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bordignon Miyao wants to control but Cudi postures up.
Bordignon Miyao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cudi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cudi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bordignon Miyao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to improve his position.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cudi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cudi scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cudi is chipping away with strikes.
Bordignon Miyao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cudi off and has taken his back!
Cudi rolls, trying to escape but Bordignon Miyao keeps control of the position.
Cudi tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Bordignon Miyao has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Cudi is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Kid Cudi was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck everybody up in this arena. Ain't nobody thinking bout yo fat asses anyway.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Merdaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Merdaka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merdaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Merdaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Merdaka throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Merdaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder thinks about countering with a head kick.
Merdaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merdaka throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Wilder defending well as Merdaka loads up on a big left hand.
Merdaka connects with a body shot that sends Wilder's belly button to the back.
Merdaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilder.
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!
Merdaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder scores with a punch to the head.
Merdaka lands a head shot.
Merdaka misses with a two punch combination.
Alex Merdaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merdaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Merdaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merdaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merdaka throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merdaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Wilder to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Merdaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
Merdaka is rocked!
Wilder lands a jab to Merdaka's midsection.
Merdaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilder finish him?
Wilder with a jab.
Merdaka misses with the combination.
Wilder thinks about countering with a body kick.
Merdaka looks winded!
Wilder throws a monster overhand right that drops Merdaka! Wilder follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stratovarius Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Infamous comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Gates- Hard For. Stratovarius Smiff has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stratovarius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Smiff won't allow it.
Smiff is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Infamous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Infamous shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smiff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Infamous slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Infamous avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smiff has a closed guard, preventing Infamous from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infamous gets to his feet. Smiff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff gets caught flat footed, as Infamous shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Infamous is one step ahead there.
Infamous trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Infamous is looking to stand up but Smiff won't let him.
Infamous looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Infamous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Infamous controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smiff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Infamous is adopting a defensive guard.
Infamous's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Smiff postures up in Infamous's guard and throws a big left but Infamous blocks it.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Infamous is keeping the position for now.
Smiff stands and throws Infamous's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smiff looks up at the clock and then as Infamous takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smiff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Infamous dodges the ground and pound from Smiff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Infamous keeps working.
Infamous wants to control but Smiff postures up.
Infamous pushes Smiff away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smiff gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smiff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Infamous manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Infamous works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Infamous controlling Smiff's posture.
Infamous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Infamous will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Infamous shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smiff controls Infamous momentarily but Infamous frees himself.
Smiff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smiff wants to control the position but Infamous says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Infamous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Infamous is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff won't allow Infamous to pass to mount.
Smiff is trying to get back to full guard.
Infamous wants to take a breather but Smiff is having none of it.
Infamous prevents Smiff from improving his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Smiff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Infamous shoots in looking for a takedown. Smiff tries to sprawl out of it but Infamous keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smiff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Infamous scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Stratovarius Smiff has been cut.
Infamous shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smiff is trying to defend but Infamous finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Infamous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Infamous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous decides to return to a standing position.
Infamous looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Infamous postures up in Smiff's guard and throws a big left but Smiff blocks it.
Infamous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Infamous looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Infamous passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Infamous is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff tries to bench press Infamous off him but Infamous keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Infamous is working Smiff over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smiff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chris Infamous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Infamous stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Infamous dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stratovarius Smiff's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Infamous lands a big head kick that sends Smiff tumbling to the mat! Infamous takes a step backwards and waves Smiff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smiff is rocked!
Infamous works Smiff's body with a nice hook.
Smiff is still on wobbly legs! Can Infamous finish him?
Infamous closes the distance looking for a takedown. Smiff stuffs it but Infamous still has hold of him. Infamous picks Smiff up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Infamous slams Smiff to the floor and that's really hurt Smiff - he doesn't know where he is! Infamous throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Infamous!
In his post fight interview, Chris Infamous started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Stratovarius Smiff spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Asikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesa Asikainen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson instigates a clinch.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asikainen throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.
Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Asikainen.
Asikainen can't break the clinch.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asikainen wants to break free but Ragnarsson has control.
Asikainen is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Asikainen's coach down at Helsinki Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Asikainen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Asikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asikainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Asikainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ragnarsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson works on Asikainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Ragnarsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Asikainen looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asikainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Asikainen is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Asikainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Ragnarsson gets through Asikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asikainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Asikainen tries to circle away but Ragnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Asikainen is working for takedown but Ragnarsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Asikainen is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Asikainen trying to control the position but instead, Ragnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asikainen into the cage.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asikainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ragnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asikainen tries to break free but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Ragnarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks with his arms.
Asikainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Ragnarsson won't allow it.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson lands a body punch.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Asikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asikainen can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson is pressed up against the cage. Asikainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragnarsson down to the mat. Ragnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asikainen gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson maintains the clinch.
Asikainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Ragnarsson lands a nice elbow.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Asikainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now.
Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asikainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asikainen tries to break free but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarsson.
Asikainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asikainen is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks with his arms.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Asikainen is rocked!
Asikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Asikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Asikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Asikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Asikainen 's eye.
Asikainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Ragnarsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson has Asikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Asikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asikainen can't break the clinch.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Asikainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks with his arms.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asikainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson is defending well.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Asikainen.
A short body shot lands from Ragnarsson as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ragnarsson dips to his left and cracks Asikainen with an uppercut!
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Asikainen.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Asikainen keeps it at a distance.
Asikainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson circles away.
Ragnarsson has managed to clinch.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Asikainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ragnarsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asikainen's efforts to push away.
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Asikainen 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asikainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Asikainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ragnarsson lands a big knee! That's hurt Asikainen! Oh, he's all over the place! Ragnarsson lands another knee that sends Asikainen to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halfdan Ragnarsson!
Halfdan Ragnarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Solberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Solberg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Moon Rising. Sherman McCullough looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Solberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sherman McCullough!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Solberg moves out of range.
Donk. Solberg catches McCullough right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Sherman McCullough has been cut.
McCullough connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solberg's hands.
McCullough moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solberg.
McCullough has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCullough there as he acknowledges the shot.
Solberg lands a big head kick that sends McCullough tumbling to the mat! Solberg takes a step backwards and waves McCullough back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McCullough is rocked!
Solberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCullough is still on wobbly legs! Can Solberg finish him?
McCullough swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCullough looks winded!
McCullough throws a combination that misses
and Solberg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Solberg moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt McCullough! Solberg continues to tee off on McCullough, landing with a left and a right! Solberg connects with a right hand that leaves McCullough sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Solberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balzac Tzovalzeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Mary - Tupac. Nick Gonzalez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gonzalez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Balzac Tzovalzeck!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzovalzeck is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tzovalzeck to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gonzalez looking for a guillotine here but Tzovalzeck defends easily.
Tzovalzeck pushes down on Gonzalez 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzovalzeck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Tzovalzeck eventually gives up the hold.
Tzovalzeck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tzovalzeck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzovalzeck 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. Gonzalez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tzovalzeck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balzac Tzovalzeck!
Balzac Tzovalzeck gave a mention to Venom Combat Sports in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Nick Gonzalez had this to say: 'Shit. The motherfuckers a beast what can I say. This aint gon stop the movement imma keep going. A fights a fight and shit happens but best believe ill be back no doubt. Shout out to the homies and fuck the haters COMPTON MOTHERFUCKERS!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Buddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buddington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Night gown - Pillow fight!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Buddington!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusted uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddington.
Buddington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been hearing reports that Rusted has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rusted connects with a right hand. Buddington shakes it off.
Buddington scores with a spinning back kick!
Rusted swats away the attempt to clinch by Buddington.
Rusted ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddington moves away.
Buddington throws a series of punches but Rusted avoids them all with ease.
Buddington slips a jab and a cross from Rusted.
Buddington misses with a leg kick.
Crunch! Buddington slams his shin into Rusted's torso.
Rusted throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddington throws a leg kick which misses Rusted's front leg but catches the back leg as Rusted tries to avoid it.
Crunch! Buddington slams his shin into Rusted's torso.
Rusted tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rusted is looking to chop away at Buddington's legs.
Rusted digs a good body shot into Buddington's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rusted fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buddington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddington connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Rusted there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rusted shoots for a double leg takedown but Buddington sprawls well. He's pushed Rusted's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Buddington blocks the leg kick.
Rusted fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rusted with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rusted drops his hands momentarily and Buddington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Buddington blocks the leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rusted!
Rusted wants to slow Buddington down by chopping away at his legs.
Rusted misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rusted sets himself, and Buddington steps forward looking for the clinch! Rusted avoids it this time.
Buddington moves out of range of the body kick from Rusted.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rusted.
Buddington throws a hook but Rusted avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddington connects with a leg kick. Rusted looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buddington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rusted finds it's way round the side to connect with Buddington's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tries a low kick but Buddington avoids it.
Buddington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rusted.
Rusted looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buddington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buddington slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusted, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buddington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rusted misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Buddington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rusted moves out of range as Buddington strikes.
Nice shot lands for Rusted.
Buddington scores with a punch to the head.
Rusted swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rusted walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buddington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Buddington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rusted can pounce on him.
Rusted lands a front kick.
Buddington scores with a jab.
Rusted misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddington connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick by Buddington misses
and Rusted counters with a solid body kick.
Rusted throws a big shot that misses.
Buddington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rusted throws a body punch but Buddington moves out of range.
Oliver Buddington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Rusted tenderised Buddington's leg. Buddington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rusted drops his hands momentarily and Buddington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rusted keeps Buddington at a distance using the push kick.
Rusted catches Buddington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Rusted.
Buddington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rusted is looking to slow Buddington down with leg kicks.
Rusted works over Buddington's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddington slips under a jab from Rusted.
Buddington was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rusted throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Buddington tries to clinch but Rusted is having none of it.
Rusted looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddington is just out of range.
Rusted throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buddington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buddington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Buddington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rusted throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rusted throws a leg kick
and Buddington counters with a left and a right that stings Rusted.
Rusted works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Buddington jabs Rusted right on the nose. Rusted blinks but takes it well.
Buddington throws a push kick but Rusted slaps the foot to one side.
Rusted throwing a counter right hand but Buddington manages to avoid it.
Rusted misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Buddington missing with a left hand there. Rusted was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rusted lands a glancing blow to the side of Buddington's head.
Buddington lands with a right hand.
Buddington checks a low kick from Rusted.
Buddington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rusted.
Rusted throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buddington tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rusted is in Buddington's guard.
Buddington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rusted. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buddington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rusted content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buddington pulls Rusted in close to prevent any damage.
Buddington keeping moving, preventing Rusted from controlling successfully.
Rusted has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddington looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Buddington is trying to keep Rusted in close.
Rusted seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Buddington trying to keep a closed guard but Rusted is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buddington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buddington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusted swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rusted is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buddington can do to turn this around?
Buddington lands a head shot.
Rusted feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buddington's calf.
Rusted walks into a straight right hand from Buddington.
Buddington lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rusted. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddington throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick from Buddington lands but Rusted takes it in his stride.
Rusted tries to land a front kick but Buddington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buddington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rusted half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rusted takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rusted buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rusted shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buddington is trying to defend but Rusted finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rusted looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buddington taking some punishment here, with Rusted in his half guard.
Buddington gets back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buddington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rusted's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted postures up.
Buddington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rusted trying to control but Buddington is working from the bottom.
Rusted stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buddington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buddington is adopting a defensive guard.
Rusted is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rusted won't allow Buddington to sweep him here.
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.
Buddington controls Rusted momentarily but Rusted frees himself.
Rusted postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rusted pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buddington is keeping the position for now.
Rusted working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rusted wants to control from the top but Buddington keeps moving.
Buddington looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buddington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rusted thuds his right hand into Buddington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jethro Rusted will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rusted looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddington is just out of range.
Rusted swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Buddington.
Rusted swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rusted does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rusted tries to work over Buddington's front leg with a kick but Buddington checks it.
Buddington rushes Rusted and presses him up against the cage.
Rusted blocks a body shot from Buddington.
A shot in the inside from Buddington.
Buddington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rusted has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddington lands with a short shot to the head.
Buddington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rusted is defending well for now.
Buddington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rusted avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddington looking to throw knees to the head but Rusted is blocking nicely.
Rusted is trying to maintain a safe position but Buddington gets an underhook and turns Rusted into the cage.
Rusted has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buddington after a bit of a struggle.
Rusted letting Buddington take a breather here.
Rusted using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buddington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buddington trying to stall but Rusted improves his position.
Buddington tries to land a knee to the head but Rusted blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Buddington.
Buddington lands a right hand.
Buddington has a couple of punches blocked by Rusted.
Buddington throws a head punch that misses.
Rusted managing to block the knees to the body from Buddington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buddington with a knee to the head.
Buddington stalling in the clinch.
Buddington working aggressively here.
Rusted leaning his opponent against the cage.
Buddington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rusted's elbow.
Rusted tries to pull guard but Buddington holds him up against the cage and eventually Rusted drops back down to his feet.
Rusted avoiding damage as Buddington throws knees to the body.
Rusted manages to break the clinch.
Jethro Rusted is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted misses with a leg kick
and Buddington counters by clinching up.
Buddington tries a body shot but Rusted blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Buddington.
Buddington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rusted backwards.
Buddington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buddington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oliver Buddington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buddington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rusted's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Rusted.
Buddington tries a knee to the head but Rusted blocks it.
Oliver Buddington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rusted lands a left hand.
Buddington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rusted working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted breaks from the clinch.
Rusted closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buddington to the mat! Buddington manages to get full guard.
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!
Rusted lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rusted seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buddington managing to control the position.
Rusted postures up.
Buddington wants to sweep but no luck.
Buddington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buddington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Buddington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rusted 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Rusted!
An out of breath Jethro Rusted thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf comes into a darkened arena with his song building. POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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287 lbs
25 - 22 - 0 |
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265 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kedorf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kedorf swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Speed counter with a right hand.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Speed lands a lovely overhand right.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kedorf misses the body punch
and Speed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kedorf is rocked!
Speed stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kedorf to get to his feet.
Speed drops Kedorf with a big left hand! Kedorf is injured, injured bad! Speed jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Speed!
After the big win, Tyson Speed made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Barol Kedorf spoke after the fight, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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