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MMAHelsinki - 128 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quiero Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer has chosen Sirius as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quiero Taco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taco slaps away a takedown attempt from Spencer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taco lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taco feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer looking to control but Taco passes into half guard.
Taco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taco works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer seems a little lost for a moment, as Taco dominates the positioning.
Spencer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Taco decides to stand up, so the ref orders Spencer to his feet.
Spencer goes for a double leg but Taco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taco continues to drive forward.
Quiero Taco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Spencer.
Taco clinches up against the cage.
Taco is working Spencer over against the cage.
Spencer wants to take the fight to the mat but Taco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco is leaning against Spencer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spencer wants a takedown but no success here.
Spencer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spencer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taco prevents the takedown attempt.
Spencer looks winded!
Spencer prevents a body shot from Taco.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Taco.
Spencer has a couple of punches blocked by Taco.
Spencer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taco lands with a right to the head.
Taco tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Taco back against the cage.
Spencer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spencer's half guard.
Spencer wants to stand back up but Taco manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco decides to stand back up.
Taco pushes Spencer up against the cage in a clinch.
Spencer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taco slowing the pace effectively.
Spencer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spencer shoots in and drives through. Taco sprawls well.
Spencer dives in and grabs Taco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taco pushes down on Spencer's head and hops out.
Taco lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spencer defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taco is defended easily by Spencer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taco clinches up with Spencer and pushes him back against the cage.
Taco breaks the clinch.
Spencer clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quiero Taco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spencer defends well and Taco ends up having to push Spencer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spencer or perhaps it was just good defense by Taco, which made it look bad.
Spencer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Taco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Taco. No joy for Spencer on that attempt.
Taco clinches up with Spencer and pushes him back against the cage.
Spencer wants a takedown.
Quiero Taco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Spencer.
Taco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spencer up against the cage.
Taco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spencer moves into range and clinches up with Taco.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Spencer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taco as he avoids it easily.
Taco shoots in looking for a takedown but Spencer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spencer with the counter takedown but Taco avoids it easily.
Taco stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
Taco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taco dives in and scores a takedown into Spencer's guard.
Taco forces his way into half guard.
Taco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco controlling his opponent.
Taco stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Taco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spencer sprawls well. Spencer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taco gets slowly back to his feet.
Taco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taco misses with a takedown attempt - Spencer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taco.
Spencer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco moves into the clinch successfully.
Taco stalling against the cage.
Spencer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spencer looking for a takedown.
Spencer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taco has Spencer pressed against the cage.
Taco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taco struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Taco breaks from the clinch.
Taco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer rushes Taco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taco breaks from the clinch.
Quiero Taco is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taco is fending him off so far but Spencer persists. Nope, Taco circles away and we're back to standing.
Taco closes the distance and pushes Spencer back into the cage.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taco's elbow.
Spencer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spencer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taco lands a body punch.
Taco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Taco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quiero Taco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taco lands a body shot.
Taco slowing the pace effectively.
Taco breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quiero Taco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Spencer keeping hold of Taco's head, controlling as best he can.
Taco controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer tries to get to full guard but Taco has control of the leg.
Taco controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taco fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spencer.
Taco stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
Spencer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taco moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with Taco, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes Taco against the cage but Taco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spencer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTaco.
Quiero Taco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Spencer.
Taco looks for a takedown but Spencer sprawls well.
Taco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Spencer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice takedown defense from Taco. No joy for Spencer on that attempt.
Spencer moves into range and clinches up with Taco.
Spencer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taco after a bit of a struggle.
Taco pushes Spencer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taco just leaning against Spencer, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Taco controls the action.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Taco.
Spencer tries to score a body lock takedown but Taco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quiero Taco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spencer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taco after a bit of a struggle.
Taco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taco pushes Spencer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taco closes the distance and clinches.
Spencer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taco decides to stand back up.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown but Taco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spencer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taco rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Max Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
Max Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taco gets a takedown into half guard.
Taco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quiero Taco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quiero Taco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Conlon!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey throws a hook but Conlon blocks it.
Dempsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conlon.
Conlon shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conlon shoots in and bounces Dempsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dempsey trying to control the position.
Conlon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Conlon cracks Dempsey with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conlon is working Dempsey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dempsey working for a triangle but Conlon defends it easily.
Conlon postures up and lands a big shot to Dempsey's brow.
Conlon scoring with some ground and pound.
Conlon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dempsey's head.
Conlon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dempsey's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey has momentary wrist control but Conlon slips an elbow through the middle.
Conlon landing some decent shots from guard.
Conlon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dempsey has momentary wrist control but Conlon slips an elbow through the middle.
Conlon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conlon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dempsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conlon working some strikes from top position.
Conlon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dempsey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conlon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Conlon is in close to Dempsey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Conlon with a nice head shot there.
Conlon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Conlon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Conlon distracts Dempsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dempsey is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Dempsey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conlon lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conlon distracts Dempsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Conlon gets to his feet and stands over Dempsey, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dempsey felt that one! Conlon unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dempsey from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Conlon!
Tommy Conlon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Smoosh Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smoosh Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Salazar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salazar drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Salazar off! Salazar jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Salazar drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Salazar off! Salazar jumps back into Jackson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Salazar connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Salazar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar passes to full mount!
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Salazar postures up.
Salazar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salazar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salazar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar throws a big right hand that misses.
Salazar slips nicely into half guard.
Salazar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salazar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salazar.
Salazar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salazar is aware though and is defending well.
Salazar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Salazar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salazar seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Salazar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Salazar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salazar gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Salazar keeps him under control.
Jackson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Salazar. Oh but Jackson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Salazar goes limp - he's gone! Jackson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Smoosh Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Shelby had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shelby as he jumps to the side.
Santiago dives in for a single leg takedown but Shelby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santiago drops his hands momentarily and Shelby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shelby lands a nice hook to Santiago's body. Santiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shelby misses with an uppercut.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
And Santiago tries to counter it with a takedown but Shelby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shelby connects with a body shot.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Shelby shows good takedown defense.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shelby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
It seemed like Santiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
Santiago throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
Shelby 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.
We've been told by Shelby's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Shelby misses.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shelby defends it well.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santiago shoots and misses
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santiago! But no joy.
Santiago moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
Shelby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shelby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santiago throws an off balance right hand
and Shelby counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shelby misses with a body punch
and Shelby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shelby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shelby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shelby wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
A shot to the body from Shelby misses
and Santiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Shelby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Shelby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shelby, as that shot connected.
Nice sprawl there from Shelby as Santiago shoots in.
Shelby lands a jab to the nose.
Shelby stuffs the takedown.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Santiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santiago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Santiago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby lands with a hook. Santiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shelby connects with a single shot there.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Shelby jabs Santiago right on the nose. Santiago blinks but takes it well.
Shelby throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shelby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shelby throws an off balance right hand
and Santiago counters with a single leg into guard. Shelby didn't expect that.
Shelby wants to stand but Santiago is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking to sit in guard and control but Shelby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shelby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shelby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shelby scores with a shot to the body.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Shelby misses with an uppercut.
Shelby throws a hook but Santiago avoids it easily.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shelby throws a hook to the side of Santiago's head but Santiago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with Shelby, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes Shelby against the cage but Shelby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Santiago shoots in and drives through. Shelby sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago needs to keep his hands up - Shelby had a free shot at his head there.
Shelby throws the left hand but Santiago avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shelby defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Santiago misses.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago looks for a takedown but Shelby sprawls well.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Santiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shelby lands with a hook. Santiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shelby scores with a decent looking hook.
Shelby has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santiago appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shelby tests Santiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Shelby misses.
Santiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shelby digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby lands a nice shot that snaps Santiago's head back.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby throws a sloppy body shot
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
Shelby lands a nice looking body shot.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
Shelby connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
Shelby throws a lazy uppercut
and Santiago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shelby throws a lazy uppercut
and Santiago counters with a right hand to the body.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelby circles away.
Shelby is looking to counter punch.
Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby sizes up Santiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shelby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shelby scores with a punch to the head.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby jabs Santiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santiago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shelby tries to avoid it but Santiago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shelby to the ground. Shelby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelby circles away.
Shelby misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santiago! But no joy.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shelby as he avoids it easily.
Shelby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shelby counters with a nice body shot.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab from Shelby misses.
Santiago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shelby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Santiago misses.
Shelby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shelby lands a body shot.
Santiago throws a good cross that connects.
Santiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby stuns Santiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Shelby misses its intended target.
Santiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Shelby - just one landing.
Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shelby defends well and Santiago ends up having to push Shelby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shelby counters with a straight right hand.
Shelby stuffs the takedown.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shelby, as that shot connected.
Shelby throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santiago! But no joy.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Santiago with the counter takedown but Shelby avoids it easily.
Shelby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shelby 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.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
Shelby misses with a jab to the body
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Marcelo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santiago walks into a stiff left hand from Shelby.
Shelby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelby lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shelby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santiago somewhat.
Shelby swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Shelby lands with an uppercut that bounces Santiago off the cage and back into range.
Shelby lands a nice shot to the body.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santiago with a poor takedown
and Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santiago! But no joy.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Tommy Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Shelby throws a poor cross that misses
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control.
Shelby is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tommy Shelby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shelby sneaks out the side door and pushes Santiago away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
A left lands for Shelby.
Nice body punch from Shelby.
Santiago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shelby to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shelby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Hollywood (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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24
156 lbs
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134 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr cracks Hollywood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Hollywood.
Hollywood stuffs the takedown.
Hollywood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice combo by Hollywood! Oh, that's hurt him - Jr falls to the canvas and Hollywood follows him into side control.
Jr is rocked!
It looks like Andy Jr has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jr is not content to let Hollywood control the position.
Jr wants to control but Hollywood postures up.
Hollywood wants to control but Jr is keeping him busy.
Jr throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jr prevents Hollywood from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood tries for a kimura but Jr is defending well.
Jr throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jr tries to roll over but Hollywood keeps him under control.
Hollywood wants to work for an arm triangle but Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Nice strikes from Hollywood there.
Jr is pressing down on Hollywood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hollywood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hollywood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jr is trying to control Hollywood's posture but Hollywood avoids it.
Hollywood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hollywood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jr stops Hollywood from passing to mount.
Jr is not content to let Hollywood control the position.
Hollywood has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hollywood is thwarting Jr's attempts to control the position.
Hollywood trying to mount his opponent but Jr defends it.
Jr wants to control but Hollywood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hollywood wants to control but Jr is keeping him busy.
Jr tries to get to full guard but Hollywood has control of the leg.
Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jr trying to hold on to Hollywood's head to control him but Hollywood postures up.
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.
Hollywood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jr keeps working.
Hollywood seems to be looking for submissions.
Hollywood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jr wants to control but Hollywood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hollywood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hollywood counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Hollywood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Jr's cut.
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.
Hollywood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hollywood.
It looked like Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hollywood slaps away a takedown attempt from Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hollywood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hollywood throws a hook but Jr avoids it easily.
Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hollywood's guard.
Jr throws a strike but Hollywood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hollywood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hollywood trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
Hollywood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frankie Hollywood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hollywood pushing down on Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr pushes Hollywood off looking to stand but Hollywood dives back in and keeps control.
Hollywood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hollywood.
Hollywood is trying to work for a kimura but Jr is defending well.
Hollywood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollywood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two 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.
Hollywood is looking to take a break and control but Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jr trying to hold on to Hollywood's head to control him but Hollywood postures up.
Hollywood is looking to advance position but Jr won't allow it.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hollywood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jr has his hands clasped together around Hollywood's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood trying to control the action but Jr is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hollywood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been informed that Hollywood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hollywood trying to control from Jr's half guard. Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jr striking from the bottom here.
Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hollywood throws out a loose jab but Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Hollywood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four 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.
Hollywood lands a jab to Jr's midsection.
Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hollywood shows good takedown defense.
Jr catches Hollywood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Hollywood, looking for a takedown. Jr pushes Hollywood against the cage but Hollywood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hollywood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Jr shoots for a takedown but Hollywood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Jr shoots in for a double leg but Hollywood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Hollywood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hollywood looks to land a left hand but Jr moved out of range nicely.
Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hollywood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hollywood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jr shoots for a takedown but Hollywood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr with a poor takedown
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollywood digs a good hook to Jr's body.
Hollywood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hollywood wants it to stay on the feet.
Hollywood scores with a jab.
Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollywood.
Jr tries for a takedown but Hollywood circles away easily
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood cracks Jr with an uppercut from hell and Jr crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hollywood's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Oh Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hollywood controls the pace.
Hollywood working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hollywood throws a big right hand that misses.
Hollywood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hollywood passes Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hollywood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hollywood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jr is just riding it out for now. Hollywood eventually gives up the hold.
Hollywood is working for a kimura here but Jr manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hollywood's guard.
Hollywood is trying to keep Jr in close.
Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr is in close to Hollywood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hollywood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hollywood is looking for a triangle but Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hollywood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Hollywood's legs - danger averted.
Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hollywood's head.
Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Hollywood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jr working some strikes from top position.
Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hollywood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hollywood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollywood is retaining full guard.
Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jr cracks Hollywood with a solid left hand.
Hollywood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hollywood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Hollywood's legs - danger averted.
Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jr throws a strike but Hollywood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hollywood passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hollywood in particular looking to stall.
Hollywood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jr is just riding it out for now. Hollywood eventually gives up the hold.
Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frankie Hollywood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jr wants to sweep here but Hollywood controlling him for the moment.
Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Hollywood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hollywood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Hollywood!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Hollywood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Ardal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (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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27
183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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24
177 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Ardal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardal pushes Smiff away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ardal. Those never looked like landing.
Smiff throws a hook to the side of Ardal's head but Ardal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Ardal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Ardal is predictable there
and Smiff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smiff ducks right into an uppercut from Ardal.
A jab lands there for Ardal.
Smiff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ardal. Ardal obviously looking to wear him down.
Smiff misses with a body shot.
Smiff moves out of range as Ardal strikes.
Smiff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ardal.
Smiff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ardal.
Smiff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Smiff misses.
Ardal cracks Smiff with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ardal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardal moves out of range of the strikes.
Smiff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ardal circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ardal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smiff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smiff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smiff breaks from the clinch.
Ardal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ardal looks for the body kick but Smiff saw that one coming.
Ardal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smiff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ardal quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ardal actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff tries to pass to full mount but Ardal defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardal wants to get back to full guard but Smiff has mounted him!
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!
Ardal is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
Smiff controlling from mount.
Smiff trying to control but Ardal is having none of it.
Ardal tries to hold on but Smiff postures up.
Ardal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Ardal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smiff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smiff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ardal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smiff pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Smiff.
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ardal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Ardal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smiff scoring with strikes but Ardal is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ardal badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Smiff around the waist but Smiff pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Smiff is the winner by TKO! Smiff jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bickle comes to the cage accompanied by Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen. Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Travis Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runnisto throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Travis Bickle has been cut.
Runnisto has a takedown stuffed.
Runnisto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bickle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bickle moves into full guard.
Runnisto is looking to advance position but Bickle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bickle controlling the pace for now.
Runnisto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bickle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bickle looking to control but Runnisto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Runnisto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Runnisto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bickle lands with some strikes.
Runnisto just holding on.
Bickle lands with some strikes.
Runnisto is squirming around, avoiding Bickle's attempts to control the action.
Bickle 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.
Bickle throws a strike there. Runnisto manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Runnisto is looking to control Bickle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Runnisto avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Runnisto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Runnisto tries to get to full guard but Bickle has control of the leg.
Bickle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runnisto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bickle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Runnisto to regain full guard.
Runnisto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bickle has gone for a leg lock! Runnisto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bickle's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Runnisto 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 Bickle.
Runnisto trying to control the position but Bickle is working away.
Bickle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Runnisto uses his free foot to push down on Bickle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bickle.
Bickle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Runnisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Bickle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runnisto is keen to just control but Bickle is a slippery customer.
Bickle trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Runnisto lands a nice short elbow.
Bickle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Runnisto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bickle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bickle wants to improve his position but Runnisto is controlling well.
Well, if Runnisto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Runnisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Bickle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
That's time! Bickle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Runnisto tries to clinch there but Bickle circles away.
Bickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto tries to clinch but Bickle moves out of range.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bickle manages to avoid it.
Bickle misses with a takedown
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Runnisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bickle. Bickle obviously looking to wear him down.
Bickle tries a head kick but it misses.
Runnisto fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto blocks a head kick by Bickle.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bickle.
Bickle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle lands with a hook. Runnisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Runnisto tries to clinch up but Bickle circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Bickle does no damage.
Travis Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Runnisto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Runnisto controls Bickle momentarily but Bickle frees himself.
Travis Bickle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Runnisto holds on and takes a little breather.
Bickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet.
Bickle stands up over Runnisto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Runnisto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bickle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bickle is looking to advance position but Runnisto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Runnisto controlling from the full mount.
Bickle is bucking up trying to escape but Runnisto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle reaches up to try and control the position but Runnisto seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bickle rolls and tries to escape and now Runnisto has his back!
Runnisto throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bickle could be in trouble here!
Bickle turns into Runnisto and is now in his guard.
We've been informed that Runnisto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Runnisto has an active guard here but Bickle has managed to pass into half guard.
Bickle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bickle lands strikes from half guard.
Bickle drops an elbow to the side of Runnisto's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Runnisto wants to get back to full guard.
Bickle working over Runnisto with some ground and pound. Runnisto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Runnisto is looking to control Bickle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Runnisto avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runnisto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Runnisto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bickle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Runnisto wants to control but Bickle is keeping busy.
Runnisto is staying active underneath Bickle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Runnisto is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bickle gets a takedown into half guard.
Runnisto tries to get to full guard but Bickle has control of the leg.
Bickle throwing shots but Runnisto is blocking nicely.
Runnisto trying to hold on to Bickle's head to control him but Bickle postures up.
Runnisto gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle throwing strikes but missing.
Runnisto is looking to stand up but Bickle isn't so interested in that idea.
Bickle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Runnisto's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bickle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Runnisto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Runnisto keeping moving, preventing Bickle from controlling successfully.
Bickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bickle looking to sit in guard and control but Runnisto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bickle looking to control.
Runnisto won't allow Bickle to sweep him here.
Runnisto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Runnisto tries to stand but Bickle is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto wants to pass the guard but Bickle is keeping the position.
Bickle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Runnisto defends well.
Bickle is trying to control the position but Runnisto postures up.
Runnisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bickle working for a triangle but Runnisto defends it easily.
Bickle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bickle looking for subs off his back but Runnisto has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Runnisto wants to control but Bickle is keeping him busy.
Bickle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Runnisto wants to work for an arm triangle but Bickle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Travis Bickle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Runnisto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Runnisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bickle keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bickle throws a head kick that misses.
Runnisto shoots in for a takedown but Bickle shows good takedown defense.
Bickle misses with a body kick.
Bickle lands the left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bickle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Runnisto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bickle with a body shot.
Runnisto misses with a takedown attempt - Bickle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bickle has Runnisto up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bickle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Bickle!
Travis Bickle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Iikka Runnisto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nonih.. Thanks for match. Couldn't avenge my loss and didnt stop my losing streak. Now im gonna stay training for awhile'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deez Nutzzzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deez Nutzzzz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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189 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurgen Tetsuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deez Nutzzzz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tetsuo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tetsuo scores with the left hand. Nutzzzz knows he should have avoided that one.
Tetsuo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutzzzz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot.
Nutzzzz scores with the left hand. Tetsuo knows he should have avoided that one.
Tetsuo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tetsuo is rocked!
Nutzzzz lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Tetsuo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Nutzzzz connects with the perfect overhand right and Tetsuo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Nutzzzz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deez Nutzzzz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Morueco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Jones comes into the arena with Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Morueco's choice of entrance music: Hive - Earl Sweatshirt & Vince Staples & Casey Veggies. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Morueco!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Morueco blocks a jab.
Morueco misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Morueco shakes it off.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyrone Jones jabs at Morueco's body.
Tyrone Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Tyrone Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Morueco's head.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morueco.
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!
Tyrone Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morueco.
Morueco takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyrone Jones, right into the meat.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morueco misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morueco slips under a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Tyrone Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morueco.
Tyrone Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones wants to land a leg kick but Morueco is out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones pushes Morueco up against the cage in a clinch.
Morueco misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Tyrone Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morueco looks winded!
Morueco throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones blocking some punches.
Morueco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morueco pulls guard successfully.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Morueco is looking for a triangle here but Tyrone Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tyrone Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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!
Morueco tries to bench press Tyrone Jones off him but Tyrone Jones keeps the position.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Morueco is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Morueco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tyrone Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tyrone Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tyrone Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyrone Jones wants to take a breather but Morueco is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morueco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morueco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones content to control rather than advance.
Tyrone Jones wants to take a breather but Morueco is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Tyrone Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morueco keeps working.
Morueco trying to control but Tyrone Jones postures up.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tyrone Jones in particular looking to stall.
Morueco is staying active underneath Tyrone Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morueco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morueco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyrone Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morueco is trying to keep Tyrone Jones in close.
Morueco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyrone Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyrone Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Morueco's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morueco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morueco jabs at Tyrone Jones's body.
Morueco has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Morueco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tyrone Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tyrone Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Morueco controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morueco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Morueco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morueco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Morueco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Morueco.
A short uppercut from Morueco.
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!
Tyrone Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morueco backwards.
Tyrone Jones cracks Morueco with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morueco tries to pull guard but Tyrone Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Morueco drops back down to his feet.
Morueco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyrone Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Morueco counters with a nice leg kick.
Morueco throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones checks it.
Nice body kick there by Tyrone Jones.
Morueco is breathing heavily.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morueco can do to turn this around?
Tyrone Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morueco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyrone Jones darts in and clinches Morueco up against the cage.
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morueco ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morueco at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morueco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morueco works the jab nicely.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morueco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morueco digs a good hook to Tyrone Jones's body.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. Morueco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Morueco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyrone Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Morueco scores with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Morueco moves out of range.
Morueco takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Morueco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyrone Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Morueco misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones defending well as Morueco loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morueco misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Tyrone Jones.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyrone Jones - that will leave a mark!
Tyrone Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morueco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A left lands for Tyrone Jones.
Morueco takes one to the chin there.
Morueco walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tyrone Jones.
A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Morueco's defenses.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Morueco moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morueco is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Tyrone Jones engages and cracks Morueco with a massive lead left hook - Morueco tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Tyrone Jones is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Susi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Susi lands a jab.
It looks like Harry Holliday has been cut.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
A jab lands there for Susi.
Susi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Susi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday throws a leg kick that misses.
Susi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Susi slips a straight right by Holliday.
Holliday throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Holliday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday misses the body punch
and Susi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday wants to land a leg kick but Susi is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Susi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Susi.
Susi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Susi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holliday in his tracks.
Susi misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Susi. That snapped Holliday's head back.
Holliday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Susi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Susi tenderised Holliday's leg. Holliday is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holliday throws a lazy uppercut
and Susi counters with a straight right hand.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
Susi is looking to counter punch.
Holliday throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
Harry Holliday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Susi scores with a sloppy right hand. Holliday should have avoided that one.
Holliday scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Holliday there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holliday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holliday lands with an uppercut that bounces Susi off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Susi catches Holliday right on the button with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holliday.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Susi avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Holliday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Susi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holliday.
Susi looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Holliday blocks a leg kick.
Holliday throws a leg kick but Susi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Susi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holliday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Susi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Susi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Holliday moves out of range of the body kick.
Susi lands a jab to Holliday's midsection.
Holliday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Susi.
Good exchange - Susi coming out on top.
That has opened up Harry Holliday's cut even more.
Holliday is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Susi rather than just go for the knockout.
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. Susi saw that one coming.
Susi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holliday throws a low kick, looking for Susi's leg but Susi calmly moves out of range.
Susi takes one on the button.
Susi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holliday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Susi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holliday misses with a jab to the body
and Holliday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holliday has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday moves forwards but Susi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The cut above Harry Holliday's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi lands with an overhand left.
Susi misses with a kick to the body
and Holliday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Susi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Susi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holliday can pounce on him.
Holliday connects with a solid leg kick.
Holliday throws a solid leg kick but Susi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holliday.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holliday sprawls well. Holliday wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Holliday throws a low kick but it's checked well by Susi.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSusi.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Susi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday's cut.
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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Susi.
Susi cracks Holliday with a good jab.
Susi looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Holliday connects with a leg kick. Susi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Susi scores with a sloppy right hand. Holliday should have avoided that one.
Harry Holliday's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday feints and then cracks Susi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Susi down.
Susi lands a leg kick that knocks Holliday off balance momentarily.
Susi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by Susi as he checks the leg kick.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Susi moved out of range.
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
Susi throws out a loose jab but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Susi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holliday jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holliday drops his hands momentarily and Susi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holliday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harry Holliday's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tero Susi!
Tero Susi retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Tero Susi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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