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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fran Butternuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fran Butternuts has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fran Butternuts !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butternuts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butternuts is looking to counter the offense by Diggler and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butternuts is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diggler.
Diggler takes one to the side of the head.
Diggler is looking to clinch.
Butternuts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler has closed the distance and engaged Butternuts in a clinch.
Butternuts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diggler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butternuts swats away the attempt to clinch by Diggler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler is looking to clinch but Butternuts is avoiding it.
Diggler blocks a head kick by Butternuts .
Diggler feints a counter leg kick.
Butternuts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Butternuts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggler's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butternuts is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diggler.
Diggler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Diggler tries to get set, Butternuts tries to push him back and clinch up but Diggler manages to avoid the attempt.
Diggler misses with a wild combination.
As Diggler tries to get set, Butternuts tries to push him back and clinch up but Diggler manages to avoid the attempt.
Diggler throws a big shot that misses.
Diggler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butternuts circles away quickly and effectively.
Butternuts is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diggler.
Diggler dives in and grabs Butternuts 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Butternuts pushes down on Diggler's head and hops out.
Diggler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fran Butternuts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butternuts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diggler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butternuts connects with an inside leg kick.
Diggler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler tries for a takedown but Butternuts circles away easily
and Butternuts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diggler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butternuts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fran Butternuts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Diggler.
Butternuts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butternuts keeps Diggler at a distance using the push kick.
Diggler walks into a left hand.
Diggler tries to clinch up.
Butternuts clinches up against the cage.
Diggler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Butternuts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diggler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Butternuts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butternuts throws a head kick that half lands.
Dirk Diggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butternuts was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggler.
Diggler walks into a stiff left hand from Butternuts .
Diggler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butternuts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butternuts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butternuts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler tries to clinch but Butternuts is having none of it.
Butternuts rushes Diggler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diggler is trying to pull guard but Butternuts has him pressed against the cage.
Diggler can't get the takedown.
Butternuts scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Butternuts .
Diggler wants to take the fight to the mat but Butternuts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Butternuts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggler backwards.
Butternuts 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Diggler tries to get set, Butternuts tries to push him back and clinch up but Diggler manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Butternuts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Butternuts defending well as Diggler loads up on a big left hand.
Diggler takes a swing at Butternuts 's ribcage but misses.
Butternuts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Butternuts cracks Diggler with an open hand slap.
Diggler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butternuts .
Diggler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butternuts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butternuts is looking to counter the offense by Diggler and move into the clinch.
Diggler tries to clinch but Butternuts is having none of it.
As Diggler tries to get set, Butternuts tries to push him back and clinch up but Diggler manages to avoid the attempt.
Diggler tries to clinch there but Butternuts circles away.
Diggler wants to clinch.
Butternuts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butternuts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler shoots in but Butternuts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diggler moves into the clinch successfully.
Diggler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Butternuts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diggler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diggler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diggler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Butternuts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diggler but great work by Butternuts .
Butternuts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler wants to control but Butternuts postures up.
Diggler throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Diggler is looking for a sweep.
Butternuts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diggler is trying to improve his position.
Butternuts has control of an arm but Diggler manages to advance to Butternuts 's back!
Diggler is punishing Butternuts with strikes - can he finish him?!
Butternuts is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Diggler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lands a shot to the head.
Diggler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Butternuts !
Diggler punishes Butternuts with strikes from the back mount.
Diggler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Diggler is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Diggler gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Butternuts is rocked!
Diggler cracks Butternuts with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Butternuts from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oh Butternuts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diggler scoring with big shots to the body. Butternuts is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Butternuts was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!
Dirk Diggler is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bayden Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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217 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Lima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bayden Wood!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima staying out of range there.
Lima slips under a jab.
Lima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wood looks to clinch
and Lima counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wood has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is trying to control the position but Wood postures up.
Wood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima is pulling down on Wood's head. It's preventing any offense from Wood, at least for the moment.
Wood throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Lima has his foot on Wood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wood works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lima keeping full guard, as Wood tries to pass.
Wood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wood looking to sit in guard and control but Lima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wood wants to stand up but Lima is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Wood gets caught flat footed, as Lima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood is trying to keep Lima in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Lima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood throws a lazy uppercut
and Lima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lima.
Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.
Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima won't allow Wood to sweep him here.
Marcus Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lima stops Wood from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wood misses with a kick to the body.
Wood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut.
Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lima swats away the attempt to clinch by Wood.
Wood scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lima.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lima asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wood is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wood tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wood is trying to escape and Lima transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wood is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lima! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Lima!
Marcus Lima is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Terranova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rockhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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194 lbs
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196 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ciro Terranova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Rockhard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova has closed the distance and engaged Rockhard in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Terranova.
Terranova lands a shot to the body.
Terranova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockhard or not.
A body shot lands from Terranova.
Terranova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Luke Rockhard has been cut.
Terranova avoiding damage as Rockhard throws knees to the body.
Rockhard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terranova.
Rockhard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terranova.
Terranova is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rockhard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terranova.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terranova.
Terranova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Terranova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockhard backwards.
Terranova just leaning against Rockhard, taking a breather.
Rockhard trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Terranova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockhard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terranova.
Terranova cracks Rockhard with a nice body shot.
Rockhard looks winded!
Rockhard tries to land knees in the clinch but Terranova avoids the damage to the body.
Terranova lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Terranova's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Terranova taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Terranova is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Terranova.
Rockhard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terranova.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terranova.
Terranova breaks from the clinch.
Rockhard dives in and grabs Terranova's left leg, looking for a takedown. Terranova pushes down on Rockhard's head and hops out.
Rockhard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Terranova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Terranova misses with the combination.
Terranova cracks Rockhard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rockhard is rocked!
Terranova lands a right hook to the body.
Rockhard is still on wobbly legs! Can Terranova finish him?
Terranova scores with a body shot.
Terranova lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rockhard falls backwards - clearly groggy! Terranova dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Terranova!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amara Darboh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darboh comes to the cage accompanied by Champions - Ron Artest. Minard has chosen D.N.A. by Kendrick Lamar as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amara Darboh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Slick Minard!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minard avoids a kick to the body.
Minard drives through and clinches with Darboh against the cage.
Darboh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Minard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Darboh to the mat. Darboh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Minard is looking to work some ground and pound but Darboh has wrist control.
Minard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darboh is keeping the position for now.
Minard scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darboh is on top in guard.
Minard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darboh wants to stand but Minard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Darboh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minard is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darboh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darboh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darboh trying to control but Minard is working from the bottom.
Minard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darboh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darboh stopping the sweep attempt from Minard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minard has his foot on Darboh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darboh works his way back into a safe position though.
Darboh looking to sit in guard and control but Minard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Minard throws a big elbow that misses.
Minard cracks Darboh with a solid left hand.
Minard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darboh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Minard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Darboh wants to improve his position but Minard is controlling well.
Minard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard looks to land a strike but Darboh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Darboh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Minard has passed into side control.
Minard landing a few strikes.
Minard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Darboh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Minard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Darboh is looking for a sweep.
Minard laying and praying for a moment but Darboh takes advantage and regains half guard.
Minard is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minard working the head and body with strikes.
Darboh trying to control here.
Minard throwing shots but Darboh is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darboh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Minard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Minard dominated that round.
That's time! Darboh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Minard rushes Darboh and presses him up against the cage.
Minard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darboh is looking to break free of the clinch but Minard has double underhooks.
Minard drags the fight down to the ground.
Darboh lands a couple of elbows.
Minard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minard looking for a guillotine here but Darboh defends easily.
Minard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darboh defends it easily.
Darboh looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darboh trying to control the position from guard on top but Minard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minard trying to control the position.
Darboh stands up from Minard's guard - Darboh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Minard moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minard decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minard working for a triangle but Darboh defends it easily.
Minard keeping moving, preventing Darboh from controlling successfully.
Darboh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minard working for submissions but it's allowed Darboh to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minard wants to control but Darboh is keeping busy.
Minard gets full guard.
Darboh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darboh trying to control the position from guard on top but Minard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minard is trying to hold Darboh in close to prevent damage but Darboh has managed to pass into half guard.
Darboh is looking to advance position but Minard won't allow it.
Minard looking for subs from the bottom but Darboh mounts him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Minard actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Minard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Minard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Minard manages to pull guard.
Darboh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Minard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darboh defends well.
Darboh stands up and waves to Minard to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minard has Darboh up against the cage in a clinch.
Minard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Darboh to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darboh avoiding damage as Minard throws knees to the body.
Minard successfully pulls guard.
Minard looking for a guillotine here but Darboh defends easily.
Minard looking for a sweep. Not yet Minard, not yet.
Minard is looking for a triangle but Darboh pushes his legs off easily.
Minard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darboh wants to control from the top but Minard keeps moving.
Minard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Darboh 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 Minard.
Minard can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard is trying to buck Darboh off.
Darboh is working to tighten his grip on Minard's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Minard has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Darboh is really squeezing tight and eventually Minard passes out! Darboh breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Amara Darboh!
Amara Darboh decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Slick Minard stepped up to the mic, saying 'When you have already lost everything there is no reason to fear defeat. Let's GO!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Duffy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Costa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy shoots in looking for a takedown. Costa tries to sprawl out of it but Duffy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Costa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duffy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costa is fending him off so far but Duffy persists. Nope, Costa circles away and we're back to standing.
Duffy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Costa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duffy is fighting to break Costa's control of his arms but Costa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Duffy pushes down on Costa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy slips a nice elbow through Costa's hands, connecting with Costa's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy trying to control the pace.
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duffy 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.
Costa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Duffy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duffy is thwarting Costa's attempts to control the position.
Duffy is looking to stall here but Costa recovers full guard.
Costa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is trying for a kimura here. Duffy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Costa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Costa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bea Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ansome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ansome comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voodoo Child kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bea Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Ansome!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason misses with a head kick.
Dan Ansome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Ansome tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ansome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ansome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ansome is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ansome looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ansome postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ansome throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason stands up and waves to Ansome to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansome is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ansome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ansome looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason avoids the head kick by Ansome.
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason manages to pull guard.
Ansome trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ansome is aware though and is defending well.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansome seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ansome lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ansome is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ansome works over Mason with some ground and pound from guard.
Ansome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ansome working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking to control.
Ansome looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ansome is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mason has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ansome is looking to defend but Mason has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ansome! Mason pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ansome taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bea Mason!
Dan Ansome was interviewed post fight and said 'It's not about how you fall, it's about how you get back up. This is just a learning experience and I'll come back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Angry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Two Punchy Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Two Punchy Punchy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Angry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Two Punchy Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchy Punchy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Angry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punchy Punchy blocks it with crossed arms.
Punchy Punchy lands a nice shot to the body.
Punchy Punchy's coach down at Iron Fist Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Punchy Punchy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Angry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Punchy Punchy tries to land a knee to the head but Angry blocks with his arms.
Angry looking to throw knees to the head but Punchy Punchy is blocking nicely.
Angry lands a right hand.
Punchy Punchy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punchy Punchy takes a shot to the head.
Punchy Punchy tries a body shot but Angry blocks it.
Angry blocks an uppercut.
Punchy Punchy missing with knees to the body.
Angry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Punchy Punchy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Angry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Angry lands with a short shot to the head.
Punchy Punchy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punchy Punchy pushes Angry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Angry on the inside.
Angry looking to throw knees to the head but Punchy Punchy is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angry misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Angry.
Punchy Punchy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Angry tries to land a knee to the head but Punchy Punchy blocks with his arms.
Punchy Punchy struggles to land a body shot inside as Angry controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchy Punchy.
Angry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Punchy Punchy is leaning against Angry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punchy Punchy.
Angry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Punchy Punchy can't find room to land a body shot as Angry controls the action.
Angry tries to land a knee to the head but Punchy Punchy blocks with his arms.
Angry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Punchy Punchy cracks Angry with a nice body shot.
Punchy Punchy misses with a punch on the inside.
Angry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Angry has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Punchy Punchy.
Angry is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Angry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy Punchy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Punchy Punchy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Punchy Punchy throws an elbow but misses.
Punchy Punchy throws a punch but it's blocked by Angry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punchy Punchy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angry avoids it.
Angry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Angry misses with a knee to the head.
Punchy Punchy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Punchy Punchy misses with a knee strike.
Punchy Punchy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Angry misses with a knee strike.
Punchy Punchy throws an elbow that misses.
Punchy Punchy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Angry throws a head punch that misses.
Punchy Punchy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punchy Punchy working aggressively here.
Punchy Punchy is leaning against Angry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angry misses with a punch on the inside.
Punchy Punchy working aggressively here.
Punchy Punchy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Punchy Punchy blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Angry on the inside.
Angry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Punchy Punchy.
Angry tries a knee to the head but Punchy Punchy blocks it.
Punchy Punchy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Angry backwards.
A short left from Punchy Punchy.
Angry tries a knee to the head but Punchy Punchy blocks it.
Angry connects with a knee to the head.
Punchy Punchy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Angry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Angry throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Punchy Punchy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy Punchy lands a right hand.
Punchy Punchy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Angrys head.
Punchy Punchy lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchy Punchy.
Angry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Angry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Angry.
Punchy Punchy takes a shot to the head.
Angry tries to land a knee to the head but Punchy Punchy blocks with his arms.
Angry blocks an uppercut.
Angry scores with a shoulder strike.
Punchy Punchy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punchy Punchy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Angry tries to land a knee to the head but Punchy Punchy blocks with his arms.
Angry misses with a knee to the head.
Angry lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Punchy Punchy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Angry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Angry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Angry closes the distance and clinches.
Angry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Punchy Punchy.
Angry misses with a knee to the head.
Punchy Punchy is working Angry over against the cage.
Punchy Punchy tries to land knees in the clinch but Angry avoids the damage to the body.
Punchy Punchy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punchy Punchy.
A nice left hand lands by Punchy Punchy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punchy Punchy.
Angry working aggressively here.
Angry scores with a shot to the side of Punchy Punchy's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angry scores with a shot to the side of Punchy Punchy's head.
Angry misses with a knee to the head.
Punchy Punchy has a couple of punches blocked by Angry.
A right hook to the body lands for Punchy Punchy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punchy Punchy looking to throw knees to the head but Angry is blocking nicely.
Punchy Punchy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Angry backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Angry fails to land.
Punchy Punchy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Punchy Punchy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe Angry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Angry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Punchy Punchy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Punchy Punchy lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Punchy Punchy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Punchy Punchy looking to throw knees to the head but Angry is blocking nicely.
Punchy Punchy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punchy Punchy swings wildly with an uppercut but Angry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punchy Punchy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Punchy Punchy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angry takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy Punchy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Punchy Punchy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Angry's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angry.
Angry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Punchy Punchy gets through Angry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Angry blocks a body shot from Punchy Punchy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angry misses with a knee strike.
Angry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Angry pushes Punchy Punchy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punchy Punchy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Angry throws a punch but it's blocked by Punchy Punchy.
Angry misses with a knee strike.
Angry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Angry blocks an elbow strike.
Punchy Punchy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Angry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy Punchy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punchy Punchy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Angry misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Angry misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Angry.
Punchy Punchy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Angry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Punchy Punchy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Punchy Punchy misses with a knee to the head.
Punchy Punchy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punchy Punchy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punchy Punchy backwards.
Punchy Punchy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punchy Punchy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Angry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angry misses with the head strike.
Punchy Punchy missing with knees to the body.
Angry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punchy Punchy blocks it with crossed arms.
Punchy Punchy lands with a short shot to the head.
Angry has a couple of punches blocked by Punchy Punchy.
Angry blocks the elbow strike.
Angry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Punchy Punchy's face.
Punchy Punchy takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Angry backwards.
Angry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Punchy Punchy pushes Angry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Angry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punchy Punchy backwards.
Punchy Punchy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Punchy Punchy missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Two Punchy Punchy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Angry moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angry.
Punchy Punchy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Angry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angry scores with a shot to the side of Punchy Punchy's head.
Punchy Punchy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punchy Punchy looking to slow down the pace here.
Angry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Punchy Punchy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchy Punchy.
Angry working aggressively here.
Angry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punchy Punchy blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punchy Punchy blocks it with crossed arms.
Angry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Angry takes a shot to the head.
Angry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Punchy Punchy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy Punchy throws an elbow but it misses.
Angry connects with a knee to the head.
Punchy Punchy misses with a body punch.
Punchy Punchy lands a shoulder strike.
Angry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Angry throws a head punch that misses.
Punchy Punchy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Punchy Punchy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angry's elbow.
Angry looking to throw knees to the head but Punchy Punchy is blocking nicely.
Punchy Punchy swings wildly with an uppercut but Angry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punchy Punchy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Punchy Punchy lands with a left to the head.
Punchy Punchy swings wildly with an uppercut but Angry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Angry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punchy Punchy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Angrys head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punchy Punchy misses with a knee to the head.
Angry tries to land a knee to the head but Punchy Punchy blocks with his arms.
Angry blocking some punches.
Punchy Punchy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punchy Punchy blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punchy Punchy.
Angry tries to land a knee to the head but Punchy Punchy blocks with his arms.
Punchy Punchy swings wildly with an uppercut but Angry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Angry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Punchy Punchy misses with the head strike.
Angry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Punchy Punchy throws an elbow but it misses.
Angry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy Punchy working aggressively here.
Punchy Punchy has a couple of punches blocked by Angry.
Angry tries to land a knee to the head but Punchy Punchy blocks with his arms.
Angry blocking some punches.
Angry misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Angry.
Angry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angry blocks an uppercut.
Angry misses with a knee strike.
Punchy Punchy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Angry backwards.
Angry tries a knee to the head but Punchy Punchy blocks it.
Punchy Punchy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Punchy Punchy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Punchy Punchy.
Angry throws a punch but it's blocked by Punchy Punchy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Angry.
Angry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy Punchy misses with an elbow strike.
Angry blocking some punches.
Angry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angry misses with the head strike.
Punchy Punchy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punchy Punchy throws a punch but it's blocked by Angry.
Angry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Punchy Punchy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Punchy Punchy gets through Angry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Punchy Punchy misses with a knee to the head.
Punchy Punchy tries a body shot but Angry blocks it.
Angry misses with a knee strike.
Angry tries a knee to the head but Punchy Punchy blocks it.
Angry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punchy Punchy blocks it with crossed arms.
Angry takes a shot to the head.
Punchy Punchy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Angry.
Well Angry 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 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Angry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eek Mep (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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eek Mep!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mep lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mep misses with a looping right.
Mep clinches.
Mep lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mep lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mep pulls guard successfully.
Mep has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Mep had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emelianenko defends it easily.
Mep looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emelianenko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mep throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Emelianenko escapes and throws Mep's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Emelianenko advances nicely into full mount.
Emelianenko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Emelianenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Emelianenko with the ground and pound from mount.
Emelianenko controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mep.
Mep gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Emelianenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Emelianenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emelianenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Emelianenko scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emelianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mep can't keep his opponent in guard - Emelianenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Mep actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mep tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Emelianenko is controlling the pace.
Mep with the active half guard here but Emelianenko passes nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko is staying tight to Mep's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Emelianenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mep throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Ivan Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mep slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mep stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mep defends it nicely.
Mep lands with an overhand left.
Mep lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
OH! Emelianenko has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Mep smells blood and charges in for the finish! Mep unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Emelianenko sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eek Mep!
After the fight, Eek Mep was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hell Gate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hell Gate has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dexter Moon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hell Gate!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon dives in and grabs Gate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gate pushes down on Moon's head and hops out.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but Gate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moon with a poor takedown
and Gate counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gate's half guard.
Gate has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Moon is on him like a limpet, forcing Gate back against the cage.
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!
Moon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gate obliges.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Gate pulls guard.
Gate had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moon defends it easily.
Moon stopping the sweep attempt from Gate.
Moon postures up.
Gate is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gate on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moon is looking to stand up but Gate won't let him.
Gate has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moon defends well and Gate ends up having to push Moon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Moon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moon.
Gate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gate.
Moon misses with a takedown
and Gate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gate stuffs the takedown attempt from Moon. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gate counters with a series of strikes. Moon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gate scores with a three punch combo!
Gate shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gate decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moon to his feet.
Gate slaps away a takedown attempt from Moon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gate shoots in but Moon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gate's waist but Gate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moon off to one side.
Gate fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moon swivels and escapes.
Moon gets a takedown into half guard.
Moon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gate is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gate wants to control but Moon is keeping busy.
Gate is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gate can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon lands with some strikes.
Moon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gate manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon working the head with strikes.
Moon trying to control the position but Gate is working away.
Check out the look on Moon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Moon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gate to his feet.
Moon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gate backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Gate's guard.
Moon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hell Gate will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moon fails to land with a series of punches.
Gate throws a counter combo.
Moon lands a left and a right that send Gate crashing to the mat, dazed. Moon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but Gate persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing.
Gate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dexter Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Gate as Moon shoots in.
Moon swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moon swings for the body but Gate moves out of range.
Moon leaves Gate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Gate with that takedown attempt.
Dexter Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hell Gate.
Moon darts in looking for a takedown but Gate gets double underhooks and turns Moon into the cage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moon.
Moon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dexter Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon shoots for a double leg takedown but Gate sprawls well. He's pushed Moon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moon shoots in but Gate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moon sprawls well. Moon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gate gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon tries to bum rush Gate with a series of wild strikes but Gate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gate dodges the punch combination from Moon.
Gate dodges the punch combination from Moon.
Moon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon prevents Gate from improving his position.
Hell Gate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gate is trying to get back to full guard.
Gate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moon landing some decent shots from guard.
Moon is working Gate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon is looking to stand up but Gate won't let him.
Moon trying to control but Gate is working from the bottom.
Gate wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment.
Moon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon wants to stand but Gate has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moon with a nice head shot there.
Moon wants to stand but Gate has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moon stops Gate from standing up.
Moon tries to stand but Gate is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moon stays in close to Gate's body and controls the position.
Moon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gate is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moon rushes Gate and presses him up against the cage.
Moon pulls Gate into guard.
Gate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moon has his foot on Gate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gate works his way back into a safe position though.
Gate trying to move into half guard but instead Moon has managed to sweep!
Moon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moon advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Moon dominated that second round.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Gate dives in for a single leg takedown but Moon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gate circles away quickly and effectively.
Moon stuns Gate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gate with the counter takedown but Moon avoids it easily.
Gate fails with a takedown attempt.
Moon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moon working the head and body with strikes.
Moon tries to stand and escape but Gate is controlling the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moon lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Moon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moon.
Moon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon slips a nice elbow through Gate's hands, connecting with Gate's forehead.
Moon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moon connects with a nice short shot to Gate's temple.
Gate tries to roll over but Moon keeps him under control.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Gate is defending well.
Moon winds up and cracks Gate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moon is trying to control. Gate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moon working Gate over with strikes.
Moon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Moon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon drops an elbow to the side of Gate's head.
Moon working over Gate with some ground and pound. Gate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gate wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
Moon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moon is trying to work for a kimura but Gate is defending well.
Moon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gate.
Moon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon drops an elbow to the side of Gate's head.
Gate trying to control from the bottom.
Moon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Moon.
Moon drops an elbow to the side of Gate's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon drops an elbow to the side of Gate's head.
Moon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gate is rocked!
Moon scores with a big shot! Gate's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gate! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Moon!
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