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Angry Birds War 51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artem Lobov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Mizushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Lobov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kazushi Mizushima's chin.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Lobov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazushi Mizushima!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizushima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lobov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mizushima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lobov scores with a hook to the body.
Mizushima stalling.
Lobov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lobov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizushima blocks an uppercut.
Mizushima looking for a takedown.
Mizushima wants a takedown.
A short left from Lobov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lobov can't find room to land a body shot as Mizushima controls the action.
Lobov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizushima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lobov up against the cage.
Mizushima decides to pull guard.
Lobov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mizushima's closed guard. He's half up but Mizushima has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mizushima pivots and extends the arm, Lobov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mizushima! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Mizushima!
A victorious Kazushi Mizushima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Pazzini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pazzini comes to the cage accompanied by 3PAC - HUSTLIN' (RICH WHITE MAN TAKING OVER SON). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonardo Pazzini!
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, Rafael Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pazzini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mendes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mendes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazzini is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pazzini throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pazzini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Pazzini is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pazzini is trying to reverse the position but instead Mendes has taken his back - oops!
Pazzini is trying to stand back up.
Pazzini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendes has good solid back control here.
Pazzini tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
My spies in Combate Gym 🇧🇷 inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mendes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pazzini doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini wants to escape the position.
Pazzini is working hard here to advance position.
Mendes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mendes not allowing Pazzini to control his hands.
I really don't envy Pazzini right now.
Mendes not allowing Pazzini to control his hands.
Pazzini wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is riding his opponent, not letting Pazzini buck him off.
Pazzini wants to escape the position.
Mendes controlling the position well here. Pazzini rolled but Mendes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mendes controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pazzini is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pazzini trying to control the action but Mendes just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pazzini tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mendes manages to move to mount!
Rafael Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pazzini to take his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mendes controlling the positon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Pazzini's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pazzini tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pazzini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Pazzini right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mendes controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
Mendes controls the position.
Pazzini tries to roll but Mendes sticks to his back.
Mendes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pazzini.
Pazzini wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pazzini showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mendes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Pazzini tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Pazzini tries to break free.
Pazzini wants to control his opponent's hands but Mendes gets his hands free.
Mendes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pazzini.
Pazzini turns into Mendes and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pazzini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pazzini has Mendes in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pazzini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendes pinned against the cage. Mendes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pazzini shoots in and drives through. Mendes sprawls well.
Mendes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pazzini quickly recovers to half guard.
Pazzini moves into full guard.
Mendes pushing down on Pazzini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendes works his way into full mount!
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Mendes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendes prevents Pazzini from getting the reversal.
Pazzini gets back to half guard.
Mendes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Pazzini is in trouble now - Mendes has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pazzini is trying desperately to improve position.
Pazzini has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pazzini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pazzini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pazzini tries to roll but Mendes sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini trying to control but not successfully.
Mendes controls the position.
Mendes avoiding Pazzini 's attempts to control his hands.
Mendes is riding his opponent, not letting Pazzini buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes has the hooks in. Pazzini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mendes working for a choke but Pazzini is defending well.
Pazzini trying to get back to his feet but Mendes is in full control for now.
Leonardo Pazzini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rafael Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
I really don't envy Pazzini right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Mendes!
A very excited looking Rafael Mendes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Snake Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demitrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Snake Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demitrious Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eye fails to land the takedown.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Eye sprawls well.
Eye shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eye showed some decent athleticism there.
Eye 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.
Johnson gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Eye pushes his legs off easily.
Eye throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eye's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Eye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eye keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Eye keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eye has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Eye trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Eye looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eye's head.
Eye knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Well, if Johnson 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.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Eye is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eye looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eye is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is keen to just control but Eye is a slippery customer.
Eye is trying to get back to full guard.
Eye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snake Eye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Eye.
Eye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eye tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eye to the ground. Eye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson dives in and grabs Eye's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eye pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Eye tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eye shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eye's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eye is breathing heavily.
Eye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson 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.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Eye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrious Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eye sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eye swivels and escapes.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eye tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eye to the ground. Eye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snake Eye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitrious Johnson.
Eye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eye gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eye drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson parries the strikes from Eye easily there. Eye is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
Eye misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye working away.
Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Eye is staying active.
Eye working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eye throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson is trying to control Eye's posture but Eye avoids it.
Eye tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Eye throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eye working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Eye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eye working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Eye.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson wants to control but Eye postures up.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Eye tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eye's guard.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Eye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eye 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.
Eye keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eye keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Eye dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Eye shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eye swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eye's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Eye keeps moving.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eye keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Eye looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Eye up and slammed him! Eye can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Eye on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eye tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Eye is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson wants to control but Eye is keeping him busy.
That's two 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.
Eye is looking for a sweep.
Eye is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Johnson trying to control the action but Eye is working from the bottom.
Eye tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Johnson looking to control but Eye is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Eye is in no mood to give up.
Eye regains half guard.
Eye tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Eye is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eye keeps working.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Eye defends the submission attempt.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eye regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demitrious Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitrious Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Tertelgte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Duranto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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157 lbs
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158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie Tertelgte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Duranto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duranto connects with the punch.
Tertelgte misses with a body shot
enabling Duranto to counter with a crisp jab.
Tertelgte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duranto.
Tertelgte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duranto is looking to clinch but Tertelgte is avoiding it.
Tertelgte misses with a looping right.
Tertelgte looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range.
Tertelgte scores with a shot to the body.
Tertelgte lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Tertelgte misses.
Duranto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tertelgte throws an off balance right hand
and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tertelgte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duranto.
Tertelgte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tertelgte lands with a hook. Duranto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tertelgte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tertelgte lands with a right hand.
Tertelgte gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duranto wants to stall.
Tertelgte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Tertelgte.
Duranto is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Tertelgte.
Duranto stalling.
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto is pushing Tertelgte up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duranto wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roberto Duranto.
Tertelgte lands with a cross.
Tertelgte missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte lands a jab.
A big right from Tertelgte misses.
Duranto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranto wants to clinch.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tertelgte looks to land a right hand but Duranto moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Tertelgte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tertelgte scores with a jab. Duranto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tertelgte moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Tertelgte.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duranto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tertelgte.
A short left from Tertelgte.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tertelgte lands a right hand.
Duranto tries to stall but Tertelgte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tertelgte throws a head punch that misses.
Tertelgte lands a shoulder strike.
Tertelgte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Duranto has Tertelgte pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roberto Duranto.
Tertelgte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tertelgte pushes Duranto up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Tertelgte fails to land.
Duranto fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tertelgte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Duranto looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Tertelgte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tertelgte.
A head punch on the inside from Tertelgte fails to land.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duranto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tertelgte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Tertelgte dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tertelgte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tertelgte takes one to the chin there.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut.
Duranto connects with a crisp jab.
Tertelgte walks into a stiff left hand from Duranto.
Tertelgte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durantos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duranto defending well as Tertelgte loads up on a big left hand.
Duranto wants to counter with a clinch but Tertelgte pushes him away.
Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
Tertelgte is looking to counter punch.
Tertelgte lands with a straight right. Duranto didn't see that one coming.
Tertelgte moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Tertelgte.
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!
Tertelgte lands a nice uppercut.
Tertelgte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duranto has Tertelgte pressed against the cage.
Tertelgte misses with a punch on the inside.
Tertelgte 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Duranto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto trying to control the position but instead, Tertelgte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duranto into the cage.
Duranto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Duranto is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Tertelgte has denied him.
Tertelgte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tertelgte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roberto Duranto.
Tertelgte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duranto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tertelgte thinking.
Tertelgte throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto.
Tertelgte sets himself, and Duranto steps forward looking for the clinch! Tertelgte avoids it this time.
A big left from Duranto misses.
Duranto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tertelgte throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
Tertelgte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duranto can do to turn this around?
Duranto misses with a jab to the body
and Tertelgte counters with a straight right hand.
Duranto lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duranto moves out of range as Tertelgte strikes.
Ernie Tertelgte is winning the standup battle so far.
Duranto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duranto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duranto moves forwards but Tertelgte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Tertelgte misses.
Tertelgte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Tertelgte moves away and avoids it.
Duranto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tertelgte throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte throws a hook to the side of Duranto's head but Duranto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duranto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tertelgte defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte loads up on a big right hand but Duranto slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Duranto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duranto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tertelgte has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Tertelgte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte throws a punch but it's blocked by Duranto.
Tertelgte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duranto blocking some punches.
Duranto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ernie Tertelgte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tertelgte.
Tertelgte misses with the head strike.
Tertelgte has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Duranto taking a breather.
A short left from Tertelgte.
Duranto blocking some punches.
Duranto is trying to maintain a safe position but Tertelgte gets an underhook and turns Duranto into the cage.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duranto is pushing Tertelgte up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tertelgte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tertelgte lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Tertelgte dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tertelgte looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely.
Duranto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tertelgte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duranto trying to control the position but instead, Tertelgte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duranto into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tertelgte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duranto stalling in the clinch but Tertelgte improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Tertelgte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tertelgte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tertelgte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tertelgte throws a head punch that misses.
Duranto tries to stall but Tertelgte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tertelgte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tertelgte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tertelgte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tertelgte misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto avoiding damage.
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto blocking some punches.
Duranto jumps into guard, dragging Tertelgte to the mat.
Tertelgte gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Duranto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duranto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tertelgte circles away quickly and effectively.
Tertelgte looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range.
A jab from Tertelgte misses.
Duranto tries to counter with a clinch but Tertelgte shakes him off and moves away.
Tertelgte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tertelgte misses the jab.
Ernie Tertelgte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte lands a nice shot to the body.
Duranto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tertelgte swings widly with a right hand
and Duranto counters with a one-two to the body.
Duranto just misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tertelgte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tertelgte misses the target.
Tertelgte slips a straight right by Duranto.
Tertelgte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duranto misses with a two punch combination.
Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tertelgte is looking to counter punch.
Tertelgte throws a big shot that misses.
Tertelgte misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Duranto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tertelgte moves into the clinch successfully.
Duranto looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duranto is stalling here.
Duranto just leaning against Tertelgte, taking a breather.
Duranto continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tertelgte pushes Duranto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duranto is struggling to control the position.
Duranto wants to stall.
Roberto Duranto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roberto Duranto.
Tertelgte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tertelgte connects with the punch.
Tertelgte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duranto has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tertelgte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duranto.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut.
Tertelgte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duranto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tertelgte.
Duranto tries to keep at a distance but Tertelgte has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duranto stalling in the clinch but Tertelgte improves position.
Duranto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tertelgte is keeping busy.
Duranto trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Tertelgte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tertelgte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Tertelgte!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johniel Cenabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duarte comes to the cage accompanied by Nate Dogg - Keep It G.A.N.G.S.T.A.. Johniel Cenabre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joel Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johniel Cenabre!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte misses with a straight right.
Cenabre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cenabre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cenabre stands and throws Duarte's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cenabre is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Duarte's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cenabre moves into full mount!
Cenabre lands a big elbow.
Cenabre controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Cenabre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cenabre wants to control the pace but Duarte is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cenabre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cenabre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cenabre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Duarte can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Duarte is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cenabre raining down shots from the mount!
Cenabre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Duarte can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Duarte is rocked!
Duarte in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Duarte is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cenabre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Duarte's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cenabre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Duarte is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cenabre content just to control the position here.
Duarte seems to have got his legs back now.
Cenabre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cenabre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duarte is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cenabre wants to control the pace but Duarte is squirming around nicely.
Duarte is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cenabre looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Duarte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cenabre on the ground.
Cenabre with a couple of short strikes.
Cenabre content just to control the position here.
Cenabre raining down shots from the mount!
Cenabre controlling the pace for now.
Cenabre cracks Duarte with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johniel Cenabre!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Wobblinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Steve King enters the cage!
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280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Wobblinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve King!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wobblinger avoids the head kick by King.
A combination from Wobblinger does no damage.
King's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wobblinger throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
As Wobblinger backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Wobblinger manages to avoid it all.
Wobblinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a two punch combo.
Wobblinger gets a clinch.
Wobblinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wobblinger throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobblinger throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a head kick that drops Wobblinger to the mat! Wobblinger scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wobblinger is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wobblinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a huge right that knocks Wobblinger out cold! King is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve King!
Steve King tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sharky Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark comes to the cage accompanied by Stand My Ground. Ostrowski has chosen PC Park - Klatka as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharky Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Shark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ostrowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at YOUNG GUNS in the buildup to the fight.
Shark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a combination
and Shark counters with a nice leg kick.
Ostrowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ostrowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ostrowski tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ostrowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shark lands a nice shot that snaps Ostrowski's head back.
Shark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Krzysztof Ostrowski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski moves out of range as Shark strikes.
Krzysztof Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ostrowski takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Ostrowski throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Ostrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Shark blocks the low kick.
Ostrowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shark throws a good cross that connects.
Ostrowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab from Shark.
Shark connects with a body shot.
Shark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Ostrowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark lands a slapping body shot.
Ostrowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark slips a jab from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shark counters with a leg kick.
Ostrowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ostrowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark lands a high kick!
Ostrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Shark counters with a solid body kick.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ostrowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shark scores with the left hand. Ostrowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Shark throws a hook to the side of Ostrowski's head but Ostrowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ostrowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shark misses with a two punch combination.
Shark catches Ostrowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostrowski is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
Ostrowski lunges at Shark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shark's hand.
A jab from Ostrowski does it's job there.
Shark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ostrowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostrowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ostrowski misses with a straight right.
Ostrowski misses with a low kick.
Ostrowski misses with a combination
and Shark counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Ostrowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark misses with a series of wild punches.
Ostrowski feints a counter leg kick.
Ostrowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ostrowski throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Shark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ostrowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ostrowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Shark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shark walks into a jab.
Ostrowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ostrowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donk. Shark catches Ostrowski right on the button with a cross.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ostrowski with a hook.
Shark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ostrowski misses with a left hand
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Ostrowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shark scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark blocks a head kick by Ostrowski.
Shark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ostrowski in his tracks.
A low kick from Ostrowski is predictable there
and Shark counters with a stiff right hand.
Shark tries a low kick but Ostrowski avoids it.
Shark connects with a right hand. Ostrowski shakes it off.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?
Shark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shark jabs Ostrowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ostrowski. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ostrowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shark has got the better of the exchanges.
Ostrowski lunges at Shark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shark's hand.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski cracks Shark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ostrowski in his tracks.
Ostrowski throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ostrowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ostrowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark throws a hook but Ostrowski avoids it easily.
Ostrowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shark counters with a one-two to the body.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Ostrowski moved out of range nicely.
Shark wants to land a leg kick but Ostrowski is out of range.
Ostrowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Shark does no damage.
Shark misses with a double jab
and Ostrowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws out a loose jab but Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Ostrowski there.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick
and Shark counters with a stiff right hand.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot.
Ostrowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
Ostrowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
Shark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark misses with a double jab.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ostrowski throws out the jab.
Ostrowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
A jab from Shark finds it's way through Ostrowski's defenses.
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!
Shark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ostrowski.
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostrowski is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ostrowski.
Good shot there by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
Ostrowski misses with a left hand
and Ostrowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ostrowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ostrowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ostrowski throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Shark thumps Ostrowski with a low kick.
Shark throws a body punch but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Ostrowski missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ostrowski walks into a straight right hand from Shark.
Ostrowski connects with a looping right hand.
Shark lands a jab to Ostrowski's midsection.
Ostrowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Shark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Ostrowski.
Shark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ostrowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ostrowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shark tries to move into range but Ostrowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ostrowski throws a jab when Shark was well out of range.
Shark misses with a lunging right hand
and Ostrowski counters with a series of strikes. Shark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shark is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostrowski.
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shark lands with a nice body punch.
Shark seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostrowski moves away.
Shark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Ostrowski.
Shark is looking to slow Ostrowski down with leg kicks.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ostrowski throws out the jab.
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostrowski is just out of range.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Sharky Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Ostrowski lands a leg kick that knocks Shark off balance momentarily.
Shark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ostrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Ostrowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shark. That one must have hurt.
Krzysztof Ostrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ostrowski. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ostrowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shark takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut.
Shark connects with a single shot there.
Ostrowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ostrowski misses the shot to the body.
Ostrowski misses with a looping left.
Ostrowski misses the jab.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ostrowski misses
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ostrowski walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Ostrowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Shark misses.
Ostrowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ostrowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a leg kick.
Ostrowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Shark scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shark lands with a straight right. Ostrowski didn't see that one coming.
Shark digs a good body shot into Ostrowski's ribs.
Ostrowski throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
Shark looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ostrowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shark counters with an inside leg kick.
Ostrowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
Ostrowski connects with a jab.
Ostrowski misses with a double jab.
Shark looks to land a combination but Ostrowski avoids it well.
Shark connects with a single shot there.
Ostrowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shark.
Shark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sharky Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shark 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharky Shark!
Sharky Shark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Biante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Biante has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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230 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoshi Takano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Biante!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biante darts in and clinches Takano up against the cage.
Biante drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biante moves to clinch but Takano breaks away
and Takano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Bruce Biante has been cut.
Biante swings widly with a right hand
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind Biante 's knee.
Biante misses with a body shot
and Biante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Biante sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Biante looks winded!
Takano lands a body shot.
Biante ducks right into an uppercut from Takano.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Takano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bruce Biante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano digs a good hook to Biante's body.
Takano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Biante takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takano lands a big right hand that sends Biante crashing to the mat! Takano stays standing though and waves Biante back to his feet!
Takano and Biante are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Takano throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Biante into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Takano knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshi Takano!
An out of breath Yoshi Takano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fist Mcgruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Two (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fist Mcgruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Two!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Test Two has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Mcgruff.
Two walks into a left hand.
Two looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Two sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcgruff's guard.
Mcgruff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Two trying to mount his opponent but Mcgruff defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgruff wants to control but Two is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Two has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Mcgruff defends it.
Two is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
Mcgruff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcgruff is refusing to be controlled, as Two sits in half guard.
Mcgruff looking for submissions off his back.
Two is trying to control. Mcgruff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Two seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgruff defends the submission attempt.
Two passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcgruff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgruff wants to hold on but Two pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff is working to get back to half guard.
Two working for a guillotine from mount but Mcgruff is in no mood to give up.
Mcgruff is trying to escape the mount.
Two is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mcgruff to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mcgruff shrugs it off.
Two trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Two wants to finish this one by submission but Mcgruff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Two.
Two trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcgruff regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgruff wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgruff is defending against the submission attempts here by Two.
Two is working for a submission of some sort.
Two wants to pass to mount but Mcgruff is defending the position.
Mcgruff trying to control but Two 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.
Two trying to mount his opponent but Mcgruff defends it.
Mcgruff misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mcgruff is trying to control but can't.
Two is looking for a kimura but Mcgruff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Two to get the leverage.
Two is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Two is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Two looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Mcgruff defends it.
Mcgruff connecting with a few gentle strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Two dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
That's time! Mcgruff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mcgruff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Two clinches with his opponent.
Two taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcgruff prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgruff misses with a body punch.
Mcgruff looking to stall.
Two looking for a takedown.
Two wants a takedown.
Fist Mcgruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
Two ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Two no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcgruff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgruff has managed to get both his arms back between Two's legs - danger averted.
Mcgruff wants to get up but he can't break Two's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcgruff escapes and throws Two's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mcgruff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Two is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgruff trying to control the position but Two is working away.
Mcgruff is really struggling to control Two but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Two is looking for a sweep.
Mcgruff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Two is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcgruff off and has taken his back!
Two is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mcgruff defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mcgruff tries to roll but Two sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two is not going to allow Mcgruff to sit and survive in this position.
Mcgruff fending off the submission attempt from Two.
Mcgruff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mcgruff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Two pulls his head out easily.
Two is looking for a kimura here.
Two is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcgruff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgruff wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mcgruff trying to control here.
Mcgruff is looking for a sweep. Two is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgruff trying to control from the bottom.
Two is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Two trying to control from half guard but Mcgruff is working away.
Mcgruff trying to control here.
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.
Two frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcgruff is looking to escape.
Mcgruff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcgruff is squirming around, avoiding Two's attempts to control the action.
Two goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mcgruff turns into him and now he's in Two's guard.
Two working for submissions but it's allowed Mcgruff to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two tries to get to full guard but Mcgruff has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Test Two will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mcgruff feints a jab promting Two to slip. Mcgruff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Two slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mcgruff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Two fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Two takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcgruff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgruff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mcgruff.
That has opened up Test Two's cut even more.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgruff as Two shoots in.
Test Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Two. Two circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgruff.
A left lands for Mcgruff.
The fight stays on the outside here - Two looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Two takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mcgruff does it's job there.
Two takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcgruff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgruff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Two tries to clinch up
and Mcgruff counters with a one-two to the body.
Two is rocked!
Mcgruff stalks Two and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Two's face. Two staggers backwards, shaken.
Two is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgruff finish him?
The cut above Test Two's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgruff looks to land a combination but Two avoids it well.
Mcgruff throws a shot to the body.
Mcgruff feints a jab promting Two to slip. Mcgruff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Two slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mcgruff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mcgruff tries to bum rush Two with a series of wild strikes but Two uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Two gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Two tries to pull guard but Mcgruff holds him up against the cage and eventually Two drops back down to his feet.
Fist Mcgruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff manages to break the clinch.
Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot lands for Mcgruff.
Two moves into the clinch.
Two tries to pull guard but Mcgruff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcgruff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgruff cracks Two with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcgruff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Two on the side of the head.
Fist Mcgruff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgruff lands a nice hook to Two's body. Two takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist Mcgruff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgruff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcgruff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcgruff throws a good cross that connects.
Two tries for a takedown but Mcgruff circles away easily
and Mcgruff counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgruff lands with a nice combination. Two backs away looking to recover.
Two takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Two instigates a clinch.
Two prevents a body shot from Mcgruff.
Two jumps guard.
Mcgruff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgruff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcgruff trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Mcgruff preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgruff trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Two 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.
Mcgruff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgruff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Two, not yet.
Fist Mcgruff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgruff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcgruff throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgruff connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two is on top in guard.
Mcgruff looking for a guillotine here but Two defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fist Mcgruff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Two has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Two!
Test Two thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iku Turso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Randy (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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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iku Turso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Randy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Randy misses.
Randy throws a body punch but Turso moves out of range.
Turso works the jab nicely.
Turso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Randy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iku Turso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy cracks Turso with an open hand slap.
Turso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randy circles away quickly and effectively.
Randy throws a series of punches but Turso moves out of range.
Turso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Randy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turso.
Turso slips a straight right by Randy.
Randy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turso makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Randy really felt that one!
Turso thuds his right hand into Randy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Randy blocks the leg kick.
Randy throws a body punch but Turso moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turso thuds his right hand into Randy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turso connects with an inside leg kick.
Turso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turso.
Turso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Randy takes a step back to recover.
Turso drops Randy with a beautiful combination! Randy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Turso is looking for the KO!
Randy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turso lands with a nice body kick.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Turso finish him?
Randy looks winded!
Are you kidding me?! Turso ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Randy clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iku Turso!
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