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FFC: Challengers 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vonatletzin Askiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vonatletzin Askiban!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Askiban misses.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askiban.
Askiban throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Askiban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Askiban avoids it really well and circles away.
Askiban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog shoots in for a double leg but Askiban sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dog blocks a jab.
Askiban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askiban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dog.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dog.
Askiban throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askiban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askiban will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askiban.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Askiban sprawls well. Askiban wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Vonatletzin Askiban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Askiban, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog looks for a takedown but Askiban sprawls well.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Askiban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askiban tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Bruno Dog has been cut.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Askiban as he jumps to the side.
Dog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dog looks to throw the jab but Askiban is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Askiban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dog.
Askiban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askiban pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askiban wants the takedown. Dog is fighting it off but Askiban persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dog's guard against the cage.
Askiban scoring with some ground and pound.
Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askiban.
Askiban 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askiban stands up from Dog's guard - Askiban perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askiban.
Askiban throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dog.
Askiban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askiban looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Vonatletzin Askiban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dog.
Askiban forces Dog back against the cage and clinches.
Askiban cracks Dog with a nice body shot.
Askiban lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askiban misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askiban misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Askiban manages to break the clinch.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askiban throws out the jab.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Askiban circles away.
Dog closes this distance looking for a takedown but Askiban circles away.
Dog fails with the takedown.
Askiban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askiban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askiban.
A jab lands there for Askiban.
Askiban clinches up with Dog and pushes him back against the cage.
Askiban throws an elbow but it misses.
Dog tries for a takedown but Askiban manages to get underhooks.
Askiban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Askiban on the inside.
Askiban comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askiban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Askiban prevents the takedown attempt.
Askiban pulls guard successfully.
Askiban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dog is aware though and is defending well.
Dog trying to control but Askiban is working from the bottom.
Dog is looking to work some ground and pound but Askiban has wrist control.
Dog stands and throws Askiban's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dog tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dog has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vonatletzin Askiban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dog's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Askiban throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Dog tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Askiban counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Askiban.
Dog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Askiban fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
Askiban pushes Dog up against the cage in a clinch.
Askiban lands a nice uppercut.
Askiban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askiban instigates a clinch.
Askiban manages to break the clinch.
Askiban thows a body shot but no joy.
Dog has his takedown stuffed
and Askiban counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askiban lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askiban.
A short left from Askiban.
Dog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Askiban lands a shoulder strike.
Dog can't get the takedown.
Askiban manages to pull guard.
Askiban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askiban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dog throwing strikes from guard but Askiban blocks nicely.
Askiban trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dog trying to control but Askiban is working from the bottom.
Dog throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Dog trying to control but Askiban is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Askiban is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Askiban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dog.
Dog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Askiban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askiban throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog slips a straight right by Askiban.
Dog tries to clinch but Askiban moves away
and Askiban counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Askiban.
Dog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Askiban fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Askiban slaps away a takedown attempt from Dog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Askiban throws a leg kick but Dog checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askiban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Askiban counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dog wants a takedown but no success here.
Askiban gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Askiban thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askiban is pressing down on Dog's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dog is holding on for now.
Askiban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dog's head.
Askiban wants to work for an arm triangle but Dog is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Askiban wants to pass to mount but Dog is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog is on top in guard.
Dog working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dog wants to take a breather but Askiban is having none of it.
Askiban is trying to stand back up but Dog is controlling him
Dog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Askiban blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dog.
Askiban is looking to control Dog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Askiban avoid being mounted?
Dog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Askiban has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vonatletzin Askiban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dog's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Askiban misses with a straight right.
Askiban throws a leg kick but Dog checks it.
Askiban closes the distance and clinches.
Askiban throws a head punch that misses.
Askiban softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Askiban scores with a nice hook to the head.
Askiban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Askiban counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Askiban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askiban breaks the clinch.
Askiban moves into the clinch.
Askiban is pressed up against the cage. Dog has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Askiban down to the mat. Askiban avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Askiban.
Askiban lands a really nice looking cross but Dog seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Askiban misses the target.
Askiban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dog, pushing him back against the cage.
Askiban has hold of one of Dog's legs. Dog is fighting the takedown attempt but Askiban gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Askiban is sitting in close to Dog's body. Dog has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Askiban is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Askiban is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dog.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Dog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Bu Jeevy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perus Venkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venkula has chosen Wrong Hole as his entrance music. Stevie Bu Jeevy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevie Bu Jeevy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perus Venkula!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bu Jeevy throws a head kick but Venkula moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bu Jeevy.
Bu Jeevy is trying to get an arm triangle but Venkula is defending well.
Bu Jeevy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Venkula tries to hold on but Bu Jeevy pushes him away.
Bu Jeevy wants to finish this one by submission but Venkula is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bu Jeevy.
Venkula is looking to get to half guard.
Bu Jeevy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Venkula is now in Bu Jeevy's guard. A big mistake from Bu Jeevy there, giving up the dominant position!
Bu Jeevy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bu Jeevy, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bu Jeevy has his foot on Venkula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venkula works his way back into a safe position though.
Venkula wants to control from the top but Bu Jeevy keeps moving.
Venkula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bu Jeevy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venkula thows a big elbow that misses.
Venkula pushing down on Bu Jeevy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Venkula trying to control the action but Bu Jeevy is working from the bottom.
Bu Jeevy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bu Jeevy trying to hold on to Venkula's head to control him but Venkula postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bu Jeevy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bu Jeevy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Venkula avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venkula thows a big elbow that misses.
Bu Jeevy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Venkula avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Venkula postures up in Bu Jeevy's guard and throws a big left but Bu Jeevy blocks it.
Bu Jeevy seems keen to control Venkula's posture.
Bu Jeevy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venkula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venkula works over Bu Jeevy with some ground and pound from guard.
Bu Jeevy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Venkula's guard.
Bu Jeevy tries to free his leg and advance position but Venkula is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venkula wants to sweep here but Bu Jeevy controlling him for the moment.
Bu Jeevy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bu Jeevy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Venkula!
Bu Jeevy looking to secure an arm triangle but Venkula defends it well.
Bu Jeevy is breathing heavily.
Bu Jeevy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Venkula hang on?
Bu Jeevy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Venkula is now in Bu Jeevy's guard. A big mistake from Bu Jeevy there, giving up the dominant position!
Venkula trying to control but Bu Jeevy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venkula sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bu Jeevy's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bu Jeevy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bu Jeevy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Venkula is defending well. Bu Jeevy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Venkula has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bu Jeevy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevie Bu Jeevy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darrell Thomas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Dirt's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Dirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darrell Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Dirt persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Dirt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thomas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dirt is trying to defend but Thomas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dirt wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas is controlling the pace.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Dirt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dirt trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt is pressing down on Thomas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas being controlled here momentarily.
Dirt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas postures up.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dirt connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peter Dirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dirt counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Dirt's body. Dirt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Dirt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dirt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dirt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thomas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dirt wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dirt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thomas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Dirt gets full guard.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom.
Dirt working a defensive guard here.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dirt looks to land a combination. Thomas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dirt's half guard.
Thomas is trying to control. Dirt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dirt has his hands clasped together around Thomas's back. He's all about the action.
Nice strikes from Thomas there.
Dirt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas winds up and cracks Dirt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thomas is nestled in close to Dirt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Dirt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dirt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thomas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darrell Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dirt.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dirt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dirt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dirt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Dirt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dirt lands with a right hand.
Thomas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dirt is trying to defend but Thomas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dirt manages to get to full guard.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Dirt is pulling down on Thomas's head to control his posture.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Dirt shows good takedown defense.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Dirt blocks a jab.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Dirt shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dirt's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Dirt blocks nicely.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dirt 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.
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dirt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thomas throws a strike but Dirt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dirt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dirt trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dirt misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown. Dirt fights it but they end up in guard.
Dirt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas postures up in Dirt's guard and throws a big left but Dirt blocks it.
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dirt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dirt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dirt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dirt lands a head shot.
Dirt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Dirt.
Dirt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dirt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Thomas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom.
Dirt 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thomas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dirt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
Thomas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dirt could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Thomas has cracked it and Dirt is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrell Thomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Norcross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen McMurtry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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23
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clayton Norcross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen McMurtry!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from McMurtry lands.
Norcross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McMurtry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norcross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McMurtry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McMurtry wants to break free but Norcross has control.
McMurtry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Norcross changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMurtry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McMurtry thows a body shot but no joy.
McMurtry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McMurtry throws a right hand that Norcross ducks under and follows up with a left that Norcross also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for McMurtry.
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!
Norcross wants to clinch up but McMurtry keeps it at a distance.
Norcross avoids a kick to the body.
Norcross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMurtry.
McMurtry closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Norcross! McMurtry dives in looking to finish! Norcross is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen McMurtry!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waclaw Kaczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaczynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sou Foda. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
130 lbs
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21
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclaw Kaczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaczynski misses with the combination.
No joy there for Kaczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaczynski.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Kaczynski misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski scores with a shot to the body.
Kaczynski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski misses with the combination.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaczynski throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaczynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Kaczynski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Rock Lee has been cut.
Kaczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Kaczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaczynski swinging wildly here.
Kaczynski misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
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.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaczynski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Kaczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Kaczynski.
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaczynski defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kaczynski is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee prevents Kaczynski from improving his position.
Kaczynski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee prevents Kaczynski from standing back up.
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.
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaczynski looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Kaczynski throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaczynski misses with a wild combination.
Kaczynski scores with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaczynski misses with a wild combination.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaczynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclaw Kaczynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaczynski feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Kaczynski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaczynski cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Kaczynski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Kaczynski slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaczynski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaczynski wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaczynski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaczynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaczynski postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kaczynski has passed into half guard!
Kaczynski is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaczynski lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaczynski wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Kaczynski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaczynski drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Kaczynski working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaczynski trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Kaczynski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaczynski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaczynski working the head and body with strikes.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Kaczynski working the head and body with strikes.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaczynski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaczynski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaczynski wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Kaczynski slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Kaczynski connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaczynski working the head and body with strikes.
Kaczynski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kaczynski working the head and body with strikes.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Kaczynski in his half guard.
Kaczynski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaczynski trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Kaczynski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaczynski controlling the action here.
Kaczynski wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves into full guard.
Kaczynski wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaczynski is aware though and is defending well.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Kaczynski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaczynski postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaczynski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kaczynski from controlling successfully.
Kaczynski slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclaw Kaczynski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rock Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kaczynski misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Kaczynski.
Waclaw Kaczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaczynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaczynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Kaczynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaczynski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaczynski misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters by clinching up.
Lee is working for takedown but Kaczynski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaczynski can't break the clinch.
Lee is trying to drag Kaczynski to the mat but Kaczynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Waclaw Kaczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Lee.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee prevents Kaczynski from breaking the clinch.
Kaczynski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaczynski is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaczynski down to the mat. Kaczynski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaczynski throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Kaczynski looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
A punch combination from Kaczynski misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaczynski throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Kaczynski stalks Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lee's face. Lee staggers backwards, shaken.
Lee moves out of range as Kaczynski strikes.
Kaczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaczynski throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Kaczynski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaczynski manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Kaczynski's guard.
Kaczynski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaczynski tries to get out of the position.
Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Waclaw Kaczynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaczynski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kaczynski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kaczynski has escaped and now he's on top!
Kaczynski wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Kaczynski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaczynski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaczynski passes into half guard.
Kaczynski working Lee over with strikes.
Rock Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaczynski slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Kaczynski is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Kaczynski in his half guard.
Kaczynski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee has hold of Kaczynski's hands but Kaczynski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Kaczynski there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaczynski lands a nice short elbow.
Kaczynski is working for a submission of some sort.
Waclaw Kaczynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaczynski pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waclaw Kaczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaczynski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waclaw Kaczynski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Jelusic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucky Luciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucky Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bojan Jelusic!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jelusic throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Jelusic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jelusic lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Luciano is looking to close the distance but Jelusic sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Luciano crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Luciano is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bojan Jelusic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evandro Rolifild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leifi Rallare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolifild's entrance music is CONGA. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
191 lbs
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184 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evandro Rolifild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leifi Rallare!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rallare missing with a left hand there. Rolifild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rallare scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rolifild in his tracks.
Rolifild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rallare.
Rallare lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rolifild bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Rolifild throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rolifild misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rolifild wants to control but Rallare is keeping him busy.
Rolifild tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rallare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rallare wants to control but Rolifild postures up.
Rolifild working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rolifild trying to control the position but Rallare is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rolifild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leifi Rallare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild 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.
Rallare keeping full guard, as Rolifild tries to pass.
Rallare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolifild is one step ahead there.
Rallare is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolifild looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rallare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rallare pulls Rolifild in close to prevent any damage.
Rolifild trying to control the position from guard on top but Rallare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolifild controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rallare keeping full guard, as Rolifild tries to pass.
Rolifild is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rolifild looking to pass the guard.
Rolifild prevents Rallare from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rallare seems keen to control Rolifild's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rallare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rallare controls Rolifild momentarily but Rolifild frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rallare throws an overhand right that lands on Rolifild's shoulder, as Rolifild tries to avoid the shot.
Rallare thuds his right hand into Rolifild's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rallare has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rolifild finds it's way round the side to connect with Rallare's head.
Rallare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Rallare.
Rolifild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rolifild dips to his left and cracks Rallare with an uppercut!
Rallare throws a hook but Rolifild avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rallare throws out a powerful jab.
Rolifild staying out of range there.
Rolifild closes the distance and clinches.
Rolifild turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rolifild manages to end up in side control.
Rolifild throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rolifild fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rallare is trying to control Rolifild's posture but Rolifild avoids it.
Rolifild lands some shots froms side control.
Rallare taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rolifild throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolifild working the ground and pound but Rallare is defending the strikes.
Rallare tries to escape but Rolifild is in control.
An elbow from Rolifild crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leifi Rallare will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rallare throws a hook but Rolifild blocks it.
Rolifild pushes Rallare up against the cage in a clinch.
Rallare stops a takedown attempt from Rolifild.
Rolifild scores with a hook to the body.
Rolifild drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rallare pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rallare thuds a left hand into Rolifild's body.
Rallare might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rallare slips under a jab from Rolifild.
Rallare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolifild.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evandro Rolifild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolifild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolifild dodges the punch combination from Rallare.
Rallare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolifild manages to avoid it.
Rallare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rallare gets caught flat footed, as Rolifild shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rolifild throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild throws a big right hand that misses.
Rolifild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rallare is keeping the position for now.
Rolifild is in close to Rallare's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rolifild sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rolifild being controlled here momentarily.
Rallare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rolifild. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rolifild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rolifild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rallare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Rallare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rolifild throwing strikes from guard but Rallare blocks nicely.
Rolifild throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rallare misses the jab.
Rolifild lands with a shot to the body.
Rallare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolifild.
Rolifild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rallare.
Leifi Rallare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolifild slips under a jab.
Rolifild has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rolifild has Rallare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rallare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rolifild changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rallare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rolifild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rallare.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rallare looks to land a combination but Rolifild avoids it well.
Rallare scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Rallare misses.
Rallare connects with a right hand. Rolifild shakes it off.
Rolifild jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rolifild slips a jab and a cross from Rallare.
Rallare is breathing heavily.
Rolifild throws a jab when Rallare was well out of range.
Rallare jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rolifild looks to land a left hand but Rallare moved out of range nicely.
Rolifild moves into range and clinches up with Rallare.
Rolifild tries for a takedown but Rallare manages to get underhooks.
Rolifild is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rallare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rolifild can't get the takedown.
Rolifild is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rallare gets underhooks to prevent Rolifild's takedown attempt.
Rolifild can't get the takedown.
Rallare looking to stall.
Rolifild looking for a takedown.
Rolifild tries a body shot but Rallare blocks it.
Rolifild lands a takedown into guard.
Rolifild is fighting to break Rallare's control of his arms but Rallare is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rallare controls Rolifild momentarily but Rolifild frees himself.
Rallare has Rolifild pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Evandro Rolifild will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rallare looks to throw the jab but Rolifild is out of range.
Rolifild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rallare.
Rallare scores with a body shot.
Rolifild smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rolifild throws a jab when Rallare was well out of range.
Rallare misses with a straight right.
Rolifild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rallare.
Leifi Rallare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rallare lands with an uppercut that bounces Rolifild off the cage and back into rage.
Rolifild forces Rallare back against the cage and clinches.
Rolifild tries to score a body lock takedown but Rallare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Rolifild.
Rolifild wants a takedown but no success here.
Rolifild throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rallare stops a takedown attempt from Rolifild.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evandro Rolifild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolifild is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rallare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rolifild looking for a takedown.
Rolifild has Rallare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rallare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rolifild wants a takedown but no success here.
Rallare is trying to break free.
Rallare prevents the takedown attempt.
Rallare wants to get back to striking at distance but Rolifild won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rolifild has Rallare pressed against the cage, preventing Rallare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rolifild has picked Rallare up - he's going for a ride! Rolifild dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rallare tries to roll over but Rolifild keeps him under control.
Rolifild is trying to work for a kimura but Rallare is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rallare wants to control but Rolifild is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolifild is pressing down on Rallare's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rallare is holding on for now.
Rallare is looking for a sweep. Rolifild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rallare is trying to control but can't.
Rolifild thows a huge punch but Rallare dodges it nicely.
Rolifild missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rallare looks to land a left hand but Rolifild moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rallare scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rolifild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rallare throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Rallare.
A shot to the body from Rallare misses
and Rallare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rallare misses with a jab to the body
and Rolifild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Rolifild.
Rolifild clinches.
Rolifild goes for a takedown attempt but Rallare pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rolifild throws a looping overhand right but Rallare ducks down to avoid it.
Rallare throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolifild.
Rolifild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rallare.
Rallare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rallare misses with an uppercut.
Rallare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rallare slips under a jab.
Rallare throws a jab when Rolifild was well out of range.
Rallare misses with a looping left.
Rallare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rolifild rushes Rallare and presses him up against the cage.
Rolifild is working for takedown but Rallare is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rolifild changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rallare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rallare punishes Rolifild's body with a nice straight punch.
Rolifild is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rallare.
Rolifild 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rallare is trying to keep Rolifild in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifi Rallare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rallare 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leifi Rallare!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anna Margret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Cavalera (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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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anna Margret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Axel Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margret connects with a body shot.
Cavalera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cavalera avoids the body shot from Margret.
Cavalera misses with a wild body shot.
Margret showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cavalera.
Cavalera connects with a looping right hand.
Cavalera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Margret works Cavalera's body with a nice hook.
Cavalera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Margret misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Cavalera.
It looks like Anna Margret has been cut.
Good exchange - Margret coming out on top.
Axel Cavalera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margret shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margret throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Margret is trying to work for a kimura but Cavalera is defending well.
Margret is working for a kimura but Cavalera is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margret is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cavalera defends it well.
Margret is breathing heavily.
Margret thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cavalera's head.
Margret not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Margret.
Margret scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Margret is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Margret is trying to control the action in half guard but Cavalera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Margret is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cavalera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Margret.
Margret is looking to take a break and control but Cavalera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Margret thows a huge punch but Cavalera dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavalera wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margret passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cavalera!
Margret with good strikes from the mount here!
Margret looking to control but Cavalera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cavalera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Margret. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Margret lands a big shot there that rocks Cavalera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cavalera is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Margret lands with some strikes.
Margret won't let Cavalera get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margret looking to finish Cavalera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cavalera!
Margret cracks Cavalera with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Margret scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cavalera is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Margret lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cavalera hang on?
Margret scoring with strikes but Cavalera is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Margret.
Margret pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cavalera is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margret swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anna Margret!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morleaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozka Kruty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morleaux comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack feat. Mos Def - I Against I. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Morleaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jozka Kruty!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morleaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morleaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morleaux. That did some damage!
Morleaux tries to bum rush Kruty with a series of wild strikes but Kruty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morleaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruty. Kruty obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morleaux.
Good leg kick by Kruty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruty throws a head kick that Morleaux semi-blocks.
Kruty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morleaux. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruty.
Kruty lands a nice looking body kick.
Morleaux is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruty lands with a slapping head kick.
Kruty lands a brutal head kick. Morleaux looks out on his feet and Kruty throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jozka Kruty!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Leuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Paniikki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Pelle Paniikki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasi Leuka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leuka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paniikki, pushing him back against the cage.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but Leuka won't allow it.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but Leuka won't allow it.
Leuka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paniikki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paniikki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leuka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paniikki scores with a takedown into Leuka's guard.
Paniikki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paniikki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leuka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paniikki, into his guard.
Leuka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leuka has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki working for submissions but it's allowed Leuka to get to half guard.
Leuka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leuka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Paniikki is tightening it up a little... Leuka has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Leuka reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Leuka taps out! nice BJJ there by Paniikki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pelle Paniikki!
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