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BS:H 1 - Auspicious Tidings PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Coles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Pakkaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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220 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Coles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Pakkaaja!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja drops Coles with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Coles looks back up at him and smiles so Pakkaaja waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Coles is rocked!
It looks like Dennis Coles has been cut.
Pakkaaja connects with a nice cross there... Coles is looking wobbly and Pakkaaja recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Coles to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Pakkaaja jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pertti Pakkaaja!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jejomar Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Bainite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bert Bainite is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jejomar Binay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bert Bainite!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Binay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bainite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bainite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Binay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Binay missing with a left hand there. Bainite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Binay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bainite looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bainite gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bainite tries to clinch but Binay moves out of range.
Bainite drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Binay - just one landing.
Bainite shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Binay is trying to defend but Bainite finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Binay manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainite fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Binay, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bainite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bainite using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bainite.
Bainite works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bainite sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bainite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bainite postures up in Binay's guard and throws a big left but Binay blocks it.
Bainite's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Binay keeping full guard, as Bainite tries to pass.
Bainite passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Well, if Bainite 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.
Bainite stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bainite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bainite.
Bainite slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bainite fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bainite stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bainite tries to clinch up but Binay circles away and keeps his distance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Bainite dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A left lands for Binay.
Bert Bainite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bainite clinches with his opponent.
Binay can't break the clinch.
Bainite has Binay pressed against the ropes, preventing Binay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bainite - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bainite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Binay misses with a takedown attempt
and Bainite counters by moving into the clinch.
Bainite has Binay pressed against the ropes, preventing Binay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bainite stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bainite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binay is trying to break free.
Bainite's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Binay darts in trying to clinch
and Bainite moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay is trying to break the clinch but Bainite is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bainite.
Bainite keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Binay's efforts to push away.
Binay has had enough of the clinch but Bainite keeps him there for the moment.
Bainite working Binay over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Binay is trying to break free.
Bainite gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bainite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Bainite 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.
Bainite is looking to advance position but Binay won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binay is trying to stand up here but Bainite is controlling him well.
Bainite throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bainite decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bainite moves in looking to clinch but Binay pushes him off.
Bainite pushes Binay up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bainite lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bainite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bainite.
Bainite stands up and beckons Binay to his feet.
Bainite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Binay shoots and misses
and Bainite counters with a good low kick that Binay was not able to check.
Bainite closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bainite lands in his opponent's guard.
Binay being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bainite postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bainite landing some decent shots from guard.
Bainite postures up and lands a big shot to Binay's brow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Bainite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bainite shoots for a takedown but Binay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Bainite 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Binay lands with a cross.
Binay has his takedown stuffed
and Bainite decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Binay's guard.
Binay being controlled here, momentarily.
Bainite throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Binay keeping moving, preventing Bainite from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainite seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bainite pushes down on Binay's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bainite is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Binay!
Binay wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bainite.
Bainite sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bainite lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bainite content just to control the position here.
Bert Bainite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bert Bainite just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bainite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bainite circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bainite holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jejomar Binay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Binay tries to break free but Bainite pushes him back against the ropes.
Binay wants to get back to striking at distance but Bainite won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Bainite.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Bainite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bainite has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Bainite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Grice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Eins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Grice!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Marco Blurstr�m and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grice as he avoids it easily.
Eins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grice looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Eins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Eins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grice keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grice can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grice tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grice struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eins happy to just control the position for now.
Grice is trying to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grice gets a takedown into half guard.
Grice is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eins sees it coming and defends easily.
Grice working the head and body with strikes.
Eins is looking to control Grice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eins avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eins is looking for a sweep. Grice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grice thows a huge punch but Eins dodges it nicely.
Eins is trying to get back to full guard.
Grice tries to pass to full mount but Eins defends it.
Grice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eins's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Eins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eins.
Grice controls Eins momentarily but Eins frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grice is looking for a triangle but Eins pushes his legs off easily.
Grice has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grice.
Grice looks gassed!
Grice looks to move to half guard but instead Eins has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grice is working to get back to half guard.
Eins manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grice to take his back!
Grice rolls, trying to escape but Eins keeps control of the position.
What can Grice do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Eins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Eins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eins dives in and grabs Grice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grice pushes down on Eins's head and hops out.
Eins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grice is looking to improve his position.
Grice actively working from the bottom here.
Grice trying to hold on to Eins's head to control him but Eins postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grice manages to get to full guard.
Eins stays in close to Grice's body and controls the position.
Grice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eins stays in close to Grice's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grice is trying to hold Eins in close to prevent damage but Eins has managed to pass into half guard.
Grice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grice won't allow Eins to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eins trying to control from half guard but Grice is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Eins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robert Eins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grice is breathing heavily.
Eins pushes down on Grice's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eins uses his free foot to push down on Grice's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grice.
Grice is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eins controlling from the full mount.
Grice can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eins moves to the back.
Eins tries to keep control of the position but Grice is staying busy.
Grice can't escape the position.
Grice is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Eins.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Eins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Eins gets caught flat footed, as Grice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eins keeping full guard, as Grice tries to pass.
Grice throws a strike but Eins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grice wants to sweep here but Eins controlling him for the moment.
Eins trying to control the position from guard on top but Grice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eins is really struggling to control Grice but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grice stuffs the takedown.
Eins shoots in for a double leg but Grice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eins showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eins controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grice tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Grice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eins is working away from the top position though.
Grice tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Grice is trying to control but Eins passes into side control!
Grice is trying to improve his position.
Grice looks to move to half guard but instead Eins has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grice is desperately trying to improve his position but Eins has a good base and remains in mount.
Grice tries to hold on but Eins pushes him away.
Grice might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eins kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grice sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grice is looking for a sweep. Eins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grice is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Eins jumps into side control!
Grice looks to move to half guard but instead Eins has passed into mount! Damn!
Grice is just holding on here. Eins manages to take his back.
Grice tries to roll but Eins sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grice looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Eins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eins, 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Eins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daavid Haapalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daavid Haapalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapalainen misses with a few strikes there.
Haapalainen misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haapalainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haapalainen swinging wildly here.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haapalainen leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haapalainen closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Haapalainen didn't expect that.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Haapalainen won't allow it.
Jackson prevents Haapalainen from standing back up.
Haapalainen is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haapalainen is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Haapalainen managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Haapalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Haapalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Jackson tightens his grip and picks Haapalainen up, before dumping him to the ground. Haapalainen manages to land in guard.
Jackson looks gassed!
Haapalainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson trying to control but Haapalainen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Haapalainen is keeping the position.
Haapalainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haapalainen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Haapalainen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson cracks Haapalainen with a big right hand but Haapalainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Haapalainen is trying to buck Jackson off.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Haapalainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Haapalainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Haapalainen down.
Jackson working away.
That's four 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.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haapalainen keeps working.
Haapalainen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Haapalainen is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Haapalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haapalainen tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Haapalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haapalainen pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Haapalainen tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Haapalainen dodges it nicely.
Haapalainen is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapalainen is trying to stand.
Haapalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haapalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haapalainen wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Haapalainen throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Haapalainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haapalainen misses with the combination.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Haapalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haapalainen throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Haapalainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Haapalainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haapalainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Haapalainen is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Haapalainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haapalainen preventing the sweep.
Haapalainen wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Haapalainen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Haapalainen throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haapalainen as he jumps to the side.
Daavid Haapalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Jackson.
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.
A right-left combo lands from Haapalainen.
It looks like Manny Jackson has been cut.
Haapalainen wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haapalainen won't be happy with that.
Jackson trying to control the action but Haapalainen is working from the bottom.
Haapalainen is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson throws an elbow but Haapalainen slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haapalainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Haapalainen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haapalainen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Haapalainen.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Haapalainen decides to stand back up. Haapalainen steps back and let's Jackson get back to his feet.
Haapalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Haapalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haapalainen throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Manny Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haapalainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Haapalainen throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson tries to clinch but Haapalainen moves out of range.
Daavid Haapalainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haapalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daavid Haapalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Jackson.
Haapalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Haapalainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haapalainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Haapalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Haapalainen misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Haapalainen both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haapalainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Haapalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Haapalainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson keeps control of Haapalainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haapalainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson prevents Haapalainen from breaking the clinch.
Haapalainen tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.
Haapalainen wants to break free but Jackson has control.
A frustrated look appears on Haapalainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haapalainen prevents it.
That's four 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.
Haapalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Haapalainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Haapalainen tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapalainen's efforts to push away.
Haapalainen can't break the clinch.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Haapalainen wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daavid Haapalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ainsley Clearly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madass Insane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
210 lbs
3 - 10 - 0 |
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19
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ainsley Clearly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Madass Insane!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurstr�m and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insane shoots in for a takedown but Clearly shows good takedown defense.
Insane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clearly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Insane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clearly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clearly looks up at the clock and then as Insane takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clearly smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Insane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Insane is looking to reverse the position.
Insane regains half guard.
Insane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clearly thows a huge punch but Insane dodges it nicely.
Insane is refusing to be controlled, as Clearly sits in half guard.
Insane wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insane is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Insane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Insane with a poor takedown
and Clearly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clearly.
Insane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clearly is aware though and is defending well.
Insane looks gassed!
Insane has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Clearly doesn't defend quickly enough and Insane has managed to lock this one up! Can Clearly escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Insane on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Madass Insane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haruto Takuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haruto Takuma!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chor Thanasukarn scores with a hook.
Takuma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chor Thanasukarn avoids it really well and circles away.
Takuma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chor Thanasukarn was covering up waiting for the punch and Takuma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takuma content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takuma looking to pass the guard.
Takuma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chor Thanasukarn's head.
Chor Thanasukarn keeping full guard, as Takuma tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takuma lands a couple of elbows.
Chor Thanasukarn has an active guard here but Takuma has managed to pass into half guard.
Chor Thanasukarn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Takuma trying to control from half guard but Chor Thanasukarn is working away.
Chor Thanasukarn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chor Thanasukarn sees it coming and defends easily.
Takuma tries to pass to full mount but Chor Thanasukarn defends it.
Chor Thanasukarn is trying to maintain the position but Takuma is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takuma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chor Thanasukarn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chor Thanasukarn kicks off Takuma and gets to his feet.
Takuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takuma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takuma stands and steps away. Chor Thanasukarn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takuma shoots in looking for a takedown. Chor Thanasukarn tries to sprawl out of it but Takuma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chor Thanasukarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chor Thanasukarn.
Takuma fails to land the takedown.
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haruto Takuma.
Chor Thanasukarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takuma throws a low kick, looking for Chor Thanasukarn's leg but Chor Thanasukarn calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takuma scores with a head kick.
Takuma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takuma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takuma scores with a hook.
Chor Thanasukarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chor Thanasukarn lands a big head kick that sends Takuma tumbling to the mat! Chor Thanasukarn takes a step backwards and waves Takuma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Takuma is rocked!
Takuma looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Chor Thanasukarn - that's a beauty! Takuma is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Chor Thanasukarn can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Luhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the ring accompanied by Beginning of the End. Henrik Luhtanen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Luhtanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Marco Blurstr�m and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luhtanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Collins tries to clinch there but Luhtanen circles away.
Donk. Luhtanen catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Luhtanen cracks Collins with an open hand slap.
Luhtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins scores with a one two! Luhtanen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luhtanen lands a right hook to the body.
Luhtanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Luhtanen - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Luhtanen lands.
Luhtanen digs a good body shot into Collins's ribs.
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luhtanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins takes one to the side of the head.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luhtanen is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Luhtanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luhtanen's head.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Luhtanen slips the punch.
Luhtanen lands a jab.
Luhtanen throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Luhtanen scores with a nice head shot.
Collins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Luhtanen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Collins trying to control the action but Luhtanen is working from the bottom.
Luhtanen is trying to buck Collins off.
Collins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Luhtanen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins slows the pace down.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Luhtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins wants to clinch.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luhtanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins shoots for a takedown but Luhtanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Luhtanen counters with a one-two to the body.
Luhtanen misses with a two punch combination.
Luhtanen scores with a nice head shot.
Luhtanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Luhtanen lands with an overhand left.
Collins lands with a hook. Luhtanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luhtanen lands with a shot to the body.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Luhtanen lands a jab to Collins's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luhtanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luhtanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Luhtanen.
Collins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luhtanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luhtanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Luhtanen there.
Collins is rocked!
Luhtanen drops Collins with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Collins! Luhtanen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Luhtanen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Blaise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Jackson (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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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Blaise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Anni Minnem�ki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaise has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson looking to control but instead Blaise has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Blaise is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blaise keeps working.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaise slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blaise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Blaise is working from the bottom.
Blaise is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blaise misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaise moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Blaise has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson gets through Blaise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blaise lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaise looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blaise pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaise is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Blaise into the ropes.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Blaise.
Blaise pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaise.
Blaise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaise's elbow.
Blaise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson has Blaise pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blaise tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Blaise's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blaise trying to control the position.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaise has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson stands up over Blaise, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blaise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaise is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Blaise keeps moving.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Blaise working a defensive guard here.
Jackson stands up over Blaise, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blaise is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Blaise is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Jackson swings for the body but Blaise moves out of range.
Blaise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ken Blaise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson looking to ground and pound but Blaise is blocking nicely.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blaise regains half guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson working over Blaise with some ground and pound. Blaise looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blaise wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stall here but Blaise recovers full guard.
Blaise is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blaise is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blaise clinches up against the ropes.
Blaise scores a nice knee to the body.
Blaise lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Blaise.
Blaise stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaise is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Blaise into the ropes.
Blaise gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Blaise tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaise.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blaise has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Blaise landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson pushes Blaise back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaise trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaise landing knees to the head.
Blaise tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blaise tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blaise utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaise scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Blaise.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Blaise keeps him there for the moment.
Blaise tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blaise lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaise.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blaise keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Blaise missing with knees to the body.
Blaise looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaise misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaise lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaise tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Blaise is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blaise has his back to the ropes.
Blaise misses with a punch to the body.
Blaise using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blaise trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Blaise wants to stall.
Blaise lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blaise tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Blaise throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson just leaning against Blaise, taking a breather.
Blaise misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Blaise fails to land.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Blaise misses with some punches.
Blaise tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blaise missing with knees to the body.
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 Ken Blaise will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blaise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaise looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Blaise throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaise moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Blaise.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Blaise avoids it well.
Blaise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaise swivels and escapes.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaise moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Blaise.
Blaise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaise tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Blaise defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaise as he jumps to the side.
Ken Blaise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blaise tries to clinch up.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blaise!
Jackson prevents Blaise from getting the reversal.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blaise wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Blaise with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Blaise is rocked!
Blaise takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jackson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Vessel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vessel has chosen Graveyard Symphony as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Vessel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vessel avoids the head kick by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen leaves Vessel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jorgensen lands a two punch combo.
Vessel shoots in for a double leg but Jorgensen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vessel moves out of range of the leg kick from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with an uppercut. Vessel saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown by Vessel or perhaps it was just good defense by Jorgensen which made him look bad.
Hans Jorgensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Vessel.
Jorgensen throws a push kick but Vessel slaps the foot to one side.
Jorgensen throws a head kick but Vessel moves out of range.
Vessel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jorgensen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vessel somewhat.
Jorgensen misses with the combination.
Jorgensen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Jorgensen misses.
Jorgensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jorgensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vessel blocks a head kick by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Vessel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vessel ducks right into an uppercut from Jorgensen.
A head kick misses from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen looks to land a combination but Vessel avoids it well.
Vessel looks for a takedown but Jorgensen sprawls well.
Vessel shoots in but no luck this time.
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.
Vessel avoids the head kick by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen feints and then cracks Vessel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vessel down.
Jorgensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jorgensen scores with a three punch combo!
Hans Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vessel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorgensen connects with a high kick.
Jorgensen lands a jab to Vessel's midsection.
Jorgensen swinging wildly here.
Vessel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a few strikes there.
Jorgensen throws a right and a left that Vessel avoids nicely.
Vessel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jorgensen circles away.
Hans Jorgensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorgensen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vessel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jorgensen circles away.
Some wild striking there from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen throws a head kick that misses.
Jorgensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jorgensen throws a right hand that Vessel ducks under and follows up with a left that Vessel also avoids with ease.
Vessel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vessel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen blocking the ground and pound.
The referee warns Jorgensen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vessel working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jorgensen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Vessel off and cradles Jorgensen's limp body as Vessel celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Buster Vessel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Mihic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihic comes to the ring accompanied by L.L. Cool J - Mama said Knock you Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Mihic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Anni Minnem�ki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mihic stands and steps away. Wayne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mihic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mihic lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mihic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mihic has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne's legs - danger averted.
Mihic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mihic stands up from Wayne's guard - Mihic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mihic tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Mihic misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mihic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wayne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mihic.
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne wants to improve his position but Mihic is controlling well.
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
Wayne is trying to stand up here but Mihic is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wayne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wayne is trying to stand back up but Mihic is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mihic wants to clinch.
Marko Mihic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mihic is trying to stand up.
Wayne trying to control but Mihic is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihic is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mihic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mihic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
Mihic is breathing heavily.
Mihic is not content to let Wayne control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mihic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mihic gets back to full guard.
Wayne stands and steps away. Mihic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wayne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mihic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wayne's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihic stops Wayne from standing up.
Mihic is standing up over Wayne. Wayne looks to escape but Mihic dives into side control.
Wayne pushes Mihic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mihic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mihic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Mihic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wayne is trying to buck Mihic off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihic looks up at the clock and then as Wayne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mihic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wayne bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Mihic does no damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Mihic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wayne shoots and misses
and Mihic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wayne with the active half guard here but Mihic passes nicely into side control.
Wayne is looking to regain half guard here but Mihic keeps moving and retains side control.
Wayne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mihic lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mihic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marko Mihic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihic scoring with punches from side control.
Mihic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mihic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wayne to his feet.
Mihic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mihic misses with a takedown attempt
and Wayne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wayne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wayne stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wayne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mihic counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihic throws a series of punches but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mihic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wayne decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Mihic.
Mihic misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mihic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne 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.
Mihic is looking for a triangle but Wayne pushes his legs off easily.
Wayne stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wayne shoots in but no luck this time.
Marko Mihic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Wayne.
Mihic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wayne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mihic's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wayne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mihic's guard.
Mihic is looking to stand up but Wayne isn't so interested in that idea.
Wayne drops back looking for a leg! Mihic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mihic manages to kick Wayne off! Wayne jumps back into Mihic's guard.
Wayne stops Mihic from standing up.
Wayne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mihic 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.
Wayne stops Mihic from standing up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wayne gets the takedown into side control.
Wayne stands up.
Mihic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wayne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mihic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mihic kicks Wayne off and gets back to his feet.
Wayne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mihic pinned against the cage. Mihic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihic tries to clinch there but Wayne circles away.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mihic has his takedown stuffed
and Wayne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wayne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wayne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mihic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mihic pushes Wayne off looking to stand but Wayne dives back in and keeps control.
Wayne is working for a submission of some sort.
Wayne is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to stand but Mihic has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mihic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wayne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wayne's back!
Wayne is trying to get back to his feet but Mihic has full control of the position and if anything, Wayne has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wayne fending off the submission attempt from Mihic.
Wayne just trying to survive but Mihic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wayne controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihic wants to control but Wayne is keeping busy.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
Wayne grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Wayne has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Mihic lands a shot to the body.
Mihic punishes Wayne with strikes from the back mount.
Mihic is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wayne up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihic softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mihic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wayne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne 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 Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wayne!
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