MMAHelsinki - 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kel Hunsaker (ranked 3764 p4p, 152 weight class) and Ricardo Aricido (ranked 5140 p4p, 184 weight class). Ricardo Aricido has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hunsaker
vs
Aricido

220 cm
20
290 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
284 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Woodshins' Ship

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kel Hunsaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Aricido!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Aricido.
Aricido slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunsaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aricido fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunsaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aricido scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hunsaker breaks the clinch.
Hunsaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aricido pinned against the cage. Aricido gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aricido looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck for Hunsaker with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Hunsaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aricido swinging wildly here.
Hunsaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunsaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aricido stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aricido wants it to stay on the feet.
Aricido steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunsaker is defended easily by Aricido.
Aricido shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunsaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aricido's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aricido misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aricido throws a nice looking combination but Hunsaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Hunsaker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aricido to the ground. Hunsaker is now in Aricido's guard.
Hunsaker stays in close to Aricido's body and controls the position.
Hunsaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aricido is looking to stand up but Hunsaker isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunsaker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aricido preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aricido being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aricido fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunsaker avoids it really well and circles away.
Aricido shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunsaker as he jumps to the side.

Aricido changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunsaker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hunsaker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Aricido gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunsaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Aricido pushes Hunsaker off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunsaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aricido is trying to defend but Hunsaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunsaker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Hunsaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aricido is trying to stand.
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.

Hunsaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunsaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Hunsaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aricido defends it well.

Hunsaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kel Hunsaker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hunsaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aricido is fending him off so far but Hunsaker persists. Nope, Aricido circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunsaker looks for a takedown but Aricido sprawls well.
Aricido attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunsaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aricido.
Aricido fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunsaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunsaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aricido as he avoids it easily.
Aricido let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Hunsaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunsaker blocks a head kick by Aricido.

Hunsaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aricido is trying to defend but Hunsaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hunsaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aricido wants to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Aricido has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aricido really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunsaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunsaker is taking a breather. Aricido says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunsaker decides to stand up.
Hunsaker shoots in for a takedown but Aricido shows good takedown defense.
Aricido misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunsaker.
Hunsaker misses with a takedown attempt - Aricido sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aricido swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunsaker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunsaker shoots in but Aricido avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunsaker rushes Aricido and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aricido tries to circle away but Hunsaker has him pinned against the cage.
Hunsaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aricido gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunsaker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hunsaker breaks the clinch.
Aricido throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunsaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aricido tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Hunsaker scores with a takedown into Aricido's guard.
Hunsaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunsaker stands and throws Aricido's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aricido is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunsaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hunsaker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aricido has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunsaker but great work by Aricido.

Aricido stands up and beckons Hunsaker to his feet.
Kel Hunsaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hunsaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aricido tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunsaker is in Aricido's guard.
Hunsaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aricido utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunsaker is pushing down on Aricido's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aricido is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunsaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunsaker moves into full mount! Aricido won't be happy about that!
Hunsaker controlling his opponent.
Aricido's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Hunsaker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aricido is now in Hunsaker's guard. A big mistake from Hunsaker there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aricido is looking to stand up but Hunsaker won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Aricido will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hunsaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aricido circles away.
Hunsaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunsaker shoots in but Aricido avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Hunsaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aricido darts in looking for a takedown but Hunsaker gets double underhooks and turns Aricido into the cage.
Aricido throws out a leg kick but Hunsaker moves out of range and Aricido only half commits.
Aricido listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aricido scores with a jab to the body.
Aricido swings for the body but Hunsaker moves out of range.
Aricido thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunsaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Aricido shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunsaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aricido's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunsaker shoots in for a takedown but Aricido shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Aricido.

Hunsaker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hunsaker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hunsaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kel Hunsaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunsaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunsaker trying to control the action but Aricido is working from the bottom.

Hunsaker seems to be working for a kimura but Aricido defends the submission attempt.

Hunsaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Aricido is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunsaker not doing much here.
Aricido wants to get back to his feet.

Hunsaker stands up out of the half guard.

Hunsaker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aricido's half guard.
Well, if Hunsaker 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunsaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aricido defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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.
Aricido is trying to stand.

Hunsaker is trying to work for a kimura but Aricido is defending well.
Hunsaker sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Hunsaker is working for a kimura but Aricido is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kel Hunsaker.
I think Hunsaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kel Hunsaker!
A very excited looking Kel Hunsaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noku Mutku (ranked 3570 p4p, 303 weight class) and Patrick Jeudy (ranked 5037 p4p, 385 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mutku
vs
Jeudy

202 cm
26
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noku Mutku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Jeudy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jeudy.
Mutku avoids the body shot from Jeudy.
Jeudy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Noku Mutku has been cut.
Mutku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a hook to the side of Mutku's head but Mutku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeudy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Mutku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jeudy sprawls well initially but Mutku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mutku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jeudy's head.
Jeudy is trying to get back to full guard.
Mutku is keen to just control but Jeudy is a slippery customer.
Jeudy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mutku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutku stopping the sweep attempt from Jeudy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeudy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing that Mutku has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mutku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jeudy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jeudy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mutku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jeudy pulls Mutku in close to prevent any damage.
Mutku makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jeudy can't keep his opponent in guard - Mutku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mutku prevents Jeudy from improving his position.
Jeudy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mutku wants to take a breather but Jeudy is having none of it.
Jeudy tries to roll over but Mutku keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Mutku there.
Jeudy won't allow Mutku to pass to mount.
Mutku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jeudy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mutku landing some decent shots from guard.
Jeudy looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeudy, not yet.
Mutku 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.
Jeudy trying to control the position.
Mutku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeudy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutku trying to control but Jeudy is working from the bottom.
Mutku pushing down on Jeudy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeudy is trying is best to control the position here.
Mutku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeudy keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jeudy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mutku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mutku wants to pass the guard but Jeudy is defending well.

Mutku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jeudy defends it well.
Mutku wants to pass to mount but Jeudy is defending the position.
Jeudy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jeudy wants to improve his position but Mutku is controlling well.

Mutku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jeudy is just riding it out for now. Mutku eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jeudy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jeudy controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeudy controls Mutku momentarily but Mutku frees himself.
Mutku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mutku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeudy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutku throwing strikes but missing.
Mutku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutku cracks Jeudy with a solid left hand.
Mutku preventing the sweep.
Mutku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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. Mutku connects with a nice short shot to Jeudy's temple.

It looks like Patrick Jeudy has been cut.
Mutku is looking to take a break and control but Jeudy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeudy trying to control but Mutku postures up.
Jeudy is trying is best to control the position here.
Jeudy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mutku scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mutku slips a nice elbow through Jeudy's hands, connecting with Jeudy's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noku Mutku dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jeudy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutku.
Jeudy throws a body punch but Mutku moves out of range.

Mutku gets the takedown into side control.
Jeudy wants to control but Mutku postures up.
Jeudy gets back to half guard.
Jeudy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jeudy.
Mutku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeudy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeudy 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.
Jeudy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutku trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeudy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noku Mutku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jeudy is adopting a defensive guard.

Mutku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jeudy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutku throwing strikes from guard but Jeudy blocks nicely.
Mutku throws a big right hand that misses.
Jeudy looking to control.
Mutku wants to pass the guard but Jeudy is keeping the position.
Mutku is in close to Jeudy's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Mutku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jeudy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mutku manages to get himself to full guard.

Jeudy is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeudy advances to half guard.
Mutku throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jeudy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jeudy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mutku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mutku is trying is best to control the position here.
Jeudy wants to control but Mutku is keeping him busy.
Jeudy not doing much here.
Mutku is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutku wants to control but Jeudy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutku tries to get to full guard but Jeudy has control of the leg.
Jeudy controlling the action here.

Mutku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jeudy is taking a breather. Mutku says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mutku is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jeudy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donk. Jeudy catches Mutku right on the button with a cross.
Mutku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jeudy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutku.
Jeudy misses with an uppercut.
Mutku tries for a takedown but Jeudy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mutku is looking to clinch.
Jeudy stuns Mutku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jeudy jabs Mutku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeudy throws a lazy right hand but Mutku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mutku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jeudy drops Mutku with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mutku looks back up at him and smiles so Jeudy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Patrick Jeudy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeudy cracks Mutku with a hook to the temple - Mutku is on wobbly legs here! Jeudy swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mutku falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jeudy wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patrick Jeudy!
Patrick Jeudy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 2500 p4p, 110 weight class) and Bubba Barzilla (ranked 4797 p4p, 175 weight class). Barzilla has chosen Ima Boss as his entrance music. Mitsugu Takeishi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Takeishi
vs
Barzilla

185 cm
24
323 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Barzilla!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barzilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takeishi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barzilla manages to circle out of the way.
Takeishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barzilla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takeishi is fending him off so far but Barzilla persists. Nope, Takeishi circles away and we're back to standing.
Barzilla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barzilla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barzilla just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi is looking to counter the offense by Barzilla and move into the clinch.
Barzilla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takeishi slips a jab and a cross from Barzilla.
Barzilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takeishi lands with a cross.

Takeishi closes the distance and pushes Barzilla back into the cage.
Takeishi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barzilla up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Takeishi.
Barzilla looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Takeishi.
Barzilla takes a shot to the head.
Barzilla tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi lands a big right hand that drops Barzilla! The killer instinct kicks in and Takeishi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Takeishi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
After the fight, Mitsugu Takeishi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 2766 p4p, 252 weight class) and Buddy Love (ranked 4355 p4p, 347 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.

Cosby
vs
Love

185 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buddy Love !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Buddy Love has been cut.
Cosby takes a swing at Love 's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Cosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Love shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cosby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Love preventing the sweep.
Cosby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Love manages to get himself to full guard.

Love has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cosby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cosby content to stall in guard here.

Love is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosby controlling from the top position.
Love pulls Cosby in close to his closed guard and prevents Cosby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cosby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby looking to pass the guard.
Cosby stays in close to Love 's body and controls the position.
Love throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cosby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Love is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cosby content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosby won't allow Love to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Love throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cosby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Love swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosby 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cosby throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Cosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cosby scores with a shot to the body.
Cosby misses with a body shot

and Love counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cosby won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Love is looking to take a break and control but Cosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Love 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cosby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Love is looking to take a break and control but Cosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby gets full guard.
Cosby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Love stopping the sweep attempt from Cosby.
Cosby pulls Love in close to prevent any damage.
Cosby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Love trying to keep a closed guard but Cosby is proving a slippery customer.
Cosby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Love is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cosby is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Love has his foot on Cosby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosby works his way back into a safe position though.
Love being controlled here, momentarily.
Cosby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Love is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cosby defends well.
Cosby slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Love is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Cosby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Love 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cosby throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
Love shoots for a takedown but Cosby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Love rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Cosby cracks Love with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Love looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cosby finish him?
Cosby swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Love walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cosby swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby is the new heavyweight champion!
Bill Cosby was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tae Lae Rocko (ranked 2062 p4p, 300 weight class) and Sergey Voroshilov (ranked 3395 p4p, 440 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lae Rocko
vs
Voroshilov

185 cm
26
198 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

192 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

Woodshins' Ship

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tae Lae Rocko !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Voroshilov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voroshilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Voroshilov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rocko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voroshilov moves out of range as Rocko strikes.

Voroshilov clinches up with Rocko and pushes him back against the cage.
Voroshilov misses with a knee strike.
Voroshilov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Tae Lae Rocko has been cut.
Rocko managing to block the knees to the body from Voroshilov.
Voroshilov connects with a knee to the head.
Voroshilov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Voroshilov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rocko wants to get back to striking at distance but Voroshilov won't allow it.
Rocko trying to stall but Voroshilov improves his position.
Voroshilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocko is defending well for now.
Voroshilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rocko blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Voroshilov stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voroshilov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rocko up against the cage.
Voroshilov stalling against the cage.

Rocko 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Rocko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Voroshilov.
Good leg kick by Voroshilov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rocko throws a big shot that misses.
Rocko misses with a lunging right hand
and Voroshilov counters with a head kick.
Voroshilov scores with a head kick.
Rocko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Voroshilov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Voroshilov instigates a clinch.
Voroshilov scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Voroshilov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Voroshilov lands a good knee to the midsection. Rocko won't want to take too many of those.
Rocko is breathing heavily.
Voroshilov can't find room to land a body shot as Rocko controls the action.
Voroshilov lands with a left to the head.

Tae Lae Rocko 's cut is getting worse.
Voroshilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rocko blocks it with crossed arms.
Voroshilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rocko up against the cage.
Voroshilov landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Voroshilov working Rocko over with knees to the body.
Voroshilov working Rocko over with knees to the body.
Voroshilov has Rocko pressed against the cage.
Rocko 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Voroshilov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Voroshilov leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Voroshilov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voroshilov is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sergey Voroshilov.
Voroshilov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rocko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocko misses with a straight left.

Voroshilov moves into the clinch.
Voroshilov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocko avoids a wild elbow strike from Voroshilov.
Voroshilov lands a knee to the head.
Voroshilov misses with a knee to the head.
Voroshilov lands an elbow that stopped Rocko in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Voroshilov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tae Lae Rocko 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rocko throws an off balance right hand
and Voroshilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Voroshilov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rocko misses with a straight right.
Voroshilov lands with a kick to the temple. Rocko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Voroshilov slips a jab from Rocko .
Rocko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Voroshilov.
Rocko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rocko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sergey Voroshilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocko throws a looping overhand right but Voroshilov ducks down to avoid it.
Rocko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rocko throws a low kick but Voroshilov avoids it.
Voroshilov tries a quick counter leg kick but Rocko is wise to it.
Voroshilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocko .
Rocko needs to keep his hands up - Voroshilov had a free shot at his head there.
Voroshilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocko throws out a loose jab but Voroshilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voroshilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Tae Lae Rocko 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocko misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Voroshilov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocko ! Voroshilov lets Rocko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Rocko is rocked!
Voroshilov cracks Rocko on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rocko falls backwards against the cage. Voroshilov follows up with more strikes that drop Rocko to his knees. Voroshilov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rocko ! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Voroshilov!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ana Conda (ranked 3762 p4p, 319 weight class) and Ground Day (ranked 2216 p4p, 200 weight class). Ground Day has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Conda
vs
Day

191 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ana Conda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ground Day!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Conda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Day napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day struggling a bit here.
Day takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
Day should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Day manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Day wants to work for an arm triangle but Conda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Conda wants to get back to full guard.
Conda is staying active underneath Day, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Conda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Day.

Conda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Day pulls his head out easily.
Conda tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day blocks the strikes from Conda.
Day thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conda's head.
Conda wants to get back to full guard.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conda is trying to get back to full guard.
Conda is not content to let Day control the position.
Day wants to free his trapped foot but Conda is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Day seems to be looking for submissions.
Day works his foot free and advances to mount.
Conda wants to control but Day is having none of it.
Day throws some wild stikes that Conda manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conda tries to hold on but Day postures up.
Day working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Conda slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Day is controlling the pace.
Conda wants to control but Day is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Day wants to take a breather but Conda is having none of it.
Conda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

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.
Day throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Day trying to control the action but Conda is working from the bottom.
Day tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Conda strikes from the bottom but Day passes into mount!
Day thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day raining down hammerfists from mount.
Day trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ground Day dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Conda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Conda slips a jab and a cross from Day.

Day looking to score a takedown here. Conda is defending well but Day drives through and ends up in Conda's guard.
Conda looking to control.

Conda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Day gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Day forces his way into half guard.
Conda tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day winds up and cracks Conda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Day missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Day seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conda is in trouble now - Day has advanced to mount!
Day can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conda is looking to escape.
BOOM! Day connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Day can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conda is looking to escape.
Conda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conda is trying desperately to improve position.
Ground Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conda is looking to escape.
Conda can't escape the position.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day looking to finish Conda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Conda!

Day jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Conda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Conda is not content to let Day control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Conda is looking for a sweep.
Conda is trying to work for a sweep but Day has mounted him!
Day throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Conda because Day loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Day there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Conda is desperately trying to improve his position but Day has a good base and remains in mount.
Day controlling the position easily from mount.
Day is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conda is looking to get to half guard.
Day controlling his opponent.
Conda is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Conda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Day wants to control the pace but Conda is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conda can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ground Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Conda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Conda 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.
Our spies down at at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform us that Day has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Conda preventing the sweep.
Conda wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Conda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Day has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Conda has passed into side control.
Day tries to improve position but can't.
Day keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Conda throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conda working the ground and pound but Day is defending the strikes.
Conda in side control, throwing shots but Day defends.
Conda wants to control but Day is keeping him busy.
Day struggling a bit here.
Conda takes a little break here. Day wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Day tries to buck Conda off but Conda is having none of it.
Conda tries to move to mount but Day blocks the move with his legs.
Conda has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conda avoids the attempt from Day to control.
Day sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Day is controlling Conda's posture.
Conda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conda's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Day throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Day takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
Day trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Conda advances to half guard.
Day trying to hold on to Conda's head to control him but Conda postures up.
Conda works his way into side control.
Day wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Conda in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Conda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day is not content to let Conda control the position.
Day tries to improve position but can't.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
Conda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Conda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ana Conda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conda tries to score with some ground and pound. Day controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ana Conda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Day 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ground Day!