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BS:H 3 - Three's A Charm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nine inch nails - Just like you imagined. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonidas Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen throws a push kick but Greco slaps the foot to one side.
Hans Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jorgensen misses with a head kick.
Jorgensen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Greco checks it well.
Greco tries to clinch but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Greco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jorgensen, pushing him back against the cage.
Greco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Greco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Greco in side control, throwing shots but Jorgensen defends.
Greco 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.
Greco wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping him busy.
Greco tries to move to full mount but Jorgensen actually manages to regain half guard.
Jorgensen pushes Greco off looking to stand but Greco dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco trying to control the action but Jorgensen is working from the bottom.
Greco trying to pass the guard but Jorgensen defending well.
Greco trying to advance position but Jorgensen counters by regaining guard.
Greco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jorgensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Greco blocks a head kick by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen throws a right hand that Greco ducks under and follows up with a left that Greco also avoids with ease.
Greco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jorgensen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jorgensen throws a sloppy head kick and Greco moves out of range easily.
Jorgensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jorgensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Greco blocks a head kick by Jorgensen.
Greco checks a leg kick.
Greco tries to clinch there but Jorgensen circles away.
Jorgensen throws a series of punches but Greco moves out of range.
Jorgensen lands a high kick!
Greco blocks a head kick by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen looks gassed!
Greco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Greco avoids the head kick by Jorgensen.
Greco doesn't manage to clinch there - Jorgensen circles away.
Jorgensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jorgensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco is looking to clinch but Jorgensen is avoiding it.
Jorgensen throws the kick towards the body but Greco avoids it.
Greco is looking to clinch.
Jorgensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Greco tries to clinch there but Jorgensen circles away.
Greco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greco wants to clinch up but Jorgensen keeps it at a distance.
Greco tries to close the distance and clinch but Jorgensen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greco clinches up with Jorgensen and pushes him back against the cage.
Greco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jorgensen stops a takedown attempt from Greco.
Greco wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco tries to score a body lock takedown but Jorgensen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jorgensen prevents it.
Greco looking for a takedown.
Greco tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jorgensen's efforts to push away.
Jorgensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jorgensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greco clinches with his opponent.
Jorgensen breaks from the clinch.
Jorgensen scores with a leg kick.
Jorgensen throws a head kick but Greco moves out of range.
Jorgensen throws a head kick that misses.
Jorgensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jorgensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greco avoids the head kick by Jorgensen.
Greco is looking to clinch but Jorgensen is avoiding it.
Jorgensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jorgensen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Jorgensen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Greco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greco rushes Jorgensen and presses him up against the cage.
Jorgensen stops a takedown attempt from Greco.
Jorgensen breaks from the clinch.
Jorgensen throws a sloppy head kick and Greco moves out of range easily.
Jorgensen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Greco avoids the head kick by Jorgensen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Jorgensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Jorgensen.
Greco tries to clinch but Jorgensen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jorgensen misses.
Jorgensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greco is looking to clinch but Jorgensen is avoiding it.
Greco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greco instigates a clinch.
Greco has Jorgensen pressed against the cage.
Jorgensen manages to break the clinch.
Greco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jorgensen misses with a head kick.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jorgensen throws a sloppy head kick and Greco moves out of range easily.
Jorgensen throws a leg kick but Greco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorgensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jorgensen throws a head kick but Greco moves out of range.
Greco doesn't manage to clinch there - Jorgensen circles away.
Greco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jorgensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jorgensen misses with a head kick.
Greco clinches with his opponent.
Greco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jorgensen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Greco moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greco tries to clinch up but Jorgensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonidas Greco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greco gets a clinch.
Jorgensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen lands a nice looking body kick.
Greco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jorgensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greco tries to clinch up but Jorgensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Greco tries to clinch up but Jorgensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Greco tries to clinch up.
Jorgensen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four 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.
Greco tries to clinch there but Jorgensen circles away.
Greco blocks a head kick by Jorgensen.
Greco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greco wants to clinch.
Greco instigates a clinch.
Greco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jorgensen can't fight it off and eventually Greco manages to take the fight to the floor. Jorgensen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jorgensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greco wants to control from the top but Jorgensen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Greco dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jorgensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jorgensen throws a head kick but Greco moves out of range.
Jorgensen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jorgensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greco gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jorgensen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greco goes for a takedown attempt but Jorgensen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jorgensen throws a combination that misses
and Greco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Greco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jorgensen's efforts to push away.
Greco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jorgensen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Greco has control.
Jorgensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greco lands with a short shot to the head.
Jorgensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jorgensen breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Greco blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jorgensen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greco gets a clinch.
Jorgensen can't break the clinch.
Greco wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen gets underhooks to prevent Greco's takedown attempt.
Jorgensen is trying to force a seperation but Greco has the dominant position.
Greco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jorgensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greco has Jorgensen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jorgensen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jorgensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorgensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greco avoids the head kick by Jorgensen.
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.
Greco clinches with his opponent.
Jorgensen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Greco is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jorgensen to the mat. Jorgensen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jorgensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jorgensen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greco wants to pass the guard but Jorgensen is keeping the position.
Greco 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.
Greco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Greco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jorgensen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greco.
Greco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jorgensen, pushing him back against the cage.
Jorgensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jorgensen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greco tries to clinch up but Jorgensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jorgensen throws a head kick that misses.
Greco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jorgensen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jorgensen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a body punch
and Greco moves into the clinch.
Greco tries for a takedown but Jorgensen manages to get underhooks.
Jorgensen has had enough of the clinch but Greco keeps him there for the moment.
Greco fails to pull guard.
Greco controlling the action here for a moment.
Jorgensen working hard to break the clinch.
Jorgensen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jorgensen tries to break free but Greco pushes him back against the cage.
Greco looking for a takedown.
Jorgensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorgensen throws a head kick but Greco moves out of range.
Greco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jorgensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greco tries to clinch there but Jorgensen circles away.
Jorgensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Greco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonidas Greco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greco 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonidas Greco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Berglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lilburn (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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210 lbs
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218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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 Helsinki, Hugo Berglund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lilburn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berglund moves out of range as Lilburn throws a body kick.
Lilburn wants to clinch.
Lilburn looks for the body kick but Berglund saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Lilburn.
Lilburn tries to clinch but Berglund is having none of it.
Berglund looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lilburn is fending him off so far but Berglund persists. Nope, Lilburn circles away and we're back to standing.
Lilburn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lilburn throws a hook but Berglund blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Lilburn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lilburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lilburn wants to land a leg kick but Berglund is out of range.
Lilburn instigates a clinch.
Berglund tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lilburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Berglund controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Berglund fails to land.
Berglund fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Berglund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lilburn prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilburn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lilburn throws an elbow but it misses.
Berglund tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lilburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berglund fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berglund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berglund fails to pull guard.
Berglund jumps guard but Lilburn stands there with Berglund around his waist. Berglund gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berglund changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lilburn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Lilburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lilburn motions for Berglund to come forward. Lilburn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lilburn misses with a body kick.
No luck for Berglund with that takedown attempt.
Berglund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lilburn avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Berglund.
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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lilburn!
Berglund is breathing heavily.
Berglund blocks the body kick.
Berglund moves out of range as Lilburn throws a body kick.
Lilburn throws a right and a left that Berglund avoids nicely.
Lilburn throws a body kick that misses.
Lilburn throws a leg kick that misses.
Berglund moves out of range of the body kick.
Berglund misses with a double jab
and Lilburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Lilburn as Berglund shoots in.
Berglund doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lilburn counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lilburn misses.
Berglund tries to move into range but Lilburn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Hugo Berglund has been cut.
Berglund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lilburn swivels and escapes.
Berglund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berglund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lilburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Berglund is just out of range.
Crunch! Lilburn slams his shin into Berglund's torso.
John Lilburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berglund blocks the body kick.
Lilburn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lilburn has closed the distance and engaged Berglund in a clinch.
Lilburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Lilburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lilburn throws a head kick but Berglund moves out of range.
Berglund avoids the head kick by Lilburn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilburn throws the kick towards the body but Berglund avoids it.
Berglund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lilburn defends it nicely.
Lilburn pushes Berglund away with a front kick.
Lilburn looks to land a body kick but Berglund moved away.
Good leg kick by Lilburn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Berglund. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lilburn thows a leg kick but Berglund checks it
and Berglund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lilburn tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lilburn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Berglund counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lilburn seems keen to control Berglund's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berglund looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lilburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Berglund's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lilburn misses with a double jab
and Berglund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lilburn throws a head kick that misses.
Lilburn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lilburn is looking to clinch but Berglund is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Lilburn.
Berglund shoots in for a takedown but Lilburn shows good takedown defense.
Berglund moves out of range of the body kick.
Hugo Berglund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lilburn stuffs the takedown attempt from Berglund. Berglund gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lilburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Berglund circles away.
Lilburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berglund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berglund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berglund checks the leg kick.
Lilburn wants to clinch.
Lilburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lilburn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Berglund shoots in but Lilburn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Berglund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berglund tries for a takedown but Lilburn circles away easily
and Lilburn counters with a nice body kick.
John Lilburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lilburn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lilburn scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilburn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berglund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lilburn can pounce on him.
Berglund misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lilburn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Berglund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berglund gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lilburn counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Lilburn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lilburn throws a push kick but Berglund slaps the foot to one side.
Lilburn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berglund.
An inside leg kick from Lilburn misses.
Lilburn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilburn checks a leg kick nicely.
Lilburn scores with a head kick.
Berglund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lilburn scores with a spinning back kick!
Lilburn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lilburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lilburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berglund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lilburn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berglund counters with a nice uppercut.
Berglund shoots in looking for a takedown. Lilburn tries to sprawl out of it but Berglund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lilburn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lilburn punishes Berglund's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilburn pushes Berglund away with a front kick.
Lilburn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berglund is out of range and Lilburn settles back down.
Lilburn cracks the inside of Berglund's front leg.
Lilburn throws a head kick but Berglund moves out of range.
Berglund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lilburn moves in looking to clinch but Berglund pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lilburn.
Berglund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lilburn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lilburn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lilburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berglund manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lilburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Berglund's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lilburn throws a low kick but Berglund avoids it.
Berglund looks for a takedown but Lilburn sprawls well.
Berglund throws a right hand that Lilburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Lilburn also avoids with ease.
Lilburn throws a hook but Berglund blocks it.
A head kick misses from Lilburn.
A leg kick checked by Berglund.
Lilburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lilburn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berglund throws a combination that misses
and Lilburn counters with a good, hard body kick but Berglund shrugs it off.
Lilburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Berglund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lilburn is looking to clinch but Berglund is avoiding it.
Lilburn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Berglund avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilburn throws a body kick that misses.
Lilburn throws a leg kick but Berglund moved away.
Lilburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berglund manages to avoid it.
Lilburn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Berglund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lilburn tries to work over Berglund's front leg with a kick but Berglund checks it.
Berglund moves out of range of the body kick from Lilburn.
Berglund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lilburn scores with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Berglund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lilburn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berglund rather than just go for the knockout.
Berglund tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lilburn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berglund somewhat.
Lilburn takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berglund has Lilburn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lilburn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Berglund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lilburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Lilburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lilburn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lilburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Lilburn closes the distance and clinches.
Lilburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Berglund blocks the elbow strike.
Lilburn lands with a right to the head.
Berglund tries to pull guard but Lilburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Berglund drops back down to his feet.
Berglund drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lilburn is leaning against Berglund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilburn manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berglund is defended easily by Lilburn.
Lilburn throws a wild body kick that Berglund sees coming a mile off.
Lilburn looks to land a body kick but Berglund moved away.
Lilburn looks for the body kick but Berglund saw that one coming.
Berglund avoids the head kick by Lilburn.
Berglund fails with a takedown attempt.
Lilburn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lilburn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilburn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lilburn wants to clinch.
Lilburn fakes the leg kick and cracks Berglund in the body.
Lilburn scores with a kick to the body.
Lilburn throws a leg kick
and Berglund counters with a one-two to the body.
John Lilburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lilburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Berglund circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lilburn.
Lilburn throws a front kick aimed at Berglund's knee but Berglund avoids it well.
Hugo Berglund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berglund dives in and grabs Lilburn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lilburn pushes down on Berglund's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lilburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lilburn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lilburn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stig Tuuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uzumaki Naruto (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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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 Helsinki, Stig Tuuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uzumaki Naruto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuuri shoots for a double leg takedown but Naruto sprawls well. He's pushed Tuuri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naruto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tuuri.
Tuuri dodges the punch combination from Naruto.
Naruto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uzumaki Naruto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuuri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Naruto loads up on a big right hand but Tuuri slips the punch.
Naruto lands with a hook. Tuuri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Naruto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naruto scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Naruto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuuri misses with a wild combination.
Naruto throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuuri.
Naruto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tuuri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stig Tuuri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naruto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Naruto tests Tuuri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naruto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tuuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naruto.
Naruto stuffs the takedown.
Naruto stuffs the takedown attempt from Tuuri. Tuuri gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuuri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Naruto.
Uzumaki Naruto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuuri closes the distance and clinches up with Naruto, looking for a takedown. Tuuri pushes Naruto against the cage but Naruto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Naruto looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuuri is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruto scores with a shot to the body.
Tuuri fails with the takedown.
Naruto throws a series of punches but Tuuri moves out of range.
Naruto misses with a series of wild punches.
Naruto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tuuri slips a jab from Naruto.
Naruto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tuuri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuuri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Naruto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuuri somewhat.
Naruto throws a jab when Tuuri was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Naruto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naruto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuuri counters with a crisp one two that drops Naruto! Tuuri thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Naruto to his feet! Naruto is in big trouble!
Naruto is rocked!
Naruto looks gassed!
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!
Tuuri shoots in but no luck this time.
Naruto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Naruto 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.
Naruto looks to land a left hand but Tuuri moved out of range nicely.
Tuuri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Naruto is fending him off so far but Tuuri persists. Nope, Naruto circles away and we're back to standing.
Naruto throws a series of punches but Tuuri avoids them all with ease.
Naruto looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuuri is just out of range.
Tuuri closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Naruto out cold! Naruto corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stig Tuuri!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad jacksson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. jacksson was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
jacksson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but jacksson is very close to passing his half guard.
jacksson seems to be looking for submissions.
jacksson is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jacksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
jacksson is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! jacksson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
jacksson is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
jacksson with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. jacksson won't be happy with that.
jacksson looks gassed!
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but jacksson is defending well.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
jacksson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - jacksson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
jacksson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
Jones just trying to survive but jacksson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jacksson cracks Jones with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jones from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jones tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
jacksson avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
jacksson prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones wants to hold on but jacksson pushes him away.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
jacksson wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by jacksson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jacksson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
jacksson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but jacksson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones wants to hold on but jacksson pushes him away.
Jones can't escape the position.
jacksson tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
jacksson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
jacksson controlling his opponent.
jacksson with good strikes from the mount here!
jacksson prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones wants to hold on but jacksson pushes him away.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
That's four 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.
jacksson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and jacksson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
jacksson working the head and body with strikes.
jacksson drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jacksson wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
jacksson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Ben Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones with a poor takedown
and jacksson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones misses with a double jab
and jacksson counters by clinching up.
jacksson jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
jacksson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
jacksson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
jacksson tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
jacksson wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from jacksson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
jacksson has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
jacksson trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones trying to hold on to jacksson's head to control him but jacksson postures up.
jacksson stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
jacksson trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones keeping moving, preventing jacksson from controlling successfully.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in jacksson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jacksson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but jacksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. jacksson defends it nicely.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but jacksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
jacksson jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
jacksson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and jacksson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between jacksson's legs - danger averted.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to control but jacksson is working from the bottom.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
jacksson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
jacksson is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jacksson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but jacksson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones with a poor takedown
and jacksson counters by moving into the clinch.
jacksson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and jacksson manages to end up in side control.
Jones tries to bench press jacksson off him but jacksson keeps the position.
jacksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
jacksson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones is not content to let jacksson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad jacksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. jacksson sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
jacksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is trying to control. jacksson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones throwing shots but jacksson is blocking nicely.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
jacksson manages to get to full guard.
jacksson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jacksson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones 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.
Jones 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.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but jacksson blocks nicely.
jacksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
jacksson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Jones wants to take a breather but jacksson is having none of it.
jacksson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but jacksson sees it coming and defends easily.
jacksson moves into full guard.
jacksson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
jacksson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones has momentary wrist control but jacksson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing jacksson from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
jacksson thows a big elbow that misses.
jacksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and jacksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and jacksson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
jacksson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. jacksson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones won't allow jacksson to sweep him here.
jacksson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
jacksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by jacksson which made him look bad.
jacksson has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging jacksson to the mat.
jacksson controlling from the top position.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but jacksson defends easily.
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 Ben Jones.
I think Jones 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bert Bainite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen One as his entrance music. Skyler Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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145 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bert Bainite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bainite tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bainite to the ground. Bainite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bainite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bainite shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bainite working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nelson has passed into half guard!
Nelson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bainite wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Bainite is not content to let Nelson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bainite taking some punishment here, with Nelson in his half guard.
Bainite looking for submissions off his back.
Bainite manages to get to full guard.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Bainite.
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.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bainite is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bainite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson stands up from Bainite's guard - Nelson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bainite has his takedown stuffed
and Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson jumps guard but Bainite stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Bainite manages to get underhooks.
Bert Bainite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skyler Nelson.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bainite prevents it.
Bainite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has hold of one of Bainite's legs. Bainite is fighting the takedown attempt but Nelson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bainite is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson prevents Bainite from getting back to his feet.
Nelson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bainite's head.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Bainite keeps moving.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bainite thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bainite is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bainite tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bainite won't be happy with that.
Bainite is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Bainite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson slows the pace down.
Nelson looks gassed!
Bainite is looking for a sweep.
Nelson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyler Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bainite is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bainite trying to get back to full guard but Nelson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nelson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bainite because Nelson loaded up on that one.
Bainite keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bainite wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nelson.
Nelson looking to control but Bainite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Nelson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson goes for an armbar but Bainite turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bainite.
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bainite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bainite tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
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.
Bainite trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Bainite has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bainite is stalling in the full guard.
Bainite throwing strikes but missing.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Bainite slips an elbow through the middle.
Bainite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bainite has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Bainite trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bainite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bainite sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bainite tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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.
Bainite wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson gets full guard.
Bainite wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Bainite is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bainite scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bainite is aware though and is defending well.
Bainite passes Nelson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skyler Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Bainite scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nelson is trying to control Bainite's posture but Bainite avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face as Bainite controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bainite happy to just control the position for now.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bainite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nelson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bainite off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Nelson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nelson is trying to stick to Bainite's back but Bainite is turning into Nelson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nelson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bainite.
Bainite works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bainite gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Bainite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nelson is looking to control Bainite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Bainite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bainite is working away from the top position though.
Bainite works his way into full mount!
Bainite content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bainite controlling his opponent.
Bert Bainite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bainite wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Nelson wants to control but Bainite is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Bainite controlling from the full mount.
Skyler Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bainite working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Bainite showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Skyler Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Carnage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnage comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - No Sunshine. Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxi Carnage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carnage is defended easily by Chor Thanasukarn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carnage is defended easily by Chor Thanasukarn.
Carnage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carnage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chor Thanasukarn is looking for a sweep.
Chor Thanasukarn is trying to buck Carnage off.
Chor Thanasukarn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carnage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnage decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chor Thanasukarn to his feet.
Carnage scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Chor Thanasukarn.
Carnage throws the left hand but Chor Thanasukarn avoids the punch easily.
Carnage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chor Thanasukarn but Chor Thanasukarn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxi Carnage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chor Thanasukarn throws the kick towards the body but Carnage avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carnage fails with a takedown attempt.
Carnage is breathing heavily.
Carnage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chor Thanasukarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Carnage.
An inside leg kick from Carnage misses.
Carnage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Maxi Carnage has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn scores with a push kick.
Chor Thanasukarn scores with a leg kick.
Chor Thanasukarn connects with the punch.
Carnage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chor Thanasukarn lands a big head kick that sends Carnage to the canvas! Chor Thanasukarn follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beginning of the End. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 London, Duane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Collins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Collins postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Collins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is nestled in close to Collins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
Jackson wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Jackson is nestled in close to Collins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collins is trying to control but Jackson manages to pass to mount!
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jackson 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.
Jackson punching from mount but Collins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Collins suckers Jackson into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Collins is now in Jackson's guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes a forearm under Collins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Collins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duane Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Luhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Vessel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vessel has chosen Graveyard Symphony as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Luhtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Vessel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vessel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luhtanen connects with the punch.
Luhtanen misses with a two punch combination.
Vessel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luhtanen swivels and escapes.
Luhtanen throws a shot to the body.
Luhtanen misses with an uppercut. Vessel saw that one coming.
Vessel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vessel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luhtanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Buster Vessel has been cut.
Vessel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luhtanen swings for the body but Vessel moves out of range.
Luhtanen throws an overhand right that lands on Vessel's shoulder, as Vessel tries to avoid the shot.
Luhtanen stuffs the takedown.
Vessel slips a jab and a cross from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen scores with a body shot.
Vessel looks gassed!
Luhtanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luhtanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luhtanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vessel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vessel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Luhtanen.
Vessel is rocked!
Luhtanen ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Vessel out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrik Luhtanen!
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