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Ferocious Fights IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Taurus (ranked 5735 p4p, 529 weight class) and Robert Brunson (ranked 5447 p4p, 520 weight class). Brunson has chosen Flinstones Theme Song as his entrance music. Wesley Taurus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Taurus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Brunson! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taurus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Taurus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taurus darts in trying to clinch and Brunson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Taurus has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Brunson prevents Taurus from standing back up.
Brunson misses with a head shot. Taurus uses the momentum to regain guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brunson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Brunson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brunson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Taurus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brunson controls the pace. Brunson throwing strikes from guard but Taurus blocks nicely. Taurus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brunson on the ground. Taurus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Brunson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Taurus being controlled here, momentarily.
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. Let's hope that Brunson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Brunson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Taurus tries to clinch up. Brunson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taurus did well to prevent Brunson getting side control. Taurus scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brunson manages to mount him!
Brunson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taurus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brunson thowing shots but they're missing. Brunson landing punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brunson dominated that round. That's time! Taurus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taurus tries to clinch up. Taurus is looking to clinch. Brunson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Taurus wants to clinch but Brunson slips to the side and Brunson counters with a single leg into guard. Taurus didn't expect that. Brunson won't allow Taurus to get back to his feet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brunson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taurus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taurus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Brunson throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Brunson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brunson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Brunson landing strikes. Brunson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Taurus wants to get back to his feet. Brunson taking a breather here. Brunson cracks Taurus with a big right hand but Taurus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brunson working the head and body with strikes. Taurus tries to escape but Brunson is in control. Brunson working the ground and pound. Brunson landing strikes. Brunson scores with a couple of short elbows. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brunson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Brunson taking a breather here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brunson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taurus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Taurus pushes Brunson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Brunson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Taurus regains guard.
Taurus wants to get back to his feet but Brunson passes into half guard.
Brunson trying to control the pace. 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. Brunson connects with a nice short shot to Taurus's temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brunson working Taurus over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brunson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Brunson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brunson slips a nice elbow through Taurus's hands, connecting with Taurus's forehead. Brunson trying to mount his opponent but Taurus defends it. Brunson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Taurus has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brunson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Brunson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Robert Brunson has got the better of the ground game so far. Brunson lands strikes from half guard. Brunson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Brunson throwing shots but Taurus is blocking nicely. Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Robert Brunson 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! Brunson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Brunson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Brunson! A relieved looking Robert Brunson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eriks Tregubs (ranked 24907 p4p, 636 weight class) and Vitor Menezes (ranked 24502 p4p, 625 weight class). Vitor Menezes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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208 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eriks Tregubs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitor Menezes! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tregubs dives in for a single leg takedown but Menezes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Tregubs looks for a takedown but Menezes sprawls well. Menezes closes the distance and clinches. A short right from Menezes on the inside. Menezes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tregubs shoots in looking for a takedown. Menezes tries to sprawl out of it but Tregubs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Menezes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eriks Tregubs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tregubs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Menezes swivels and escapes. Menezes stuffs the takedown. Tregubs darts in looking for a takedown but Menezes gets double underhooks and turns Tregubs into the cage. Tregubs is breathing heavily. Menezes clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tregubs is trying to drag Menezes to the mat but Menezes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Menezes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tregubs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Tregubs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Menezes pushes Tregubs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Menezes lands an elbow just above Tregubs 's eye. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Menezes works on Tregubs's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Menezes scores a nice knee to the body.
Menezes lands a left hand.
Menezes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Menezes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Menezes scores with a nice hook to the head. Knees to the body from Menezes.
Menezes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tregubs backwards. Menezes lands with a light punch inside. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Menezes.
Menezes pushes Tregubs against the cage. Menezes is working some dirty boxing. Menezes pushes off with a quick right hook! Tregubs goes down! Tregubs tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Menezes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Menezes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rou Joukani (ranked 2319 p4p, 287 weight class) and Test Number (ranked 6247 p4p, 551 weight class). The key to victory for Rou Joukani has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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179 cm
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180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rou Joukani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Test Number! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Number throws a sloppy body shot
and Joukani counters with a stiff right hand. Joukani throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Number's head. Number sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Rou Joukani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joukani lands a jab to the nose.
Number is rocked! BAM! Joukani delivers a spinning backfist that drops Number like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rou Joukani! Rou Joukani decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Souza (ranked 6031 p4p, 540 weight class) and John Walker (ranked 5989 p4p, 539 weight class). Bruno Souza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Walker's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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, Bruno Souza! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Walker! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Souza sets himself, and Walker steps forward looking for the clinch! Souza avoids it this time. Walker closes the distance but Souza moves to the side and Souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Souza. Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back! Souza wants to escape the position.
Walker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Walker looking to break Souza's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Souza remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Well, with Walker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Souza is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Souza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Walker looking for the RNC. Souza fending off the submission attempt from Walker. Walker keeps control of the position as Souza tries to break free.
Walker has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Souza! Can he survive? No! He's out! Walker gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Walker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hasan Ribuvnik (ranked 3611 p4p, 325 weight class) and Fumito Makino (ranked 3846 p4p, 342 weight class). Ribuvnik comes into the arena with Shantel - Disko Partizani blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasan Ribuvnik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fumito Makino! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Makino throws a right and a left that both miss. Makino scores with a hook. Makino misses with the combination.
Makino scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Makino. Makino getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Makino connects with a looping right hand.
Ribuvnik avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Makino does no damage. Ribuvnik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ribuvnik there as he acknowledges the shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ribuvnik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Makino connects with a single shot there. Makino misses with the combination.
Makino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribuvnik doesn't seem bothered though. Ribuvnik shoots in for a takedown but Makino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ribuvnik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ribuvnik moves into the clinch. Makino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Makino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Makino tests Ribuvnik's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ribuvnik darts in looking for a takedown but Makino gets double underhooks and turns Ribuvnik into the cage. Makino scores with a jab to the head.
Ribuvnik is rocked! Ribuvnik tries for a takedown but Makino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Oh Ribuvnik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasan Ribuvnik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Makino cracks a nice hook into Ribuvnik's ribs. Makino connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Ribuvnik to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Makino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fumito Makino! During a confident post fight interview, Fumito Makino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Hasan Ribuvnik spoke after the fight, saying 'Referee sucked. Let me bang bro'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petyr Kruchevski (ranked 2455 p4p, 320 weight class) and John Sullivan (ranked 3562 p4p, 425 weight class). Kruchevski comes into the arena with My Way by Limp Bizkit blaring out of the sound system. Sullivan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Hand of John L. Sullivan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petyr Kruchevski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Sullivan! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruchevski or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan, which made it look bad. Kruchevski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan avoids it really well and circles away. Kruchevski fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petyr Kruchevski. 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. Kruchevski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sullivan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kruchevski shoots in and drives through. Sullivan sprawls well. Sullivan drops Kruchevski with a beautiful combination! Kruchevski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sullivan is looking for the KO!
Kruchevski is rocked!
It looks like Petyr Kruchevski has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sullivan goes for a small jab and connects. Now Sullivan goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kruchevski stumbles back but Sullivan runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kruchevski to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kruchevski will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Sullivan! John Sullivan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Karhu (ranked 1326 p4p, 161 weight class) and Dale Harengody (ranked 1858 p4p, 205 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Karhu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Harengody! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice uppercut there from Karhu. Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight. Karhu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harengody under the eye. Harengody throws a leg kick and Harengody takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Karhu throws a shot to the body.
Karhu takes a shot right to the bread basket. Karhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harengody's head backwards. Karhu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harengody sizes up Karhu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Harengody misses with a combination
and Karhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Harengody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Karhu lands with a hook. Harengody tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Karhu slips a straight right by Harengody. Karhu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. No joy there for Harengody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Karhu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Harengody throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice shot by Karhu. Harengody bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karhu's head.
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut. Karhu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Harengody moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jab from Karhu. Harengody closes the distance but Karhu moves to the side and Harengody takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Harengody. That's going to slow Karhu down. Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Harengody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd cheers as Karhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harengody doesn't seem phased though. An inside leg kick from Harengody misses. Harengody misses with a straight right. Harengody tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karhu swivels and escapes. Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Karhu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Karhu cracks Harengody with a good jab. Karhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harengody has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Harengody throws a right and a left that Karhu avoids nicely. It looked like Karhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harengody. Karhu lands a really nice looking cross but Harengody seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Harengody's defenses. Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jesse Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Karhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Harengody throws a solid leg kick but Karhu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harengody. Harengody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
Karhu cracks Harengody with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Harengody misses with a body shot.
Karhu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harengody is rocked! Harengody misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harengody is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him? Harengody misses with a body shot.
Harengody seems to have recovered his senses. Harengody throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Harengody tries to work over Karhu's front leg with a kick but Karhu checks it. A low kick from Harengody is predictable there and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand. Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harengody momentarily.
Harengody tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Harengody lands a nice looking body shot.
Harengody misses with a two punch combination.
Karhu scores with the left hand. Harengody knows he should have avoided that one. Harengody throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karhu counters with a huge left! Harengody is in big trouble! He's backing up but Karhu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Harengody from any more damage. A dominating finish by Karhu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Karhu! Jesse Karhu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Koskinen (ranked 900 p4p, 135 weight class) and Cole Ison (ranked 2480 p4p, 324 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jani Koskinen! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Ison! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Koskinen. Ison does a little dance to reset his feet. Ison tries to land a leg kick but Koskinen saw it coming and moves away.
Koskinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koskinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Ison throws a chopping leg kick but Koskinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Koskinen lands a jab. Ison throws a head kick that misses. Koskinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Koskinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cole Ison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koskinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ison is just out of range. Koskinen jabs Ison right on the nose. Ison blinks but takes it well. Decent striking displayed by Koskinen there. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Koskinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Koskinen. Ison does a little dance to reset his feet. Koskinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koskinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ison is trying to improve his position. Koskinen staying calm. Ison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Koskinen's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ison is looking to improve his position.
Koskinen works his way into full mount! Ison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koskinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Koskinen controlling from mount. Ison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koskinen looking for a guillotine from mount but Ison is having none of it. Koskinen looking to control and managing it successfully. Koskinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koskinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ison for as long as he can get away with. Ison is trying desperately to improve position. Koskinen controlling from mount. Koskinen continues to stall. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ison has given up his back here. Will Koskinen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Koskinen controls the position. Ison is really stuck here.
Koskinen controls the position. Koskinen'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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen dominated that round. 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.
Jab by Koskinen. Koskinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Koskinen cracks a nice hook into Ison's ribs. Koskinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ison can do to turn this around? Good exchange - Ison coming out on top. Ison misses with a kick to the body and Koskinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Koskinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. This is a sustained period of stalling by Koskinen. Jani Koskinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ison looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Koskinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koskinen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koskinen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ison! Koskinen controlling from the full mount. Ison taking shots to the head. Koskinen looking to control and managing it successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. More hug and hope from Koskinen. Ison is looking to improve his position but Koskinen isn't that keen on the idea. Koskinen controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Further stalling from Koskinen. Ison wants to hold on but Koskinen pushes him away. Ison tries to reverse the position but Koskinen maintains control. Koskinen controlling from the full mount. Koskinen is working for a guillotine from mount but Ison frees his head quite easily.
Koskinen controlling his opponent. Ison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koskinen controlling from the full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koskinen swings for the body but Ison moves out of range.
Ison lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ison is looking to land body kicks. Ison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A punch lands to the side of Ison 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Koskinen throws a sloppy head kick and Ison moves out of range easily. Ison misses with a low kick.
Koskinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ison has time to react. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ison.
Ison is looking to score with low kicks. Koskinen connects with a crisp jab. Koskinen swings for the body but Ison moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ison throws a low kick but Koskinen avoids it. Ison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ison throws a head kick but Koskinen moves out of range.
Ison throws out a loose jab but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Koskinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Koskinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ison avoids it. Ison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koskinen. Koskinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koskinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ison tries to work over Koskinen's front leg with a kick but Koskinen checks it. Ison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cole Ison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Koskinen lands with a nice body punch. Ison throws a push kick but Koskinen slaps the foot to one side. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koskinen checks a leg kick. Ison looks to throw a body kick and Koskinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A slow jab from Ison misses its intended target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ison checks a leg kick. Ison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Koskinen drops his hands momentarily and Ison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Koskinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koskinen scores with a shot to the body.
Koskinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Koskinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Koskinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Ison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Koskinen lands a head kick. Ison smiles back at him and beckons him forward. An inside leg kick from Ison misses. Koskinen lands a jab to the head.
Ison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A slapping leg kick lands for Koskinen.
Koskinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Koskinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Koskinen pushes down on Ison's leg and manages to get into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen clearly takes that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ison throws the kick towards the body but Koskinen avoids it. Nice uppercut lands for Koskinen. That snapped Ison's head back.
Ison throws a front kick aimed at Koskinen's knee but Koskinen avoids it well. Koskinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ison at a distance.
Ison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ison tries a head kick but it misses.
Ison misses with a low kick as Koskinen jumps back. Koskinen stuns Ison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koskinen checks it well. A slapping body kick lands there for Koskinen. Koskinen lands a leg kick that knocks Ison off balance momentarily. A jab from Koskinen does it's job there. Koskinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ison's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Koskinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Koskinen connects with a looping right hand.
Koskinen moves out of range of the body kick from Ison.
Koskinen clobbers Ison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Koskinen cracks Ison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ison misses with a kick to the body.
Ison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Koskinen tries to counter by clinching up but Ison breaks away and moves out of range. Ison is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Ison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koskinen is out of range and Ison settles back down. Koskinen throws a nice head kick!
Koskinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ison takes a step back to recover. Koskinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Koskinen lands with a shot to the body. Ison misses with a low kick. Ison is looking to land body kicks. Koskinen scores with the left hand. Ison knows he should have avoided that one. Koskinen lunges at Ison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ison's hand. Koskinen scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koskinen, as that shot connected.
Ison is rocked! Koskinen lands a jab. Ison is still on wobbly legs! Can Koskinen finish him? Koskinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ison seems to have recovered his senses. A jab from Ison misses. Koskinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ison manages to circle out of the way. Ison walks forward, straight into a front kick from Koskinen. Ison loads up on a big right hand but Koskinen slips the punch. Koskinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Koskinen duly obliges. Ison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Koskinen moves into range and connects with a jab. Koskinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Donk. Koskinen catches Ison right on the button with a cross. Koskinen digs a good hook to Ison's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Koskinen clobbers Ison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ison is looking to score with low kicks. Koskinen is looking to land body kicks. Koskinen throws the kick towards the body but Ison avoids it. Koskinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen had his way with Cole Ison in that round. 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Koskinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ison's head. Cole Ison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ison looks to land a body kick but Koskinen moved away. Koskinen lands a head shot. Ison tries to land a front kick but Koskinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Koskinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ison. Koskinen digs a good hook to Ison's body.
Koskinen scores with a decent looking hook. Ison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Koskinen lands a really nice looking cross but Ison seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Koskinen there. Koskinen scores with a jab. Ison acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Koskinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Koskinen works his way into side control. Ison seems a little lost for a moment, as Koskinen dominates the positioning. Koskinen advances to full mount. Koskinen moves to the back position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ison is trying to break free.
Ison is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Koskinen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jani Koskinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ison showing good submission defense here.
Koskinen has good solid back control here. Koskinen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Koskinen is hanging on to Ison's back as he tries to escape.
Koskinen controlling the position well here. Ison rolled but Koskinen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Koskinen's arms. Koskinen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jani Koskinen showed his dominance in that final round. Well Koskinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:44 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jani Koskinen! Jani Koskinen retains his light heavyweight title! A victorious Jani Koskinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafson (ranked 1801 p4p, 200 weight class) and Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 460 p4p, 67 weight class). McDonald has chosen Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Gustafson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gustafson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafson. McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafson moves away. Gustafson lands with a kick to the temple. McDonald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Gustafson doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Gustafson counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that. McDonald is looking to reverse the position. McDonald keeps trying to improve his position. Gustafson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McDonald is avoiding damage well.
Gustafson tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. Gustafson lands some shots froms side control. McDonald regains half guard. McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustafson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustafson's back! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McDonald scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gustafson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gustafson wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. McDonald working Gustafson over with strikes. Gustafson wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Nice strikes from McDonald there. McDonald trying to control the action but Gustafson is working from the bottom. Gustafson is trying to get back to full guard. Gustafson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Gustafson is holding on for dear life with his legs. Gustafson is looking to get back to full guard here but McDonald has managed to pass to side control instead. McDonald connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gustafson some visible discomfort.
Gustafson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Kegerator - 650$, so we'll see if he gets out of it. You can see the frustration on Gustafson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gustafson tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it. Gustafson wants to control but McDonald postures up. McDonald landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Gustafson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. McDonald lands a strong strike to the head of Gustafson. That's dazed him! McDonald looking to finish here. Gustafson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McDonald lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald! A victorious Jim Bob McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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