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WPFA: Dominance III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Chase (ranked 5916 p4p, 515 weight class) and Gena Lap (ranked 23536 p4p, 585 weight class). Chase 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Holy Diver. Gena Lap acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Chase !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gena Lap!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lap is fending him off so far but Chase persists. Nope, Lap circles away and we're back to standing.
Chase scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chase is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lap knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chase is trying to get an arm triangle but Lap is defending well.
Chase thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chase looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chase tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chase has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chase throws an elbow but Lap slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase working the ground and pound from side control.
Chase wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lap, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Chase crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Chase seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've been hearing that Chase has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lap is looking for a sweep.
Lap is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chase asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chase wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lap keeps working.
Chase lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chase working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lap is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chase 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chase tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chase scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chase is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lap knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chase looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Chase dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chase stuffs the takedown.
Felix Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chase swats away the attempt to clinch by Lap.
Chase looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lap is fending him off so far but Chase persists. Nope, Lap circles away and we're back to standing.
Chase shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lap pinned against the cage. Lap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chase swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chase chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chase fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Chase . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase closes the distance and clinches up with Lap, looking for a takedown. Chase pushes Lap against the cage but Lap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Felix Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Chase . No joy for Lap on that attempt.
Chase tries for a takedown but Lap sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chase has managed to clinch.
Lap fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lap tries to pull guard but Chase holds him up against the cage and eventually Lap drops back down to his feet.
Chase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lap can do to turn this around?
Lap is breathing heavily.
Chase blocks an elbow strike.
Chase gets control of Lap's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chase will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Felix Chase overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lap wants to pass the guard but Chase is keeping the position.
Lap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chase trying to control the position.
Chase throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chase pulls Lap in close to his closed guard and prevents Lap from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chase trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lap decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chase , up you get!
Chase feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Lap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lap keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chase drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chase jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chase landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chase drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lap looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lap looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lap!
Chase gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Chase dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chase fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lap to the ground. Chase is now in Lap's guard.
Chase drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chase jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lap keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Lap wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase 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.
Chase stands up over Lap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lap trying to control the position.
Chase with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chase chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lap is trying to keep Chase in close.
Lap keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lap's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chase connects with a nice short shot to Lap's temple.
Chase is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lap doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chase .
Chase is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Chase there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase seems to be looking for submissions.
Chase is looking for a kimura but Lap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chase to get the leverage.
Lap tries to roll over but Chase keeps him under control.
Chase is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lap sees it coming and defends easily.
Lap is defending against the submission attempts here by Chase .
Chase looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gena Lap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Chase is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lap is in trouble now - Chase has advanced to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Chase showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chase , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Chase !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Statham (ranked 4307 p4p, 436 weight class) and Mark Bunt (ranked 23306 p4p, 573 weight class). Mark Bunt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Statham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statham moves into range and clinches up with Bunt.
Statham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bunt's efforts to push away.
Statham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Statham takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bunt jumps guard but Statham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Statham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Statham has Bunt pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham is struggling to control the position.
Statham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Statham.
Statham clinches up with Bunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Bunt jumps guard but Statham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Statham is pressed up against the cage. Bunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Statham down to the mat. Statham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jason Statham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bunt.
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.
Statham has managed to clinch.
Statham stops a takedown attempt from Bunt.
Statham has Bunt pushed against the cage.
Statham stalling in the clinch.
Statham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Statham is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Statham just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Statham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Statham pushes Bunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Statham has Bunt pressed against the cage, preventing Bunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bunt trying to stall but Statham improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bunt misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Statham.
Statham rushes Bunt and presses him up against the cage.
Bunt gets control of Statham's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bunt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bunt wants to sweep here but Statham controlling him for the moment.
Statham stands up from Bunt's guard - Statham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Statham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunt can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham clinches up with Bunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Bunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Statham smiles and moves away.
Statham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bunt stalling in the clinch but Statham improves position.
Statham just leaning against Bunt, taking a breather.
Bunt has had enough of the clinch but Statham keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jason Statham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Statham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bunt up against the cage.
Statham effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Statham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Statham clinches up with Bunt and pushes him back against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Statham.
Statham has Bunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Statham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Statham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bunt fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunt can't get the takedown.
Statham stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham stalling the fight.
Statham avoiding damage.
Statham seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Statham.
Statham has Bunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Statham gets underhooks to prevent Bunt's takedown attempt.
Jason Statham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bunt.
Statham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bunt is trying to pull guard but Statham has him pressed against the cage.
Statham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Statham.
Stalling in the clinch from Statham.
Bunt is looking for a takedown.
Bunt letting Statham take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Statham.
Statham drives through and clinches with Bunt against the cage.
Statham just leaning against Bunt, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Statham takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bunt tries to pull guard but Statham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Statham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Statham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Statham!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emin Timurovich (ranked 24253 p4p, 451 weight class) and Jacob Cass (ranked 4734 p4p, 361 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emin Timurovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Cass!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timurovich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Timurovich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Timurovich just content to control the position.
Cass struggling a bit here.
Cass tries to buck Timurovich off but Timurovich is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass wants to control but Timurovich postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timurovich working the ground and pound.
Cass trying to remain calm as Timurovich controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cass is trying to control Timurovich's posture but Timurovich avoids it.
Timurovich just content to control the position.
Timurovich is looking to take a break and control but Cass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Timurovich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cass rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Timurovich's guard! Nice work there by Cass!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timurovich wants to sweep here but Cass controlling him for the moment.
Timurovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Timurovich tries to get out of the position.
Cass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timurovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cass trying to control the position from guard on top but Timurovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timurovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timurovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Timurovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Emin Timurovich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Timurovich dives in and grabs Cass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cass pushes down on Timurovich's head and hops out.
Cass misses with a head kick.
Timurovich is looking for a counter combo.
Timurovich drives through and clinches with Cass against the cage.
Timurovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cass is trying to drag Timurovich to the mat but Timurovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timurovich is pressed up against the cage. Cass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timurovich down to the mat. Timurovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timurovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timurovich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Timurovich lands in his opponent's guard.
Cass keeping full guard, as Timurovich tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timurovich wanted to stand there but Cass had control of the position.
Cass looking to control.
Timurovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timurovich working some strikes from top position.
Cass doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Timurovich controls the pace.
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.
Timurovich passes Cass's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Timurovich tries to stand and escape but Cass is controlling the position.
Timurovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cass moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timurovich is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emin Timurovich dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Timurovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cass is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Timurovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timurovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cass can do to turn this around?
Timurovich is working for takedown but Cass is calmly controlling the position for now.
Timurovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Timurovich jumps into guard, dragging Cass to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emin Timurovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Timurovich is looking for a triangle but Cass pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass preventing the sweep.
Cass wants to control from the top but Timurovich keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cass stopping the sweep attempt from Timurovich.
Timurovich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Timurovich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Timurovich keeping moving, preventing Cass from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cass fails with the takedown.
Cass scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timurovich clinches with his opponent.
Cass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cass blocks an uppercut.
Timurovich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cass regains guard immediately.
Cass wants to get back to his feet but Timurovich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cass looking for a sweep. Not yet Cass, not yet.
Jacob Cass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emin Timurovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timurovich content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emin Timurovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timurovich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emin Timurovich!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rou Joukani (ranked 1457 p4p, 195 weight class) and Robert Brunson (ranked 7006 p4p, 546 weight class). Brunson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flinstones Theme Song. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
5 - 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukani throws a right hand that Brunson ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunson also avoids with ease.
Joukani misses with a two punch combination.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joukani counters with a straight right hand.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joukani lands with a kick to the temple. Brunson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joukani closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joukani.
Joukani connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Robert Brunson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukani prevents Brunson from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Joukani's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Joukani.
Joukani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joukani obliges.
Brunson can't get the takedown.
Brunson working hard to break the clinch.
Brunson looking to stall.
Joukani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joukani with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Joukani.
Joukani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brunson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Joukani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joukani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson has Joukani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joukani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Brunson.
Brunson working hard to break the clinch.
Joukani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joukani scores with a hook to the body.
Brunson looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joukani lands a good knee to the midsection. Brunson won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Joukani.
Good body shot from Joukani.
Joukani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brunson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joukani moves into range and clinches up with Brunson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joukani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joukani lands with a short shot to the head.
Joukani breaks from the clinch.
Joukani scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Brunson tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Brunson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brunson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Brunson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joukani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brunson.
Joukani lands the left hand.
Joukani scores with a nice head shot.
Brunson is still on wobbly legs! Can Joukani finish him?
Joukani throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
Joukani connects with a right that clearly hurt Brunson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Joukani proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Brunson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
A very excited looking Rou Joukani rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafson (ranked 2248 p4p, 232 weight class) and Ricardo Del Brophy (ranked 1948 p4p, 206 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Del Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy throws a hook but Gustafson avoids it easily.
Del Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Del Brophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafson avoiding damage as Del Brophy throws knees to the body.
Del Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricardo Del Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Brophy has closed the distance and engaged Gustafson in a clinch.
Del Brophy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gustafson.
Del Brophy cracks Gustafson with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Brophy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Del Brophy misses with a body punch.
Del Brophy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Del Brophy misses with a body punch.
Del Brophy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gustafson backwards.
Del Brophy connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Brophy missing with knees to the body.
Gustafson tries a body shot but Del Brophy blocks it.
Gustafson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Del Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustafson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Del Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Del Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gustafson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Del Brophy smiles and moves away.
Del Brophy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Brophy drops Gustafson with a big knee straight up the middle! Gustafson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Del Brophy has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafson has Del Brophy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Del Brophy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gustafson scores with a hook to the body.
Del Brophy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Del Brophy is pushing Gustafson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Del Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustafson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Brophy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Del Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustafsons head.
Gustafson jumps guard and drags Del Brophy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Del Brophy is stalling in the full guard.
Gustafson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Del Brophy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustafson is trying to keep Del Brophy in close.
Gustafson is looking for a triangle but Del Brophy pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Del Brophy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustafson wants to stay close but Del Brophy steps back to make room for something. Gustafson seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Del Brophy and Gustafson drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricardo Del Brophy!
Ricardo Del Brophy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hot Spunk, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Princip (ranked 1572 p4p, 196 weight class) and Veikko Keskinen (ranked 2473 p4p, 274 weight class). Princip comes to the cage accompanied by Lord of This World by Black Sabbath. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Princip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keskinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Princip, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Princip pushes Keskinen up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keskinen.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Princip managing to block the knees to the body from Keskinen.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Princip lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keskinen backwards.
A short left from Princip.
A short right from Keskinen on the inside.
Princip prevents a body shot from Keskinen.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Keskinen controls his hands.
Princip digs a right hand underneath Keskinen's ribcage. Keskinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keskinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keskinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip tries to work over Keskinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Princip.
Keskinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Princip avoids it.
Keskinen tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keskinens head.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Princip scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskinen misses with a body punch.
Princip tries to work over Keskinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Princip.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keskinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Princip avoids the damage to the body.
Keskinen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nice body punch from Princip - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Princip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen misses with a body punch.
Keskinen trying to stall but Princip improves his position.
A knee to the head by Keskinen.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Keskinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keskinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Princip.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Princip lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keskinen backwards.
Keskinen blocks an uppercut.
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keskinen backwards.
Keskinen blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries a body shot but Keskinen blocks it.
A short left from Princip.
Princip tries a body shot but Keskinen blocks it.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Keskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Keskinen fails to land.
Princip tries a body shot but Keskinen blocks it.
Keskinen blocking some punches.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Princip dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keskinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Keskinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Princip lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keskinen doesn't seem phased though.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keskinen can do to turn this around?
Princip misses with a straight right.
Keskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Keskinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Keskinen ducks right into an uppercut from Princip.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Keskinen misses.
Princip tries to keep at a distance but Keskinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskinen looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Keskinen blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keskinen working Princip over with knees to the body.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Louis Princip has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Princip - that landed with a thud.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Good body shot from Princip.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Princip pushes Keskinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Princip's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Princip lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Princip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Princip.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Keskinen's head.
Keskinen wants to stall.
Princip gets through Keskinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keskinen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Keskinen controls the action.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keskinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Princip finish him?
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Keskinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Princip.
Keskinen misses with a knee to the head.
Keskinen is breathing heavily.
Keskinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Princip is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Princip scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip lands a left hand.
A short right from Princip.
Keskinen tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Keskinen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Princip is unloading with more strikes now! Keskinen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Princip!
Louis Princip decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Karhu (ranked 1263 p4p, 151 weight class) and Radio Philips (ranked 759 p4p, 99 weight class). Jesse Karhu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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23
265 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Philips misses
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philips.
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
Philips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu 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.
Philips takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Philips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Philips misses.
Philips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Philips landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Karhu does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips misses with a straight right.
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
and Philips counters with an outside leg kick.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Philips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Philips misses with a hook to the body
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Philips moves out of range of the strikes.
Philips swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Philips moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Philips tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Philips cracks the inside of Karhu's front leg.
Philips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu takes a swing at Philips's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
Karhu checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Karhu coming out on top.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips looks to throw a body kick
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karhu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Philips rushes Karhu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Philips can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Philips.
Philips can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Philips landing knees to the head.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karhu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Philips working aggressively here.
Philips tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
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 Jesse Karhu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu'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.
Philips's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Philips scrambles back to his feet.
Philips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karhu.
Philips throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karhu.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Philips ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Philips is looking to slow Karhu down with leg kicks.
Philips lands a slapping body shot.
Karhu slips a jab from Philips.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Karhu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Philips. Philips obviously looking to wear him down.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Philips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karhu.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Philips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karhu's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Philips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Philips.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu tests Philips's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Philips moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Philips.
Karhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Philips rushes Karhu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karhu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Philips.
Philips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karhu or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Philips scores with a knee to the head.
Jesse Karhu's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Philips.
Philips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Philips gets through Karhu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karhu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Philips misses with a knee strike.
Philips lands a nice shot to the body.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Karhu avoids the damage to the body.
Philips looking to throw knees to the head but Karhu is blocking nicely.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Philips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karhu blocks it with crossed arms.
Philips trying to land knees to the body.
Karhu is looking to break free of the clinch but Philips has double underhooks.
Philips struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Philips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Philips counters with a two punch combo.
Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Karhu takes one on the button.
Karhu swings for the body but Philips moves out of range.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.
Karhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Philips thows a left - swing and a miss!
Philips tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it.
Jab from Philips.
Karhu tries to bum rush Philips with a series of wild strikes but Philips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Philips scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips lands a nice shot to the body.
Philips just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Karhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Philips.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Karhu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Philips.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Karhu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karhu rather than just go for the knockout.
Philips wants to clinch.
Karhu looks to throw the jab but Philips is out of range.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu throws a right and a left that Philips avoids nicely.
Philips throws a series of strikes that have Karhu backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu punishes Philips's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philips.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Philips's defenses.
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Philips doesn't seem bothered though.
Karhu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karhu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Philips misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Karhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Karhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Philips staying out of range there.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Philips.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philips takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
A punch lands to the side of Philips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 Jesse Karhu.
I think Karhu 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Karhu!
Our winner, Jesse Karhu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Gazimagomedov (ranked 3179 p4p, 285 weight class) and Jackson Pen (ranked 3103 p4p, 280 weight class). Jamal Gazimagomedov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Gazimagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Pen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazimagomedov is looking to clinch but Pen is avoiding it.
Gazimagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pen, pushing him back against the cage.
Gazimagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pen wants to get back to striking at distance but Gazimagomedov won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gazimagomedov throws an elbow but misses.
Pen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gazimagomedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Gazimagomedov is looking to control Pen's arms but Pen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gazimagomedov has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gazimagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Pen.
Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimagomedov throws a series of punches but Pen moves out of range.
Pen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gazimagomedov looks to throw the jab but Pen is out of range.
Pen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gazimagomedov tries to bum rush Pen with a series of wild strikes but Pen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gazimagomedov misses with a hook. Pen ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Pen.
Pen darts in and clinches Gazimagomedov up against the cage.
Gazimagomedov breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gazimagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gazimagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gazimagomedov throws out the jab.
Pen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gazimagomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gazimagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pen feints the counter takedown.
Pen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gazimagomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pen is looking to score with low kicks.
Pen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen slips a jab from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pen circles away quickly and effectively.
Pen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazimagomedov looks to land a left hand but Pen moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from Pen both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pen.
Gazimagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pen with the counter takedown but Gazimagomedov avoids it easily.
Pen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gazimagomedov back to the cage. Pen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gazimagomedov throws a combination that misses
and Pen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gazimagomedov tries to stall but Pen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pen is trying to break the clinch but Gazimagomedov is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch.
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gazimagomedov clinches with his opponent.
Pen breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gazimagomedov tries to clinch but Pen is having none of it.
Pen feints the counter takedown.
Gazimagomedov throws a right and a left that Pen avoids nicely.
Pen lands a high kick!
Gazimagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gazimagomedov defends it well.
Gazimagomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gazimagomedov gets tackled into the cage by Pen. Pen maintains the clinch.
Gazimagomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Pen is trying to stall.
Gazimagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gazimagomedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jamal Gazimagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pen slips a straight right by Gazimagomedov.
Pen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pen throws a nice looking combination but Gazimagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gazimagomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pen. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov is looking to clinch but Pen is avoiding it.
Pen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Pen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gazimagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pen feints the counter takedown.
Pen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gazimagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Gazimagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
And Pen tries to counter it with a takedown but Gazimagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gazimagomedov throws a series of punches but Pen moves out of range.
Pen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gazimagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gazimagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Gazimagomedov is looking to clinch.
Gazimagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pen takes the fight into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson Pen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gazimagomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gazimagomedov moves forwards but Pen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pen scores with a one two! Gazimagomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pen cracks Gazimagomedov with an open hand slap.
Pen is looking to clinch but Gazimagomedov is avoiding it.
Pen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gazimagomedov tries to clinch up but Pen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gazimagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gazimagomedov tries to clinch there but Pen circles away.
Pen connects with a crisp jab.
Gazimagomedov is looking to clinch.
Pen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gazimagomedov is looking to clinch but Pen is avoiding it.
Pen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gazimagomedov defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pen cracks Gazimagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pen ducks under a wild hook from Gazimagomedov.
Jamal Gazimagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gazimagomedov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gazimagomedov misses with a double jab
and Pen moves into the clinch.
Pen is trying to push Gazimagomedov away but Gazimagomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pen keeps the fight on the outside.
Gazimagomedov misses with a hook. Pen ducked under it nicely.
Gazimagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gazimagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gazimagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pen slips under a jab from Gazimagomedov.
Pen throws a low kick but Gazimagomedov avoids it.
Pen works over Gazimagomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gazimagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Gazimagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Pen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pen!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gazimagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson Pen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gazimagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pen feints the counter takedown.
Gazimagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Pen with the counter takedown but Gazimagomedov avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gazimagomedov throws out a loose jab but Pen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pen.
No joy there for Pen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gazimagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gazimagomedov defends it well.
Gazimagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gazimagomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gazimagomedov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gazimagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gazimagomedov defends it well.
A nice combination there by Pen.
Jamal Gazimagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Pen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Pen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patty Larkin (ranked 658 p4p, 85 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 645 p4p, 83 weight class). Urameshi has chosen Smile Bomb as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
154 lbs
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160 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patty Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Larkin misses.
Larkin moves forwards but Urameshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Larkin tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Larkin staying out of range there.
Larkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Larkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larkin misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Jab, jab by Larkin - just one landing.
Larkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Larkin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Can Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larkin.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Larkin works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Larkin throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Larkin scores with a nice right hand.
Larkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larkin is defended easily by Urameshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Larkin's ribs.
Larkin scores with a jab to the head.
Larkin fails to land the takedown.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Larkin.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Nice defenses there by Larkin.
A big left from Larkin misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Larkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
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 Patty Larkin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Larkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Urameshi's guard.
Larkin is standing up over Urameshi. Urameshi looks to escape but Larkin dives into side control.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Urameshi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Urameshi is wriggling around trying to escape but Larkin has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Urameshi taps out and Larkin picks up the big win! Great work there by Larkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patty Larkin!
A victorious Patty Larkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.
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