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iFight.12: Primal Rage PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Almighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royal Infantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almighty's entrance music is Gigolo. A fine choice. Bruce Almighty has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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139 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Almighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royal Infantry!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infantry closes the distance and clinches up with Almighty, looking for a takedown. Infantry pushes Almighty against the cage but Almighty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Infantry instigates a clinch.
Almighty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Infantry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Almighty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Infantry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Almighty walks away with a smile on his face. Infantry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bruce Almighty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Infantry.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Infantry is defended easily by Almighty.
Almighty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almighty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infantry.
Infantry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almighty tries to avoid it but Infantry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almighty to the ground. Almighty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Infantry.
A solid leg kick lands there for Almighty.
Almighty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Almighty throws a body kick that misses.
Almighty misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Almighty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Infantry wants to clinch up but Almighty keeps it at a distance.
Almighty throws a series of punches but Infantry avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infantry moves in looking to clinch but Almighty pushes him off.
Almighty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Infantry tries to clinch there but Almighty circles away.
Infantry scores with a leg kick.
Almighty throws a leg kick
and Infantry counters with a good low kick that Almighty was not able to check.
Almighty throws a leg kick
and Infantry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Infantry.
Infantry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Infantry prevents Almighty from breaking the clinch.
Almighty prevents Infantry from breaking the clinch.
Infantry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Almighty manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Almighty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Infantry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almighty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Almighty works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Infantry really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Almighty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Infantry is looking to escape.
Infantry is trying desperately to improve position.
Almighty wants to control the pace but Infantry is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almighty is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Infantry has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Almighty looking to control but Infantry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Infantry squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Infantry wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Almighty.
Infantry tries to hold on but Almighty pushes him away.
Almighty stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bruce Almighty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almighty throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Infantry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Almighty pinned against the cage. Almighty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infantry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Almighty is fending him off so far but Infantry persists. Nope, Almighty circles away and we're back to standing.
Almighty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Infantry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Infantry looks gassed!
Infantry is keen to just control but Almighty is a slippery customer.
Almighty wants to get back to full guard.
Infantry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Infantry prevents Almighty from improving his position.
Almighty makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Royal Infantry will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Almighty misses with a double jab
and Infantry counters with a big head kick but Almighty shrugs it off.
Infantry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Infantry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almighty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Infantry is out of range.
Infantry closes the distance and clinches up with Almighty, looking for a takedown. Infantry pushes Almighty against the cage but Almighty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Almighty misses with a wild combination.
Infantry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Infantry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruce Almighty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Infantry.
Almighty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Infantry is breathing heavily.
Infantry is looking to clinch but Almighty is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Almighty lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Infantry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Infantry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Infantry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Almighty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infantry thows a body shot but no joy.
Infantry moves into the clinch successfully.
Infantry struggles to land a body shot inside as Almighty controls his hands.
Infantry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almighty has him pressed against the cage.
Infantry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Infantry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almighty has him pressed against the cage.
Infantry tries to pull guard but Almighty holds him up against the cage and eventually Infantry drops back down to his feet.
Almighty pulls guard effortlessly.
Almighty wants to stand and escape but Infantry is having none of it.
Infantry controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Almighty trying to control the position.
Almighty looking for a sweep. Not yet Almighty, not yet.
Infantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Almighty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almighty is trying to keep Infantry in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Infantry dives in and grabs Almighty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Almighty pushes down on Infantry's head and hops out.
Almighty throws a right and a left that Infantry avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Almighty
and Infantry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Almighty misses with a wild combination.
Almighty throws a leg kick
and Infantry counters with a leg kick.
Almighty swats away the attempt to clinch by Infantry.
Almighty keeps the fight on the outside.
Almighty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Infantry is defended easily by Almighty.
Almighty throws a series of punches but Infantry avoids them all with ease.
Almighty blocks a head kick by Infantry.
Infantry slips a jab and a cross from Almighty.
Almighty misses with a low kick.
Bruce Almighty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infantry lands with an uppercut that bounces Almighty off the cage and back into rage.
Almighty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Infantry counters with a head kick. That will keep Almighty thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Almighty leaves Infantry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruce Almighty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Infantry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Infantry is looking to clinch but Almighty is avoiding it.
Almighty misses with a body kick.
Almighty clobbers Infantry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Almighty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Infantry looks to score with a jab to the body but Almighty is just out of range.
Almighty lands a slapping body shot.
Almighty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Infantry fails to land the takedown.
Almighty throws a body punch but Infantry moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Infantry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Almighty throws a front kick aimed at Infantry's knee but Infantry avoids it well.
Infantry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Almighty is fending him off so far but Infantry persists. Nope, Almighty circles away and we're back to standing.
Infantry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almighty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Infantry somewhat.
Almighty tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Infantry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Almighty as he avoids it easily.
Bruce Almighty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Infantry.
Infantry looks to land a body kick but Almighty moved away.
Danga de danga de dang - Infantry scores with a four punch combination!
Almighty thows a leg kick but Infantry checks it
and Infantry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Almighty manages to get to full guard.
Almighty is looking to stand up but Infantry isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Almighty trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infantry wanted to stand there but Almighty had control of the position.
Almighty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Infantry manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almighty stands up and waves to Infantry to follow him.
Almighty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Infantry.
Infantry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Infantry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almighty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Infantry somewhat.
Bruce Almighty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almighty tried to score with a low kick but Infantry checks it.
Almighty throws a wild body kick that Infantry sees coming a mile off.
Infantry fails to land the takedown.
Almighty connects with a nice looking jab.
Almighty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Almighty works the jab nicely.
Almighty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Almighty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Infantry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Almighty avoids the head kick by Infantry.
Almighty lands a nice looking body shot.
Almighty circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almighty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bruce Almighty is winning the standup battle so far.
Almighty tries to bum rush Infantry with a series of wild strikes but Infantry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Almighty throws a wild body kick that Infantry sees coming a mile off.
Almighty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Almighty throws a nice looking combination but Infantry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Infantry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Infantry checks a leg kick.
Almighty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Infantry takes a swing at Almighty's ribcage but misses.
Infantry blocks the body kick.
Infantry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almighty's waist but Almighty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Infantry off to one side.
Almighty looks for the body kick but Infantry saw that one coming.
Almighty throws a leg kick but Infantry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Infantry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Infantry showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almighty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Infantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Almighty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Infantry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Almighty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Infantry has managed to get both his arms back between Almighty's legs - danger averted.
Almighty doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Infantry trying to control but Almighty is working from the bottom.
Royal Infantry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Almighty keeping full guard, as Infantry tries to pass.
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 Bruce Almighty.
I think Infantry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krsto Frankopan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Kuchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krsto Frankopan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Krsto Frankopan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankopan stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuchenko. Kuchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuchenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frankopan stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuchenko. Kuchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Frankopan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuchenko sprawls well initially but Frankopan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuchenko is pressing down on Frankopan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuchenko working a defensive guard here.
Frankopan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frankopan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frankopan throwing strikes from guard but Kuchenko blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchenko is controlling Frankopan's posture.
Kuchenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frankopan's guard.
Kuchenko won't allow Frankopan to sweep him here.
Frankopan is trying to control the position but Kuchenko postures up.
Kuchenko pushing down on Frankopan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuchenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Frankopan won't allow Kuchenko to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuchenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frankopan sees it coming and defends easily.
Frankopan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuchenko controlling the action here.
Kuchenko is keen to just control but Frankopan is a slippery customer.
Kuchenko stalling.
Frankopan wants to sweep but Kuchenko has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankopan being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuchenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Frankopan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Frankopan lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuchenko wants to sweep here but Frankopan controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuchenko controls Frankopan momentarily but Frankopan frees himself.
Kuchenko is really struggling to control Frankopan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Kuchenko.
Kuchenko shoots and misses
and Frankopan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kuchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuchenko is on top in guard.
Kuchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frankopan looks gassed!
Frankopan is controlling Kuchenko's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krsto Frankopan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frankopan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuchenko is trying to defend but Frankopan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Frankopan tries to pass to full mount but Kuchenko defends it.
Kuchenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuchenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuchenko holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuchenko looking to control.
Frankopan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuchenko works his way into side control.
Kuchenko stands up and beckons Frankopan to his feet.
Kuchenko misses with a takedown
and Frankopan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuchenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuchenko.
Kuchenko has his hands on Frankopan's head, controlling the position.
Kuchenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frankopan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankopan keeping moving, preventing Kuchenko from controlling successfully.
Kuchenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frankopan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kuchenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frankopan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuchenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchenko trying to control the action but Frankopan is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Frankopan's face as Kuchenko controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Kuchenko.
Kuchenko lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Krsto Frankopan has been cut.
Kuchenko forces Frankopan back against the cage and clinches.
Kuchenko breaks the clinch.
Sergei Kuchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuchenko clinches up with Frankopan and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuchenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Frankopan counters with a single leg into guard. Kuchenko didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frankopan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuchenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frankopan manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuchenko passes Frankopan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuchenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Frankopan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kuchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krsto Frankopan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kuchenko has managed to clinch.
Frankopan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuchenko's efforts to push away.
Kuchenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Kuchenko trying to control the position here.
Frankopan won't allow Kuchenko to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frankopan!
Frankopan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuchenko wants to control the pace but Frankopan is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kuchenko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kuchenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuchenko misses with a head shot.
Kuchenko content just to control the position here.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frankopan can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchenko working Frankopan over with strikes here.
Kuchenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Frankopan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Frankopan shrugs it off.
Frankopan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kuchenko with shots to the head and body - Frankopan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Frankopan tries to improve his position but instead Kuchenko has taken his back!
Kuchenko punishes Frankopan with strikes from the back mount.
That has opened up Krsto Frankopan's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuchenko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Frankopan showing good submission defense here.
Kuchenko has good solid back control here.
Frankopan is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Kuchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuchenko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Kuchenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Cuervo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leandro Silva's chin.
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130 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Cuervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leandro Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuervo scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Cuervo does no damage.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuervo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Cuervo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuervo lands a left and a right that sends Silva crashing to the canvas! Cuervo dives into mount looking to finish!
Silva is rocked!
Cuervo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Cuervo finish him?
Silva has left one of his arms exposed and Cuervo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Silva screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Cuervo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leuka Mononen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Hammer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leuka Mononen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mononen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mononen misses the body punch
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Mononen misses with a jab to the body
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mononen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leuka Mononen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mononen misses with a jab to the body
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mononen.
Mononen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hammer is trying to defend but Mononen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mononen wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Mononen moves nicely into side control.
Hammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mononen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mononen scoring with punches from side control.
Mononen is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mononen lands an elbow.
The ground and pound from Mononen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mononen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hammer is not content to let Mononen control the position.
Mononen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mononen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mononen working the ground and pound.
Mononen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hammer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mononen.
Mononen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mononen landing a few strikes.
Mononen 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.
Mononen misses with the ground and pound.
Hammer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
An elbow from Mononen crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mononen advances to mount.
Mononen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hammer tries to reverse the position but Mononen maintains control.
Mononen with a couple of short strikes.
Mononen controlling the pace for now.
Mononen lands a heavy elbow.
Hammer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mononen.
Hammer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is working to get back to half guard.
Mononen controlling his opponent.
Mononen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mononen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hammer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mononen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mononen with shots to the head and body - Hammer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mononen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leuka Mononen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mononen misses with a jab to the body
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Mononen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mononen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammer to the mat! Hammer manages to get full guard.
Hammer has momentary wrist control but Mononen slips an elbow through the middle.
Mononen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mononen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Mononen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mononen throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Mononen stays in close to Hammer's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Mononen from controlling successfully.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Mononen is proving a slippery customer.
Mononen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mononenis looking to pass into half guard but Hammer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hammer is in guard.
Mononen seems keen to control Hammer's posture.
Mononen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mononen is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Mononen looking for a sweep. Not yet Mononen, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mononen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammer's half guard.
Mononen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mononen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mononen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Mononen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mononen thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Mononen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mononen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mononen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mononen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mononen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mononen trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hammer is not content to let Mononen control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leuka Mononen.
Hammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mononen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hammer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer regains half guard, as Mononen was trying to land strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hammer wants to control but Mononen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Mononen wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
Mononen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mononen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leuka Mononen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mononen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mononen wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Hammer defending against the ground and pound.
Hammer parries the strikes from Mononen easily there. Mononen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hammer to escape.
Mononen scoring with punches from side control.
Mononen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hammer is looking to get to half guard.
Mononen can't control as he wanted to and Hammer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mononen throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Mononen drops an elbow to the side of Hammer's head.
Mononen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mononen controlling the pace.
Mononen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mononen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mononen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hammer is trying to stand up here but Mononen is controlling him well.
Hammer taking some punishment here, with Mononen in his half guard.
Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mononen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mononen passes to side control.
Hammer is trying to control Mononen's posture but Mononen avoids it.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mononen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mononen lands some shots froms side control.
Mononen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mononen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mononen is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Mononen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Leuka Mononen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mononen tries to move to mount but Hammer blocks the move with his legs.
Mononen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hammer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mononen cracks Hammer with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leuka Mononen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mononen, 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 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leuka Mononen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Louhikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donkerello Punchistan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louhikko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Louhikko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donkerello Punchistan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchistan wants to clinch up but Louhikko keeps it at a distance.
Punchistan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Louhikko cracks Punchistan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Donkerello Punchistan has been cut.
Louhikko scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louhikko lands a right hook to the body.
Louhikko misses with a wild combination.
Louhikko swinging wildly here.
Louhikko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Louhikko is pushing Punchistan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Louhikko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Louhikko controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Louhikko - that landed with a thud.
Louhikko lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Louhikko obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Louhikko.
Louhikko leaning against his opponent.
Louhikko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Louhikko is leaning against Punchistan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Punchistan is trying to break the clinch but Louhikko has him pressed against the cage.
Louhikko is pushing Punchistan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lauri Louhikko.
Punchistan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Louhikko to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchistan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Louhikko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Louhikko stuns Punchistan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Louhikko moves into the clinch.
Punchistan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Louhikko landing knees to the body.
Louhikko scores a nice knee to the body.
Louhikko working Punchistan over with knees to the body.
Punchistan being controlled against the cage.
Louhikko scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko lands a shot to the body.
Louhikko scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Louhikko.
Louhikko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Louhikko has Punchistan pressed against the cage.
Louhikko lands a shot to the body.
Louhikko landing knees to the head.
Louhikko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Louhikko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Louhikko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Louhikko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Louhikko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Louhikko presses Punchistan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Louhikko lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Louhikko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lauri Louhikko.
Louhikko fails to land with a series of punches.
Louhikko misses with a double jab.
Punchistan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Louhikko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punchistan.
Louhikko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Louhikko looks to land a combination but Punchistan avoids it well.
Punchistan darts in trying to clinch
and Louhikko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Louhikko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko digs a right hand into Punchistan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punchistan's gas tank.
Louhikko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Louhikko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Louhikko digs a right hand into Punchistan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punchistan's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Louhikko.
Louhikko scores with a knee to the head.
Louhikko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Louhikko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Louhikko.
Louhikko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Louhikko.
Louhikko lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louhikko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punchistan backwards.
Punchistan has had enough of the clinch but Louhikko keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Louhikko.
Punchistan is trying to break the clinch but Louhikko is controlling him.
Louhikko lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Louhikko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donkerello Punchistan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Louhikko lands a high kick!
Louhikko throws a right hand that Punchistan ducks under and follows up with a left that Punchistan also avoids with ease.
Louhikko catches Punchistan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Louhikko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louhikko controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Louhikko'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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louhikko prevents Punchistan from getting the reversal.
Louhikko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Louhikko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punchistan on the ground.
Punchistan really wants to buck Louhikko off and get back to his feet.
Louhikko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Punchistan is desperately trying to improve his position but Louhikko has a good base and remains in mount.
Louhikko controlling from the full mount.
Louhikko 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Punchistan really wants to buck Louhikko off and get back to his feet.
Louhikko controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lauri Louhikko just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Louhikko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Louhikko has Punchistan up against the cage in a clinch.
Louhikko pushes Punchistan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Punchistan misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko stalling the fight.
Louhikko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Louhikko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Louhikko scores with a knee to the head.
Louhikko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punchistans head.
Louhikko landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Louhikko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Louhikko.
Nice body punch from Louhikko - that landed with a thud.
Punchistan misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Louhikko.
Louhikko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Louhikko lands with a short shot to the head.
Louhikko lands a nice uppercut.
Louhikko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Louhikko lands an uppercut.
Louhikko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Louhikko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Louhikko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Louhikko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Louhikko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Louhikko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punchistan can do to turn this around?
Louhikko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Louhikko lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Louhikko.
Lauri Louhikko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Louhikko scores a nice knee to the body.
Louhikko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Louhikko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Louhikko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donkerello Punchistan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Louhikko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Louhikko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Louhikko - that landed with a thud.
Louhikko lands a good knee to the midsection. Punchistan won't want to take too many of those.
Punchistan takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Louhikko - that landed with a thud.
Louhikko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Louhikko.
Louhikko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punchistan or not.
Louhikko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punchistan backwards.
Louhikko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Louhikko.
Louhikko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Louhikko lands a good knee to the midsection. Punchistan won't want to take too many of those.
Louhikko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Louhikko.
Louhikko is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Louhikko.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Louhikko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Louhikko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Louhikko lands with a left to the head.
Louhikko is pushing Punchistan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lauri Louhikko.
Louhikko scores with a body shot.
Louhikko throws a body punch but Punchistan moves out of range.
Louhikko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Louhikko counters by moving into the clinch.
Louhikko lands a hook that snaps the head of Punchistan backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Louhikko controlling the action here for a moment.
Louhikko blocking some punches.
Punchistan working aggressively here.
Louhikko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punchistan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Louhikko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Louhikko lands an elbow just above Punchistan 's eye.
Louhikko landing knees to the body.
Louhikko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Louhikko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Louhikko stalling the fight.
Punchistan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punchistan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko avoiding damage.
Louhikko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Louhikko.
Louhikko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Louhikko lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Louhikko.
Louhikko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punchistan or not.
Louhikko landing knees to the head.
Punchistan tries to work over Louhikko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Louhikko.
Louhikko slowing the pace effectively.
Louhikko works on Punchistan's body with a couple of short punches.
Louhikko stalling in the clinch.
Louhikko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Louhikko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Punchistan up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko crunches a lovely knee into Punchistan's ribcage.
Louhikko pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lauri Louhikko.
Louhikko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lauri Louhikko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Louhikko misses with a few strikes there.
Punchistan wants to clinch but Louhikko slips to the side
and Louhikko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Punchistan misses with a punch on the inside.
Louhikko avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Louhikko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Louhikko.
Louhikko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donkerello Punchistan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punchistan takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Louhikko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Louhikko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Louhikko!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigantus Boagrius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hanzo Judo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gigantus Boagrius!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boagrius misses the jab.
Judo wants to clinch up but Boagrius keeps it at a distance.
Boagrius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boagrius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Judo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boagrius defends it nicely.
Boagrius wants to clinch but Judo slips to the side
and Judo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boagrius!
Judo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boagrius is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boagrius and Judo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Judo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Judo is trying to get an arm triangle but Boagrius is defending well.
Judo swings around for an armbar but Boagrius sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Judo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boagrius scoring with some ground and pound.
It looks like Hanzo Judo has been cut.
Boagrius wants to pass the guard but Judo is keeping the position.
Boagrius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanzo Judo's cut is getting worse.
Boagrius is in close to Judo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boagrius cracks Judo with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boagrius stands and throws Judo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Judo struggling a bit here.
Judo sneaks back into half guard.
Judo taking some punishment here, with Boagrius in his half guard.
Hanzo Judo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hanzo Judo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gigantus Boagrius!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Horner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horner comes to the cage accompanied by Roky Erickson - Stand For The Fire Demon. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Horner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Silver!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Horner throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
Silver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Silver.
Silver walks into a straight right hand from Horner.
Horner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horner tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike Horner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horner.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Horner moves out of range easily.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Horner blocks a head kick by Silver.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silver.
Silver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Horner misses.
Horner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Horner moves out of range easily.
Silver slips a straight right by Horner.
Silver blocks a jab.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but Horner is just out of range.
Horner slaps away a takedown attempt from Silver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Horner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver.
Horner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horner avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver throws a head kick but Horner moves out of range.
Horner connects with a high kick.
Horner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silver throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horner.
Horner's corner calls for a 1-2. Horner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horner connects with a crisp jab.
Silver throws a head kick but Horner moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silver.
A big left from Horner misses.
Horner throws a body kick that misses.
Horner connects with a looping right hand.
Silver takes one on the button.
Horner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silver's calf.
Horner feints and then cracks Silver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silver down.
Silver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Horner's head.
Silver avoids the head kick by Horner.
Horner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horner lands with an uppercut that bounces Silver off the cage and back into rage.
Horner throws a sloppy head kick
and Silver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Horner blocks a head kick by Silver.
Horner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horner lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silver. That's going to slow Horner down.
Silver lands a front kick.
Horner looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Horner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horner can pounce on him.
Silver defending well as Horner loads up on a big left hand.
Silver throws a low kick but Horner avoids it.
Silver needs to keep his hands up - Horner had a free shot at his head there.
Horner throws a chopping leg kick but Silver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mike Horner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by Horner as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Horner.
Horner throws a leg kick that misses.
Horner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silver blocks a head kick by Horner.
Silver throws a head kick but Horner moves out of range.
Horner throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silver has time to react.
Horner avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver lands a head kick!
A left lands for Horner.
Horner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Horner misses its intended target.
Horner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Horner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horner avoids the head kick by Silver.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horner, as that shot connected.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horner avoids the head kick by Silver.
Horner is looking to slow Silver down with leg kicks.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Horner.
Horner scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horner scores with the left hand. Silver knows he should have avoided that one.
Silver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Horner misses with a head kick.
Horner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silver.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horner.
Horner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horner misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
Horner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silver swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Horner's head.
Silver misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horner.
Silver lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silver throws a head kick but Horner moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Horner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Horner misses.
Silver takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.
Horner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silver's head.
Horner throws a good cross that connects.
Horner lands with a slapping head kick.
Horner connects with a crisp jab.
Horner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Horner 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.
Horner throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Horner misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horner connects with a looping right hand.
Horner throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
Horner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Horner lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horner, as that shot connected.
Silver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silver lets loose with a powerful body kick. Horner will feel that in the morning.
Horner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Horner.
Silver thows a body kick. Horner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Silver walks into a straight right hand from Horner.
Silver throws a head kick but Horner moves out of range.
Horner tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horner feints and then cracks Silver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silver down.
Horner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silver has time to react.
Horner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Silver lands but Horner takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Horner.
A head kick misses from Horner.
Horner throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
Horner moves out of range of the body kick from Silver.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silver blocks a jab.
Silver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horner.
Silver misses with a low kick.
Horner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silver. That one must have hurt.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver.
Horner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horner throws a lazy head kick
and Silver counters with an inside leg kick.
Silver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horner.
Mike Horner is winning the standup battle so far.
Horner avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver walks into a jab.
Silver lands a head kick!
Silver slips under a jab.
Horner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silver can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver takes one to the side of the head.
Silver slips a jab from Horner.
Silver takes one to the side of the head.
Horner blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver checks a low kick from Horner.
Horner throws out a powerful jab.
Silver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horner throws a chopping leg kick but Silver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horner.
Silver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horner finds it's way round the side to connect with Silver's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horner tries a head kick but it misses.
Horner avoids the head kick by Silver.
Horner misses with a hook.
Silver staying out of range there.
Horner tries to land a front kick but Silver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silver blocks a head kick by Horner.
Silver moves out of range of the body kick from Horner.
Horner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horner lands a jab.
Horner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horner avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver defending well as Horner loads up on a big left hand.
Silver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silver blocks a jab.
Silver scores with a spinning back kick!
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horner tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver throws a head kick but Horner moves out of range.
Horner misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horner.
Horner loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horner.
Horner loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Silver lands a head kick. Horner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horner blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silver throws a body punch but Horner moves out of range.
Horner throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Silver blocks a head kick by Horner.
Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horner.
Horner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silver lands a head kick. Horner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Horner scores with a push kick.
Horner misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horner, as that shot connected.
Horner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Horner moves out of range easily.
Horner scores with a nice head shot.
Horner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!
Silver lunges at Horner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Horner's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Horner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Horner scores with the left hand. Silver knows he should have avoided that one.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Horner misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
Horner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid body kick from Silver.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horner.
Horner connects with the punch.
Horner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Horner moves out of range easily.
Silver lands a high kick!
Horner throws the kick towards the body but Silver avoids it.
Silver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Horner moves out of range easily.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Horner moves out of range easily.
Horner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Horner lands a nice shot that snaps Silver's head back.
A slow jab from Horner misses its intended target.
Silver blocks a head kick by Horner.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Horner throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Horner moves out of range easily.
Silver is looking to land body kicks.
Horner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Horner finds it's way through Silver's defenses.
Good leg kick by Horner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horner misses with a straight right.
Horner blocks a head kick by Silver.
Nice cross by Horner.
Horner throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horner cracks the inside of Silver's front leg.
A jab lands there for Horner.
Silver works Horner's body with a nice hook.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Horner moves out of range easily.
Horner checks a low kick from Silver.
Silver is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Horner rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silver.
Horner throws a front kick that sends Silver stumbling back into the cage.
Horner throws a leg kick but Silver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horner throws a big shot that misses.
Horner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silver.
The fighters circling - Horner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horner misses with a head kick.
Silver defending well as Horner loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horner blocks the body kick.
Horner throws a shot from downtown. Silver moves away and avoids it.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Horner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silver lands a head kick. Horner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silver slips under a jab.
Horner lands with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silver, right into the meat.
Horner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silver defending well as Horner loads up on a big left hand.
Horner dips to his left and cracks Silver with an uppercut!
Silver misses with a head kick.
Horner scores with a nice strike.
Silver explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horner tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Horner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Horner works the jab nicely.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horner missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horner misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silver's head.
Horner blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver walks into a left hand.
Silver avoids a kick to the body.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Horner moves out of range easily.
Horner misses with a looping left.
Horner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silver scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Silver blocks a head kick by Horner.
Horner looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
Silver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Horner lands with an overhand left.
Horner throws a hook but Silver blocks it.
Horner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Horner!
Silver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horner thuds his right hand into Silver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silver walks into a left hand.
Silver keeps Horner at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Silver might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Horner has got the better of the exchanges.
Silver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horner missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcus Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver blocks a head kick by Horner.
A big left from Horner misses.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver throws a head kick but Horner moves out of range.
Silver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Horner.
Silver shoots in and drives through. Horner sprawls well.
Horner cracks Silver with a good jab.
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.
Horner throws a sloppy head kick
and Silver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Horner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver lands a right hook to the body.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Horner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horner 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki 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... Mike Horner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reima Katekismus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katekismus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Reima's Requiem. Hunter Bradley looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunter Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Katekismus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katekismus fails to land with a series of punches.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katekismus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Katekismus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Katekismus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bradley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katekismus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katekismus has clasped his hands together around Bradley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bradley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Katekismus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Katekismus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bradley looking for a sweep but Katekismus has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Katekismus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bradley's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katekismus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Katekismus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bradley hang on?
Bradley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Katekismus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Katekismus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Katekismus.
Katekismus prevents Bradley from getting the reversal.
Katekismus throwing strikes here but Bradley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Katekismus misses with a head shot.
Bradley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Katekismus.
Katekismus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bradley tries to hold on but Katekismus pushes him away.
Katekismus punching from mount but Bradley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Katekismus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Katekismus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bradley hang on?
Bradley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bradley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katekismus on the ground.
Bradley tries to lock up and control but Katekismus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Katekismus landing strikes from the mount and Bradley is in trouble!
Bradley is breathing heavily.
Katekismus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is squirming around, avoiding Katekismus's attempts to control the action.
Katekismus lands a big shot there that rocks Bradley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Katekismus has hold of Bradley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bradley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bradley blocking the ground and pound.
Katekismus throws some wild stikes that Bradley manages to avoid easily.
Katekismus unloads with some shots from mount but Bradley bucks and avoids them well.
Katekismus looking to ground and pound but Bradley is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bradley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Katekismus working Bradley over with strikes here.
Katekismus landing shots from mount.
Katekismus raining down shots from the mount!
Katekismus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bradley because Katekismus loaded up on that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katekismus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Katekismus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bradley cracks a nice hook into Katekismus's ribs.
Bradley scores with a shot to the body.
Katekismus tries for a takedown but Bradley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Katekismus clinches up against the cage.
Bradley working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradley.
Katekismus swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradley takes a shot to the head.
Bradley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katekismus has him pressed against the cage.
Bradley taking a breather.
Katekismus lands a right hand.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but Katekismus is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Katekismus.
Katekismus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but Katekismus is controlling the position.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Katekismus just leaning against Bradley, taking a breather.
Katekismus tries to pull guard but Bradley holds him up against the cage and eventually Katekismus drops back down to his feet.
Katekismus is stalling here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradley wants to break free but Katekismus has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Katekismus is looking to control Bradley's arms but Bradley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Katekismus has his back to the cage.
Katekismus works on Bradley's body with a couple of short punches.
Bradley is trying to stall.
Katekismus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bradley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunter Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Katekismus.
Katekismus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bradley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Katekismus throws a big right hand that misses.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing Katekismus from controlling successfully.
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Katekismus working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katekismus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katekismus postures up in Bradley's guard and throws a big left but Bradley blocks it.
Katekismus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bradley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Katekismus, into his guard.
Katekismus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Katekismus has his foot on Bradley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bradley works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bradley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katekismus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bradley wants to pass the guard but Katekismus is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katekismus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bradley misses with a few strikes there.
Bradley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katekismus moves away.
Bradley shoots in but no luck this time.
Katekismus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bradley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Katekismus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bradley!
Reima Katekismus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Katekismus controlling the position easily from mount.
Katekismus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Katekismus prevents Bradley from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Katekismus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Katekismus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Katekismus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Katekismus lands a jab-cross combination.
Katekismus misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Katekismus.
Katekismus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Katekismus showed some decent athleticism there.
Bradley tries to kick Katekismus off but Katekismus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Katekismus wants to take a breather but Bradley is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katekismus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katekismus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katekismus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Katekismus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Katekismus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Bradley as Katekismus shoots in.
Bradley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Katekismus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bradley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Katekismus.
Bradley misses the jab.
Bradley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katekismus.
Nice cross by Katekismus.
Katekismus scores with a nice strike.
Katekismus clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradley's efforts to push away.
Bradley wants to break free but Katekismus has control.
Katekismus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradley's efforts to push away.
Katekismus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bradley tries to circle away but Katekismus has him pinned against the cage.
Katekismus stalling the fight.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Katekismus digs a right hand underneath Bradley's ribcage. Bradley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Katekismus.
Katekismus lands an uppercut.
Bradley misses with a punch on the inside.
Katekismus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bradley prevents it.
Katekismus has Bradley pressed against the cage, preventing Bradley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bradley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bradley is looking to break free of the clinch but Katekismus has double underhooks.
Katekismus manages to pull guard.
Katekismus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradley defends well.
Reima Katekismus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Katekismus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradley is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
Bradley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bradley tries to stand but Katekismus is controlling from the bottom.
Katekismus pulls Bradley in close to prevent any damage.
Katekismus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bradley manages to get himself to full guard.
Katekismus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Katekismus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Katekismus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradley keeps working.
Bradley misses with a strike from the bottom.
Katekismus trying to control the action but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Katekismus cracks Bradley with a big right hand but Bradley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reima Katekismus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Katekismus 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reima Katekismus!
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fredriksson's choice of entrance music: Manowar - Gods Of War. 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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14 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Jones avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Nice jab there from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fredriksson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fredriksson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Fredriksson works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fredriksson presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Fredriksson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fredriksson.
A body shot lands from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson scores with a nice head shot.
Fredriksson clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson drops Jones with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fredriksson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Fredriksson!
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FIGHT
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