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Openweight MMA 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeru Subramaniam (ranked 4991 p4p, 99 weight class) and Gobinda Svatopluk (ranked 4990 p4p, 107 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeru Subramaniam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobinda Svatopluk!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subramaniam throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Svatopluk.
Svatopluk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Subramaniam throws a big counter combination but Svatopluk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Subramaniam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Subramaniam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Subramaniam landing some decent shots from guard.
Svatopluk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk controls Subramaniam momentarily but Subramaniam frees himself.
Subramaniam with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subramaniam slips nicely into half guard.
Subramaniam prevents Svatopluk from improving his position.
Subramaniam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Subramaniam is taking a breather. Svatopluk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Subramaniam is looking to stall here but Svatopluk recovers full guard.
Subramaniam looking to pass the guard.
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.
Svatopluk trying to control the position.
Subramaniam cracks Svatopluk with a solid left hand.
Svatopluk keeping full guard, as Subramaniam tries to pass.
Svatopluk working a defensive guard here.
Subramaniam won't allow Svatopluk to get back to his feet.
Svatopluk controls Subramaniam momentarily but Subramaniam frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Subramaniam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Subramaniam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svatopluk's guard.
Svatopluk wants to sweep but no luck.
Subramaniam controlling from the top position.
Subramaniam tries to free his leg and advance position but Svatopluk is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Svatopluk has his foot on Subramaniam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Subramaniam works his way back into a safe position though.
Subramaniam lands a couple of digs.
Subramaniam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Subramaniam wants to pass the guard but Svatopluk is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam trying to control but Svatopluk is working from the bottom.
Subramaniam stands and throws Svatopluk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Svatopluk is not content to let Subramaniam control the position.
Svatopluk manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeru Subramaniam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Subramaniam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Svatopluk!
Svatopluk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zeru Subramaniam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Subramaniam sprawls well. Subramaniam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svatopluk gets slowly back to his feet.
Svatopluk jabs Subramaniam right on the nose. Subramaniam blinks but takes it well.
Subramaniam misses with a combination
and Svatopluk counters with a series of strikes. Subramaniam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svatopluk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Subramaniam tries to avoid it but Svatopluk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Subramaniam to the ground. Subramaniam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Subramaniam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subramaniam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Svatopluk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Subramaniam is aware though and is defending well.
Svatopluk is breathing heavily.
Svatopluk has momentary wrist control but Subramaniam slips an elbow through the middle.
Subramaniam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Subramaniam advances to half guard.
Svatopluk looking for submissions off his back.
Subramaniam controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svatopluk is in trouble now - Subramaniam has advanced to mount!
Subramaniam lands a heavy elbow.
Subramaniam lands a big shot there that rocks Svatopluk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Subramaniam controlling the position easily from mount.
Subramaniam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam breaks from Svatopluk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Subramaniam breaks from Svatopluk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Subramaniam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Subramaniam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Svatopluk for as long as he can get away with.
Subramaniam'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Subramaniam controlling from mount.
Svatopluk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Subramaniam controlling his opponent.
Subramaniam is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Svatopluk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Svatopluk!
Subramaniam wants to hit a switch here but Svatopluk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Subramaniam there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeru Subramaniam dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Svatopluk has his takedown stuffed
and Subramaniam counters by moving into the clinch.
Svatopluk is trying to pull guard but Subramaniam turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Subramaniam pulls Svatopluk into guard.
Subramaniam pulls Svatopluk in close to prevent any damage.
Svatopluk won't allow Subramaniam to get back to his feet.
Svatopluk wants to get up but he can't break Subramaniam's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam looking for a guillotine here but Svatopluk defends easily.
Subramaniam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subramaniam 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.
Subramaniam trying to keep a closed guard but Svatopluk is proving a slippery customer.
Subramaniam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svatopluk tries a low kick but Subramaniam avoids it.
Subramaniam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam passes to full mount!
Svatopluk is working to get back to half guard.
Svatopluk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Svatopluk trying to control the position from guard on top but Subramaniam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Subramaniam is on top in guard.
Subramaniam trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Svatopluk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Subramaniam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam wants to get back to his feet but Svatopluk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Subramaniam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Subramaniam wants to sweep here but Svatopluk controlling him for the moment.
Subramaniam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svatopluk's guard.
Subramaniam wants to stand but Svatopluk is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Svatopluk is on top in guard.
Svatopluk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Subramaniam pulls Svatopluk in close to prevent any damage.
Svatopluk trying to control the position from guard on top but Subramaniam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subramaniam pulls Svatopluk in to control the position.
Gobinda Svatopluk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeru Subramaniam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zeru Subramaniam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeru Subramaniam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Subramaniam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Zeru Subramaniam!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Zeru Subramaniam!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Zeru Subramaniam!
Zeru Subramaniam wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dand Prem (ranked 4989 p4p, 104 weight class) and Ewart Soso (ranked 4992 p4p, 102 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dand Prem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ewart Soso!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prem gets tackled into the ropes by Soso. Soso maintains the clinch.
Prem manages to break the clinch.
Prem shoots in looking for a takedown. Soso tries to sprawl out of it but Prem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Soso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Prem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prem is fending him off so far but Soso persists. Nope, Prem circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Prem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soso.
Soso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prem throws a low kick, looking for Soso's leg but Soso calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.
Prem looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Prem shoots in for a double leg but Soso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prem sets himself, and Soso steps forward looking for the clinch! Prem avoids it this time.
Soso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso gets tackled into the ropes by Prem. Prem maintains the clinch.
Soso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Prem. No joy for Soso on that attempt.
Prem appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prem moves into the clinch.
Soso working aggressively here.
Prem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soso moves in looking to clinch but Prem pushes him off.
Soso misses with a takedown attempt
and Prem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prem moves in looking to clinch but Soso pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prem shoots for a double leg takedown but Soso sprawls well. He's pushed Prem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prem keeps the fight on the outside.
As Soso looks to move away, Prem throws a big counter combo but Soso just gets out of the way.
Soso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prem's waist but Prem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soso off to one side.
Prem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Prem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prem.
Soso looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Soso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prem has managed to clinch.
Prem fails to pull guard.
Prem manages to break the clinch.
Prem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soso darts in looking for a takedown but Prem gets double underhooks and turns Soso into the ropes.
Prem drives through and clinches with Soso against the ropes.
Prem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soso backwards.
Prem is trying to pull guard but Soso turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Prem prevents the takedown attempt.
Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prem shoots for a takedown but Soso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Prem moves into range and clinches up with Soso.
Soso throws an elbow that misses.
Prem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soso is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soso is trying to pull guard but Prem turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Prem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Prem stalling in the clinch but Soso improves position.
Soso wants a takedown but no success here.
Soso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prem walks away with a smile on his face. Soso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prem moves in looking to clinch but Soso pushes him off.
Soso tries to clinch up but Prem circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prem.
Nice takedown defense from Prem. No joy for Soso on that attempt.
Prem rushes Soso and presses him up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dand Prem dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prem is defended easily by Soso.
Prem fails with a takedown attempt.
Soso throws a head kick but Prem moves out of range.
Prem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soso's waist but Soso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prem off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soso moves into range and clinches up with Prem.
Prem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Prem breaks from the clinch.
Prem gets a clinch.
Soso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso tries to pull guard but Prem won't allow it.
Soso jumps into guard, dragging Prem to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Prem stands up from Soso's guard - Prem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Prem wants to clinch but Soso slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Prem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soso stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soso shoots in looking for a takedown but Prem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soso scores with a spinning back kick!
Soso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prem pinned against the ropes. Prem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soso or perhaps it was just good defense by Prem, which made it look bad.
Prem is looking to counter punch.
Prem throws the kick towards the body but Soso avoids it.
Soso wants to clinch.
Soso takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Prem or perhaps it was just good defense by Soso, which made it look bad.
And Soso tries to counter it with a takedown but Prem pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prem as he avoids it easily.
Soso doesn't manage to clinch there - Prem circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prem. Soso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Soso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prem.
A head kick misses from Soso.
Prem feinted with a counter takedown.
Prem is looking to clinch.
Prem tries to clinch
and Soso counters with a three punch combo that has Prem backing up. Prem nods at Soso to acknowledge the strikes.
Soso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prem tries to avoid it but Soso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prem to the ground. Prem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soso.
Dand Prem is winning the standup battle so far.
Prem is looking to clinch.
Prem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soso fails to land with a series of punches.
Prem darts in and clinches Soso up against the ropes.
Prem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soso can do to turn this around?
Soso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prem tries to stall but Soso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Soso jumps guard but Prem turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Soso gets control of Prem's arms and successfully pulls guard. Soso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Prem stands up and waves to Soso to follow him.
Soso has his takedown stuffed
and Prem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soso thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ewart Soso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Prem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prem counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soso.
Soso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Prem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prem.
Prem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Prem tries for a takedown but Soso manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dand Prem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Prem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Soso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prem breaks from the clinch.
Soso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prem.
Prem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soso.
Prem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dand Prem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Soso shows good takedown defense.
Prem fails with the takedown.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but Prem shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prem on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soso connects with a leg kick. Prem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Prem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soso throws out the jab.
Prem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
Soso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soso somewhat.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prem.
Prem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soso as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soso lands a nice hook to Prem's body. Prem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prem defends it nicely.
Prem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soso shoots for a takedown but Prem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Soso as Prem shoots in.
Soso closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soso tries to pull guard but Prem won't allow it.
Soso looking for a takedown.
Prem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Prem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prem as he jumps to the side.
Prem has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prem can't get the takedown.
Ewart Soso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dand Prem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dand Prem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Dand Prem!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Dand Prem!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Dand Prem!
Dand Prem wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suman Giovanni (ranked 4988 p4p, 101 weight class) and Jonathon Harel (ranked 4984 p4p, 108 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suman Giovanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathon Harel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Harel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giovanni scores with a three punch combo!
Harel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harel controls the position.
Giovanni can't do much from the bottom here.
Giovanni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Giovanni's face as Harel controls the position.
Giovanni struggling a bit here.
Harel is looking to take a break and control but Giovanni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harel swings around for an armbar but Giovanni sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Harel's guard.
Giovanni trying to control the position from guard on top but Harel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giovanni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Giovanni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harel looking for a sweep. Not yet Harel, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harel wants to hit a switch here but Giovanni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harel there!
Giovanni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harel because Giovanni loaded up on that one.
Giovanni has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harel's face.
Giovanni avoids the attempt from Harel to control.
Giovanni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harel is looking to escape.
Harel is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harel is just holding on here. Giovanni manages to take his back.
Harel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Giovanni loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Harel hold on?
I really don't envy Harel right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harel is in a bad position with Giovanni working for a choke. Harel manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Giovanni wants to stand up but Harel is controlling him.
Harel wants to stand and escape but instead Giovanni has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Harel looking for subs off his back but Giovanni has passed one foot through into half guard.
Harel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giovanni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giovanni throwing shots but Harel is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suman Giovanni dominated that round.
That's time! Giovanni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harel tries to close the distance and clinch but Giovanni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Giovanni.
Harel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Giovanni's half guard.
Giovanni is not content to let Harel control the position.
Giovanni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harel wants to stand but Giovanni has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni actively working from the bottom here.
Giovanni trying to control from the bottom.
Giovanni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harel pulls his head out easily.
Harel is taking a breather. Giovanni says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harel is working for a kimura but Giovanni is defending it quite comfortably.
Harel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Giovanni reverses the position - he's now on top in Harel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni throws a big elbow that misses.
Harel striking off his back but it's not causing Giovanni any problems.
Giovanni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Giovanni wants to control from the top but Harel keeps moving.
Suman Giovanni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harel looking for subs off his back but Giovanni has passed one foot through into half guard.
Harel gets back to full guard.
Harel looking to control.
Giovanni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harel working a defensive guard but Giovanni manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harel struggling a bit here.
Giovanni is looking to take a break and control but Harel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harel can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Giovanni is controlling him well.
Harel is not content to let Giovanni control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suman Giovanni dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harel enables Giovanni to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Giovanni is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Giovanni wants to pass the guard but Harel is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni trying to control but Harel is working from the bottom.
Harel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Giovanni dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harel struggling a bit here.
Giovanni throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Giovanni is looking to take a break and control but Harel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harel is trying to control Giovanni's posture but Giovanni avoids it.
Giovanni gets to mount! Harel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harel reaches up and pulls Giovanni towards him, trying to control the position. Giovanni manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Harel! Harel tries to roll over - now Giovanni is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Harel has to tap out! Great work there by Giovanni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Suman Giovanni!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ittai Amram (ranked 4985 p4p, 100 weight class) and Mohamed Brendan (ranked 4986 p4p, 103 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ittai Amram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed Brendan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amram tries for a takedown but Brendan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brendan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amram tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brendan is in Amram's guard.
Brendan passes into half guard.
Brendan is trying to control. Amram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brendan prevents Amram from improving his position.
Brendan controlling the action here.
Brendan tries to stand and escape but Amram is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan stops Amram from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brendan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brendan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amram knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amram is not content to let Brendan control the position.
Amram wants to get back to his feet.
Brendan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Amram.
Amram is defending against the submission attempts here by Brendan.
Brendan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Amram misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brendan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brendan trying to control but Amram is working from the bottom.
Amram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brendan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amram's guard.
Amram looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brendan wants to stand up but Amram is controlling the position.
Amram has hold of Brendan's hands but Brendan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Amram wants to control but Brendan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brendan wants to take a breather but Amram is having none of it.
Brendan is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brendan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brendan is working away from the top position though.
Brendan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amram keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brendan throws a push kick but Amram slaps the foot to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amram.
No luck for Amram with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Brendan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brendan moves into the clinch.
Brendan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amram goes for a takedown attempt but Brendan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amram shoots in for a double leg but Brendan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brendan clinches up against the ropes.
Brendan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amram pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brendan jumps into guard, dragging Amram to the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan trying to keep a closed guard but Amram is proving a slippery customer.
Amram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amram won't allow Brendan to sweep him here.
Brendan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amram's guard.
Brendan passes Amram's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brendan prevents Amram from improving his position.
Brendan works his way into side control.
Brendan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amram is not content to let Brendan control the position.
Amram seems a little lost for a moment, as Brendan dominates the positioning.
Brendan trying to control the position but Amram is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amram is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brendan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amram keeps working.
Amram tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Brendan easily slips into full mount!
Brendan looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brendan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brendan controlling from mount.
Brendan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amram takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brendan wants to control the pace but Amram is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Brendan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Amram throws a right and a left that Brendan avoids nicely.
Brendan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amram has a closed guard, preventing Brendan from standing up.
Mohamed Brendan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brendan wants to control from the top but Amram keeps moving.
Amram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Amram wants to stand but Brendan is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brendan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brendan landing with the ground and pound.
Amram working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brendan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brendan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brendan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amram being controlled here, momentarily.
Amram keeping moving, preventing Brendan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brendan advances position into side control!
Brendan controls the position.
Amram tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Brendan easily slips into full mount!
Brendan trying to control but Amram is having none of it.
Amram tries to reverse the position but Brendan maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brendan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brendan lands a heavy elbow.
Amram wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brendan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brendan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brendan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brendan tries to control but Amram wriggling away.
Brendan lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Brendan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brendan 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mohamed Brendan!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Mohamed Brendan!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mohamed Brendan!
Mohamed Brendan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Agus (ranked 4987 p4p, 109 weight class) and Jessie Alejandro (ranked 4993 p4p, 106 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super 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, Roman Agus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jessie Alejandro !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Agus as he avoids it easily.
Alejandro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agus counters with a one-two to the body.
Agus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alejandro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Agus.
Alejandro looks to score with a jab to the body but Agus is just out of range.
Agus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Agus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agus throws a head kick that Alejandro semi-blocks.
Agus has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Agus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roman Agus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Alejandro .
Agus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alejandro circles away.
Alejandro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alejandro or perhaps it was just good defense by Agus, which made it look bad.
Agus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Agus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alejandro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agus.
Agus throws a sloppy head kick and Alejandro moves out of range easily.
Alejandro wants to counter with a clinch but Agus pushes him away.
Agus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alejandro clinches up with Agus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alejandro is pressed up against the ropes. Agus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alejandro down to the mat. Alejandro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Agus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alejandro sprawls well. Alejandro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Agus gets slowly back to his feet.
Alejandro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro shoots in but Agus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Agus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Agus shoots in and drives through. Alejandro sprawls well.
Alejandro unleashes a big counter combination but Agus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alejandro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Agus pinned against the ropes. Agus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alejandro throws a push kick but Agus slaps the foot to one side.
Agus shoots for a double leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls well. He's pushed Agus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Agus is breathing heavily.
Alejandro moves into the clinch.
Agus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alejandro closes the distance and pushes Agus back into the ropes.
Agus has Alejandro pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agus goes for a double leg but Alejandro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Alejandro continues to drive forward.
Alejandro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Agus counters with a nice body kick.
Alejandro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agus defends it nicely.
Agus gets tackled into the ropes by Alejandro . Alejandro maintains the clinch.
Alejandro pushes off an throws an elbow but Agus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alejandro uses from the top position.
Agus keeping moving, preventing Alejandro from controlling successfully.
Alejandro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Agus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alejandro is one step ahead there.
Alejandro advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Agus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Agus swats away the attempt to clinch by Alejandro .
Alejandro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Agus shoots for a double leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls well. He's pushed Agus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Agus darts in looking for a takedown but Alejandro gets double underhooks and turns Agus into the ropes.
Alejandro throws the kick towards the body but Agus avoids it.
Agus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Agus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agus looks to score with a jab to the body but Alejandro is just out of range.
Alejandro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Agus.
Agus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alejandro tries to avoid it but Agus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alejandro to the ground. Alejandro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro is looking to clinch but Agus is avoiding it.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro looks to clinch
and Agus counters with a series of strikes. Alejandro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Agus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Agus shoots in looking for a takedown but Alejandro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Agus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Agus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alejandro can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Alejandro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch but Agus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alejandro tries to land a front kick but Agus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danga de danga de dang - Alejandro scores with a four punch combination!
Alejandro tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agus scores with a head kick. Alejandro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alejandro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agus circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alejandro clinches up with Agus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Agus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Agus tries a head kick but it misses.
Alejandro misses with a head kick.
Agus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Agus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Roman Agus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agus gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alejandro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agus attempts a counter takedown but Alejandro avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Agus. No joy for Alejandro on that attempt.
Alejandro fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Alejandro . No joy for Agus on that attempt.
Alejandro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agus.
Alejandro darts in looking for a takedown but Agus gets double underhooks and turns Alejandro into the ropes.
Agus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Agus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alejandro pinned against the ropes. Alejandro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alejandro somewhat.
Alejandro forces Agus back against the ropes and clinches.
Alejandro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Agus smiles and moves away.
Agus tries for a takedown but Alejandro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Agus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Agus closes the distance and clinches.
Alejandro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Agus wants a takedown.
Agus is trying to pull guard but Alejandro has him pressed against the ropes.
Agus breaks the clinch.
Agus leaves Alejandro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alejandro pushes Agus up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro stalling in the clinch but Agus improves position.
Agus keeps control of Alejandro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alejandro is trying to break the clinch but Agus has him pressed against the ropes.
Agus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alejandro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro is trying to maintain a safe position but Agus gets an underhook and turns Alejandro into the ropes.
Alejandro goes for a takedown attempt but Agus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Agus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Agus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alejandro circles away quickly and effectively.
Alejandro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Agus manages to break the clinch.
Alejandro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alejandro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roman Agus is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alejandro .
Alejandro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agus but Agus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alejandro wants to clinch.
No luck for Agus with that takedown attempt.
Agus sets himself, and Alejandro steps forward looking for the clinch! Agus avoids it this time.
Agus tries to clinch up but Alejandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Agus swats away the attempt to clinch by Alejandro .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro tries to clinch up.
Agus looks for a takedown but Alejandro sprawls well.
Agus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alejandro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alejandro throws a right hand that Agus ducks under and follows up with a left that Agus also avoids with ease.
Alejandro throws a head kick but Agus moves out of range.
Agus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Agus misses with a double jab.
Alejandro slips a jab and a cross from Agus.
Alejandro forces Agus back against the ropes and clinches.
Agus manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alejandro 's waist but Alejandro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Agus off to one side.
Alejandro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agus tries to keep at a distance but Alejandro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alejandro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Agus goes for a takedown attempt but Alejandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Agus gets tackled into the ropes by Alejandro . Alejandro maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro working hard to break the clinch.
Alejandro missing with knees to the body.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Agus holds him up against the ropes and eventually Alejandro drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jessie Alejandro just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Agus swinging wildly here.
Agus fails with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agus is fending him off so far but Alejandro persists. Nope, Agus circles away and we're back to standing.
Agus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alejandro tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro shoots in for a double leg but Agus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alejandro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Agus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Agus is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Agus taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro misses with a knee strike.
Alejandro misses with a knee to the head.
Agus fails to pull guard.
Alejandro is looking for a takedown.
Alejandro jumps guard.
Alejandro is working an open guard so Agus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Agus.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bone on bone clash there as Alejandro blocks the leg kick.
Alejandro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alejandro is defended easily by Agus.
Alejandro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Agus looks to land a combination but Alejandro avoids it well.
Alejandro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Agus avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Agus misses.
Alejandro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro shoots in looking for a takedown. Agus tries to sprawl out of it but Alejandro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Agus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Agus shoots in looking for a takedown but Alejandro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Agus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alejandro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Agus.
Alejandro shoots in looking for a takedown but Agus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alejandro 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Agus throws a quick counter head kick but Alejandro was just out of range.
Agus shoots in but no luck this time.
Alejandro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Agus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro pushes Agus up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agus manages to break the clinch.
Agus fails with the takedown
and Alejandro counters with a two punch combo.
Alejandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alejandro shoots in but no luck this time.
Alejandro with a poor takedown
so Agus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agus postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alejandro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roman Agus 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. And we move into the final round!
Alejandro clinches up with Agus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alejandro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alejandro is looking to break free of the clinch but Agus has double underhooks.
Agus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alejandro prevents it.
Agus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alejandro prevents it.
Agus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alejandro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus keeps control of Alejandro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alejandro is trying to break the clinch but Agus is controlling him.
Alejandro jumps into guard, dragging Agus to the mat.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Alejandro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alejandro throws the kick towards the body but Agus avoids it.
Alejandro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agus's waist but Agus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejandro off to one side.
Alejandro avoids the head kick by Agus.
Alejandro stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandro feints a jab promting Agus to slip. Alejandro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Agus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Agus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Agus tries to work over Alejandro 's front leg with a kick but Alejandro checks it.
Agus shoots in but no luck this time.
Alejandro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agus is fending him off so far but Alejandro persists. Nope, Agus circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Agus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alejandro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro rushes Agus and presses him up against the ropes.
Alejandro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Agus is trying to pull guard but Alejandro turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Agus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alejandro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Agus jumps guard and drags Alejandro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alejandro wants to control from the top but Agus keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agus is looking to stand up but Alejandro isn't so interested in that idea.
Agus keeping moving, preventing Alejandro from controlling successfully.
Alejandro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four 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.
Alejandro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Agus has his foot on Alejandro 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alejandro works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alejandro shoots and misses
and Agus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Agus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alejandro trying to land knees to the body.
Agus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agus is looking to slow Alejandro down with leg kicks.
Agus looks for a takedown but Alejandro sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie Alejandro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Roman Agus!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Roman Agus!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jessie Alejandro !
Roman Agus wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snorri Aquila (ranked 4022 p4p, 85 weight class) and Nikhil Remao (ranked 6020 p4p, 121 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snorri Aquila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikhil Remao!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remao moves into the clinch successfully.
Remao is trying to pull guard but Aquila has him pressed against the ropes.
Remao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Remao wants to take the fight to the mat but Aquila manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Snorri Aquila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikhil Remao.
Aquila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aquila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Remao forces Aquila back against the ropes and clinches.
Aquila prevents Remao from breaking the clinch.
Aquila changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Remao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Remao goes for a double leg but Aquila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Aquila continues to drive forward.
Remao stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remao moves into the clinch.
Aquila breaks the clinch.
Remao has a takedown stuffed.
Remao slaps away a takedown attempt from Aquila, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remao tries to keep at a distance but Aquila has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aquila avoiding damage.
Aquila tries for a takedown. No joy.
Remao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Remao working hard to break the clinch.
Remao prevents a body shot from Aquila.
Aquila gets control of Remao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aquila will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Remao stopping the sweep attempt from Aquila.
Aquila pushes a forearm under Remao's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Remao is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snorri Aquila!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sudarshan Yaakov (ranked 4982 p4p, 105 weight class) and Peter Oneil (ranked 3022 p4p, 68 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Sudarshan Yaakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Oneil!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yaakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oneil has Yaakov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Oneil tries to work over Yaakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oneil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Yaakov to keep the fight standing.
Yaakov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oneil regains guard immediately.
Yaakov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yaakov cracks Oneil with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yaakov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yaakov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oneil shoots in for a takedown but Yaakov shows good takedown defense.
Yaakov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oneil looks winded!
Yaakov advances to mount.
Yaakov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Yaakov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Oneil manages to avoid the submission attempt.
An elbow from Yaakov crashes against the mat.
Oneil is letting Yaakov control him for a moment.
Oneil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaakov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yaakov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Yaakov crashes against the mat.
Yaakov stands up and beckons Oneil to his feet.
Yaakov instigates a clinch.
Yaakov has Oneil pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yaakov pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Oneil tumbling to the mat - Yaakov dives into Oneil's guard.
Yaakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Oneil has wrist control.
Yaakov drops back looking for a leg! Oneil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oneil manages to kick Yaakov off! Yaakov jumps back into Oneil's guard.
Yaakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yaakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oneil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oneil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yaakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sudarshan Yaakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Yaakov tries a low kick but Oneil avoids it.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown but Yaakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oneil rushes Yaakov and presses him up against the ropes.
Yaakov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oneil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oneil prevents Yaakov from getting back to his feet.
Yaakov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yaakov pulls Oneil in close to prevent any damage.
Yaakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaakov tries to get out of the position.
Oneil is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaakov wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaakov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yaakov has his feet on Oneil's thighs here. He's pushed Oneil off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Oneil screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sudarshan Yaakov!
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