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FFC: Challengers 50 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JG Battsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JG Battsmith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruno Dog's chin.
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140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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, JG Battsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Dog!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battsmith clinches with his opponent.
Dog jumps guard but Battsmith stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Battsmith tries to break free but Dog pushes him back against the cage.
Battsmith manages to break the clinch.
Battsmith gets a clinch.
Battsmith wants to get back to striking at distance but Dog won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Battsmith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Battsmith walks away with a smile on his face. Dog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Battsmith closes the distance and clinches.
Dog tries to pull guard but Battsmith won't allow it.
JG Battsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Dog.
Dog jumps guard but Battsmith stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Battsmith is trying to force a seperation but Dog has the dominant position.
Dog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Battsmith can't break the clinch.
Battsmith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battsmith throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Battsmith as Dog shoots in.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battsmith throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battsmith misses with a few strikes there.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Battsmith sprawls well. Battsmith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Battsmith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Battsmith wants it to stay on the feet.
Battsmith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog blocks a head kick by Battsmith.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battsmith moves into range and clinches up with Dog.
Battsmith breaks the clinch.
Dog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Battsmith avoids it really well and circles away.
Dog closes the distance and clinches up with Battsmith, looking for a takedown. Dog pushes Battsmith against the cage but Battsmith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dog looks gassed!
Battsmith throws a hook but Dog avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battsmith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Battsmith swivels and escapes.
Dog blocks a low kick nicely.
Battsmith misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog checks the leg kick.
Dog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Battsmith is fending him off so far but Dog persists. Nope, Battsmith circles away and we're back to standing.
Battsmith moves into the clinch.
Battsmith presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dog prevents Battsmith from breaking the clinch.
Battsmith has Dog pressed against the cage.
Dog fails to pull guard.
Battsmith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Battsmith loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog shoots in and drives through. Battsmith sprawls well.
Battsmith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battsmith tries a head kick but it misses.
Battsmith tries to land a front kick but Dog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Battsmith takes the fight into the clinch.
Battsmith is trying to force a seperation but Dog has the dominant position.
Dog has Battsmith pressed against the cage, preventing Battsmith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Battsmith walks away with a smile on his face. Dog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dog jumps guard but Battsmith stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dog has Battsmith pressed against the cage, preventing Battsmith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Battsmith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to pull guard but Battsmith holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Battsmith misses with some punches.
Dog being controlled against the cage.
Dog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Battsmith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Battsmith smiles and moves away.
Battsmith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Battsmith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dog.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown. Battsmith tries to sprawl out of it but Dog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Battsmith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Battsmith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dog somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JG Battsmith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Battsmith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog checks a leg kick.
Battsmith has managed to clinch.
Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Battsmith smiles and moves away.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Battsmith forces Dog back against the cage and clinches.
Dog jumps guard but Battsmith stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
JG Battsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Dog.
Battsmith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Battsmith closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dog tries to pull guard but Battsmith won't allow it.
Battsmith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Battsmith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Battsmith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battsmith stalling against the cage.
Dog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Battsmith walks away with a smile on his face. Dog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dog looks for a takedown but Battsmith sprawls well.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Battsmith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dog, pushing him back against the cage.
Battsmith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Battsmith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Battsmith works the jab nicely.
Battsmith has managed to clinch.
Battsmith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Battsmith shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dog with that takedown attempt.
Battsmith throws a push kick but Dog slaps the foot to one side.
Battsmith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Battsmith moves into the clinch.
Battsmith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dog jumps guard but Battsmith stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Battsmith is trying to force a seperation but Dog has the dominant position.
Battsmith tries to break the clinch but Dog is controlling the position.
Battsmith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Battsmith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Battsmith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battsmith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battsmith is looking to break free of the clinch but Dog has double underhooks.
Dog jumps guard but Battsmith stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Battsmith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Battsmith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battsmith can't keep his opponent in guard - Dog advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Battsmith is trying to stand up here but Dog is controlling him well.
Dog is looking for a kimura but Battsmith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dog to get the leverage.
Battsmith tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
Dog wants to take a breather but Battsmith is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog stops Battsmith from getting back to his feet.
Dog moves nicely into side control.
Battsmith misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Dog trying to control the action but Battsmith is working from the bottom.
Dog working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dog tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dog looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dog tries to clinch but Battsmith moves away
and Battsmith counters by clinching up.
Battsmith is trying to break the clinch but Dog has him pressed against the cage.
Dog tries to pull guard but Battsmith won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JG Battsmith 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!
Battsmith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog tries for a takedown but Battsmith circles away easily
and Battsmith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Battsmith has had enough of the clinch but Dog keeps him there for the moment.
Battsmith tries to circle away but Dog has him pinned against the cage.
Battsmith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battsmith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Battsmith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Battsmith smiles and moves away.
Dog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Battsmith counters by clinching up.
JG Battsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Dog.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battsmith breaks the clinch.
Battsmith rushes Dog and presses him up against the cage.
Battsmith manages to break the clinch.
Dog shoots and misses
and Battsmith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Battsmith moves into the clinch.
Battsmith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dog staying out of range there.
Battsmith misses with a straight left.
Battsmith just misses with a punch to the body.
Battsmith throws a head kick that misses.
Dog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Battsmith to the mat! Battsmith manages to get full guard.
Battsmith working for a triangle but Dog defends it easily.
Battsmith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dog won't allow Battsmith to get back to his feet.
Battsmith can't keep his opponent in guard - Dog advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Battsmith moves into full guard.
Battsmith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dog prevents Battsmith from getting back to his feet.
Battsmith looking for a guillotine here but Dog defends easily.
Dog trying to control but Battsmith is working from the bottom.
JG Battsmith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Battsmith is keeping the position.
Battsmith trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
Dog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Battsmith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dog fails with the takedown
and Battsmith counters by clinching up.
Dog tries to pull guard but Battsmith holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Dog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Battsmith just stands there and leans against the cage.
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.
Dog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Battsmith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Battsmith tries to break free but Dog pushes him back against the cage.
Dog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Battsmith walks away with a smile on his face. Dog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Battsmith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog circles away quickly and effectively.
Dog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Battsmith counters by clinching up.
Battsmith has Dog pushed against the cage.
Dog fails to pull guard.
Dog keeps control of Battsmith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bruno Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Battsmith avoiding damage as Dog throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
JG Battsmith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Battsmith, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JG Battsmith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evandro Rolifild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobbie Rex Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolifild comes into the arena with CONGA blaring out of the sound system. Evandro Rolifild has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
191 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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192 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evandro Rolifild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobbie Rex Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolifild's corner calls for a 1-2. Rolifild obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rex Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rolifild darts in and clinches Rex Jr up against the cage.
Rex Jr can't break the clinch.
Rex Jr gets underhooks to prevent Rolifild's takedown attempt.
Rex Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rex Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rolifild.
Rolifild wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evandro Rolifild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolifild works on Rex Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Rex Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rex Jr breaks from the clinch.
Rex Jr missing with a left hand there. Rolifild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rex Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rex Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rex Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rolifild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rolifild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rex Jr.
Rolifild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rex Jr looks to throw the jab but Rolifild is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex Jr missing with a left hand there. Rolifild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolifild ducks under a wild hook from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr misses with a looping left.
Rex Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rex Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Rex Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rex Jr tries to keep at a distance but Rolifild has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rolifild blocks a body shot from Rex Jr.
Rolifild is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rex Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rolifild has clasped his hands together around Rex Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolifild is breathing heavily.
Rex Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Rex Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex Jr regains half guard, as Rolifild was trying to land strikes.
Rex Jr is looking to control Rolifild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rex Jr avoid being mounted?
Rex Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rolifild thows a huge punch but Rex Jr dodges it nicely.
Rex Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolifild is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rex Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rex Jr looks to land a right hand but Rolifild moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild slips under a jab.
No joy there for Rex Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolifild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rex Jr.
Rolifild is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rex Jr's half guard.
Rolifild is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rex Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Rex Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rolifild. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rex Jr is trying to control but can't.
Rolifild trying to control from half guard but Rex Jr is working away.
Rolifild throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex Jr trying to hold on to Rolifild's head to control him but Rolifild postures up.
Rex Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rex Jr trying to control but Rolifild postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rolifild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rex Jr.
Rex Jr looks to land a right hand but Rolifild moved out of range.
Rex Jr misses with an uppercut.
Rex Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rex Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rex Jr loads up on a big right hand but Rolifild slips the punch.
Rex Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rex Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolifild moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evandro Rolifild dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rex Jr loads up on a big right hand but Rolifild slips the punch.
Rolifild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rex Jr.
Rolifild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolifild lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Rex Jr misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Rex Jr.
Rolifild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rex Jr throws out the jab.
Rolifild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rex Jr.
Rolifild lands a jab.
Rex Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolifild moves into the clinch.
Rex Jr breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rex Jr misses the target.
Rex Jr throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rolifild. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rolifild.
Bobbie Rex Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rex Jr punishes Rolifild's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good standup being displayed there by Rex Jr as he connects with a hook.
Rolifild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rex Jr.
Rolifild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rex Jr throws out the jab.
Rex Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolifild.
Rex Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolifild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rex Jr throws a jab when Rolifild was well out of range.
Rex Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolifild.
Rolifild staying out of range there.
A cross from Rex Jr lands.
Rex Jr tests Rolifild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rex Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rex Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rolifild closes the distance and clinches.
Rex Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rolifild drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rex Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rex Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Rolifild's shoulder, as Rolifild tries to avoid the shot.
Rex Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rex Jr misses with a body shot.
Rex Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rex Jr throws a hook to the side of Rolifild's head but Rolifild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rex Jr throws a hook to the side of Rolifild's head but Rolifild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rex Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rolifild on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex Jr loads up on a big right hand but Rolifild slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr throws a jab when Rolifild was well out of range.
Rex Jr takes a swing at Rolifild's ribcage but misses.
Rex Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolifild.
Rex Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rex Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rex Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rex Jr misses with a straight right.
Rex Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rex Jr looks to land a left hand but Rolifild moved out of range nicely.
Rolifild connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rolifild slips under a jab.
That's four 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.
Rolifild defending well as Rex Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Rolifild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rolifild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rex Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Rolifild's shoulder, as Rolifild tries to avoid the shot.
Rex Jr tries to keep at a distance but Rolifild has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rex Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Rolifild controls the action.
Rex Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolifild's elbow.
Rex Jr tries to stall but Rolifild uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rolifild wants a takedown.
Rex Jr tries to break free but Rolifild pushes him back against the cage.
Rolifild prevents a body shot from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr is trying to force a seperation but Rolifild has the dominant position.
Rex Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Rolifild gets an underhook and turns Rex Jr into the cage.
Rolifild presses Rex Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rolifild drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rex Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evandro Rolifild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolifild gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobbie Rex Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rolifild's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rolifild on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rex Jr throws a jab when Rolifild was well out of range.
Rex Jr throws a hook to the side of Rolifild's head but Rolifild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rex Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rolifild counters with a shoot takedown. Rex Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Rex Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rolifild.
Rolifild working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rex Jr's head.
Rex Jr controls Rolifild momentarily but Rolifild frees himself.
Rolifild makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild stopping the sweep attempt from Rex Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolifild thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rex Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolifild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rex Jr throws a hook but Rolifild avoids it easily.
Rolifild on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rex Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Rolifild counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Rex Jr coming out on top.
Rex Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rolifild counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rex Jr has hold of Rolifild's hands but Rolifild slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rex Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Rolifild sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex Jr is trying to control but can't.
Rex Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rolifild winds up and cracks Rex Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rolifild not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rolifild looks to land a strike but Rex Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Rex Jr there.
Rex Jr throws a hook but Rolifild blocks it.
Rex Jr misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rolifild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolifild takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rex Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rex Jr loads up on a big right hand but Rolifild slips the punch.
Rex Jr looks to land a right hand but Rolifild moved out of range.
Rolifild closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rolifild 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.
Rex Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rolifild off and has taken his back!
Rex Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rolifild trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rolifild tries to escape but Rex Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rolifild controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex Jr tries to keep control of the position but Rolifild is staying busy.
Rex Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rex Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rolifild trying to get back to his feet but Rex Jr is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rex Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rolifild trying to control the action but Rex Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Rolifild is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rex Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evandro Rolifild showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rolifild 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evandro Rolifild!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pudzian Band - Dawaj na ring. Lebron James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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20
243 lbs
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23
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Decent 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Becker is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Becker circles away and we're back to standing.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Becker, looking for a takedown. James pushes Becker against the cage but Becker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Becker sprawls well. Becker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Gary Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
James moves in looking to clinch but Becker pushes him off.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Becker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James tries to clinch up but Becker circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Becker.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
so Becker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Becker distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Becker landing with the ground and pound.
Becker wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Becker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Becker is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Becker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Becker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Becker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James keeping moving, preventing Becker from controlling successfully.
Becker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Becker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Becker tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Becker has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Becker keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Becker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
Becker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Becker's head.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Becker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Becker keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Becker has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Becker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Becker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James clinches.
James fails to pull guard.
Becker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James is working for takedown but Becker is calmly controlling the position for now.
James looking for a takedown.
Gary Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
Becker can't get the takedown.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Becker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Becker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Becker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lebron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James tries for a takedown but Becker circles away easily
and Becker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Becker with a couple of short strikes.
Becker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Becker landing punches.
Gary Becker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Becker cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
James is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Becker lands a heavy elbow.
Becker landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Becker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Becker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Becker lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Becker.
Becker is landing with some decent strikes but James is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Becker landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Becker lands a big elbow.
Becker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Becker wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Becker lands a big elbow.
Becker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
James holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Becker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
James taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Becker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Becker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Becker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. James looks a forlorn figure.
Becker punching from mount but James doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Becker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becker prevents James from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Becker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Becker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Becker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Becker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Becker working some strikes from top position.
James trying to control the position.
Becker thows a big elbow that misses.
Becker thows a big elbow that misses.
Becker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Becker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Becker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Becker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
Becker looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Becker lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Becker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Becker with the ground and pound from mount.
Becker lands a heavy elbow.
James tries to reverse the position but Becker maintains control.
Becker looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Becker.
Becker with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
James is bucking up trying to escape but Becker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
James is trying to escape the mount.
James taking shots to the head.
Becker cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Becker lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker with the ground and pound from mount.
Becker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
James working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Becker.
Becker with the ground and pound from mount.
Becker with good strikes from the mount here!
Becker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
James is in a horrible position here. Becker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Becker lands a big elbow.
Gary Becker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Becker prevents James from getting the reversal.
Becker controlling from the full mount.
Lebron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becker is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. James is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. James flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Becker anticipates the leg and manages to get behind James and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Becker slips an arm under James chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Becker has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Becker is squeezing on James like an anaconda would it's prey. James fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gary Becker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between hernanes silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Porong Tong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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19
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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21
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hernanes silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Porong Tong!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
silva has closed the distance and engaged Tong in a clinch.
silva lands an elbow inside that Tong shrugs off.
Tong takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Porong Tong has been cut.
Tong can't get the takedown.
Tong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from silva.
silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tong's defenses.
silva lands an elbow that stopped Tong in his tracks for a moment.
silva lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Porong Tong's cut even more.
silva lands an elbow that stopped Tong in his tracks for a moment.
Tong looks gassed!
silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
silva lands an elbow inside that Tong shrugs off.
The cut above Porong Tong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
silva lands an elbow just above Tong 's eye.
silva lands an elbow inside.
silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
hernanes silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Porong Tong.
silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Porong Tong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Porong Tong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). hernanes silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Genesse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidus Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Genesse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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25
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Genesse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonidus Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genesse tries to clinch there but Spartacus circles away.
Spartacus throws a chopping leg kick but Genesse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Genesse blocks a head kick by Spartacus.
Spartacus throws a one two combo.
It looks like Bryan Genesse has been cut.
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown but Genesse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartacus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that Genesse avoids nicely.
Spartacus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spartacus throws a jab but it's blocked by Genesse.
Genesse drops Spartacus with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spartacus looks back up at him and smiles so Genesse waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Spartacus is rocked!
It looks like Leonidus Spartacus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genesse lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Spartacus falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryan Genesse!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kivi Kasvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Green Pony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Green Pony was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kivi Kasvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Green Pony!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kasvo avoids it really well and circles away.
Pony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kasvo is fending him off so far but Pony persists. Nope, Kasvo circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasvo lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Green Pony has been cut.
Kasvo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kasvo forces Pony back against the cage and clinches.
Kasvo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kasvo leaves Pony with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kivi Kasvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Pony.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kasvo. That's going to slow Pony down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pony misses with a takedown attempt - Kasvo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kasvo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasvo scores with a shot to the body.
Pony looks gassed!
Kasvo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pony, pushing him back against the cage.
Pony is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kasvo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pony.
Kasvo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pony in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kasvo breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony fails with the takedown.
Kasvo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kasvo clinches up with Pony and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasvo.
Kasvo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kasvo lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Kasvo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kasvo breaks the clinch.
Kasvo looks to land a combination. Pony sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pony tries for a takedown but Kasvo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kasvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pony.
Pony on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kasvo. Kasvo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kivi Kasvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasvo clinches up with Pony and pushes him back against the cage.
Kasvo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kasvo breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kasvo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasvo looks to land a combination but Pony avoids it well.
Kasvo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Kasvo - just one landing.
Pony takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pony shoots in for a takedown but Kasvo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Green Pony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasvo clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kasvo.
Pony drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasvo working Pony over with knees to the body.
Kasvo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasvo lands a two punch combo.
Kasvo throws a right hand that Pony ducks under and follows up with a left that Pony also avoids with ease.
Kasvo closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasvo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pony wants a takedown.
Kasvo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasvo fakes the leg kick and cracks Pony in the body.
Kasvo throws a right hand that Pony ducks under and follows up with a left that Pony also avoids with ease.
Kasvo looks to land a combination but Pony avoids it well.
Kasvo throws a one two combo.
Pony slips a jab and a cross from Kasvo.
Kasvo lands a really nice looking cross but Pony seems unphased.
Pony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasvo gets a clinch.
Kasvo pushes Pony back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kasvo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pony shoots in but Kasvo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pony has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvo throws a nice looking combination but Pony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pony has a takedown stuffed.
Kasvo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pony is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasvo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pony shoots for a takedown but Kasvo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pony fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kasvo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pony, pushing him back against the cage.
Kasvo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pony fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasvo is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kasvo lands with a hook. Pony tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kasvo scores with a three punch combo!
Kasvo lands a jab-cross combination.
Pony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kasvo is fending him off so far but Pony persists. Nope, Kasvo circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Kasvo finds it's way through Pony's defenses.
Kasvo tries to bum rush Pony with a series of wild strikes but Pony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pony slips a jab and a cross from Kasvo.
Kasvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kasvo tries to bum rush Pony with a series of wild strikes but Pony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kasvo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pony, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pony throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kasvo counters with an outside leg kick.
Kasvo lands with a nice combination. Pony backs away looking to recover.
Pony misses with a takedown
and Kasvo counters with a series of strikes. Pony will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kasvo moves into the clinch.
Pony has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kasvo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pony drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pony misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasvo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pony struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasvo controls his hands.
Pony is trying to drag Kasvo to the mat but Kasvo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kasvo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pony shoots and misses
and Kasvo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pony is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasvo.
Kasvo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pony slips a jab and a cross from Kasvo.
Pony doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasvo counters with a big head kick but Pony shrugs it off.
Pony darts in trying to clinch
and Kasvo counters with a one-two to the body.
Pony tries for a takedown but Kasvo circles away easily
and Kasvo counters with a series of strikes. Pony will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasvo throws a combination. Pony tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pony doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasvo counters with a left and a right that stings Pony.
Pony tries for a takedown but Kasvo circles away easily
and Kasvo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pony misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasvo counters with a one-two to the body.
Pony misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasvo counters with a two punch combo.
Pony shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasvo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kasvo looks for the body kick but Pony saw that one coming.
Pony shoots and misses
and Kasvo counters with a series of strikes. Pony will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kasvo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pony shoots and misses
and Kasvo counters with a left and a right that stings Pony.
Pony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kasvo counters with a one-two to the body.
Pony misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasvo counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kasvo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pony doesn't seem phased though.
Pony with a poor takedown
and Kasvo counters with a good low kick that Pony was not able to check.
Pony misses with a takedown
and Kasvo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kasvo counters with a three punch combo that has Pony backing up. Pony nods at Kasvo to acknowledge the strikes.
Kasvo throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pony doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasvo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kasvo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kivi Kasvo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasvo 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 10:8
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:8
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kivi Kasvo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between D C Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyzor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Real American. Stephen Dyzor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, D C Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyzor!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Dyzor.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dyzor tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dyzor to the ground. Dyzor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Dyzor counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Dyzor.
A swing and a miss from Dyzor.
Jackson swings for the body but Dyzor moves out of range.
Dyzor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dyzor trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dyzor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dyzor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyzor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyzor controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dyzor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dyzor is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dyzor is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dyzor is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control. Dyzor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dyzor is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyzor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson trying to control but Dyzor is working from the bottom.
Dyzor trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dyzor scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Dyzor misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dyzor.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Dyzor avoids nicely.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Dyzor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stephen Dyzor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dyzor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Dyzor.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyzor lands with an overhand left.
Dyzor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dyzor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Dyzor fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Dyzor misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D C Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Dyzor moved out of range.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Dyzor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyzor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dyzor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyzor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Dyzor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dyzor misses with a straight left.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dyzor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D C Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyzor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephen Dyzor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dyzor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyzor throws a one two combo.
Dyzor just misses with a punch to the body.
Dyzor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Stephen Dyzor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses the jab.
Dyzor keeps the fight on the outside.
Dyzor's corner calls for a 1-2. Dyzor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dyzor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a huge left! Dyzor is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jackson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dyzor from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). D C Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Murchulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murchulenko has chosen Sandstorm, Darude as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Wladimir Murchulenko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a head kick but Murchulenko moves out of range.
Murchulenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murchulenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murchulenko.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Murchulenko.
Murchulenko blocks a head kick by Silva.
Murchulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murchulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murchulenko throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Murchulenko misses with the combination.
A combination from Murchulenko does no damage.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Murchulenko moves out of range easily.
Murchulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murchulenko blocks a head kick by Silva.
Murchulenko misses with a wild combination.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Murchulenko avoids the head kick by Silva.
Murchulenko throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murchulenko's head.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murchulenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Murchulenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murchulenko blocks a head kick by Silva.
Murchulenko moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Murchulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Murchulenko avoids the head kick by Silva.
Murchulenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva throws a head kick but Murchulenko moves out of range.
Murchulenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva lands a front kick.
Murchulenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Wladimir Murchulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murchulenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Murchulenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Murchulenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Murchulenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murchulenko misses with a double jab.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Murchulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murchulenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Murchulenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murchulenko misses with a double jab.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Murchulenko.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Murchulenko looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murchulenko.
Murchulenko misses with a double jab.
Silva lands with a straight right. Murchulenko didn't see that one coming.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murchulenko throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murchulenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murchulenko.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murchulenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Murchulenko throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Murchulenko throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Murchulenko throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Murchulenko throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Murchulenko misses with a few strikes there.
Murchulenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murchulenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murchulenko looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Murchulenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva throws a head kick but Murchulenko moves out of range.
Murchulenko scores with a three punch combo!
Silva throws a head kick but Murchulenko moves out of range.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murchulenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murchulenko.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Murchulenko blocks a head kick by Silva.
Murchulenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murchulenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva thumps Murchulenko with a low kick.
Murchulenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murchulenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murchulenko's knee momentarily.
Murchulenko throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Murchulenko moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wladimir Murchulenko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murchulenko slips under a jab from Silva.
A lazy body kick from Murchulenko
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Murchulenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murchulenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Murchulenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murchulenko throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Murchulenko throws a head kick that misses.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murchulenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Murchulenko.
Murchulenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murchulenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchulenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Murchulenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murchulenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Murchulenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Murchulenko misses
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Murchulenko misses with a head kick.
Murchulenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Murchulenko throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murchulenko's calf.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murchulenko swinging wildly here.
Silva feints and then cracks Murchulenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murchulenko down.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murchulenko throws a head kick that misses.
Murchulenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murchulenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murchulenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murchulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murchulenko falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Murchulenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murchulenko throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murchulenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murchulenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Murchulenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murchulenko throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Wazz Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Murchulenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Murchulenko moves out of range easily.
Murchulenko misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murchulenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murchulenko.
Wazz Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murchulenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a head kick but Murchulenko moves out of range.
Silva throws a head kick but Murchulenko moves out of range.
Murchulenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva blocks a head kick by Murchulenko.
Murchulenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Murchulenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Murchulenko misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Murchulenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murchulenko throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Murchulenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Murchulenko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murchulenko lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murchulenko takes a step back to recover.
Murchulenko misses with the combination.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murchulenko misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murchulenko's knee momentarily.
Silva throws a head kick but Murchulenko moves out of range.
Murchulenko throws a head kick that misses.
Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murchulenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick by Murchulenko misses
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Murchulenko shrugs it off.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Murchulenko misses.
Silva 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.
Wazz Silva 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!
Murchulenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Murchulenko avoids the head kick by Silva.
Murchulenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murchulenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murchulenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murchulenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murchulenko blocks a head kick by Silva.
Murchulenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murchulenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murchulenko.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Murchulenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Murchulenko.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Murchulenko.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murchulenko's sensitive parts.
Murchulenko throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Murchulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Murchulenko.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murchulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murchulenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murchulenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Murchulenko misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murchulenko.
Murchulenko misses with the combination.
Silva lands a head kick. Murchulenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Murchulenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva blocks a head kick by Murchulenko.
Murchulenko avoids the head kick by Silva.
A head kick misses from Murchulenko.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Murchulenko avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva blocks a head kick by Murchulenko.
Murchulenko avoids the head kick by Silva.
Murchulenko throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Murchulenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murchulenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murchulenko misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick from Silva lands but Murchulenko takes it in his stride.
Murchulenko throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Murchulenko backs away looking to recover.
Murchulenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Murchulenko.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Murchulenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murchulenko misses with the combination.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Murchulenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Murchulenko tries to avoid it.
Silva blocks a head kick by Murchulenko.
Silva lands a jab to Murchulenko's midsection.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick but Murchulenko moves out of range.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Murchulenko.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva blocks a head kick by Murchulenko.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Murchulenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murchulenko scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murchulenko.
Murchulenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murchulenko's sensitive parts.
Murchulenko throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Murchulenko throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wazz Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wazz Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Hawke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perry Cox!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawke's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawke throws a series of punches but Cox moves out of range.
Hawke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cox. Cox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawke throws a wild body kick that Cox sees coming a mile off.
Hawke lands with a shot to the body.
Hawke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hawke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawke. That snapped Cox's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawke lands an overhand right.
Cox looks gassed!
Hawke lands a left and a right that send Cox crashing to the mat, dazed. Hawke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cox is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cox fails with a takedown attempt.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nathan Hawke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Cox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke drops Cox with a beautiful combination! Cox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hawke is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawke feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Cox crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nathan Hawke!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drake might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Roky Erickson - Bloody Hammer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Neumann!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Neumann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but Neumann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake thuds his right hand into Neumann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neumann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drake throws a head kick that half lands.
Drake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neumann's sensitive parts.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Neumann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neumann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drake is trying to stand back up but Neumann is controlling him
Drake is staying active underneath Neumann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neumann is looking to advance position but Drake won't allow it.
Neumann prevents Drake from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drake tries to kick Neumann off but Neumann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neumann blocks a head kick by Drake.
Nice shot by Drake.
Drake looks to land a combination. Neumann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Neumann shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Neumann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drake bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Drake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake leaves Neumann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steve Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Neumann.
Neumann looks gassed!
Neumann dives in and grabs Drake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes down on Neumann's head and hops out.
Steve Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake lands with a kick to the temple. Neumann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Neumann moves away from the strike by Drake.
Drake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Neumann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drake.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Neumann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Neumann slips under a jab from Drake.
Neumann ducks right into an uppercut from Drake.
Drake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Neumann.
Danga de danga de dang - Drake scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Neumann shoots in.
Jab, jab by Drake - just one landing.
Drake lands with a kick to the temple. Neumann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Drake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Drake connects with a high kick.
Drake lands a head kick!
Drake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drake lands with a kick to the temple. Neumann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Neumann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drake cracks Neumann with an open hand slap.
Neumann is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake lands a big head kick that sends Neumann tumbling to the mat! Drake takes a step backwards and waves Neumann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Neumann is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Neumann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drake throws a quick head kick that knocks Neumann silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Drake is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Drake!
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