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TK 1: Väinämöinen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joon Choi (ranked 3817 p4p, 4270 weight class) and Hotrod Sizemore (ranked 514 p4p, 559 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sizemore's choice of entrance music: stone cold theme song classic. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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 Las Vegas, Joon Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hotrod Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizemore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Choi under the eye.
Sizemore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sizemore closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Sizemore slows down the pace here.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sizemore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sizemore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Choi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hotrod Sizemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sizemore moves into range and clinches up with Choi.
Sizemore works on Choi's body with a couple of short punches.
Sizemore taking a breather.
Sizemore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sizemore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Choi's brow.
Sizemore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sizemore.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sizemore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Sizemore.
Choi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Choi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short left from Choi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore stalling in the clinch.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Sizemore.
Sizemore blocks an uppercut.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi prevents a body shot from Sizemore.
Sizemore breaks from the clinch.
Sizemore throws a right and a left that Choi avoids nicely.
Choi throws a quick counter head kick but Sizemore was just out of range.
Sizemore scores with a nice head shot.
Sizemore clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizemore misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Sizemore.
 It looks like Joon Choi has been cut.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi letting Sizemore take a breather here.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sizemore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi lands a left hand.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sizemore.
Sizemore slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi prevents a body shot from Sizemore.
Sizemore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sizemore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Choi's brow.
We've been informed that Sizemore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sizemore trying to land knees to the body.
Sizemore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Sizemore.
Sizemore avoiding damage.
Sizemore breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hotrod Sizemore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joon Choi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sizemore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sizemore closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Sizemore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sizemore lands a nice shot to the body.
Sizemore lands a hook that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Sizemore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Choi's defenses.
Sizemore lands a shoulder strike.
Sizemore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sizemore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Choi's face.
Sizemore tries to land knees in the clinch but Choi avoids the damage to the body.
Sizemore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Choi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sizemore.
Choi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sizemore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Sizemore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sizemore throws a sloppy head kick and Choi moves out of range easily.
Sizemore just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChoi.
Sizemore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Choi gets tackled into the cage by Sizemore. Sizemore maintains the clinch.
Sizemore lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sizemore tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Sizemore back against the cage.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Sizemore.
Sizemore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Sizemore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizemore stalling the fight.
Sizemore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sizemore works over Choi's head and body with a nice combination.
Sizemore closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Choi avoids it.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sizemore controlling the action here for a moment.
Sizemore avoiding damage.
Sizemore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sizemore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Sizemore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Choi.
Sizemore missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sizemore.
Sizemore breaks the clinch.
Sizemore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sizemore gets a clinch.
Sizemore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Sizemore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Choi is defending well for now.
Sizemore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sizemore blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Sizemore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hotrod Sizemore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joon Choi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sizemore throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Sizemore sizes up Choi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sizemore rushes Choi and presses him up against the cage.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sizemore.
Sizemore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sizemore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sizemore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sizemore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore scores with a push kick.
Sizemore rushes Choi and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sizemore slowing the pace effectively.
Sizemore missing with knees to the body.
Sizemore gets through Choi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sizemore throws an elbow but misses.
Sizemore misses with a knee to the head.
Choi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sizemore breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore rushes Choi and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sizemore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sizemore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Choi.
A short uppercut from Sizemore.
Sizemore's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sizemore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Sizemore.
Sizemore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sizemore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Sizemore breaks from the clinch.
Sizemore lands a head kick. Choi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sizemore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sizemore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Sizemore.
Sizemore clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Sizemore stalling the fight.
Hotrod Sizemore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hotrod Sizemore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sizemore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sizemore misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sizemore throws an elbow but misses.
Sizemore throws an elbow that misses.
Sizemore blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Sizemore on the inside.
Joon Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hotrod Sizemore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sizemore has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hotrod Sizemore!
Hotrod Sizemore managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pier Oka (ranked 2934 p4p, 4294 weight class) and Yuki Stat Golden Ticket (ranked 95 p4p, 124 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pier Oka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuki Stat Golden Ticket!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Oka.
 It looks like Yuki Stat Golden Ticket has been cut.
Pier Oka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oka catches Golden Ticket napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Golden Ticket to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golden Ticket bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oka's guard.
Golden Ticket wants to control from the top but Oka keeps moving.
Oka looking to control.
Golden Ticket is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Golden Ticket drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Golden Ticket seems to have locked his on tight now - Oka screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Golden Ticket, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yuki Stat Golden Ticket!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glover Levangasti (ranked 3362 p4p, 4741 weight class) and Bugsy Seigel (ranked 399 p4p, 526 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bugsy Seigel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levangasti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seigel looks to throw the jab but Levangasti is out of range.
Seigel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seigel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levangasti circles away quickly and effectively.
Levangasti throws a shot from downtown. Seigel moves away and avoids it.
Seigel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Levangasti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seigel manages to avoid it.
Seigel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Levangasti moves into the clinch successfully.
Levangasti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seigel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levangasti blocks it with crossed arms.
Seigel swings wildly with an uppercut but Levangasti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levangasti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Levangasti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levangasti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Levangasti is thwarting Seigel's attempts to control the position.
Levangasti 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seigel taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Levangasti trying to control the action but Seigel is working from the bottom.
Seigel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Levangasti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seigel is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levangasti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seigel is trying to control but can't.
Levangasti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti is trying to control the action in half guard but Seigel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Levangasti.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Levangasti with the ground and pound but Seigel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Levangasti advances to half guard.
Levangasti throwing shots but Seigel is blocking nicely.
Levangasti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Levangasti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seigel is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
Levangasti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seigel defending well though.
Levangasti thows a huge punch but Seigel dodges it nicely.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Levangasti working Seigel over with strikes.
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Seigel's hands, connecting with Seigel's forehead.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
Levangasti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Seigel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levangasti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levangasti trying to control the action but Seigel is working from the bottom.
Seigel has hold of Levangasti's hands but Levangasti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seigel controlling the position for now.
Levangasti throwing shots but Seigel is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Levangasti in particular looking to stall.
Levangasti passes into side control, despite Seigel's attempt to control the position.
Seigel is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seigel as he avoids it easily.
Levangasti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seigel's head.
Levangasti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seigel throws a looping overhand right but Levangasti ducks down to avoid it.
Levangasti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seigel can do to turn this around?
Levangasti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Levangasti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Levangasti lands a head shot.
Levangasti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seigel.
Levangasti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seigel looks to clinch
and Levangasti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levangasti wants to work for an arm triangle but Seigel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seigel keeps working.
Levangasti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Seigel's hands, connecting with Seigel's forehead.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Levangasti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seigel controlling the position well.
Levangasti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Levangasti working over Seigel with some ground and pound. Seigel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levangasti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levangasti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
Levangasti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seigel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seigel keeps working.
Levangasti controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there.
Still in half guard, Levangasti seems content to control.
Levangasti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Ground and pound from Levangasti.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
Levangasti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glover Levangasti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levangasti lands strikes from half guard.
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Seigel's hands, connecting with Seigel's forehead.
Levangasti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Levangasti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Seigel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levangasti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Seigel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Levangasti content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Seigel tries to sprawl but Levangasti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seigel is looking to control Levangasti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seigel avoid being mounted?
Levangasti working Seigel over with strikes.
Levangasti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
Seigel wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Levangasti trying to advance position but Seigel counters by regaining guard.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Seigel keeps moving.
Levangasti being controlled here momentarily.
Levangasti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing.
Bugsy Seigel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glover Levangasti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Seigel holds on and takes a little breather.
Levangasti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Levangasti misses with a left hand
and Seigel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seigel throws a jab when Levangasti was well out of range.
Levangasti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seigel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Glover Levangasti is winning the standup battle so far.
Levangasti throws a hook but Seigel blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Levangasti.
Levangasti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Seigel quickly recovers to half guard.
Levangasti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Seigel tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg.
Seigel trying to control but Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levangasti tests Seigel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levangasti throws a series of punches but Seigel avoids them all with ease.
Levangasti sets himself, and Seigel steps forward looking for the clinch! Levangasti avoids it this time.
Seigel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Levangasti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levangasti 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bwana Effiong (ranked 5029 p4p, 6504 weight class) and William S Burroughs (ranked 618 p4p, 699 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as William S Burroughs enters the cage!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bwana Effiong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William S Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burroughs checks the leg kick.
Burroughs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Effiong walks into a stiff left hand from Burroughs.
Decent striking displayed by Burroughs there.
Burroughs drops Effiong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Effiong looks back up at him and smiles so Burroughs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Effiong is rocked!
Effiong throws a head kick that misses
and Burroughs counters by clinching up.
Oh Effiong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Effiong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burroughs is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Effiong flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Effiong is out cold! Burroughs holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William S Burroughs!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacho Herrera (ranked 5787 p4p, 3370 weight class) and Bad Dawg (ranked 649 p4p, 441 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pacho Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bad Dawg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawg lands a glancing blow to the side of Herrera's head.
Dawg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawg as he jumps to the side.
Dawg swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.
Herrera misses with a double jab
and Dawg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Herrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheers as Dawg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Herrera doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheers as Dawg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Herrera doesn't seem phased though.
Herrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herrera tries to clinch up but Dawg circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawg punishes Herrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Herrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawg drops Herrera with a beautiful combination! Herrera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dawg is looking for the KO!
Herrera is rocked!
Dawg drops Herrera with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Herrera looks back up at him and smiles so Dawg waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Herrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawg drops Herrera with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Herrera looks back up at him and smiles so Dawg waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dawg throws a pinpoint strike between Herrera's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Herrera crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Dawg scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bad Dawg!
Bad Dawg tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Raczynski (ranked 6119 p4p, 5729 weight class) and James Young (ranked 589 p4p, 570 weight class). Fabian Raczynski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabian Raczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Young!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young tries to move into range but Raczynski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Young looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Young moves away from the strike by Raczynski.
Raczynski sets himself, and Young steps forward looking for the clinch! Raczynski avoids it this time.
Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raczynski throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Young tumbling to the canvas!
 Young is rocked!
It looks like James Young has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raczynski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Young's guard.
Young is still in real trouble! Can Raczynski finish him?
Raczynski trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Raczynski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raczynski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Young keeping moving, preventing Raczynski from controlling successfully.
Young has his feet on Raczynski's thighs here. He's pushed Raczynski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Raczynski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hooyao (ranked 3697 p4p, 6041 weight class) and Ivan Aure (ranked 427 p4p, 586 weight class). The key to victory for Andre Hooyao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Hooyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Aure!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooyao moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hooyao.
Aure jumps guard.
Aure looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooyao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hooyao trying to control but Aure is working from the bottom.
Hooyao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooyao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooyao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aure wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aure looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooyao is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooyao pushes down on Aure's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aure felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aure is looking for a sweep. Hooyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hooyao has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aure is desperately trying to improve his position but Hooyao has a good base and remains in mount.
Hooyao wants to finish this one by submission but Aure is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hooyao.
Aure is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aure is desperately trying to improve his position but Hooyao has a good base and remains in mount.
Hooyao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aure is surviving well by controlling Hooyao's body position as best he can.
Hooyao looking for a guillotine from mount but Aure is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aure is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hooyao has taken his back.
Aure tries to break free.
Aure is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hooyao tightening his grip on Aure, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aure tries to break free.
Hooyao looking to break Aure's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aure remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hooyao will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aure rolls, trying to escape but Hooyao keeps control of the position.
Aure is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hooyao off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hooyao tightening his grip on Aure, looking for the choke.
Hooyao is not going to allow Aure to sit and survive in this position.
Aure is really stuck here.
Hooyao has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hooyao has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Aure has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hooyao looking for the RNC.
Hooyao is looking for the choke from the back position but Aure is controlling his hands well.
Aure is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Aure can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooyao is persistently looking for the submission but Aure is defending it well.
Hooyao controlling well, preventing Aure from escaping the position.
Hooyao working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooyao has got one arm under Aure's chin. This could be trouble... Aure trying to control the other hand but Hooyao gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Aure has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Hooyao!
Andre Hooyao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Toanesti (ranked 4416 p4p, 2840 weight class) and Charlie IV (ranked 130 p4p, 94 weight class). Chris Toanesti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Toanesti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie IV!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IV stuffs the takedown.
IV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toanesti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
IV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toanesti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with IV but IV pushes him off and we're back to square one.
IV throws a hook but Toanesti blocks it.
Toanesti tries to counter with a takedown but IV is quick to defend against it.
Toanesti is trying hard to land a takedown here. IV sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Toanesti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toanesti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IV.
Toanesti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from IV finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toanesti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IV throws a looping overhand right but Toanesti ducks down to avoid it.
IV's coach down at Hotrod Express MMA Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on IV's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
BOOM! IV lands a beautiful left hook that drops Toanesti. Toanesti tries to recover but IV is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Toanesti lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Chris Toanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gage (ranked 2354 p4p, 2466 weight class) and Kaapo Muuri (ranked 289 p4p, 304 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaapo Muuri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muuri swings widly with a right hand
and Gage counters with a single leg into guard. Muuri didn't expect that.
Muuri keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
Muuri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gage postures up in Muuri's guard and throws a big left but Muuri blocks it.
Gage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muuri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Muuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muuri keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Muuri keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaapo Muuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muuri misses with an uppercut
and Gage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gage passes Muuri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gage wants to work for an arm triangle but Muuri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gage wants to pass to mount but Muuri is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muuri is in trouble now - Gage has advanced to mount!
Gage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Muuri is surviving well by controlling Gage's body position as best he can.
Gage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Muuri is surviving well by controlling Gage's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage fails to take his opponent's back.
Muuri wants to hold on but Gage pushes him away.
Gage moves to back control.
Gage looking for the choke but no joy.
Muuri is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gage off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Muuri is trying to get back to his feet but Gage has full control of the position and if anything, Muuri has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gage is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Muuri taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
A relieved looking Oscar Gage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boxing OG (ranked 1733 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Nyrkki Rauta (ranked 244 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boxing OG!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Rauta!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but OG sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OG scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
OG throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
OG misses with a body shot.
Rauta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rauta defending well as OG loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rauta.
Rauta is looking to slow OG down with leg kicks.
Rauta scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from OG misses.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Rauta. Beautiful body shot.
OG throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OG throws a lazy uppercut
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
A jab from OG misses.
Rauta misses with a head kick.
Rauta takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OG on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OG looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
OG rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rauta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Rauta. Those never looked like landing.
OG slips a jab from Rauta.
A low kick lands for Rauta.
A low kick lands for Rauta.
OG staying out of range there.
Rauta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OG scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OG has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from OG misses its intended target.
OG is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rauta throws a body punch but OG moves out of range.
OG throwing a counter right hand but Rauta manages to avoid it.
OG swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OG throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rauta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
OG swings widly with a right hand
letting Rauta counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta throws a jab when OG was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from OG misses the target.
Rauta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OG.
OG with a jab.
OG misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
OG throws a poor cross that misses
and Rauta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OG rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rauta counters with a straight right hand.
OG misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
Rauta throws out a counter right but OG avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Rauta misses.
OG misses with a left hand
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OG is rocked!
Rauta throws an overhand right that drops OG like a sack of potatoes! Rauta dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta! Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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