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CEC 125 : Broken Down PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Mariachi Zidlicky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Mariachi Zidlicky has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Mariachi Zidlicky!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zidlicky feints and then cracks Keller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keller down.
Zidlicky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Keller.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keller shoots in but Zidlicky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zidlicky leaves Keller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zidlicky as he avoids it easily.
Keller blocks a head kick by Zidlicky.
Zidlicky throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
Zidlicky tries a head kick but it misses.
Zidlicky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Zidlicky. Those never looked like landing.
Zidlicky throws a series of punches but Keller moves out of range.
Zidlicky looks gassed!
Keller is looking to clinch but Zidlicky is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidlicky misses with a head kick.
Zidlicky throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
Zidlicky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zidlicky wants it to stay on the feet.
Zidlicky throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
Zidlicky takes a kick to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keller.
Keller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zidlicky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zidlicky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keller.
Zidlicky throws a lazy head kick
and Keller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses
and Keller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keller shoots in but no luck this time.
Zidlicky tries a head kick but it misses.
Keller shoots in for a takedown but Zidlicky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keller tries to clinch but Zidlicky is having none of it.
Keller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zidlicky but Zidlicky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidlicky misses with a series of wild punches.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses
and Keller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zidlicky tries to avoid it but Keller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zidlicky to the ground. Zidlicky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zidlicky scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keller.
Zidlicky throws a series of punches but Keller moves out of range.
Zidlicky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zidlicky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zidlicky wants it to stay on the feet.
Keller moves out of range of the body kick.
Zidlicky tries a head kick but it misses.
Keller lands with a nice combination. Zidlicky backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses.
Keller shoots for a double leg takedown but Zidlicky sprawls well. He's pushed Keller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
El Mariachi Zidlicky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses
letting Keller counter with a right hand.
Keller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses
and Keller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zidlicky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keller.
Zidlicky scores with a push kick.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zidlicky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
Keller shoots in for a takedown but Zidlicky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Zidlicky. Those never looked like landing.
Zidlicky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick
and Keller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zidlicky thinking.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zidlicky misses with a body kick.
Zidlicky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Keller counters with an inside leg kick.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick
and Keller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zidlicky is fending him off so far but Keller persists. Nope, Zidlicky circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zidlicky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick
and Keller counters with a shoot takedown. Zidlicky fights it but they end up in guard.
Keller works over Zidlicky with some ground and pound from guard.
Keller tries to free his leg and advance position but Zidlicky is retaining full guard.
Zidlicky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aleksander Keller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses.
Keller fails with a takedown attempt.
Zidlicky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses.
Keller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zidlicky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keller shoots in looking for a takedown but Zidlicky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zidlicky connects with a leg kick. Keller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that half lands.
Zidlicky swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keller. Zidlicky shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidlicky throws a push kick but Keller slaps the foot to one side.
Keller blocks a head kick by Zidlicky.
Zidlicky delivers a nice body kick.
Keller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zidlicky pinned against the cage. Zidlicky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zidlicky throws a lazy head kick
and Keller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zidlicky tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keller is defended easily by Zidlicky.
Keller shoots in looking for a takedown. Zidlicky tries to sprawl out of it but Keller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zidlicky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zidlicky misses with a double jab.
Zidlicky keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Zidlicky tries a head kick but it misses.
Zidlicky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keller.
Keller fails with the takedown.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses.
Keller closes the distance and clinches up with Zidlicky, looking for a takedown. Keller pushes Zidlicky against the cage but Zidlicky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zidlicky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Mariachi Zidlicky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Zidlicky.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick
and Keller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick by Zidlicky misses
and Zidlicky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Keller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zidlicky circles away.
Zidlicky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zidlicky wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick by Zidlicky misses
and Keller counters with a big head kick but Zidlicky shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses.
Zidlicky slaps away a takedown attempt from Keller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Keller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zidlicky's waist but Zidlicky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keller off to one side.
Zidlicky throws a lazy head kick
and Keller counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zidlicky misses with a head kick.
Keller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zidlicky tries a head kick but it misses.
Keller blocks a head kick by Zidlicky.
Keller moves out of range of the body kick.
Keller clinches with his opponent.
Zidlicky wants to get back to striking at distance but Keller won't allow it.
Keller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zidlicky throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keller tries to pull guard but Zidlicky holds him up against the cage and eventually Keller drops back down to his feet.
Zidlicky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zidlicky lands with a straight right. Keller didn't see that one coming.
Zidlicky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller blocks a head kick by Zidlicky.
Keller slips a straight right by Zidlicky.
Keller avoids the head kick by Zidlicky.
Keller dives in and grabs Zidlicky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zidlicky pushes down on Keller's head and hops out.
Keller wants to clinch.
Zidlicky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keller is defended easily by Zidlicky.
Zidlicky throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Mariachi Zidlicky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Keller takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Zidlicky misses.
Keller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zidlicky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zidlicky wants it to stay on the feet.
Zidlicky scores with a nice right hand.
Keller avoids the head kick by Zidlicky.
Zidlicky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller lands a head kick. Zidlicky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zidlicky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidlicky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zidlicky throws a right and a left that Keller avoids nicely.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses
and Keller counters with a head kick.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick
and Keller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidlicky fails to land with a series of punches.
Keller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zidlicky connects with a high kick.
Zidlicky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keller.
Zidlicky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses
and Keller counters with a nice uppercut.
Zidlicky scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aleksander Keller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses
and Keller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keller.
Zidlicky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zidlicky misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Zidlicky misses
and Keller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
El Mariachi Zidlicky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Zidlicky misses
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Keller is looking to clinch.
Zidlicky throws a sloppy head kick
and Keller counters by clinching up.
Zidlicky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keller takes one to the side of the head.
Keller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zidlicky but Zidlicky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zidlicky stuffs the takedown attempt from Keller. Keller gets slowly back to his feet.
Keller blocks a head kick by Zidlicky.
Keller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zidlicky defends it nicely.
Zidlicky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keller circles away quickly and effectively.
Zidlicky wants to land a leg kick but Keller is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidlicky lands a leg kick that knocks Keller off balance momentarily.
Keller shoots for a double leg takedown but Zidlicky sprawls well. He's pushed Keller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keller blocks a head kick by Zidlicky.
Keller shoots in for a takedown but Zidlicky shows good takedown defense.
Zidlicky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keller looks for a takedown but Zidlicky sprawls well.
Zidlicky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Zidlicky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keller avoids the head kick by Zidlicky.
Zidlicky stuffs the takedown attempt from Keller. Keller gets slowly back to his feet.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keller shoots in for a takedown but Zidlicky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keller tries to clinch up but Zidlicky circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Zidlicky.
Keller dives in and grabs Zidlicky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zidlicky pushes down on Keller's head and hops out.
Zidlicky throws a body kick that misses.
Keller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zidlicky circles away.
Zidlicky throws a head kick that misses
and Keller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Horrible takedown by Keller or perhaps it was just good defense by Zidlicky which made him look bad.
Zidlicky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller blocks a head kick by Zidlicky.
A head kick by Zidlicky misses
and Keller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Zidlicky misses
and Keller counters with a head kick.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zidlicky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Mariachi Zidlicky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zidlicky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Mariachi Zidlicky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lando Pineta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biot Savart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pineta comes to the cage accompanied by star wars theme. Savart is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alice in Chains - Check My Brain. Lando Pineta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lando Pineta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Biot Savart!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pineta wants to get back to his feet.
Pineta trying to remain calm as Savart controls from the top position.
Savart in side control, throwing shots but Pineta defends.
Savart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Pineta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savart throws a strike aimed at the side of Pineta's head but Pineta avoids it well.
Pineta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savart on the ground.
Pineta tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savart is trying to get an arm triangle but Pineta is defending well.
Savart throws an elbow but Pineta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Savart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savart passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pineta!
Savart content just to control the position here.
Savart sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pineta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pineta tries to get out of the position.
Pineta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savart misses with a head shot.
Savart thowing shots but they're missing.
Savart cracks Pineta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pineta is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pineta is squirming around, avoiding Savart's attempts to control the action.
Savart wants to finish this one by submission but Pineta is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Savart.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savart lands a big shot there that rocks Pineta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineta is looking to get to half guard.
Savart punching from mount but Pineta doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Savart has hold of Pineta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pineta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Savart content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Savart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pineta is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Savart looking for a guillotine from mount but Pineta is having none of it.
Savart controlling his opponent.
Savart punching from mount but Pineta doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pineta is squirming around, avoiding Savart's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biot Savart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Savart lands a brutal head kick. Pineta looks out on his feet and Savart throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Biot Savart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raul Luis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Nickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis comes to the cage accompanied by Spain Music. Nickerson has chosen I Stand Alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Raul Luis looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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158 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raul Luis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Nickerson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickerson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nickerson looks to land a right hand but Luis moved out of range.
Luis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nickerson is trying to defend but Luis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nickerson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickerson is pulling down on Luis's head to control his posture.
Luis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luis stopping the sweep attempt from Nickerson.
Luis being controlled here momentarily.
Nickerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luis is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nickerson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nickerson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nickerson!
Nickerson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nickerson is working to tighten is grip on Luis's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Luis has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nickerson is really squeezing tight and eventually Luis passes out! Nickerson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vincent Nickerson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kennu Kekkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purple Seventeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seventeen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Eye Of The Tiger". Purple Seventeen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kennu Kekkonen's chin.
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179 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kennu Kekkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Purple Seventeen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kekkonen passes into half guard.
Seventeen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seventeen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kekkonen is pressing down on Seventeen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seventeen is holding on for now.
Seventeen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kekkonen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Seventeen!
Kekkonen has hold of Seventeen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Seventeen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kekkonen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Seventeen enables Kekkonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seventeen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kekkonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seventeen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seventeen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kekkonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kekkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kekkonen, not yet.
Kekkonen trying to control the position.
Kekkonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kekkonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seventeen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Seventeen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seventeen wanted to stand there but Kekkonen had control of the position.
Kekkonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kekkonen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen throwing strikes but missing.
Kekkonen is looking for a triangle but Seventeen pushes his legs off easily.
Kekkonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seventeen looking to pass the guard.
Kekkonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seventeen defends well.
Kekkonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seventeen is one step ahead there.
Kekkonen wants to stand up but Seventeen is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seventeen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Seventeen 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.
Seventeen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kekkonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kekkonen managing to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Seventeen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seventeen passes Kekkonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seventeen wants to pass to mount but Kekkonen is defending the position.
Seventeen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kekkonen is just riding it out for now. Seventeen eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kekkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kekkonen manages to get to full guard.
Seventeen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seventeen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kekkonen's head.
Kekkonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seventeen throwing strikes from guard but Kekkonen blocks nicely.
Seventeen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kennu Kekkonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Seventeen fails with the takedown
and Kekkonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kekkonen postures up and lands a big shot to Seventeen's brow.
Kekkonen stands up and waves to Seventeen to follow him.
Seventeen doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Kekkonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kekkonen stands up and waves to Seventeen to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seventeen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kekkonen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Seventeen won't be happy with that.
Kennu Kekkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Seventeen.
Kekkonen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seventeen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Seventeen tries to buck Kekkonen off but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Kekkonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Seventeen's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seventeen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kekkonen's best efforts.
Kekkonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seventeen is trying to stand back up but Kekkonen is controlling him
Kekkonen is keen to just control but Seventeen is a slippery customer.
Kennu Kekkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kekkonen decides to stand up.
Kekkonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kekkonen wants to control but Seventeen is keeping him busy.
Kekkonen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seventeen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kekkonen off and has taken his back!
Seventeen keeps control of the position as Kekkonen tries to break free.
Seventeen throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kekkonen could be in trouble here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kekkonen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Seventeen 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, Kekkonen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kekkonen is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kekkonen is taking damage to the body and head.
Kekkonen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Seventeen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Seventeen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kekkonen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kekkonen!
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!
Seventeen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kekkonen is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seventeen is keeping the position for now.
Seventeen is looking for a triangle but Kekkonen pushes his legs off easily.
Kekkonen passes into half guard.
Seventeen is looking to escape.
Kekkonen seems to be working for a kimura but Seventeen defends the submission attempt.
Seventeen lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Kekkonen moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Seventeen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kekkonen decides to stand back up. Kekkonen steps back and let's Seventeen get back to his feet.
Seventeen misses with a takedown
so Kekkonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kekkonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seventeen's guard.
Kekkonen stands up from half guard.
Kekkonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seventeen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kekkonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kekkonen is working hard here to advance position.
Seventeen works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kennu Kekkonen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Seventeen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kekkonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kekkonen is taking a breather. Seventeen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kekkonen stands up and beckons Seventeen to join him on the feet.
Kekkonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Seventeen!
Kekkonen trying to control but Seventeen is having none of it.
Seventeen is trying desperately to improve position.
Kekkonen looking to control but Seventeen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seventeen really wants to buck Kekkonen off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seventeen can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kekkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seventeen is looking to escape.
Kekkonen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Seventeen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Seventeen is looking to improve his position but Kekkonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Kekkonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kekkonen landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen trying to control but Seventeen is having none of it.
Seventeen working to try and regain half guard.
Kekkonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Seventeen's face.
Kekkonen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kekkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Seventeen counters with an outside leg kick.
Kennu Kekkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seventeen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kekkonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Seventeen manages to get back to half guard.
Kekkonen is keen to just control but Seventeen is a slippery customer.
Kekkonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seventeen sees it coming and defends easily.
Seventeen moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kekkonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seventeen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seventeen's back!
Kekkonen tries to keep control of the position but Seventeen is staying busy.
Seventeen wants to escape the position.
Purple Seventeen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kekkonen looking for the RNC.
Will Kekkonen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Seventeen covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen breaks Kekkonen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kekkonen looking to control.
Kekkonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seventeen is one step ahead there.
Seventeen is pushing down on Kekkonen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kekkonen is fighting to maintain full guard but Seventeen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kennu Kekkonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kekkonen is looking for a sweep. Seventeen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seventeen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kekkonen trying to control here.
Seventeen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kekkonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kekkonen controls Seventeen momentarily but Seventeen frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kennu Kekkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kekkonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kennu Kekkonen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Tammipuomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tammipuomi comes to the cage accompanied by Marco Marfè Parodia, Marco è Dens! Pubblicità Divertente Napoletano.... The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Tammipuomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tammipuomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarinen.
Saarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saarinen misses with the combination.
Tammipuomi stuffs the takedown attempt from Saarinen. Saarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Tammipuomi throws out a loose jab but Saarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saarinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tammipuomi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tammipuomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saarinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tammipuomi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saarinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tammipuomi circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tammipuomi.
Saarinen closes the distance and clinches up with Tammipuomi, looking for a takedown. Saarinen pushes Tammipuomi against the cage but Tammipuomi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marco Tammipuomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauri Saarinen.
Saarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tammipuomi is looking to slow Saarinen down with leg kicks.
Saarinen slips under a jab.
Saarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tammipuomi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tammipuomi can't escape the position.
Tammipuomi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Marco Tammipuomi has been cut.
Tammipuomi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saarinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marco Tammipuomi's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tammipuomi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marco Tammipuomi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marco Tammipuomi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauri Saarinen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petri Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rorst Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Buttons. On his way into the cage it seems that Petri Pikkarainen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Petri Pikkarainen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petri Pikkarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rorst Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikkarainen looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pikkarainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pikkarainen prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Pikkarainen looking to pass the guard.
Pikkarainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pikkarainen, who protects the arm well.
Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Pikkarainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Pikkarainen's ribs.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Pikkarainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Pikkarainen ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Pikkarainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Pikkarainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie takes a swing at Pikkarainen's ribcage but misses.
Pikkarainen scores a takedown into full mount!
Gracie looks gassed!
Pikkarainen tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Pikkarainen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pikkarainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pikkarainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie tries to roll over but Pikkarainen keeps him under control.
Pikkarainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Pikkarainen is working for an americana but Gracie has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Pikkarainen was thinking about the submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pikkarainen is controlling him.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pikkarainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pikkarainen wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pikkarainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pikkarainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pikkarainen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pikkarainen has Gracie in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pikkarainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rorst Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pikkarainen walks into a left hand.
Pikkarainen moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Pikkarainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Pikkarainen trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Pikkarainen is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pikkarainen is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is not content to let Pikkarainen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Pikkarainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pikkarainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pikkarainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pikkarainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Pikkarainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pikkarainen working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pikkarainen has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
Pikkarainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie postures up.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pikkarainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie trying to control but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
Pikkarainen looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Pikkarainen has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie stands up from Pikkarainen's guard - Gracie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pikkarainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Petri Pikkarainen will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pikkarainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Pikkarainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie tries to bum rush Pikkarainen with a series of wild strikes but Pikkarainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pikkarainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie rushes Pikkarainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pikkarainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie has hold of one of Pikkarainen's legs. Pikkarainen is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pikkarainen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Pikkarainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pikkarainen manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Pikkarainen's guard.
Pikkarainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
Pikkarainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
Gracie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gracie misses with a hook.
Pikkarainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petri Pikkarainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Pikkarainen's head.
Rorst Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pikkarainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pikkarainen is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Pikkarainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pikkarainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pikkarainen trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Pikkarainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Pikkarainen is controlling him well.
Pikkarainen is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Pikkarainen keeps him under control.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pikkarainen is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pikkarainen stalling.
Gracie manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gracie swings for the body but Pikkarainen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pikkarainen counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie wants to stand but Pikkarainen is controlling the position.
Petri Pikkarainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pikkarainen trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rorst Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rorst Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ican Pumbleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Burnquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pumbleski's entrance music is STAIND. A fine choice. Burnquist has chosen "Blut Royale" by Combichrist as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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278 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ican Pumbleski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Burnquist!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pumbleski takes a swing at Burnquist's ribcage but misses.
Burnquist lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burnquist seems to be stalking Pumbleski here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Pumbleski drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Burnquist!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sluggo Brott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Viitalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sluggo Brott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sluggo Brott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Viitalainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brott shoots in for a double leg but Viitalainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viitalainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Viitalainen ducks under a wild hook from Brott.
Viitalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Viitalainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Brott misses.
Brott throws a right hand that Viitalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Viitalainen also avoids with ease.
Viitalainen ducks under a wild hook from Brott.
Brott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viitalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viitalainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Viitalainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brott's head backwards.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Viitalainen.
Brott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Viitalainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brott's head.
A good leg kick by Viitalainen.
Brott is breathing heavily.
Brott takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jussi Viitalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brott. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Brott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viitalainen with a jab.
Viitalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brott's sensitive parts.
Viitalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Viitalainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Viitalainen.
Viitalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brott's hands.
Viitalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by Viitalainen - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Viitalainen wants to land a leg kick but Brott is out of range.
Viitalainen lands the left hand.
Brott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viitalainen. Viitalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Viitalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Viitalainen misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen scores with a hook to the body. Brott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brott takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viitalainen. Viitalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Brott steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Viitalainen. That one must have hurt.
Viitalainen lands a really nice looking cross but Brott seems unphased.
Viitalainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Viitalainen.
Viitalainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Viitalainen scores with a body shot.
Viitalainen feints and then cracks Brott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brott down.
Brott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Viitalainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Viitalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Viitalainen - that will leave a mark!
Viitalainen lands with a right hand.
Viitalainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen lands a big head kick that sends Brott tumbling to the mat! Viitalainen takes a step backwards and waves Brott back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brott is rocked!
Viitalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Brott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viitalainen throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Brott crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jussi Viitalainen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urho Kukkamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Laitinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kukkamaa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitinen looks to land a right hand but Kukkamaa moved out of range.
Laitinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Laitinen circles away.
Laitinen misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Laitinen misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukkamaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laitinen.
Laitinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Laitinen misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up but Laitinen circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Laitinen misses.
Kukkamaa has closed the distance and engaged Laitinen in a clinch.
Kukkamaa pushes Laitinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Laitinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Laitinen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kukkamaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laitinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Laitinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laitinen avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laitinen's brow.
Laitinen pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laitinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laitinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kukkamaa is one step ahead there.
Laitinen is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa wants to get up but he can't break Laitinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laitinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Laitinen is having none of it.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Laitinen moves out of range.
Laitinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Kukkamaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Laitinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Laitinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Laitinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkamaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitinen looks to land a combination. Kukkamaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kukkamaa misses with a series of wild punches.
It looks like Urho Kukkamaa has been cut.
Nice body punch from Laitinen.
Laitinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Laitinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laitinen lands a nice shot that snaps Kukkamaa's head back.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Laitinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch there but Laitinen circles away.
Kukkamaa misses with a shot to the body
and Laitinen counters with a left and a right that stings Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kukkamaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Laitinen counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Urho Kukkamaa's cut even more.
Kukkamaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kukkamaa is able to avoid easily.
Kukkamaa throws a big shot that misses.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen misses with a low kick.
Kukkamaa darts in trying to clinch
and Laitinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Laitinen counters with a left to the body.
Laitinen misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laitinen throws out a loose jab but Kukkamaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laitinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukkamaa lands the left hand.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch
and Laitinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Urho Kukkamaa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Laitinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kukkamaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laitinen thinking.
Kukkamaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laitinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kukkamaa.
Laitinen stalks Kukkamaa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kukkamaa's face. Kukkamaa staggers backwards, shaken.
Kukkamaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laitinen.
Kukkamaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laitinen momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen thuds a left hand into Kukkamaa's body.
Laitinen throws a jab when Kukkamaa was well out of range.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch
and Laitinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The cut above Urho Kukkamaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Laitinen moves away
and Laitinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kukkamaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kukkamaa closes the distance but Laitinen moves to the side
and Laitinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen throws an overhand right that lands on Kukkamaa's shoulder, as Kukkamaa tries to avoid the shot.
Ilkka Laitinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Laitinen missing with a left hand there. Kukkamaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laitinen misses with a wild body shot.
Laitinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kukkamaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kukkamaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laitinen on the side of the head.
Laitinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kukkamaa.
A swing and a miss from Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch but Laitinen slips to the side
letting Laitinen counter with a right hand.
Kukkamaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laitinen.
Kukkamaa looks to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch but Laitinen slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Laitinen counter with a right hand.
Urho Kukkamaa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kukkamaa closes the distance but Laitinen moves to the side
and Laitinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kukkamaa wants to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a left and a right that stings Kukkamaa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilkka Laitinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laitinen, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilkka Laitinen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoto Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanovits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanovits has chosen The Odorants - This Night as his entrance music. Naoto Sugawara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergei Ivanovits's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naoto Sugawara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Ivanovits!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovits lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanovits uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sugawara.
Ivanovits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sugawara.
Sugawara keeps the fight on the outside.
Sugawara slips a jab from Ivanovits.
Sugawara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanovits.
Sugawara misses the jab.
Ivanovits thuds a left hand into Sugawara's body.
Ivanovits wants to clinch.
Ivanovits throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ivanovits bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ivanovits. Sugawara shrugs it off though.
Sugawara is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ivanovits - that will leave a mark!
Ivanovits misses with a body kick.
Ivanovits lands with an uppercut that bounces Sugawara off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Naoto Sugawara has been cut.
A solid body kick from Ivanovits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivanovits misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Ivanovits.
Sugawara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ivanovits throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Ivanovits.
Ivanovits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanovits tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sugawara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanovits throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sugawara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovits throws a combination that misses
and Sugawara counters with a two punch combo.
Ivanovits lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Naoto Sugawara's cut is getting worse.
Ivanovits thuds his shin into the meat of Sugawara's side.
Sergei Ivanovits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovits scores with a one two! Sugawara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanovits. Those never looked like landing.
Ivanovits connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sugawara. Sugawara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Naoto Sugawara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ivanovits has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara takes one to the side of the head.
Ivanovits lands with a big left! Sugawara is wobbled badly! Ivanovits comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Sugawara to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergei Ivanovits!
Sergei Ivanovits is the new super heavyweight champion!
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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