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Cf.65: Collision Imminent! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lippencot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Hamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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199 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Lippencot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Hamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamasaki blocks a head kick by Lippencot.
Lippencot throws the left hand but Hamasaki avoids the punch easily.
Lippencot cracks Hamasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lippencot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamasaki moves away.
Hamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamasaki throws a jab when Lippencot was well out of range.
Lippencot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Hamasaki blocks the low kick.
Lippencot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamasaki manages to avoid it.
Lippencot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lippencot defending well as Hamasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Hamasaki avoids the head kick by Lippencot.
Hamasaki swinging wildly here.
Lippencot misses with a straight right.
Lippencot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lippencot.
Lippencot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hamasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lippencot manages to avoid it.
Lippencot throws a low kick but Hamasaki avoids it.
Lippencot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Hamasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Hamasaki slips under a jab from Lippencot.
Lippencot blocks a head kick by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lippencot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamasaki walks into a left hand.
Hamasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Lippencot off balance momentarily.
Hamasaki takes a swing at Lippencot's ribcage but misses.
Hamasaki avoids the head kick by Lippencot.
Hamasaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Hamasaki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hamasaki duly obliges.
Lippencot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lippencot.
Hans Lippencot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lippencot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hamasaki's head.
Hamasaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Hamasaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lippencot.
Lippencot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hamasaki throws a right hand that Lippencot ducks under and follows up with a left that Lippencot also avoids with ease.
Lippencot throws a leg kick
and Hamasaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lippencot is breathing heavily.
Lippencot staying out of range there.
Hamasaki tries to clinch but Lippencot moves out of range.
Lippencot connects with a right hand. Hamasaki shakes it off.
Lippencot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lippencot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lippencot throws a sloppy head kick and Hamasaki moves out of range easily.
Hamasaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lippencot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hamasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hamasaki checks the leg kick.
Lippencot slips a jab from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lippencot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hamasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Lippencot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamasaki avoids the head kick by Lippencot.
Lippencot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lippencot misses with an uppercut. Hamasaki saw that one coming.
No joy there for Hamasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lippencot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lippencot stuns Hamasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lippencot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamasaki dodges the punch combination from Lippencot.
Hamasaki throws a push kick but Lippencot slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot feints and then cracks Hamasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hamasaki down.
Lippencot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lippencot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki staying out of range there.
Hamasaki throws a shot from downtown. Lippencot moves away and avoids it.
Hamasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lippencot. Lippencot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hamasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lippencot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Lippencot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Hamasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Lippencot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Hamasaki misses.
Lippencot scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamasaki moves out of range as Lippencot strikes.
Lippencot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hamasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Lippencot's shoulder, as Lippencot tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Lippencot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Hamasaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lippencot motions for Hamasaki to come forward. Lippencot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Lippencot misses its intended target.
Hans Lippencot is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamasaki lands a head shot.
Lippencot slips under a jab.
Lippencot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamasaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lippencot throws a leg kick that misses.
Hamasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Lippencot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lippencot connects with a body shot that sends Hamasaki's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Hamasaki.
Nice defenses there by Lippencot.
Lippencot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lippencot scores with a jab.
Lippencot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki misses with a few strikes there.
Lippencot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamasaki.
Lippencot scores with a shot to the body.
Hans Lippencot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki scores with a hook.
Lippencot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lippencot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hamasakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lippencot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hamasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lippencot throws a series of punches but Hamasaki moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamasaki lands with a shot to the body.
Lippencot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lippencot.
Lippencot misses with a looping right.
Hamasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lippencot is just out of range.
Lippencot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hamasaki's hands.
Lippencot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamasaki moves away.
Hamasaki catches Lippencot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lippencot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lippencot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hamasaki counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lippencot misses with a low kick.
Hamasaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Lippencot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lippencot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lippencot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamasaki.
Lippencot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamasaki tests Lippencot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamasaki misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Hamasaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hamasaki.
Good standup being displayed there by Hamasaki as he connects with a hook.
Lippencot misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Lippencot.
Lippencot throws a head kick that misses.
Hamasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki wants to clinch up but Lippencot keeps it at a distance.
Hamasaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Lippencot. Those never looked like landing.
Hamasaki connects with a jab.
Hamasaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lippencot.
Hamasaki punishes Lippencot's body with a nice straight punch.
Lippencot throws a hook but Hamasaki avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Hamasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lippencot doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Hamasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lippencot lands a glancing blow to the side of Hamasaki's head.
Lippencot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hamasaki is out of range.
Hamasaki looks to land a left hand but Lippencot moved out of range nicely.
Lippencot slips under a jab.
Hamasaki misses with a hook.
Lippencot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hamasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Lippencot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lippencot.
Hamasaki misses with a few strikes there.
Lippencot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lippencot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lippencot misses with a low kick.
Hamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lippencot moves away.
Hamasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Lippencot lands a nice hook to Hamasaki's body. Hamasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamasaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lippencot throws a low kick but Hamasaki avoids it.
Hamasaki dodges the punch combination from Lippencot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamasaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry Hamasaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lippencot misses the shot to the body.
Hamasaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lippencot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamasaki misses with a double jab.
Hamasaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hamasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lippencot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hamasaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lippencot throws a solid leg kick but Hamasaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lippencot.
Hamasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hamasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lippencot.
Lippencot misses with an uppercut.
Lippencot jabs Hamasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Lippencot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lippencot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hamasaki back to the cage. Lippencot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hamasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lippencot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hamasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamasaki clinches up against the cage.
Hamasaki lands an elbow that stopped Lippencot in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Hans Lippencot has been cut.
Hamasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Lippencot.
Hamasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Lippencot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hamasaki blocks a jab.
Hamasaki slips under a jab from Lippencot.
Hamasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hamasaki defending well as Lippencot loads up on a big left hand.
Hamasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Barry Hamasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki throws a body punch but Lippencot moves out of range.
Hamasaki misses with a looping left.
Lippencot throws a jab when Hamasaki was well out of range.
Hamasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lippencot moves away.
Lippencot throws a hook but Hamasaki avoids it easily.
Hamasaki misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Lippencot does no damage.
A punch combination from Hamasaki misses.
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!
Hamasaki throws the left hand but Lippencot avoids the punch easily.
Lippencot lands with a nice combination. Hamasaki backs away looking to recover.
Hamasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lippencot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lippencot just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot misses with a head kick.
Lippencot moves away from the strike by Hamasaki.
Lippencot misses with a two punch combination.
Lippencot lands with a kick to the temple. Hamasaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hamasaki cracks Lippencot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lippencot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hamasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lippencot scrambles back to his feet.
Hamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Lippencot ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hamasaki as he connects with a hook.
Lippencot misses with a looping right.
Lippencot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lippencot.
Lippencot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lippencot moves away.
Lippencot avoids the body shot from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki thows a body shot but no joy.
Hamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lippencot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki lands with a slapping head kick.
Lippencot slips a jab and a cross from Hamasaki.
Lippencot slips a jab from Hamasaki.
Lippencot stalks Hamasaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamasaki's face. Hamasaki staggers backwards, shaken.
Lippencot lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Lippencot finds it's target.
Hamasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hans Lippencot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamasaki throws a body punch but Lippencot moves out of range.
Lippencot thows a leg kick but Hamasaki checks it
and Hamasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamasaki connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hamasaki. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry Hamasaki.
Well Hamasaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Hamasaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakharo Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Monster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rakharo Ko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rakharo Ko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pummel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ko wants to clinch
and Pummel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pummel jabs at Ko's body.
Ko clinches up with Pummel and pushes him back against the cage.
Ko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pummel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ko stalling in the clinch but Pummel improves position.
Ko working Pummel over with knees to the body.
Pummel has had enough of the clinch but Ko keeps him there for the moment.
Ko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko trying to stall but Pummel improves his position.
Ko blocking some punches.
Pummel has Ko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pummel is trying to push Ko away but Ko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pummel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pummel misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko taking a breather.
Ko looking to slow down the pace here.
Pummel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pummel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Pummel.
Ko tries to land a knee to the head but Pummel blocks with his arms.
Ko lands an elbow that stopped Pummel in his tracks for a moment.
Ko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ko looking to stall.
Pummel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rakharo Ko.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel moves out of range.
Ko tries to clinch up.
Pummel tries to bum rush Ko with a series of wild strikes but Ko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pummel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko moves away.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ko tries to clinch there but Pummel circles away.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pummel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pummel throws a shot from downtown. Ko moves away and avoids it.
Pummel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
Pummel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pummel loads up on a big right hand but Ko slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws a right hand that Ko ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko also avoids with ease.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pummel misses with an uppercut.
Ko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ko wants to clinch.
Pummel tries a head kick but it misses.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakharo Ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pummel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel is having none of it.
Ko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pummel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pummel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ko wants to clinch.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel moves out of range.
A punch combination from Pummel misses.
Ko moves in looking to clinch but Pummel pushes him off.
Ko darts in trying to clinch
and Pummel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pummel misses with a series of wild punches.
Pummel throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko.
Ko wants to clinch up but Pummel keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakharo Ko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pummel counters with a one-two to the body.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel is having none of it.
Pummel scores with a jab.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ko moves in looking to clinch but Pummel pushes him off.
Ko is looking to clinch but Pummel is avoiding it.
Ko tries to clinch up
and Pummel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rakharo Ko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko wants to clinch
and Pummel counters with a left and a right that stings Ko.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
A lazy left from Pummel finds it's target.
Pummel keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Pummel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pummel.
Pummel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ko circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko staying out of range there.
Pummel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pummel swinging wildly here.
Pummel keeps the fight on the outside.
Ko is looking to clinch.
Rakharo Ko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko wants to clinch.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Pummel both land. Nice combination.
Pummel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko moves away.
Pummel misses with a series of wild punches.
Ko tries to clinch
and Pummel counters with a right hand to the body.
Pummel thows a body shot but no joy.
Ko is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Pummel scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses with the combination.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pummel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ko is looking to clinch but Pummel is avoiding it.
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ko pushes Pummel up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pummel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko controls his hands.
Ko lands an elbow just above Pummel 's eye.
Pummel is trying to break the clinch but Ko has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ko slows down the pace here.
Rakharo Ko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pummel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ko avoids it.
Ko has Pummel pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel avoiding damage as Ko throws knees to the body.
Ko looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rakharo Ko.
Ko tries to clinch there but Pummel circles away.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ko tries to clinch there but Pummel circles away.
Pummel looks to throw the jab but Ko is out of range.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel moves out of range.
Ko tries to clinch up but Pummel circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko moves in looking to clinch but Pummel pushes him off.
Ko moves out of range of the strikes.
Ko tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses with a hook. Ko ducked under it nicely.
Pummel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ko tries to clinch there but Pummel circles away.
Pummel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko moves away.
Pummel keeps the fight on the outside.
Pummel keeps the fight on the outside.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel is having none of it.
Pummel tests Ko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pummel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko moves away.
Pummel misses with a few strikes there.
Pummel swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pummel scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pummel scores with a nice head shot.
Ko wants to clinch
enabling Pummel to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Keke Pummel 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pummel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ko wants to clinch but Pummel slips to the side
letting Pummel counter with a right hand.
Pummel throws a lazy right hand but Ko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Pummel.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
Pummel misses with a straight right.
Ko wants to clinch.
Ko ducks under a wild hook from Pummel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pummel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pummel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko.
Ko darts in trying to clinch
and Pummel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
Pummel throws a hook to the side of Ko's head but Ko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko tries to clinch up
and Pummel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ko tries to clinch up but Pummel circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko is looking to clinch but Pummel is avoiding it.
Ko wants to clinch
and Pummel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ko wants to clinch.
Ko wants to clinch but Pummel slips to the side
and Pummel counters with a left and a right that stings Ko.
Pummel misses with a looping right.
Ko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pummel counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Pummel. Those never looked like landing.
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pummel lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws a sloppy head kick and Ko moves out of range easily.
Pummel fails to land with a series of punches.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pummel.
Pummel lands a slapping body shot.
Ko wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko wants to clinch
and Pummel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pummel swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pummel keeps the fight on the outside.
Ko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ko moves in looking to clinch but Pummel pushes him off.
Ko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ko closes the distance but Pummel moves to the side
and Pummel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws a hook but Ko avoids it easily.
Pummel misses with a looping right.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pummel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pummel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pummel misses with a wild combination.
Ko tries to clinch there but Pummel circles away.
Ko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pummel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ko slips a jab and a cross from Pummel.
Ko closes the distance but Pummel moves to the side
and Pummel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses the jab.
Ko tries to clinch up but Pummel circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ko is looking to clinch but Pummel is avoiding it.
Ko is looking to clinch.
Ko moves away from the strike by Pummel.
Pummel throws a body punch but Ko moves out of range.
Pummel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko is just out of range.
Ko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pummel.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ko defending well as Pummel loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ko closes the distance but Pummel moves to the side
and Pummel counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko looks to clinch
and Pummel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pummel fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keke Pummel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pummel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Pummel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Artist has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Unkind Artist!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Artist - that will leave a mark!
Jalkalukko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Artist is trying to defend but Jalkalukko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Artist is trying to stand.
Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Artist defends it well.
Artist gets full guard.
Artist is looking to stand up but Jalkalukko isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Artist is working from the bottom.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Artist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist wants to stand up but Jalkalukko is controlling him.
Jalkalukko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Artist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jalkalukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jalkalukko gets the takedown into side control.
Artist prevents Jalkalukko from improving position.
Artist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jalkalukko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jalkalukko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Artist has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jalkalukko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Artist's legs.
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.
Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Artist has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jalkalukko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Artist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jalkalukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Artist keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jalkalukko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jalkalukko avoids the head kick by Artist.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Artist enables Jalkalukko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Artist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Artist keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Artist managing to control the position.
Jalkalukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Artist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jalkalukko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Artist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jalkalukko takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Artist misses.
No luck for Jalkalukko with that takedown attempt.
Artist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Artist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jalkalukko slips a straight right by Artist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jalkalukko takes one to the chin there.
Jalkalukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jalkalukko showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalkalukko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Artist sees it coming and defends easily.
Jalkalukko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Artist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jalkalukko is looking to take a break and control but Artist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist tries to roll over but Jalkalukko keeps him under control.
Artist tries to kick Jalkalukko off but Jalkalukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jesse Jalkalukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Artist defends it well.
Artist wants to stand back up but Jalkalukko manages to pass into side control.
Artist is trying to buck Jalkalukko off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko tries to advance to mount but Artist denies him.
Artist is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Artist is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalkalukko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Unkind Artist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jalkalukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Artist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jalkalukko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jalkalukko with a poor takedown
and Artist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Artist leaves Jalkalukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Artist misses with a double jab.
Jalkalukko ducks right into an uppercut from Artist.
Artist throws a lazy right hand but Jalkalukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Artist closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Artist.
Jalkalukko blocks an uppercut.
Artist tries to work over Jalkalukko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Artist lands a left hand.
Jalkalukko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jalkalukko with the ground and pound but Artist uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jalkalukko slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artist trying to control here.
Jalkalukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Artist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist wants to get back to his feet.
Jalkalukko is trying to control. Artist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Jalkalukko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Artist is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalkalukko.
Artist is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist is pressing down on Jalkalukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Artist keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
Artist wants to stand and escape but Jalkalukko is having none of it.
Jalkalukko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jalkalukko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jalkalukko stops Artist from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throwing strikes but missing.
Artist wants to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Artist keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
Jalkalukko won't allow Artist to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalkalukko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Artist is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Jalkalukko.
I think Jalkalukko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Badge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Badge!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire drops Badge with a nice combination! McGuire dives into Badge's guard, looking to finish!
Badge is rocked!
It looks like Donnie Badge has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGuire defends it easily.
Badge is still in real trouble! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire 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.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Badge is retaining full guard.
Badge seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Badge keeps moving.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Badge is keeping the position.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Badge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Badge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Badge has escaped and now he's on top!
McGuire controls Badge momentarily but Badge frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badge is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badge defends well.
McGuire trying to control the position.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Badge controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badge got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Badge has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Badge stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Badge manages to get himself to full guard.
McGuire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badge wriggles free and stands up.
Badge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
Badge throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Badge is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Badge tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Badge looks gassed!
Badge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGuire.
Badge throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McGuire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badge is squirming around, avoiding McGuire's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire content just to control the position here.
McGuire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Badge is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Badge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Badge misses with a low kick.
Badge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGuire as he jumps to the side.
Badge throws a head kick that misses.
Badge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Badge circles away.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Badge moves out of range easily.
Badge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brian McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire looks for a takedown but Badge sprawls well.
Badge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGuire.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badge throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
Badge looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badge.
Badge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donnie Badge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Badge is not content to let McGuire control the position.
McGuire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGuire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Badge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire moves nicely into side control.
McGuire swings around for an armbar but Badge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McGuire's guard.
Badge wants to get up but he can't break McGuire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McGuire managing to control the position.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Badge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Badge is stalling in the full guard.
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Badge tries to stand but McGuire is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire controls Badge momentarily but Badge frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Badge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Badge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire looks for a takedown but Badge sprawls well.
Badge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Badge!
Badge's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McGuire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Badge trying desperately to get to his feet.
Badge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Badge has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Badge!
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Badge from controlling successfully.
McGuire 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.
Badge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGuire is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Badge defends it well.
Badge is looking to escape.
McGuire is trying for a kimura here. Badge looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McGuire wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian McGuire!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hord Hirmuinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miika Laihaila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laihaila has chosen Forever Lost as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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20
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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20
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hord Hirmuinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miika Laihaila!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laihaila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirmuinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laihaila has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laihaila is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hirmuinen has hold of one of Laihaila's legs. Laihaila is fighting the takedown attempt but Hirmuinen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hirmuinen has gone for a leg lock! Laihaila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hirmuinen's guard.
Laihaila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laihaila chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hirmuinen keeping moving, preventing Laihaila from controlling successfully.
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!
Laihaila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hirmuinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirmuinen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Laihaila doesn't defend quickly enough and Hirmuinen has managed to lock this one up! Can Laihaila escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hirmuinen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hord Hirmuinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Mouzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bajramaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bajramaj comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Godsmack - I Stand Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
219 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Mouzone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Bajramaj!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouzone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bajramaj to the mat! Bajramaj manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mouzone postures up.
Mouzone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mouzone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bajramaj manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mouzone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bajramaj trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bajramaj throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mouzone is squirming around, avoiding Bajramaj's attempts to control the action.
Mouzone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bajramaj is pulling down on Mouzone's head. It's preventing any offense from Mouzone, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bajramaj has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bajramaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mouzone is one step ahead there.
Mouzone wants to control from the top but Bajramaj keeps moving.
Bajramaj wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mouzone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bajramaj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mouzone's waist but Mouzone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bajramaj off to one side.
Mouzone throws a leg kick but Bajramaj checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mouzone is looking to land body kicks.
Bajramaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mouzone moves away.
Mouzone throws a hook but Bajramaj avoids it easily.
Bajramaj checks a leg kick.
Mouzone looks to land a body kick but Bajramaj moved away.
Bajramaj shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bajramaj was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mouzone wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bajramaj.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bajramaj is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mouzone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bajramaj wants to control the pace but Mouzone is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone tries to lock up and control but Bajramaj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mouzone working to try and regain half guard.
Mouzone is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bajramaj landing punches.
Bajramaj is landing with some decent strikes but Mouzone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bajramaj trying to control but Mouzone is having none of it.
Mouzone is trying to reverse the position but instead Bajramaj has taken his back - oops!
Bajramaj lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bajramaj working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mouzone. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mouzone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bajramaj has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mouzone.
Bajramaj is trying to stick to Mouzone's back but Mouzone is turning into Bajramaj. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bajramaj's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mouzone.
Bajramaj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mouzone manages to get himself to full guard.
Mouzone being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bajramaj wants to control from the top but Mouzone keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bajramaj dominated that round.
That's time! Mouzone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bajramaj has a takedown stuffed.
Mouzone throws a series of punches but Bajramaj moves out of range.
Bajramaj moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Mouzone as the two fighters clinch.
Mouzone tries for a takedown but Bajramaj manages to get underhooks.
Bajramaj has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mouzone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mouzone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bajramaj.
Mouzone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bajramaj fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Mouzone.
Bajramaj feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bajramaj slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mouzone has his foot on Bajramaj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bajramaj works his way back into a safe position though.
Bajramaj drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mouzone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bajramaj has Mouzone in his guard.
Mouzone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mouzone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mouzone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mouzone's guard.
Bajramaj passes Mouzone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bajramaj with the ground and pound but Mouzone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bajramaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouzone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouzone looking for a sweep. Not yet Mouzone, not yet.
Bajramaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouzone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouzone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bajramaj passes Mouzone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj works his way into side control.
Mouzone is trying to control Bajramaj's posture but Bajramaj avoids it.
Bajramaj tries to score with some ground and pound. Mouzone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mouzone struggling a bit here.
Bajramaj tries for a kimura but Mouzone is defending well.
Mouzone is looking to reverse the position.
Bajramaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bajramaj trying to control the position but Mouzone is working away.
Mouzone is looking for a sweep.
Mouzone regains half guard.
Bajramaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bajramaj is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouzone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erik Bajramaj will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Bajramaj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mouzone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bajramaj.
Bajramaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mouzone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bajramaj keeping full guard, as Mouzone tries to pass.
Bajramaj keeping moving, preventing Mouzone from controlling successfully.
Mouzone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erik Bajramaj has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bajramaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mouzone's guard.
Bajramaj stopping the sweep attempt from Mouzone.
Mouzone is trying to control the position but Bajramaj postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouzone keeping full guard, as Bajramaj tries to pass.
Mouzone keeping moving, preventing Bajramaj from controlling successfully.
Mouzone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bajramaj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mouzone throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bajramaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bajramaj passes Mouzone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mouzone regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bajramaj.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bajramaj slips nicely into half guard.
Marlo Mouzone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj prevents Mouzone from improving his position.
Bajramaj trying to mount his opponent but Mouzone defends it.
Bajramaj uses his free foot to push down on Mouzone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mouzone.
Bajramaj postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mouzone looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bajramaj is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bajramaj breaks from Mouzone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj looking to control but Mouzone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mouzone working to try and regain half guard.
Bajramaj with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bajramaj working the ground and pound effectively.
Bajramaj with shots to the head and body - Mouzone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bajramaj working for a submission but Mouzone is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj controlling from the full mount.
Mouzone is looking to get to half guard.
Erik Bajramaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bajramaj working for a submission but Mouzone is keeping him at bay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bajramaj looking to control but Mouzone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajramaj swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mouzone is now in Bajramaj's guard. A big mistake from Bajramaj there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Bajramaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bajramaj winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Bajramaj!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oiva Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liu Bei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bei has chosen Hypnotic as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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30
193 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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23
198 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuominen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liu Bei!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bei misses the shot to the body.
Oiva Tuominen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuominen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bei counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuominen looking to control.
Bei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuominen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bei with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuominen has momentary wrist control but Bei slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Bei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tuominen controls Bei momentarily but Bei frees himself.
Bei landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bei is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuominen has wrist control.
Bei throwing strikes from guard but Tuominen blocks nicely.
Bei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bei wants to stand but Tuominen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tuominen trying to keep a closed guard but Bei is proving a slippery customer.
Bei throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuominen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bei wants to stand but Tuominen is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bei throws and elbow that misses. Tuominen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bei's guard. Nice move by Tuominen!
Bei trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tuominen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuominen's guard.
Tuominen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bei landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bei connects with a couple of short punches.
Tuominen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tuominen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bei with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bei throwing strikes but missing.
Bei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bei postures up in Tuominen's guard and throws a big left but Tuominen blocks it.
Tuominen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bei is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuominen has wrist control.
Bei throwing strikes from guard but Tuominen blocks nicely.
Bei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bei connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuominen looking to control.
Bei is in close to Tuominen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tuominen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bei scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Bei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tuominen tries for a takedown but Bei circles away easily
and Bei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bei throws a body punch but Tuominen moves out of range.
Tuominen thows a body shot but no joy.
Tuominen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bei throws a hook but Tuominen avoids it easily.
Tuominen avoids the body shot from Bei.
Bei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tuominen fails with the takedown
and Bei counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oiva Tuominen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuominen dives in and scores a takedown into Bei's guard.
Tuominen wants to control from the top but Bei keeps moving.
Bei wants to stand and escape but Tuominen is having none of it.
Tuominen trying to control but Bei is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oiva Tuominen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tuominen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Bei lands.
Tuominen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bei throws out the jab.
Tuominen shoots and misses
and Bei counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuominen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuominen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bei swings for the body but Tuominen moves out of range.
Bei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tuominen rather than just go for the knockout.
Tuominen fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bei jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bei misses with a straight right.
Bei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tuominen fails to land the takedown.
Tuominen with a poor takedown
and Bei counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuominen tries to clinch but Bei moves away
and Bei counters with a beautiful punch that sends Tuominen to the canvas!
Oh Tuominen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bei content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Liu Bei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bei gets to his feet and stands over Tuominen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tuominen felt that one! Bei unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tuominen from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liu Bei!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirunda comes to the cage accompanied by The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus. Dane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Candy Paint. Donny Dane has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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30
185 lbs
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28
184 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalema Kirunda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Dane!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirunda throws a chopping leg kick but Dane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kalema Kirunda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirunda throws a combination. Dane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Donny Dane has been cut.
Kirunda tries a head kick but it misses.
Dane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirunda lands a two punch combo.
Kirunda misses with a two punch combination.
Dane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kirunda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dane's corner calls for a 1-2. Dane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kirunda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dane was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirunda.
Dane slips a jab and a cross from Kirunda.
Kirunda digs a good hook to Dane's body.
Kirunda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dane is able to avoid easily.
A good leg kick by Kirunda.
Dane checks a low kick from Kirunda.
Nice defenses there by Dane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kirunda.
Kirunda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kirunda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirunda throws a shot from downtown. Dane moves away and avoids it.
Dane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirunda.
Dane misses with a low kick.
Dane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Dane as he connects with a hook.
Kirunda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kirunda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirunda just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirunda throws a right and a left that Dane avoids nicely.
Kirunda cracks a nice hook into Dane's ribs.
Kirunda misses with a right hand
and Dane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirunda defending well as Dane loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirunda misses with a right hand
and Dane counters with a stiff right hand.
Dane staying out of range there.
Dane moves out of range of the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirunda throws a combination that misses
and Dane counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalema Kirunda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Dane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kirunda throws a shot from downtown. Dane moves away and avoids it.
Kirunda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kirunda throws the left hand but Dane avoids the punch easily.
Dane defending well as Kirunda loads up on a big left hand.
Kirunda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dane avoids the body shot from Kirunda.
Kirunda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dane.
Dane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirunda finds it's way round the side to connect with Dane's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kirunda throws an overhand right that lands on Dane's shoulder, as Dane tries to avoid the shot.
Kirunda throws out a loose jab but Dane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirunda misses with the combination.
Dane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kirunda misses with a body shot.
Dane missing with a left hand there. Kirunda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirunda throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane misses with an uppercut
enabling Kirunda to counter with a crisp jab.
Dane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirunda throws a leg kick but Dane checks it.
Dane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirunda.
Dane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirunda throws out the jab.
Kirunda throws a front kick aimed at Dane's knee but Dane avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane slips under a jab from Kirunda.
An inside leg kick from Kirunda misses.
Kirunda throws a hook but Dane blocks it.
Kirunda misses with a straight right.
Dane lands with an overhand left.
Dane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirunda.
Kirunda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kirunda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirunda. Kirunda obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Dane finds it's way through Kirunda's defenses.
Dane scores with a nice head shot.
Dane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kirunda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirunda connects with a right hand. Dane shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirunda misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalema Kirunda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donny Dane's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A slow jab from Kirunda misses its intended target.
Kirunda moves out of range as Dane strikes.
Dane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kirunda throws a combination that misses
and Dane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Kirunda tenderised Dane's leg. Dane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kirunda throws the kick towards the body but Dane avoids it.
A combination from Kirunda does no damage.
Kirunda throws a shot from downtown. Dane moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda misses with a two punch combination.
Kirunda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dane moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Kirunda as he connects with a hook.
Dane lands with a nice body punch.
Kirunda slips under a jab.
Kirunda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kirunda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirunda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirunda manages to avoid it.
Dane misses with a hook.
Dane throws a big shot that misses.
Kirunda throws a leg kick that misses.
Dane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirunda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kirunda is predictable there
letting Dane counter with a right hand.
Dane throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirunda.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kirunda checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Dane - just one landing.
Dane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That has opened up Donny Dane's cut even more.
Kirunda tries to score with a low kick but Dane moves his leg out of the way.
Kirunda lands a body shot.
Donny Dane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirunda misses the jab.
Kirunda scores with a decent looking hook.
Kirunda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kirunda misses with a hook to the body
and Dane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirunda with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalema Kirunda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirunda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalema Kirunda!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homicidal Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has chosen T Pain & Hot Dollar - Who The Fuck Is That as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Homicidal Maniac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Romero!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maniac connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maniac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maniac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Cesar Romero has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maniac leaves Romero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Romero scores with a takedown into Maniac's guard.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Maniac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero controlling from the top position.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Maniac is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cesar Romero.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
Maniac lands a brutal head kick. Romero looks out on his feet and Maniac throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Homicidal Maniac!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter. The crowd seem to be enjoying Asteroid's choice of entrance music: Asteroid. This should be fireworks!
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192 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Sokka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Antti Sokka has been cut.
Sokka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asteroid.
Sokka dodges the punch combination from Asteroid.
Asteroid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sokka circles away quickly and effectively.
Asteroid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sokka shoots in but Asteroid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asteroid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sokka.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Sokka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sokka circles away quickly and effectively.
Sokka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asteroid as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Sokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokka moves out of range as Asteroid strikes.
Sokka is looking to clinch.
Sokka misses with a hook.
Asteroid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokka manages to avoid it.
Asteroid swinging wildly here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asteroid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sokka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sokka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sokka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asteroid stuffs the takedown attempt from Sokka. Sokka gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sokka.
Asteroid misses with a double jab.
Sokka throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Sokka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asteroid misses with a leg kick
and Sokka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asteroid. That did some damage!
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Sokka throws a head kick but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid lands a big right hand that sends Sokka crashing to the mat! Asteroid stays standing though and waves Sokka back to his feet!
Sokka is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Oh Sokka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Asteroid moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Sokka! Asteroid continues to tee off on Sokka, landing with a left and a right! Asteroid connects with a right hand that leaves Sokka sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Asteroid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anabol Asteroid!
Anabol Asteroid is the new middleweight champion!
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