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Gene 30 : The rich and famous PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sossu Seppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sossu Seppo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seppo throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Brock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brock.
Brock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seppo backwards.
Brock blocking some punches.
Seppo tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Seppo back against the cage.
Seppo wants to get back to striking at distance but Brock won't allow it.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Seppo avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Brock gets through Seppo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Brock.
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brock creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Seppo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Seppo drops to his knees and Brock pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Brock!
Eddie Brock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Rublev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone Krusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rublev comes to the cage accompanied by Гимн. Bone Krusher will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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297 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Rublev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bone Krusher!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krusher dives in and scores a takedown into Rublev's guard.
Rublev trying to keep a closed guard but Krusher is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rublev holds on and takes a little breather.
Rublev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krusher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rublev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krusher has managed to get both his arms back between Rublev's legs - danger averted.
Krusher wanted to stand there but Rublev had control of the position.
Rublev trying to control the position.
Rublev wants to sweep here but Krusher controlling him for the moment.
Krusher should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Krusher postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leonid Rublev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Krusher moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rublev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rublev fails with the takedown
and Krusher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rublev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rublev is breathing heavily.
Krusher wants to take a breather but Rublev is having none of it.
Rublev wants to get back to full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Krusher has eaten all the pies!
Rublev is working hard here to advance position.
Krusher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rublev keeps working.
Krusher content to control rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bone Krusher hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Krusher gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krusher misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rublev drags the fight down to the ground.
Rublev looking for subs off his back but Krusher has passed one foot through into half guard.
Krusher tries to stand and escape but Rublev is controlling the position.
Krusher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rublev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krusher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krusher decides to return to a standing position.
Krusher scores with a jab to the head.
Krusher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krusher closes the distance and pushes Rublev back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krusher manages to break the clinch.
Rublev blocks a head kick by Krusher.
Rublev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krusher swivels and escapes.
Krusher moves into the clinch.
Krusher can't break the clinch.
Krusher has had enough of the clinch but Rublev keeps him there for the moment.
Krusher misses with the head strike.
Rublev fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonid Rublev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rublev keeps control of Krusher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krusher has Rublev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Krusher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rublev tumbling to the mat - Krusher dives into Rublev's guard.
Rublev trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krusher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krusher is standing up over Rublev. Rublev looks to escape but Krusher dives into side control.
Krusher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rublev struggling a bit here.
Krusher stands up and beckons Rublev to his feet.
Krusher has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krusher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krusher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rublev prevents Krusher from breaking the clinch.
Krusher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Krusher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krusher shoots in and gets a takedown into Rublev's guard.
Rublev is controlling Krusher's posture.
Bone Krusher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rublev working a defensive guard here.
Krusher 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.
Krusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Rublev has wrist control.
Krusher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rublev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krusher counters with a shoot takedown. Rublev fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krusher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krusher decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Krusher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rublev to the ground. Krusher is now in Rublev's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rublev is trying to control the position but Krusher postures up.
Rublev being controlled here, momentarily.
Rublev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rublev being controlled here, momentarily.
Rublev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krusher on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rublev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krusher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Krusher.
Krusher gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rublev is trying to maintain the position but Krusher is very close to passing his half guard.
Krusher seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rublev is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bone Krusher!
In his post fight interview, Bone Krusher started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymondo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kodarc Beastmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raymondo Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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224 lbs
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285 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymondo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kodarc Beastmaster!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Beastmaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie throws a hook but Beastmaster avoids it easily.
Beastmaster drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie pulls Beastmaster in close to prevent any damage.
Beastmaster throws a sloppy strike and Gracie has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Beastmaster is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymondo Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Raymondo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavali Pietari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavali Pietari!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietari tries to clinch but McKenzie is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKenzie. Pietari does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKenzie lands a nice shot that snaps Pietari's head back.
McKenzie cracks Pietari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McKenzie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKenzie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pietari at a distance.
McKenzie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pietari.
McKenzie misses with a double jab.
McKenzie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKenzie wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for McKenzie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pietari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKenzie blocks a low kick nicely.
Pietari connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietari rushes McKenzie and presses him up against the cage.
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but Pietari has double underhooks.
Pietari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pietari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Pietari has him pinned against the cage.
Pietari is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pietari lands a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pietari has McKenzie pressed against the cage, preventing McKenzie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but Pietari has double underhooks.
McKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but Pietari has double underhooks.
Pietari lands an elbow that stopped McKenzie in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Anthony McKenzie has been cut.
Pietari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pietari is struggling to control the position.
McKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pietari content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Pietari.
McKenzie tries to break the clinch but Pietari is controlling the position.
Pietari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pietari has McKenzie pressed against the cage.
Pietari continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pietari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but Pietari won't allow it.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Pietari has him pinned against the cage.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pietari stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McKenzie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKenzie as Pietari tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietari landing knees to the head.
Pietari is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paavali Pietari.
Pietari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McKenzie swings widly with a right hand
and Pietari counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pietari fails with the takedown.
Anthony McKenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavali Pietari.
The fighters circling - McKenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Pietari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony McKenzie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pietari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McKenzie's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pietari controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pietari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Paavali Pietari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietari pushes McKenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
Pietari crunches a lovely knee into McKenzie's ribcage.
Pietari has McKenzie pushed against the cage.
McKenzie managing to block the knees to the body from Pietari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
Pietari just leaning against McKenzie, taking a breather.
Paavali Pietari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKenzie working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but Pietari won't allow it.
McKenzie working hard to break the clinch.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch but Pietari keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pietari - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pietari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pietari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but Pietari won't allow it.
McKenzie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pietari has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pietari crunches a lovely knee into McKenzie's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pietari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pietari prevents McKenzie from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McKenzie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pietari has McKenzie pressed against the cage, preventing McKenzie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietari's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pietari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pietari landing knees to the head.
Pietari is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paavali Pietari.
McKenzie lands a nice looking body shot.
Anthony McKenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pietari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McKenzie swivels and escapes.
Pietari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKenzie.
Some wild striking there from McKenzie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie scores with a jab to the head.
Pietari instigates a clinch.
Pietari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pietari lands a damaging elbow.
Anthony McKenzie's cut is getting worse.
Pietari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pietari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McKenzie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietari prevents a body shot from McKenzie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKenzie being controlled against the cage.
McKenzie wants to break free but Pietari has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Pietari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony McKenzie'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pietari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from McKenzie does no damage.
McKenzie misses with a few strikes there.
McKenzie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pietari.
Pietari shoots in looking for a takedown. McKenzie tries to sprawl out of it but Pietari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKenzie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony McKenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavali Pietari.
Pietari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKenzie is fending him off so far but Pietari persists. Nope, McKenzie circles away and we're back to standing.
Pietari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKenzie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKenzie leaves Pietari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie lands with a cross.
Pietari tries for a takedown but McKenzie circles away easily
and McKenzie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKenzie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McKenzie stuffs the takedown.
McKenzie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pietari walks into a straight right hand from McKenzie.
Pietari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKenzie finds it's way round the side to connect with Pietari's head.
Pietari is rocked!
McKenzie tries a low kick but Pietari avoids it.
Pietari is still on wobbly legs! Can McKenzie finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by McKenzie - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie with a nice cross.
Pietari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pietari throws a wild hook but McKenzie just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Pietari gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - McKenzie raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony McKenzie!
As Anthony McKenzie got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It was tough fight, for sure. I want to thank my sponsor - Gilop Clothing, my awesome alliance for support throughout the training camp - MMARocks, my current gym, all my training partners, it was an awesome camp. Thank you Helsinki, I will be back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juha Tappio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappio's entrance music is Kari Tapio - Juna kulkee vaan. A fine choice. Buscemi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Straight Outa Compton. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Tappio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Buscemi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappio shoots for a takedown but Buscemi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Tappio misses.
Buscemi tries to clinch up.
Tappio misses with a takedown attempt
and Buscemi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Buscemi misses with a knee strike.
Buscemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Buscemi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buscemi breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tappio.
Tappio throws out a powerful jab.
Tappio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buscemi.
Tappio throws a right hand that misses
and Buscemi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Buscemi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Buscemi on the inside.
Buscemi scores a nice knee to the body.
Tappio is trying to drag Buscemi to the mat but Buscemi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Tappio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Buscemi missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi manages to break the clinch.
Tappio shoots for a double leg takedown but Buscemi sprawls well. He's pushed Tappio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tappio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tappio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Buscemi works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tappio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buscemi wants to sweep but no luck.
Tappio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buscemi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tappio content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi looking for a sweep. Not yet Buscemi, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buscemi is trying to keep Tappio in close.
Buscemi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tappio is one step ahead there.
Tappio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buscemi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tappio distracts Buscemi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tappio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tappio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tappio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buscemi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buscemi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tappio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Buscemi is looking for a triangle but Tappio pushes his legs off easily.
Tappio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Buscemi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tappio trying to control but Buscemi is working from the bottom.
Buscemi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buscemi controls Tappio momentarily but Tappio frees himself.
Buscemi keeping full guard, as Tappio tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi keeping moving, preventing Tappio from controlling successfully.
Buscemi trying to strike off his back.
Tappio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Juha Tappio just wasn't active enough.
Tappio misses with a double jab.
Tappio just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buscemi defending well as Tappio loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Tappio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buscemi doesn't manage to clinch there - Tappio circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tappio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tappio counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappio misses with a takedown
and Buscemi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buscemi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Buscemi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Buscemi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tappio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tappio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buscemi did well to prevent Tappio getting side control.
Tappio prevents Buscemi from improving his position.
Buscemi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tappio moves nicely into side control.
Tappio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Buscemi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tappio's best efforts.
Buscemi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buscemi.
Tappio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tappio connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi keeping moving, preventing Tappio from controlling successfully.
Tappio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tappio won't allow Buscemi to get back to his feet.
Buscemi wants to sweep here but Tappio controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Buscemi is looking for a triangle but Tappio pushes his legs off easily.
Tappio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tappio trying to control but Buscemi is working from the bottom.
Buscemi working for a triangle but Tappio defends it easily.
Tappio landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi trying to control the position.
Buscemi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buscemi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tappio wants to control from the top but Buscemi keeps moving.
Buscemi wants to sweep here but Tappio controlling him for the moment.
Juha Tappio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buscemi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tappio content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappio chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tappio trying to control but Buscemi is working from the bottom.
Tappio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tappio wants to control from the top but Buscemi keeps moving.
Buscemi wants to sweep but no luck.
Tappio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tappio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tappio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tappio works over Buscemi with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappio trying to control but Buscemi is working from the bottom.
Tappio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tappio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buscemi's head.
Buscemi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buscemi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappio distracts Buscemi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buscemi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tappio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tappio trying to control the position from guard on top but Buscemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tappio throwing strikes but missing.
Buscemi is trying to keep Tappio in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Tappio dominated that second round.
That's time! Tappio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tappio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buscemi slaps away a takedown attempt from Tappio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tappio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buscemi moves to clinch but Tappio breaks away
and Tappio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tappio keeps the fight on the outside.
Buscemi is looking to clinch.
Buscemi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tappio at a distance.
Tappio swats away the attempt to clinch by Buscemi.
Tappio has his takedown stuffed
and Buscemi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tappio's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tappio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tappio pulls Buscemi in close to prevent any damage.
Buscemi pushes down on Tappio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tappio gets back to full guard.
Buscemi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tappio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buscemi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tappio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tappio trying to keep a closed guard but Buscemi is proving a slippery customer.
Buscemi is looking to work some ground and pound but Tappio has wrist control.
Tappio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Buscemi!
Buscemi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappio controlling from mount.
Buscemi tries to lock up and control but Tappio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tappio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buscemi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tappio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buscemi's face.
Tappio landing punches.
Buscemi is squirming around, avoiding Tappio's attempts to control the action.
Tappio avoids the attempt from Buscemi to control.
Tappio lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buscemi?
Buscemi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tappio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Buscemi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buscemi is in a horrible position here. Tappio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tappio content just to control the position here.
Buscemi is squirming around, avoiding Tappio's attempts to control the action.
Tappio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Tappio working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tappio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tappio lands a big elbow.
Buscemi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tappio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappio is looking to take a break and control but Buscemi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tappio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buscemi wants to improve his position but Tappio is controlling well.
Tappio is controlling the pace.
Buscemi wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Buscemi wants to improve his position but Tappio is controlling well.
Tappio is trying to control. Buscemi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Tappio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tappio 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Tappio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Large (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Large has chosen Blue - U Make Me Wanna as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Falcon Falconowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Large!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falconowski moves to clinch but Large breaks away
and Large counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falconowski thinking.
Falconowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Large ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falconowski moves away.
Falconowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Large avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Large just misses with a punch to the body.
Large connects with a single shot there.
Large connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falconowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Large.
Large ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falconowski moves away.
Large throws a right hand that misses
and Falconowski counters with a straight right hand.
Large swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Large looks to score with a jab to the body but Falconowski is just out of range.
Falconowski throws a hook but Large avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Large to the mat! Large manages to get full guard.
Falconowski content to stall in guard here.
Large manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Falconowski is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Large with good strikes from the mount here!
Falconowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Falconowski wants to control but Large is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Falconowski wants to hold on but Large pushes him away.
Falconowski is squirming around, avoiding Large's attempts to control the action.
Large punching from mount but Falconowski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Large looking to control but Falconowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Falconowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Large ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falconowski moves away.
Large digs a good hook to Falconowski's body.
Large wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Large punishes Falconowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Falconowski is breathing heavily.
Falconowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob Large is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Large throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Large dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Falconowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut.
Bob Large seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falconowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Large was well out of range. Poor timing from Falconowski.
Large connects with a good right hand that stumbles Falconowski. Falconowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Large scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Large just misses with a punch to the body.
Large connects with a body shot.
Falconowski walks into a stiff left hand from Large.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Large lands a nice looking body shot.
Bob Large seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falconowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Large.
Large changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Large lands a right hook to the body.
Large connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falconowski's hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Large throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falconowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falconowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Falconowski is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski switches off momentarily and Large cracks him with a monster right hand! Falconowski topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Large dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Large!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Large!
During a confident post fight interview, Bob Large thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abreham Killyousovizh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Clyde Turner enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abreham Killyousovizh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Clyde Turner!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killyousovizh loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Killyousovizh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killyousovizh lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Clyde Turner has been cut.
Nice body punch from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh manages to break the clinch.
Turner takes a swing at Killyousovizh's ribcage but misses.
Killyousovizh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killyousovizh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Killyousovizh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Killyousovizh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killyousovizh tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Killyousovizh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killyousovizh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
A jab from Turner misses.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch up.
Killyousovizh thumps Turner with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Killyousovizh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turner's knee momentarily.
Killyousovizh closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Killyousovizh taking a breather.
Killyousovizh lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Killyousovizh controls his hands.
Killyousovizh misses with a knee strike.
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Killyousovizh.
Turner looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killyousovizh misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Killyousovizh controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
Killyousovizh tries to land a knee to the head but Turner blocks with his arms.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner blocks a body shot from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh connects with a knee to the head.
Killyousovizh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That has opened up Clyde Turner's cut even more.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Killyousovizh uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh looks to land a combination. Turner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turner gets tackled into the cage by Killyousovizh. Killyousovizh maintains the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Killyousovizh avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Killyousovizh stalling against the cage.
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Killyousovizh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turner is trying to break free.
Killyousovizh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Killyousovizh lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Killyousovizh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abreham Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Killyousovizh can pounce on him.
Killyousovizh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Killyousovizh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch up.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Killyousovizh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killyousovizh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killyousovizh.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Killyousovizh is just out of range.
Killyousovizh lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreham Killyousovizh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clyde Turner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Killyousovizh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Killyousovizh.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Killyousovizh - that will leave a mark!
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Killyousovizh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Killyousovizh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killyousovizh with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh cracks the inside of Turner's front leg.
Killyousovizh scores with a punch to the head.
Killyousovizh darts in and clinches Turner up against the cage.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Killyousovizh scores a nice knee to the body.
Killyousovizh digs a right hand underneath Turner's ribcage. Turner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Killyousovizh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Killyousovizh stalling the fight.
A short right from Killyousovizh on the inside.
The cut above Clyde Turner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killyousovizh.
Turner is rocked!
Killyousovizh jerks Turner's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Turner drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Killyousovizh goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Killyousovizh because Turner was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Abreham Killyousovizh!
Abreham Killyousovizh is the new heavyweight champion!
Abreham Killyousovizh spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miki Thron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Amazing entrance! with the theme FORT BATTLE from The Last of the Mohicans. Rogerio Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miki Thron's chin.
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176 lbs
11 - 2 - 2 |
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
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Decent boxing
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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
11 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Rogerio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miki Thron!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thron.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thron wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thron wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thron's head.
Gracie stands and throws Thron's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thron is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie landing a few strikes.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thron bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Thron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thron won't be happy with that.
Rogerio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miki Thron.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thron sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thron sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thron is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thron dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Thron takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Thron is defending well.
Thron tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Thron is defending well.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thron!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Thron looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thron wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie landing shots from mount.
Thron is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thron hang on?
Thron is rocked!
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thron is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie prevents Thron from getting the reversal.
Thron looks gassed!
Gracie postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Thron badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gracie around the waist but Gracie pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gracie is the winner by TKO! Gracie jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogerio Gracie!
A victorious Rogerio Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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FIGHT
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