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IF 33: Black Friday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Palovok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sex Dwarf. Donaldo Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuri Palovok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Palovok is looking to escape.
Souza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Palovok!
Souza looking for a guillotine from mount but Palovok is having none of it.
Souza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Souza's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Palovok wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Souza lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Palovok hold on?!
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!
Palovok tries to break free.
Souza has his arm under Palovok's chin here. Game over son! Souza squeezes tightly and Palovok is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donaldo Souza!
After the fight, Donaldo Souza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Terrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell comes to the cage accompanied by Born Again Anarchist. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Terrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaines moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gaines fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chris Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrell.
Terrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Terrell blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaines.
Gaines scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaines is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaines moves into the clinch.
Gaines pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaines.
Gaines lands a nice looking kick to the body. Terrell takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gaines scores with a jab to the head.
Gaines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaines throws an overhand right that lands on Terrell's shoulder, as Terrell tries to avoid the shot.
Gaines throws a chopping leg kick but Terrell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Terrell fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaines throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell misses with a looping left.
Terrell jabs Gaines right on the nose. Gaines blinks but takes it well.
Gaines lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaines lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaines throws a head kick but Terrell moves out of range.
Gaines misses with a head kick.
Gaines fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Terrell.
Sloppy strikes from Terrell. Those never looked like landing.
Gaines tries to score with a low kick but Terrell moves his leg out of the way.
Terrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaines.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaines pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaines cracks a nice hook into Terrell's ribs.
Gaines scores with a head kick.
Terrell misses with a looping right.
Terrell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gaines attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell misses with a few strikes there.
Gaines fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Terrell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaines lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaines plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaines.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gaines.
Gaines pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terrell is out of range and Gaines settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaines throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terrell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaines gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Gaines dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gaines buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaines misses with a head kick.
Terrell checks a low kick from Gaines.
Gaines uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
Gaines fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaines lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Terrell misses with a looping left.
Gaines connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Terrell momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gaines.
Terrell keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terrell's sensitive parts.
Gaines chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him.
Gaines attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Terrell checks a low kick from Gaines.
Gaines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terrell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Terrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
Terrell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terrell works to advance to full mount. Gaines defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell blocks Gaines's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gaines flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Terrell is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Terrell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Terrell!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Doober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Smithson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Doober has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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266 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Doober!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Smithson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smithson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doober's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Doober looking to control.
Smithson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Doober keeping full guard, as Smithson tries to pass.
Doober working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smithson.
Doober is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Willy Smithson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Doober gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smithson counters with a shoot takedown. Doober fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smithson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smithson is looking to clinch but Doober is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Doober.
Smithson gets a takedown into half guard.
Smithson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smithson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doober tries to get to full guard but Smithson has control of the leg.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Willy Smithson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smithson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doober really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smithson wants to land a leg kick but Doober is out of range.
Smithson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doober sprawls well initially but Smithson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithson content to control rather than advance.
Doober trying to control from the bottom.
Smithson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Doober is looking for a sweep. Smithson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smithson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smithson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doober blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smithson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smithson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doober is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doober trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Smithson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doober is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Smithson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smithson scores a takedown into full mount!
Smithson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smithson is landing with some decent strikes but Doober is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smithson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smithson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Smithson 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.
Smithson thowing shots but they're missing.
Doober avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smithson.
Smithson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Doober to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Doober shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doober is working to get back to half guard.
Smithson content just to control the position here.
Doober keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smithson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson lands with some strikes.
Smithson looking to secure an arm triangle but Doober defends it well.
Smithson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Willy Smithson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smithson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson working for a submission but Doober is keeping him at bay.
Smithson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Doober's face.
Smithson controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doober is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doober is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Smithson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Doober's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smithson feints and as Doober raises his hands in defense, Smithson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doober is trying to hold Smithson in close to prevent damage but Smithson has managed to pass into half guard.
Smithson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smithson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Smithson seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Willy Smithson.
Doober tries to close the distance and clinch but Smithson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doober fails with a takedown attempt.
Shawn Doober is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doober misses with a takedown attempt
so Smithson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smithson gets to his feet. Doober looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smithson pushes Doober up against the cage in a clinch.
Doober fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Doober. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smithson manages to break the clinch.
Doober will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smithson misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doober fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doober misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smithson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithson is looking to break free of the clinch but Doober has double underhooks.
Doober jumps guard but Smithson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smithson tries to land knees in the clinch but Doober avoids the damage to the body.
Smithson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doober pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doober dodges the punch combination from Smithson.
Smithson throws a leg kick but Doober moved away.
Smithson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smithson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Doober!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson content just to control the position here.
Smithson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Doober because Smithson loaded up on that one.
Smithson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smithson lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smithson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smithson raining down shots from the mount!
Smithson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smithson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Doober is rocked!
Smithson controlling from the full mount.
Oh Doober is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smithson loads up with a big shot that hurts Doober! He's pulled Smithson in close but Smithson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Doober survive? More strikes from Smithson and Doober is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Willy Smithson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grigorio Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grigorio Escobar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigorio Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Sheldon!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheldon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sheldon fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheldon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grigorio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Sheldon.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheldon.
Sheldon tries for a takedown but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Escobar.
Sheldon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar needs to keep his hands up - Sheldon had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Sheldon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sheldon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to avoid it but Sheldon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar to the ground. Escobar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sheldon shoots in but no luck this time.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Sheldon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sheldon looks gassed!
Escobar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheldon shoots for a takedown but Escobar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Escobar lands with a good body shot.
Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobar lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sheldon up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Escobar cracks Sheldon with a nice body shot.
Escobar effectively controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Escobar cracks Sheldon with a nice body shot.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
Escobar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar tries a body shot but Sheldon blocks it.
Escobar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sheldon prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Sheldon blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheldon's elbow.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheldon's elbow.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheldon takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Sheldon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheldon has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
Escobar is pushing Sheldon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Sheldon avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Escobar'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.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Sheldon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar walks away with a smile on his face. Sheldon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheldon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sheldon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Escobar stuns Sheldon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grigorio Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sheldon doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sheldon back to the cage. Escobar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sheldon has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigorio Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar tries a body shot but Sheldon blocks it.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Sheldon's head.
Escobar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sheldon up against the cage.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheldons head.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheldon's elbow.
Escobar pushes Sheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sheldon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sheldon takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar presses Sheldon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sheldon is trying to pull guard but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Sheldon being controlled against the cage.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheldon can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sheldon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar has Sheldon pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar cracks Sheldon with a nice body shot.
Sheldon is breathing heavily.
Sheldon blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 referee is keeping an eye on Escobar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheldon letting Escobar take a breather here.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Sheldon's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar effectively controlling the action here.
Sheldon is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar presses Sheldon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar pushes Sheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Escobar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sheldon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobar avoids it.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheldon.
Sheldon blocks a body shot from Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar works on Sheldon's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheldon blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Grigorio Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sheldon wants a takedown.
Grigorio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Sheldon.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar stalls.
A short left from Escobar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheldon can't get the takedown.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheldons head.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Sheldon avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigorio Escobar dominated that second round.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sheldon fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheldon gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Sheldon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheldon's elbow.
Escobar is working Sheldon over against the cage.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Escobar cracks Sheldon with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
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!
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Sheldon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
Sheldon being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Sheldon's ribcage. Sheldon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheldon backwards.
Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheldon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Escobar is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sheldon.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Sheldon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorio Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar stalling in the clinch.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheldons head.
Sheldon wants to break free but Escobar has control.
Sheldon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grigorio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Sheldon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar gets through Sheldon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheldon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sheldon tries to score a body lock takedown but Escobar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar slowing the pace effectively.
Sheldon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sheldon.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sheldon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Sheldon tries to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling the position.
Escobar gets through Sheldon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Escobar is stalling here.
Frankie Sheldon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheldon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigorio Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigorio Escobar!
A relieved looking Grigorio Escobar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geraldo James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geraldo James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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214 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo James!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gaines's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gaines utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaines scrambles and gets back to his feet.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaines napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gaines on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gaines tries to get out of the position.
The ground and pound from James seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James trying to control the position but Gaines is working away.
Gaines trying to remain calm as James controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gaines gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gaines might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gaines wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaines avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Geraldo James was stalling too much, according to the referee.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaines throws out the jab.
James closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - James lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Geraldo James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Gaines jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gaines jabs at James's body.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaines stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Geraldo James has been cut.
Trevor Gaines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaines jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gaines sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
James prevents Gaines from standing back up.
Gaines blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James is taking a breather. Gaines says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
James misses with a head shot. Gaines uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Gaines gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gaines has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James pulls Gaines in close to prevent any damage.
James wants to stand but Gaines is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geraldo James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gaines.
Gaines gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaines being controlled here, momentarily.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gaines pushes James off and scrambles back to his feet.
James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gaines quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Geraldo James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gaines is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.
James is trying to control. Gaines wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaines is in trouble now - James has advanced to mount!
James breaks from Gaines's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaines is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James throws some wild stikes that Gaines manages to avoid easily.
James controlling from mount.
Gaines wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Gaines is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
James misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaines is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gaines taking shots to the head.
James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee warns Gaines that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gaines is rocked!
James looking to ground and pound but Gaines is blocking nicely.
Oh Gaines is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James looking to ground and pound but Gaines is blocking nicely.
James content just to control the position here.
James sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
James misses with a head shot.
James sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gaines seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James thowing shots but they're missing.
James misses with a head shot.
James controlling his opponent.
James sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
James wants to control the pace but Gaines is squirming around nicely.
James throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
James punching from mount but Gaines doing a good job of avoiding damage.
James unloads with some shots from mount but Gaines bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James thowing shots but they're missing.
James looking to finish with strikes here!
Gaines manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Gaines, under a barage of strikes from James.
James is keen to just control but Gaines is a slippery customer.
Gaines keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
James trying to control from half guard but Gaines is working away.
Gaines knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaines doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
Gaines is in trouble now - James has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Geraldo James'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. This is the final round!
James scores a takedown into full mount!
James throws some wild stikes that Gaines manages to avoid easily.
James misses with a head shot.
James punching from mount but Gaines doing a good job of avoiding damage.
James working for a submission but Gaines is keeping him at bay.
James sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
James tries to control but Gaines wriggling away.
James with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James unloads with some shots from mount but Gaines bucks and avoids them well.
James unloads with some shots from mount but Gaines bucks and avoids them well.
James misses with a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaines is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Gaines really wants to buck James off and get back to his feet.
James trying to control but Gaines is having none of it.
James unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gaines wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! James celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geraldo James!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bert Bainite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt Jamison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
150 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
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158 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bert Bainite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Jamison or perhaps it was just good defense by Bainite which made him look bad.
Jamison misses with a wild combination.
Jamison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bainite did well to prevent Jamison getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bainite tries to get to full guard but Jamison has control of the leg.
Jamison prevents Bainite from standing back up.
Jamison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bainite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bainite wants to control but Jamison passes into side.
Bainite is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jamison off and has taken his back!
Bainite scores with punches and elbows.
Jamison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jamison sees it coming and defends easily.
Jamison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bainite's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bainite's back!
Well, with Jamison on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bainite is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bainite controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jamison. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jamison is punishing Bainite with some ground and pound.
Bainite covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Jamison really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bainite.
Bainite manages to stand up with Jamison still on his back. Eventually Jamison drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Jamison dives in and scores a takedown into Bainite's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jamison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Bainite keeps moving.
Bainite has his foot on Jamison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamison works his way back into a safe position though.
Bainite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jamison manages to get himself to full guard.
Jamison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jamison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jamison has his foot on Bainite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bainite works his way back into a safe position though.
Jamison pulls Bainite in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bainite throws a strike but Jamison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Bainite keeps moving.
Bainite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jamison manages to get himself to full guard.
Bainite has gone for a leg lock! Jamison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bainite's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison throws a big right hand that misses.
Bainite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bainite is trying to control the position but Jamison postures up.
Jamison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bainite is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Bainite missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bainite is thwarting Jamison's attempts to control the position.
Jamison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bainite kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jamison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jamison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bainite was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamison.
Jamison avoids the head kick by Bainite.
Bainite gets caught flat footed, as Jamison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Bainite keeps moving.
Jamison advances to half guard.
Jamison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Jamison there.
Jamison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bainite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jamison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bainite is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison unloading with bombs!
Bainite tries to lock up and control but Jamison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bainite regains half guard.
Jamison controlling the action here.
Jamison wants to work for an arm triangle but Bainite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bainite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Jamison wants to take a breather but Bainite is having none of it.
Bainite moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamison stands up over Bainite, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bainite is looking for a triangle but Jamison pushes his legs off easily.
Bainite has momentary wrist control but Jamison slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bainite wants to sweep here but Jamison controlling him for the moment.
Bainite keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bainite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jamison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jamison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bainite wants to stand and escape but Jamison is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jamison passes Bainite's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jamison moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bainite.
Kurt Jamison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jamison cracks Bainite with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jamison working the body and head with strikes.
Bainite is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bainite can't do much from the bottom here.
Jamison trying to control the position but Bainite is working away.
Jamison swings around for an armbar but Bainite sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jamison's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bainite missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jamison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bainite has passed into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bainite fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bainite working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jamison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jamison shoots for a double leg takedown but Bainite sprawls well. He's pushed Jamison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bainite slips a jab from Jamison.
Jamison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainite moves away.
A left and a right from Bainite both land. Nice combination.
Jamison shoots and misses
and Bainite counters with a straight right hand.
Jamison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bainite connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jamison's hands.
Jamison keeps the fight on the outside.
Bainite misses with a body kick.
Bainite thows a body shot but no joy.
Bainite throws a nice looking combination but Jamison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jamison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainite looks for a takedown but Jamison sprawls well.
Bainite tries to clinch
and Jamison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jamison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jamison duly obliges.
Bert Bainite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bainite looks to land a combination but Jamison avoids it well.
Bainite is looking to clinch but Jamison is avoiding it.
Bainite fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamison scores with a nice strike.
Bainite throws a push kick but Jamison slaps the foot to one side.
Jab from Jamison.
Bainite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bert Bainite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Jamison.
Jamison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bainite counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bainite working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bainite is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jamison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jamison has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jamison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jamison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bainite keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bainite actively working from the bottom here.
Bert Bainite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bainite tries to roll over but Jamison keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bainite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Bainite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jamison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jamison's back!
Bainite has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jamison breaks Bainite's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kurt Jamison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Bainite showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jamison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Jamison!
After the fight, Kurt Jamison was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Page Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Karjalainen's choice of entrance music: Eminem: Go to Sleep. Page Knight has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karjalainen pinned against the cage. Karjalainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karjalainen scores with a jab. Knight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karjalainen jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karjalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karjalainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karjalainen, as that shot connected.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight gets a double leg takedown into Karjalainen's guard.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Knight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karjalainen dives on top into guard.
Karjalainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Karjalainen from controlling successfully.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karjalainen is aware though and is defending well.
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karjalainen defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karjalainen has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Karjalainen pushes his legs off easily.
Knight being controlled here, momentarily.
Knight has his feet on Karjalainen's thighs here. He's pushed Karjalainen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Karjalainen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Page Knight!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Uzi's choice of entrance music: Slayer - Angel of Death . Kurt Uzi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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300 lbs
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292 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Masters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Masters wants to control but Uzi is keeping busy.
Masters taking some punishment here, with Uzi in his half guard.
Masters wants to control but Uzi is keeping busy.
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uzi pulls his head out easily.
Uzi is controlling the pace.
Uzi working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Chris Masters has been cut.
Masters throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters is refusing to be controlled, as Uzi sits in half guard.
Uzi controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters throws a strike from the bottom but Uzi passes into side control!
Masters takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Uzi grinds an elbow into Masters's temple.
Chris Masters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Masters's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kurt Uzi! Kurt Uzi retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solidus Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Slither by Velvet Revolver as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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221 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solidus Snake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Snake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snake moves away.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Snake with an uppercut!
Snake slips a jab from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Snake's head but Snake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Snake counters with a nice uppercut.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake misses with a looping right.
Snake defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake blocks a jab.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Snake moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Snake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Snake comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Jones stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Snake is on him like rabid pit bull! Jones slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solidus Snake!
Solidus Snake retains his light heavyweight title!
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