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UTG8 - Eve of Destruction PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Palmeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Van Der Veer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Palmeri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Magnus Van Der Veer's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Palmeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Van Der Veer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Veer stuffs the takedown.
Van Der Veer dives in and grabs Palmeri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Palmeri pushes down on Van Der Veer's head and hops out.
Palmeri misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Veer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palmeri.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Der Veer keeping his opponent close.
Van Der Veer pushes Palmeri away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Palmeri gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Van Der Veer striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Palmeri is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Veer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Veer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palmeri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Veer wants to get back to his feet.
Van Der Veer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palmeri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Palmeri lands a nice forearm strike.
Palmeri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Der Veer is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Van Der Veer dodges the punch combination from Palmeri.
Frank Palmeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Veer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Palmeri jabs Van Der Veer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palmeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palmeri looking to score a takedown here. Van Der Veer is defending well but Palmeri drives through and ends up in Van Der Veer's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Der Veer looking to control.
Palmeri stopping the sweep attempt from Van Der Veer.
Van Der Veer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palmeri is controlling him.
Van Der Veer looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Palmeri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Der Veer is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Der Veer dives in and scores a takedown into Palmeri's guard.
Palmeri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Der Veer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van Der Veer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Palmeri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Van Der Veer has Palmeri in his guard.
Van Der Veer is striking from the bottom but Palmeri uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmeri wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Palmeri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palmeri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palmeri clinches with his opponent.
Van Der Veer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Der Veer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Palmeri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Palmeri prevents Van Der Veer from improving position.
Van Der Veer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Van Der Veer stalls from top position.
Palmeri tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Van Der Veer looking to control but instead Palmeri has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Van Der Veer is looking for a kimura but Palmeri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Der Veer to get the leverage.
Frank Palmeri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Veer wants to take a breather but Palmeri is having none of it.
Van Der Veer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Van Der Veer is thwarting Palmeri's attempts to control the position.
Palmeri wants to improve his position but Van Der Veer is controlling well.
Palmeri keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Palmeri just wasn't active enough.
Palmeri scores with a push kick.
Palmeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmeri keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Der Veer shoots in and drives through. Palmeri sprawls well.
Van Der Veer misses with a takedown attempt - Palmeri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Der Veer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van Der Veer is breathing heavily.
Van Der Veer stopping the sweep attempt from Palmeri.
Van Der Veer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Palmeri's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Veer wants to control from the top but Palmeri keeps moving.
Palmeri is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank Palmeri has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Palmeri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnus Van Der Veer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Palmeri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palmeri leaves Van Der Veer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Palmeri is looking to clinch but Van Der Veer is avoiding it.
Van Der Veer fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Palmeri.
Van Der Veer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palmeri's head backwards.
Van Der Veer pushes Palmeri up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Veer jumps guard but Palmeri stands there with Van Der Veer around his waist. Van Der Veer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frank Palmeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Van Der Veer.
Palmeri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Palmeri is trying to break the clinch but Van Der Veer has him pressed against the cage.
Van Der Veer tries to pull guard but Palmeri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Palmeri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Veer manages to break the clinch.
Palmeri tries to clinch up.
Van Der Veer shoots in for a takedown but Palmeri shows good takedown defense.
Van Der Veer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Veer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palmeri.
Van Der Veer avoids the head kick by Palmeri.
Van Der Veer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palmeri swivels and escapes.
A right-left combo lands from Palmeri.
It looks like Magnus Van Der Veer has been cut.
A head kick from Palmeri lands but Van Der Veer takes it in his stride.
Van Der Veer forces Palmeri back against the cage and clinches.
Palmeri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Der Veer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Palmeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Der Veer drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Veer looking to control but Palmeri passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri trying to control from half guard but Van Der Veer is working away.
Palmeri is looking to stall here but Van Der Veer recovers full guard.
Van Der Veer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palmeri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Palmeri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Der Veer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Palmeri just wasn't active enough.
Palmeri looks to land a combination but Van Der Veer avoids it well.
Van Der Veer lands with a slapping head kick.
Palmeri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Der Veer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palmeri's waist but Palmeri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Veer off to one side.
Frank Palmeri is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Veer as Palmeri shoots in.
Palmeri throws an overhand right that lands on Van Der Veer's shoulder, as Van Der Veer tries to avoid the shot.
Van Der Veer moves into the clinch.
Van Der Veer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmeri slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Der Veer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palmeri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Der Veer circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Palmeri.
I think Palmeri 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Frank Palmeri!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Frank Palmeri!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Frank Palmeri!
Frank Palmeri wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Connors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Adams!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Connors is looking to chop away at Adams's legs.
Adams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Connors on his heels. He'll look to pass Connors's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Connors throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adams uses it to pass to side control.
Connors stops Adams from passing to mount.
Connors regains half guard.
Adams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Connors doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adams.
Adams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams cracks Connors with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Adams controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Adams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Adams landing strikes, looking to finish!
Adams landing strikes from the mount and Connors is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adams wants to stand but Connors is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Adams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Connors takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adams controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors gets back to half guard.
Connors is breathing heavily.
Adams is looking to advance position but Connors won't allow it.
Adams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Connors with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Connors trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Adams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Connors trying to control here.
Adams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Connors won't allow Adams to pass to mount.
Connors has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Connors is pressing down on Adams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connors is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams stands up from Connors's guard - Adams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into Connors's guard.
Adams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Connors is keeping the position.
Marcus Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connors is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Connors blocks nicely.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connors works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adams trying to control but Connors is working from the bottom.
Adams wants to stand and escape but instead Connors has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connors trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Adams looking to score a takedown here. Connors is defending well but Adams drives through and ends up in Connors's guard.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Connors looking to control.
Adams wants to control from the top but Connors keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connors misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams darts in and clinches Connors up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Connors quickly recovers to half guard.
Connors looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to stand but Connors has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to take a breather but Connors is having none of it.
Adams trying to pass the guard but Connors defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Connors is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams.
Adams wants to control but Connors is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams controlling the action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus Adams wasn't active enough on the ground.
Adams looking to score a takedown here. Connors is defending well but Adams drives through and ends up in Connors's guard.
Adams advances to half guard.
Adams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams trying to pass the guard but Connors defending well.
Daniel Connors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Marcus Adams!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Marcus Adams!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Marcus Adams!
Marcus Adams wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jansku Butthead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matt Serra was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jansku Butthead !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra tries for a takedown but Butthead circles away easily
and Butthead counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Serra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Butthead counters by clinching up.
Serra lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Butthead tries to get to full guard but Serra has control of the leg.
Serra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Butthead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Serra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Butthead is just riding it out for now. Serra eventually gives up the hold.
Butthead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Butthead tries to get out of the position.
Serra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Butthead manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Serra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Butthead dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butthead decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jansku Butthead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Serra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Serra as Butthead tries to tie him up.
Butthead just leaning against Serra, taking a breather.
Serra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Butthead smiles and moves away.
Serra shoots and misses
and Butthead moves into the clinch.
Serra looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra fails to pull guard.
Butthead prevents the takedown attempt.
Butthead trying to control the position but instead, Serra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Butthead into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butthead breaks the clinch.
Serra misses with a takedown
letting Butthead counter with a right hand.
Serra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Butthead counters with a left to the body.
Butthead rushes Serra and presses him up against the cage.
Butthead trying to control the position but instead, Serra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Butthead into the cage.
Butthead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butthead displaying some good clinch control by pressing Serra up against the cage.
Butthead decides to pull guard.
Butthead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Butthead dives on top into guard.
Butthead is looking to stand up but Serra won't let him.
Butthead landing some decent shots from guard.
Butthead throwing strikes but missing.
Serra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butthead cracks Serra with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Butthead tries to free his leg and advance position but Serra is retaining full guard.
Butthead is working hard here to advance position.
Butthead trying to control but Serra is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Butthead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Serra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butthead gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butthead throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butthead controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jansku Butthead dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Butthead leaves Serra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Butthead misses with a two punch combination.
Butthead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Butthead wants it to stay on the feet.
Jansku Butthead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
Butthead fails with the takedown.
Serra with a poor takedown
and Butthead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serra has his takedown stuffed
and Butthead counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Butthead scores with a jab to the body.
Serra is breathing heavily.
Butthead throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Serra misses with a takedown
and Butthead counters with a left and a right that stings Serra.
Butthead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jansku Butthead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butthead misses with a double jab.
Butthead shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Butthead showed some decent athleticism there.
Butthead is looking to take a break and control but Serra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serra wants to get back to his feet.
Butthead working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Butthead is controlling the pace.
Serra wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Butthead .
Serra is looking to get back to full guard here but Butthead has managed to pass to side control instead.
Butthead decides to stand back up. Butthead steps back and let's Serra get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butthead feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Butthead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Serra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Serra wants to sweep but no luck.
Butthead drops back looking for a leg! Serra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Serra manages to kick Butthead off! Butthead jumps back into Serra's guard.
Butthead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butthead decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Serra has his takedown stuffed
and Butthead counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Butthead misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Butthead . No joy for Serra on that attempt.
Serra gets caught napping as Butthead dives in and scores a takedown. Serra manages to retain guard.
Butthead scoring with some ground and pound.
Butthead decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Butthead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Serra, pushing him back against the cage.
Butthead tries to stall but Serra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Butthead scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butthead misses with a body punch.
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!
Butthead stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Serra as Butthead tries to tie him up.
Butthead gets underhooks to prevent Serra's takedown attempt.
Butthead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serra misses with the combination.
Serra misses with a series of wild punches.
Serra avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serra fails with the takedown
and Butthead counters with a left and a right that stings Serra.
Butthead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jansku Butthead dominated that second round.
That's time! Butthead 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Butthead is looking to clinch.
Butthead throws a nice looking combination but Serra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Serra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Butthead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serra circles away quickly and effectively.
Butthead drives through with a takedown into Serra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Serra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serra looking for a sweep. Not yet Serra, not yet.
Butthead 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.
Butthead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Serra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butthead sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Serra holds on and takes a little breather.
Serra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Butthead wants to get up but he can't break Serra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Serra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Butthead . Those never looked like landing.
Butthead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jansku Butthead is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Butthead taking a breather.
Serra tries to break free but Butthead pushes him back against the cage.
Serra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Butthead pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jansku Butthead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
Butthead shoots in and gets a takedown into Serra's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butthead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butthead stands up over Serra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Butthead is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butthead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butthead is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Serra holds on and takes a little breather.
Serra looking to control.
Serra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Serra keeping moving, preventing Butthead from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butthead is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butthead is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butthead distracts Serra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Butthead decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Serra, up you get!
Butthead has managed to clinch.
Matt Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Butthead tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butthead drags the fight down to the ground.
Serra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Butthead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Butthead has escaped and now he's on top!
Butthead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butthead postures up in Serra's guard and throws a big left but Serra blocks it.
Serra keeping moving, preventing Butthead from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serra controls Butthead momentarily but Butthead frees himself.
Butthead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Butthead trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butthead throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butthead is looking to work some ground and pound but Serra has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jansku Butthead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butthead 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jansku Butthead !
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jansku Butthead !
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jansku Butthead !
Jansku Butthead wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jansku Butthead 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Nevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obi Wan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Nevin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obi Wan King!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King checks the leg kick.
Nevin misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nevin.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nevin lands a shoulder strike.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Nevin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King avoids the body shot from Nevin.
Nevin tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nevin misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin misses with a hook.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevin moves away.
King defending well as Nevin loads up on a big left hand.
King throws a hook to the side of Nevin's head but Nevin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nevin throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King throws a nice looking combination but Nevin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevin.
King tries to clinch up.
Jab by King.
Nevin connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nevin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King jabs at Nevin's body.
Nevin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. King's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That kick from Nevin tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nevin misses with a straight left.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
King throws a body punch but Nevin moves out of range.
Nevin is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Nevin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Nevin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevin.
King swings for the body but Nevin moves out of range.
Nevin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nevin misses with a body shot.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nevin rather than just go for the knockout.
Nevin slips a jab and a cross from King.
Nevin misses with a hook.
Nevin thows a body shot but no joy.
Nevin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nevin throws a poor cross that misses
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nevin scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevin misses the shot to the body.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nevin misses with a looping right.
Nevin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevin is just out of range.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nevin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nevin slips under a jab from King.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by King.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevin.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nevin looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nevin.
Nevin misses with a straight left.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King is rocked!
Nevin drops King with a naaaaasty hook - King is in real trouble here! Nevin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Nevin!
Bill Nevin retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Pirhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pirhonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Last Caress. Tomas Pirhonen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Pirhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Chang!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirhonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Chang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pirhonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pirhonen rushes Chang and presses him up against the cage.
Pirhonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chang walks away with a smile on his face. Pirhonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chang is struggling to control the position.
Chang trying to stall but Pirhonen improves his position.
Pirhonen is looking to control Chang's arms but Chang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pirhonen has his back to the cage.
Pirhonen blocks an elbow strike.
Pirhonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chang can't fight it off and eventually Pirhonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Chang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Pirhonen from controlling successfully.
Chang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirhonen gets to his feet - Chang follows without any prompting.
Pirhonen closes the distance and pushes Chang back into the cage.
Chang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pirhonen goes for a takedown attempt but Chang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Pirhonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chang rushes Pirhonen and presses him up against the cage.
Pirhonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pirhonen stalling.
Pirhonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chang uses from the top position.
Pirhonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pirhonen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirhonen wants to stand but Chang is controlling the position.
Chang throws a big elbow that misses.
Pirhonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chang.
Chang throws an elbow that misses. Pirhonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chang's guard. Nice move by Pirhonen!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pirhonen trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang wants to get back to his feet but Pirhonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pirhonen stays in close to Chang's body and controls the position.
Pirhonen won't allow Chang to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang pushes Pirhonen off and gets back to his feet.
Chang closes the distance and pushes Pirhonen back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pirhonen's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pirhonen blocks an elbow strike from Chang.
Chang prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pirhonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chang lands a couple of elbows.
Chang throws an elbow that misses. Pirhonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chang's guard. Nice move by Pirhonen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirhonen 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.
Chang wants to stand and escape but Pirhonen is having none of it.
Pirhonen stands and steps away. Chang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pirhonen tries to keep at a distance but Chang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pirhonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pirhonen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jim Chang has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomas Pirhonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Chang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chang pushes Pirhonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang tries a body shot but Pirhonen blocks it.
Pirhonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pirhonen's elbow.
Pirhonen avoids the elbow strike from Chang, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chang.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pirhonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pirhonen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pirhonen misses with an elbow over the top.
Chang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pirhonen is defending well for now.
Pirhonen breaks from the clinch.
Chang moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirhonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pirhonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chang throwing strikes but missing.
Chang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pirhonen has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chang chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chang throws an elbow that misses. Pirhonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chang's guard. Nice move by Pirhonen!
Chang wriggles free and stands up.
Jim Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pirhonen has Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Pirhonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chang prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Pirhonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirhonen lands a nice elbow.
Chang lands with a short shot to the head.
Pirhonen misses with an elbow strike.
Pirhonen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chang tries to work over Pirhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang is trying to stall.
Jim Chang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chang effectively controlling the action here.
Chang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pirhonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chang stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pirhonen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chang's brow.
Pirhonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pirhonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chang after a bit of a struggle.
Chang is trying to maintain a safe position but Pirhonen gets an underhook and turns Chang into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jim Chang.
Chang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chang tries to land knees in the clinch but Pirhonen avoids the damage to the body.
Chang controlling the action here for a moment.
Pirhonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pirhonen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chang is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang leaning against his opponent.
Pirhonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chang to keep the fight standing.
Chang tries to land a knee to the head but Pirhonen blocks with his arms.
Chang trying to land knees to the body.
Pirhonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pirhonen tries to pull guard but Chang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pirhonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Chang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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!
Chang is looking to control Pirhonen's arms but Pirhonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chang has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pirhonen landing knees to the body.
Pirhonen throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Chang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Chang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chang clinches with his opponent.
Chang looking to stall.
Pirhonen letting Chang take a breather here.
Chang stops a takedown attempt from Pirhonen.
Pirhonen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chang regains guard.
Tomas Pirhonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chang is working an open guard so Pirhonen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chang darts in and clinches Pirhonen up against the cage.
Chang being controlled against the cage.
Pirhonen misses with some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pirhonen throws an elbow but misses.
Pirhonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chang to keep the fight standing.
Chang pushes off an throws an elbow but Pirhonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pirhonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chang smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Pirhonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirhonen avoids the elbow strike from Chang, against the cage.
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Pirhonen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pirhonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pirhonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chang prevents it.
Chang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pirhonen is working for takedown but Chang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pirhonen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirhonen wants a takedown.
Chang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pirhonen as Chang tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jim Chang.
Chang instigates a clinch.
Chang scores with a shoulder strike.
Pirhonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirhonen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chang just leaning against Pirhonen, taking a breather.
Pirhonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pirhonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pirhonen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Chang.
I think Chang 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jim Chang!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jim Chang!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jim Chang!
Jim Chang wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikkel Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ojitos de noche serena. The key to victory for Mikkel Larsen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikkel Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez moves into the clinch.
Valdez stalling in the clinch.
Larsen is trying to force a seperation but Valdez has the dominant position.
Valdez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Valdez tightens his grip and picks Larsen up, before dumping him to the ground. Larsen manages to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Valdez wants to stand but Larsen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Valdez wants to pass the guard but Larsen is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Larsen doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Valdez paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Larsen - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mikkel Larsen!
Mikkel Larsen got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radziu Dojs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dojs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, On the Move - Barthezz. Prefect comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Whom The Bell Tolls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ford Prefect struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Radziu Dojs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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181 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radziu Dojs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ford Prefect!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dojs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Prefect looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Prefect avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Prefect, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prefect tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dojs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prefect somewhat.
No joy there for Dojs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Dojs does no damage.
Prefect misses with a takedown attempt - Dojs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prefect takes one to the side of the head.
Dojs throws a good cross that connects.
Dojs scores with a jab to the body.
Dojs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dojs connects with a body shot that sends Prefect's belly button to the back.
Dojs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dojs looks to land a combination but Prefect avoids it well.
Prefect looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dojs misses with a wild combination.
Dojs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dojs scores with a three punch combo!
Dojs misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Dojs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Dojs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dojs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prefect's hands.
Prefect is rocked!
Dojs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Prefect is still on wobbly legs! Can Dojs finish him?
Dojs misses with a few strikes there.
Dojs lands a left and a right that send Prefect crashing to the mat, dazed. Dojs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dojs lands a slapping body shot.
Dojs misses with a few strikes there.
Prefect takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dojs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Prefect avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Dojs catches Prefect right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prefect throws a wild hook but Dojs just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Prefect gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Dojs raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radziu Dojs!
A very excited looking Radziu Dojs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Blonksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by UFC - Face the Pain. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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279 lbs
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251 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Blonksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Browne !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Blonksy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
Blonksy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blonksy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blonksy tries to clinch up
and Browne counters with a shoot takedown. Blonksy fights it but they end up in guard.
Browne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Browne throwing strikes but missing.
Browne drops back looking for a leg! Blonksy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blonksy manages to kick Browne off! Browne jumps back into Blonksy's guard.
Blonksy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blonksy tries to get out of the position.
Browne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blonksy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne 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.
Browne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Browne throws a big right hand that misses.
Browne stands and throws Blonksy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Browne crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne is working to tighten is grip on Blonksy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Blonksy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Browne is really squeezing tight and eventually Blonksy passes out! Browne breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Travis Browne !
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tolek Banan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alacrity Fitzhugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzhugh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Master of Puppets kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tolek Banan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alacrity Fitzhugh!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzhugh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab from Banan.
Banan works the jab nicely.
Banan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banan moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzhugh.
Banan misses with a series of wild punches.
Banan catches Fitzhugh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzhugh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzhugh wants to clinch
and Banan counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzhugh throws a sloppy head kick and Banan moves out of range easily.
Fitzhugh wants to clinch but Banan slips to the side
and Banan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banan connects with a looping right hand.
Banan lands a jab.
Fitzhugh is rocked!
Banan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Fitzhugh clean off his feet! He's out cold! Banan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tolek Banan!
Tolek Banan is the new lightweight champion!
Tolek Banan gave a mention to Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taai Taai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauna Majuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taai comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taai Taai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauna Majuri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taai's head.
Majuri closes the distance and clinches up with Taai, looking for a takedown. Majuri pushes Taai against the cage but Taai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Majuri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Majuri.
Taai is looking to reverse the position.
Majuri moves into full mount!
Majuri looking to ground and pound but Taai is blocking nicely.
Majuri working for a guillotine from mount but Taai is in no mood to give up.
Majuri controlling from the full mount.
Majuri sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majuri thowing shots but they're missing.
Taai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Majuri wants to control the pace but Taai is squirming around nicely.
Majuri controlling his opponent.
Majuri throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taai wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Majuri tries to get the hooks in deep but Taai pushed the leg off.
Majuri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Taai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Majuri looking for the choke but no joy.
Taai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Majuri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majuri is not going to allow Taai to sit and survive in this position.
Taai can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majuri tightening his grip on Taai, looking for the choke.
Taai is trying to break free.
Majuri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taai defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taai rolls, trying to escape but Majuri keeps control of the position.
Taai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Majuri.
Majuri sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Taai taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sauna Majuri!
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