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IFT 96 Zerep vs Wilson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Magnussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnussen comes to the cage accompanied by Bloody Beetroots - Butter. Wood is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Like Weeds by His Hero Is Gone. George Wood told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Magnussen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Wood!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood misses with an uppercut. Magnussen saw that one coming.
Wood misses with a few strikes there.
Magnussen is looking to slow Wood down with leg kicks.
Magnussen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magnussen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magnussen.
Jab, jab by Magnussen - just one landing.
Wood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Magnussen moves away and avoids it.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magnussen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magnussen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wood off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnussen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wood's head backwards.
Magnussen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnussen throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magnussen ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Magnussen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wood avoids the head kick by Magnussen.
Wood walks into a left hand.
Magnussen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Magnussen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood.
Magnussen's corner calls for a 1-2. Magnussen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magnussen lands a nice shot that snaps Wood's head back.
Magnussen misses with an uppercut.
Magnussen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magnussen takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnussen is looking to slow Wood down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Magnussen.
Wood misses with a straight left.
Magnussen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnussen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wood jabs Magnussen right on the nose. Magnussen blinks but takes it well.
Magnussen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wood. That did some damage!
Magnussen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wood. Wood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Magnussen's head but Magnussen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood throws a right and a left that Magnussen avoids nicely.
Wood misses with an uppercut. Magnussen saw that one coming.
Magnussen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Decent striking displayed by Magnussen there.
Wood might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen slips a straight right by Wood.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnussen.
Magnussen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Magnussen scores with a hook.
Wood lands with a hook. Magnussen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magnussen thuds his right hand into Wood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Magnussen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Wood with that takedown attempt.
Gunnar Magnussen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood staying out of range there.
Wood walks into a straight right hand from Magnussen.
Wood throws a nice looking combination but Magnussen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magnussen scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Magnussen misses.
Magnussen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wood's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnussen misses the target.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Magnussen moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws the left hand but Magnussen avoids the punch easily.
Magnussen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wood.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Magnussen's head but Magnussen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood moves out of range as Magnussen strikes.
Wood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magnussen.
Magnussen slips a jab from Wood.
Magnussen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Wood.
Magnussen misses with a straight left.
Wood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Magnussen catches Wood right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Wood misses.
Magnussen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood swings widly with a right hand
and Magnussen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnussen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wood's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood misses with the combination.
Wood shoots for a takedown but Magnussen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magnussen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Wood blocks a jab.
Magnussen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magnussen scores with a leg kick.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnussen scores with a hook.
Wood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood looks gassed!
Magnussen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wood.
Magnussen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by Magnussen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magnussen, as that shot connected.
Wood tries for a takedown but Magnussen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunnar Magnussen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Wood.
Magnussen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wood's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Magnussen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magnussen clobbers Wood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magnussen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magnussen is rocked!
George Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood cracks Magnussen with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Wood!
George Wood very nearly forgot to thank Adrenaline amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sack Hitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danush Towraghondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Towraghondi's choice of entrance music: Coal Chamber - Amir of the Desert. Danush Towraghondi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sack Hitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danush Towraghondi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Towraghondi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitch shoots in and bounces Towraghondi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hitch scoring with some ground and pound.
Hitch drops back looking for a leg! Towraghondi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Towraghondi manages to kick Hitch off! Hitch jumps back into Towraghondi's guard.
Hitch is looking to work some ground and pound but Towraghondi has wrist control.
Hitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Towraghondi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Towraghondi holds on and takes a little breather.
Towraghondi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitch wants to control from the top but Towraghondi keeps moving.
Towraghondi trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Towraghondi can do anything to dispel that myth.
We're going to have a standup here because Sack Hitch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hitch gets caught napping as Towraghondi dives in and scores a takedown. Hitch manages to retain guard.
Hitch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Towraghondi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Towraghondi wants to pass the guard but Hitch is keeping the position.
Hitch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Towraghondi works over Hitch with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Towraghondi wants to control from the top but Hitch keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Towraghondi distracts Hitch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Towraghondi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Towraghondi wants to pass the guard but Hitch is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitch has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Towraghondi doesn't defend quickly enough and Hitch has managed to lock this one up! Can Towraghondi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hitch on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sack Hitch!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrath Ofthegods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mixalis Pavlis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrath Ofthegods has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrath Ofthegods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mixalis Pavlis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pavlis wants to break free but Ofthegods has control.
Pavlis decides to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ofthegods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ofthegods is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pavlis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pavlis has escaped and now he's on top!
Ofthegods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlis defends it easily.
Pavlis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ofthegods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlis has managed to get both his arms back between Ofthegods's legs - danger averted.
Ofthegods throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pavlis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ofthegods is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ofthegods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ofthegods working for a triangle but Pavlis defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ofthegods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlis defends well.
Pavlis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ofthegods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ofthegods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ofthegods's guard.
Pavlis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ofthegods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlis has managed to get both his arms back between Ofthegods's legs - danger averted.
Ofthegods keeping moving, preventing Pavlis from controlling successfully.
Ofthegods is striking but Pavlis is not phased and passes to half guard.
Pavlis is trying to control the action in half guard but Ofthegods is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ofthegods is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlis not doing much here.
Ofthegods wants to improve his position but Pavlis is controlling well.
Ofthegods is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Pavlis seems content to control.
Ofthegods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ofthegods.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ofthegods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlis defends well.
Pavlis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlis looking to pass the guard.
Ofthegods looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pavlis has picked Ofthegods up and slammed him! Ofthegods can't keep hold of the triangle and Pavlis manages to pass to side control!
Pavlis scoring with punches and elbows.
Pavlis wants to control but Ofthegods is keeping him busy.
Pavlis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ofthegods to his feet.
Pavlis moves into the clinch.
Pavlis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ofthegods shoots in but no luck this time.
Pavlis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ofthegods, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ofthegods tries to pull guard but Pavlis won't allow it.
Pavlis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pavlis breaks the clinch.
Pavlis throws a combination that misses
and Ofthegods counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pavlis won't be happy with that.
Ofthegods will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ofthegods is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pavlis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pavlis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ofthegods is controlling him well.
Ofthegods is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ofthegods is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pavlis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ofthegods tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrath Ofthegods dominated that round.
That's time! Ofthegods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pavlis has closed the distance and engaged Ofthegods in a clinch.
Ofthegods is trying to pull guard but Pavlis has him pressed against the cage.
Pavlis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ofthegods drags the fight down to the ground.
Pavlis throws a big elbow that misses.
Pavlis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ofthegods's guard.
Ofthegods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavlis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pavlis gets to his feet - Ofthegods follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ofthegods keeps the fight on the outside.
Pavlis looks for a takedown but Ofthegods sprawls well.
Ofthegods misses with a takedown
and Pavlis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pavlis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ofthegods gets a clinch.
Ofthegods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pavlis just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrath Ofthegods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ofthegods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ofthegods pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ofthegods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pavlis controlling from the top position.
Ofthegods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlis defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlis wants to control from the top but Ofthegods keeps moving.
Pavlis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ofthegods is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pavlis frees his head nicely. Oh but Ofthegods has switched to an armbar! Pavlis is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Wrath Ofthegods!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seth Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Paavali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunga comes to the cage accompanied by Sledge Hammer Facelift. Pate Paavali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
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World class MT
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seth Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Paavali!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Bunga.
Bunga throws a series of strikes that have Paavali backpedaling.
It looks like Pate Paavali has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga jabs Paavali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paavali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Paavali with that takedown attempt.
Paavali takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paavali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunga can pounce on him.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
Bunga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paavali is trying to pull guard but Bunga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bunga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bunga breaks the clinch.
Bunga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paavali.
Bunga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bunga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunga tries to bum rush Paavali with a series of wild strikes but Paavali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunga.
Bunga rushes Paavali and presses him up against the cage.
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Paavali shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bunga sprawls well. Bunga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paavali gets slowly back to his feet.
Seth Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Paavali.
Bunga moves into the clinch successfully.
Bunga tries a knee to the head but Paavali blocks it.
Paavali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bunga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bunga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paavali creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bunga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
Paavali fails with the takedown.
Bunga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga breaks from the clinch.
Paavali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bunga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paavali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paavali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paavali fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Paavali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bunga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paavali is defended easily by Bunga.
Paavali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seth Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paavali fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Bunga.
Bunga tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Bunga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
Seth Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunga leaves Paavali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
Bunga throws a one two combo.
Bunga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paavali fails with a takedown attempt.
Paavali fails with the takedown.
Bunga misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paavali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bunga tries to avoid it but Paavali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bunga to the ground. Bunga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paavali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bunga tries to avoid it but Paavali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bunga to the ground. Bunga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paavali shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunga tries to sprawl out of it but Paavali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunga scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Bunga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pate Paavali's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paavali fails to land the takedown.
Paavali avoids the head kick by Bunga.
Bunga lands a leg kick that knocks Paavali off balance momentarily.
Bunga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
Bunga connects with a high kick.
Bunga clinches with his opponent.
Bunga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paavali can do to turn this around?
Bunga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seth Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunga moves into range and clinches up with Paavali.
Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paavali tries to keep at a distance but Bunga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paavali tries to score a body lock takedown but Bunga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paavali is trying to drag Bunga to the mat but Bunga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seth Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Paavali.
Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Paavali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paavali is breathing heavily.
Bunga lands with a kick to the temple. Paavali shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Bunga.
Paavali closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bunga is trying to stand.
Bunga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paavali on the ground.
Paavali looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paavali is trying to control the action in half guard but Bunga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pate Paavali was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bunga lands a head kick!
Paavali shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paavali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bunga has closed the distance and engaged Paavali in a clinch.
Paavali has Bunga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bunga.
Bunga breaks the clinch.
Bunga throws a series of strikes that have Paavali backpedaling.
Paavali dives in and grabs Bunga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunga pushes down on Paavali's head and hops out.
Bunga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paavali. That did some damage!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paavali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paavali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paavali circles away quickly and effectively.
Paavali darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Paavali wants to take a breather but Bunga is having none of it.
Bunga is trying to stand up here but Paavali is controlling him well.
Paavali is trying to control the action in half guard but Bunga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paavali is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bunga defends it well.
Bunga tries to kick Paavali off but Paavali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is refusing to be controlled, as Paavali sits in half guard.
Bunga pushes Paavali off looking to stand but Paavali dives back in and keeps control.
Paavali throwing shots but Bunga is blocking nicely.
Paavali is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bunga defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paavali is looking to advance position but Bunga won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunga is trying to stand up here but Paavali is controlling him well.
Paavali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bunga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paavali works his way into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paavali trying to control the action but Bunga is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Bunga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pate Paavali's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paavali avoids the head kick by Bunga.
Bunga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paavali.
Bunga misses with a two punch combination.
Bunga throws a head kick that Paavali semi-blocks.
Bunga thumps Paavali with a low kick.
Paavali avoids the head kick by Bunga.
Paavali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunga can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Bunga.
Bunga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paavali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bunga's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paavali seems to be working for a kimura but Bunga defends the submission attempt.
Paavali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paavali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bunga's head.
Bunga pushes Paavali off looking to stand but Paavali dives back in and keeps control.
Paavali slips a nice elbow through Bunga's hands, connecting with Bunga's forehead.
Paavali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bunga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bunga is not content to let Paavali control the position.
Paavali 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.
Bunga is trying to stand back up but Paavali is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is staying active underneath Paavali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bunga has one foot on Paavali's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Paavali shoots in and drives through. Bunga sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga lands with a nice combination. Paavali backs away looking to recover.
Paavali has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bunga.
Paavali fails with a takedown attempt.
Seth Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Paavali.
Bunga throws a nice head kick!
Bunga closes the distance and clinches.
Bunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga looks to land a combination but Paavali avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paavali.
Bunga throws a sloppy head kick and Paavali moves out of range easily.
Paavali shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunga tries to sprawl out of it but Paavali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunga lands a nice hook to Paavali's body. Paavali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bunga throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bunga, right into the meat.
Paavali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bunga as he avoids it easily.
Paavali blocks a head kick by Bunga.
Bunga tries to land a front kick but Paavali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a sloppy head kick and Paavali moves out of range easily.
Paavali closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paavali lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paavali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paavali drops back looking for a leg! Bunga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bunga manages to kick Paavali off! Paavali jumps back into Bunga's guard.
Paavali wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
Paavali passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paavali controlling the position from side mount.
Pate Paavali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunga wants to get back to his feet but Paavali drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pate Paavali.
I think Bunga 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Bunga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lex Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malmsteen has chosen Yngwie Malmsteen - Rise up as his entrance music. 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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24
270 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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9 - 5 - 0 |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Luther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen lands a slapping body shot.
Malmsteen lands with a straight right. Luther didn't see that one coming.
Malmsteen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luther doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Malmsteen. That's going to slow Luther down.
Luther is breathing heavily.
Malmsteen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malmsteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luther gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malmsteen.
It looks like Lex Luther has been cut.
Malmsteen scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malmsteen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Luther looks a forlorn figure.
Luther knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malmsteen on the ground.
Malmsteen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Luther is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Luther flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Malmsteen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Luther and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Malmsteen slips an arm under Luther chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Malmsteen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Malmsteen is squeezing on Luther like an anaconda would it's prey. Luther fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Malmsteen!
In his post fight interview, James Malmsteen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Velaskuez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yevgeniy Petrovich (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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245 lbs
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauko Velaskuez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yevgeniy Petrovich!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velaskuez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrovich's head.
Velaskuez cracks Petrovich with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Petrovich tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Velaskuez pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Petrovich is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kauko Velaskuez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malik Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Danny Barrow enters the cage!
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13 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malik Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Barrow!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrow throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.
Alexander slips a straight right by Barrow.
Barrow shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexander sprawls well. He's pushed Barrow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barrow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexander swivels and escapes.
Alexander throws a body punch but Barrow moves out of range.
Barrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malik Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Barrow.
Barrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander takes a swing at Barrow's ribcage but misses.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Barrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barrow shoots in but Alexander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander punishes Barrow's body with a nice straight punch.
Barrow looks gassed!
Barrow shoots in but no luck this time.
Barrow closes the distance and clinches up with Alexander, looking for a takedown. Barrow pushes Alexander against the cage but Alexander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a shot to the body.
Barrow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Danny Barrow has been cut.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Barrow's ribs.
Alexander lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander pushes Barrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barrow or not.
A short left from Alexander.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrow backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Barrow is rocked!
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrow backwards.
Barrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Barrow.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexander.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
Barrow seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexander stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander works on Barrow's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.
Barrow is trying desperately to land a takedown but Alexander is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barrow.
Good body shot from Alexander.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexander.
Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barrow.
A short left from Alexander.
Barrow wants to break free but Alexander has control.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Alexander.
Alexander slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander works on Barrow's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexander.
Alexander pushes Barrow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexander displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barrow up against the cage.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrow backwards.
Alexander pushes Barrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Alexander.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexander.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Barrow's head.
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexander lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barrow with a big uppercut! Barrow tries to clinch up but Alexander pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barrow to the mat! Barrow covers up and Alexander unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Malik Alexander!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mor Onfollow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
178 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mor Onfollow!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onfollow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Susikasi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Onfollow scrambles back to his feet.
Seppo Susikasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susikasi shoots for a takedown but Onfollow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Susikasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Onfollow lands a head kick!
Susikasi loads up on a big right hand but Onfollow slips the punch.
Onfollow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Susikasi throws an overhand right that lands on Onfollow's shoulder, as Onfollow tries to avoid the shot.
Onfollow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Onfollow throws a series of punches but Susikasi avoids them all with ease.
Onfollow dives in and scores a takedown into Susikasi's guard.
Onfollow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Susikasi has his foot on Onfollow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Onfollow works his way back into a safe position though.
Onfollow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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!
Susikasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Onfollow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susikasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onfollow stopping the sweep attempt from Susikasi.
Susikasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Susikasi working for a triangle but Onfollow defends it easily.
Susikasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onfollow is in close to Susikasi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Susikasi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Onfollow has passed into half guard!
Onfollow wants to free his trapped foot but Susikasi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Susikasi is pressing down on Onfollow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Onfollow wants to pass the guard but Susikasi is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susikasi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Onfollow has passed into half guard!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susikasi wants to sweep but Onfollow has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi is looking for a sweep.
Susikasi is working hard here to advance position.
Onfollow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Susikasi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Onfollow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Susikasi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Onfollow connects with a decent elbow.
Susikasi is looking to reverse the position.
Susikasi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Onfollow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Onfollow trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onfollow wants to control but Susikasi is keeping him busy.
Susikasi tries to get to full guard but Onfollow has control of the leg.
Susikasi is holding on to half guard well.
Onfollow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Susikasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susikasi keeping full guard, as Onfollow tries to pass.
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!
Susikasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Seppo Susikasi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Susikasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onfollow.
Susikasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Onfollow was well out of range. Poor timing from Susikasi.
Susikasi throws a hook but Onfollow avoids it easily.
Onfollow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Susikasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mor Onfollow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onfollow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Susikasi misses with the combination.
Susikasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Onfollow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Susikasi!
Onfollow wants to control the pace but Susikasi is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susikasi is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onfollow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Onfollow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Susikasi wants to control but Onfollow is having none of it.
Onfollow wants to control the pace but Susikasi is squirming around nicely.
Susikasi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Susikasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi gets back to full guard.
Susikasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Susikasi, not yet.
Susikasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Susikasi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Onfollow escapes and throws Susikasi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Onfollow wants to control but Susikasi is keeping him busy.
Susikasi is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onfollow slows the pace down.
Susikasi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Onfollow taking a breather here.
Onfollow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susikasi keeps working.
Susikasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Susikasi is not content to let Onfollow control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Onfollow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Onfollow is trying to control the action in half guard but Susikasi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mor Onfollow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Susikasi misses with a body shot.
Susikasi shoots in for a takedown but Onfollow shows good takedown defense.
Susikasi swings widly with a right hand
and Onfollow counters with a single leg into guard. Susikasi didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onfollow looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susikasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mor Onfollow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Susikasi throws a series of punches but Onfollow moves out of range.
Susikasi has his takedown stuffed
and Onfollow counters with a big head kick but Susikasi shrugs it off.
Onfollow lands a slapping body shot.
Onfollow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Susikasi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Onfollow misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Susikasi.
Susikasi stalks Onfollow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Onfollow's face. Onfollow staggers backwards, shaken.
Onfollow lands a brutal head kick. Susikasi looks out on his feet and Onfollow throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mor Onfollow!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salocin Zerep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goldie Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salocin Zerep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goldie Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerep scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zerep misses with a wild combination.
Wilson 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zerep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zerep is keeping the position for now.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Zerep keeps moving.
Wilson slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Wilson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is looking for a kimura here.
Zerep tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Zerep regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zerep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerep keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zerep is retaining full guard.
Zerep 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.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilson is putting a hurting on Zerep here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wilson misses with the ground and pound.
Zerep on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zerep tries to get out of the position.
Zerep is letting Wilson control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings around for an armbar but Zerep sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilson's guard.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zerep won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goldie Wilson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Zerep.
Zerep stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Salocin Zerep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Zerep sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zerep throws a series of strikes that have Wilson backpedaling.
Zerep thows a body shot but no joy.
Zerep throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerep circles away quickly and effectively.
Zerep punishes Wilson's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Zerep.
Salocin Zerep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goldie Wilson.
Good exchange - Zerep coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zerep lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Zerep does no damage.
Zerep changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Zerep sprawls well.
Salocin Zerep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Zerep cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Zerep takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Zerep misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerep looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zerep leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zerep throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Zerep, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Zerep against the cage but Zerep circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zerep scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Zerep has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Zerep.
Zerep works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerep tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson is fighting to break Zerep's control of his arms but Zerep is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zerep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zerep controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Wilson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Zerep keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zerep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson is working Zerep over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salocin Zerep dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zerep throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Zerep scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Zerep stuffs the takedown.
Zerep throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. Zerep will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zerep checks a low kick from Wilson.
Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zerep was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zerep is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilson stands and throws Zerep's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerep is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson swings around for an armbar but Zerep sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilson's guard.
Zerep got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zerep has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Zerep stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zerep stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zerep!
Zerep knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Zerep can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zerep is surviving well by controlling Wilson's body position as best he can.
Wilson working Zerep over with strikes here.
Wilson goes for an armbar but Zerep turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zerep.
Wilson is trying to keep Zerep in close.
Zerep tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wriggles free and stands up.
Zerep connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zerep misses with a straight right.
Zerep sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zerep is looking to wear down Wilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zerep connects with a single shot there.
Goldie Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson moves forwards but Zerep connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zerep misses the shot to the body.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goldie Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goldie Wilson!
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