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BHFC 156 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bettar Thanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Tarvainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bettar Thanu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bettar Thanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roope Tarvainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarvainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Thanu tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarvainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thanu darts in trying to clinch
and Tarvainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thanu keeping full guard, as Tarvainen tries to pass.
Thanu being controlled here, momentarily.
Thanu keeping full guard, as Tarvainen tries to pass.
Thanu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarvainen is standing up over Thanu. Thanu looks to escape but Tarvainen dives into side control.
Thanu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarvainen grinds an elbow into Thanu's temple.
Tarvainen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tarvainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarvainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarvainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thanu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tarvainen is controlling him well.
Tarvainen cracks Thanu with a big right hand but Thanu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarvainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thanu keeps working.
Tarvainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thanu is pushing Tarvainen's head away, looking to escape. Tarvainen manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarvainen is looking to take a break and control but Thanu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thanu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tarvainen is controlling him well.
Thanu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tarvainen is putting a hurting on Thanu here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanu dodges the ground and pound from Tarvainen.
Thanu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tarvainen swings around for an armbar but Thanu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tarvainen's guard.
Thanu wanted to stand there but Tarvainen had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarvainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thanu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tarvainen trying to control but Thanu is having none of it.
Tarvainen is landing with some decent strikes but Thanu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thanu wants to get back to his feet.
Tarvainen wants to control the pace but Thanu is squirming around nicely.
Tarvainen landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarvainen with the ground and pound from mount.
Tarvainen raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarvainen is landing with some decent strikes but Thanu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarvainen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tarvainen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thanu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tarvainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Tarvainen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thanu is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarvainen landing shots from mount.
Tarvainen landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Tarvainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tarvainen throws a hook to the side of Thanu's head but Thanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thanu rushes Tarvainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thanu misses with a knee to the head.
Tarvainen tightens his grip and picks Thanu up, before dumping him to the ground. Thanu manages to land in guard.
Thanu wants to stand up but Tarvainen is controlling him.
Thanu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tarvainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thanu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarvainen.
Tarvainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thanu is keeping the position for now.
Tarvainen stops Thanu from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarvainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Thanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarvainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thanu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tarvainen swings for the body but Thanu moves out of range.
Thanu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thanu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thanu tries to clinch up but Tarvainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Thanu moves to clinch but Tarvainen breaks away
and Tarvainen counters with a shoot takedown. Thanu fights it but they end up in guard.
Roope Tarvainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thanu wants to stand up but Tarvainen is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarvainen trying to control but Thanu is working from the bottom.
Thanu is looking to stand up but Tarvainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Thanu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarvainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarvainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thanu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarvainen is pushing down on Thanu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thanu is fighting to maintain full guard but Tarvainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thanu is trying to stand.
Tarvainen passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Thanu's face as Tarvainen controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarvainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thanu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thanu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tarvainen on the ground.
Thanu is trying to get back to his feet.
Thanu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarvainen connects with a decent elbow.
Tarvainen works to advance to full mount. Thanu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tarvainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Tarvainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Tarvainen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tarvainen lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanu really wants to buck Tarvainen off and get back to his feet.
Tarvainen looking to finish Thanu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thanu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarvainen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thanu?
Tarvainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tarvainen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thanu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tarvainen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thanu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thanu shrugs it off.
Thanu is squirming around, avoiding Tarvainen's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You get the feeling that Thanu really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tarvainen controlling from mount.
Tarvainen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thanu is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Tarvainen 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!
Tarvainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thanu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thanu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tarvainen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tarvainen prevents Thanu from standing back up.
Tarvainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarvainen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarvainen is looking for a kimura but Thanu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tarvainen to get the leverage.
Tarvainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thanu keeps working.
Tarvainen working Thanu over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarvainen 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.
Tarvainen wants to pass to mount but Thanu is defending the position.
Tarvainen is keen to just control but Thanu is a slippery customer.
Tarvainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thanu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tarvainen working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarvainen wants to pass the guard but Thanu is defending well.
Tarvainen is looking to take a break and control but Thanu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarvainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tarvainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thanu reverses the position - he's now on top in Tarvainen's guard.
Tarvainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thanu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thanu wants to stand but Tarvainen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Thanu wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Tarvainen uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanu wants to get up but he can't break Tarvainen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tarvainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarvainen, not yet.
Tarvainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thanu wanted to stand there but Tarvainen had control of the position.
Tarvainen wants to hit a switch here but Thanu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tarvainen there!
Tarvainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarvainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanu stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Tarvainen scores with a takedown into Thanu's guard.
Thanu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarvainen.
Tarvainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bettar Thanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thanu keeping moving, preventing Tarvainen from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roope Tarvainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roope Tarvainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tarvainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roope Tarvainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucentus Darklance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merdarus Goone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucentus Darklance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Merdarus Goone!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goone closes the distance but Darklance moves to the side
and Darklance counters by moving into the clinch.
Goone missing with knees to the body.
Darklance decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Darklance has an active guard here but Goone has managed to pass into half guard.
Darklance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goone pulls his head out easily.
Goone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Darklance is trying to maintain the position but Goone is very close to passing his half guard.
Darklance wants to improve his position but Goone is controlling well.
Goone wants to stand up but Darklance has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darklance is doing well to control the position and prevent Goone from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goone wants to get back to his feet.
Darklance tries to get to full guard but Goone has control of the leg.
Goone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Darklance is pressing down on Goone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goone wants to stand but Darklance has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Darklance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Darklance is proving hard to escape from.
Goone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darklance. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Darklance looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darklance has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goone wants to get up but he can't break Darklance's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darklance trying to keep a closed guard but Goone is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Darklance bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Darklance happy to just control the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darklance prevents Goone from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darklance working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Darklance is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Darklance working the head with strikes.
Darklance trying to control the position but Goone is working away.
Check out the look on Darklance's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Goone is pushing Darklance's head away, looking to escape. Darklance manages to hold on to the position though.
Darklance is trying to get an arm triangle but Goone is defending well.
Darklance cracks Goone with a big right hand but Goone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darklance wants to control but Goone is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Goone's face as Darklance controls the position.
Darklance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goone wants to get back to his feet but Darklance drags him back down.
Darklance lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goone down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darklance takes a little break here. Goone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Goone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucentus Darklance dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Darklance keeps the fight on the outside.
Goone tries to clinch there but Darklance circles away.
Goone moves in looking to clinch but Darklance pushes him off.
Darklance shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Darklance stalling.
Goone is trying to stand up here but Darklance is controlling him well.
Darklance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goone sees it coming and defends easily.
Darklance seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darklance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darklance thows a huge punch but Goone dodges it nicely.
Goone is defending against the submission attempts here by Darklance.
Darklance stops Goone from getting back to his feet.
Darklance thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Darklance is looking to advance position but Goone won't allow it.
Goone wants to get back to his feet.
Darklance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darklance seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Goone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lucentus Darklance!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hitokage Hakaisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mugison Murr Murr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitokage Hakaisha has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hitokage Hakaisha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mugison Murr Murr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murr Murr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murr Murr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakaisha is keeping the position for now.
Murr Murr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hakaisha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murr Murr has managed to get both his arms back between Hakaisha's legs - danger averted.
Murr Murr looking to improve position, pressing down on Hakaisha's thigh with his hand. Hakaisha seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Murr Murr paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Murr Murr's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hakaisha picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hitokage Hakaisha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James rushes Chen and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Chen blocks with his arms.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Chen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chen takes a knee to the side of the body.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chen.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Chen misses with a body punch.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chen lands a body shot.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Shawn Chen has been cut.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James avoiding damage as Chen throws knees to the body.
Chen misses with the head strike.
James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James blocks a body shot from Chen.
James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chen's face.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James scores with a knee to the head.
Chen tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James misses with a knee strike.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James tries a knee to the head but Chen blocks it.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chen's defenses.
James lands a knee to the body.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
James tries a knee to the head but Chen blocks it.
James lands a shot to the body.
Chen tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James tries to throw a body punch but Chen avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
James landing knees to the head.
Chen misses with some punches.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James trying to stall but Chen improves his position.
James missing with knees to the body.
Chen tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Chen avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James trying to stall but Chen improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Chen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Chen tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James is trying to stall.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Chen is blocking nicely.
Good body shot from Chen.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Chen controls the action.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chen's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chen backwards.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Chen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shawn Chen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chen is out of range and James settles back down.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James misses the shot to the body.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James cracks the inside of Chen's front leg.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chen's sensitive parts.
Chen instigates a clinch.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chen lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
James prevents a body shot from Chen.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James tries to throw a body punch but Chen avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Shawn Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chen is defending well for now.
Chen scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Chen scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Chen lands a left hand.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chen is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Chen fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James is breathing heavily.
Chen blocking some punches.
James blocks a body shot from Chen.
James looking to stall.
Chen blocks the elbow strike.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Chen.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James taking a breather.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chen as James tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Chen.
A short uppercut from James.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Chen blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chen.
James blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chen lands with a left to the head.
James scores with a knee to the head.
Chen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chen is rocked!
James creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Chen! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for James.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lontrame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolpho Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lontrame kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knife Party by Deftones. Vasquel has chosen Surviving the Times as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
13 - 15 - 3 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Lontrame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodolpho Vasquel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lontrame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasquel was well out of range. Poor timing from Lontrame.
Lontrame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasquel.
Vasquel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasquel slips a jab and a cross from Lontrame.
Vasquel misses with a two punch combination.
Vasquel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lontrame.
Vasquel misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasquel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vasquel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lontrame throws a jab when Vasquel was well out of range.
Lontrame connects with a leg kick. Vasquel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasquel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lontrame prevents Vasquel from improving position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Lontrame might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vasquel is trying to get an arm triangle but Lontrame is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel swings around for an armbar but Lontrame sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vasquel's guard.
Vasquel trying to keep a closed guard but Lontrame is proving a slippery customer.
Lontrame is working Vasquel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lontrame trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lontrame loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasquel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lontrame.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel keeping moving, preventing Lontrame from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lontrame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lontrame with a nice head shot there.
Lontrame's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vasquel is pulling down on Lontrame's head. It's preventing any offense from Lontrame, at least for the moment.
Vasquel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lontrame defends well.
Vasquel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lontrame scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lontrame is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lontrame trying to control but Vasquel is working from the bottom.
Lontrame won't allow Vasquel to sweep him here.
Lontrame trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vasquel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vasquel trying to pass the guard but Lontrame defending well.
Vasquel is looking for a kimura but Lontrame is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasquel to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel is trying to work for a kimura but Lontrame is defending well.
Vasquel throwing shots but Lontrame is blocking nicely.
Vasquel is working for a submission of some sort.
Vasquel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lontrame defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lontrame regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vasquel.
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 Vincent Lontrame will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vasquel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquel fails with the takedown.
Vasquel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasquel misses with a few strikes there.
Lontrame looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lontrame looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasquel is just out of range.
Lontrame looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lontrame looks to throw the jab but Vasquel is out of range.
Vasquel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lontrame gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vasquel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vasquel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lontrame's thigh. Lontrame counters though and makes it back to full 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!
Vasquel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lontrame working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasquel.
Vasquel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vasquel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vasquel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lontrame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lontrame preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasquel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vasquel throws an elbow that misses. Lontrame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasquel's guard. Nice move by Lontrame!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame throwing strikes but missing.
Vasquel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lontrame trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lontrame's guard.
Lontrame keeping moving, preventing Vasquel from controlling successfully.
Lontrame manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vasquel manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame wants to control from the top but Vasquel keeps moving.
Vasquel has Lontrame pulled in close to control his posture.
Vasquel has a closed guard, preventing Lontrame from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lontrame throws a big elbow that misses.
Lontrame stopping the sweep attempt from Vasquel.
Vasquel is trying to keep Lontrame in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lontrame loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lontrame has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vasquel is proving hard to escape from.
Vasquel wants to sweep here but Lontrame controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vasquel shoots in and bounces Lontrame off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lontrame being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasquel wants to control from the top but Lontrame keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolpho Vasquel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lontrame misses with an uppercut.
Vasquel checks a leg kick.
Vasquel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lontrame attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vasquel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lontrame back to the cage. Vasquel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lontrame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lontrame misses with a wild body shot.
Vasquel moves out of range of the body kick.
Lontrame misses with a hook. Vasquel ducked under it nicely.
Lontrame throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lontrame throws a low kick but Vasquel moves out of range easily.
Vasquel wants to clinch.
Lontrame misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lontrame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasquel moves away.
A low kick from Lontrame is predictable there
so Vasquel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasquel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lontrame is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vasquel, into his guard.
Vasquel keeping full guard, as Lontrame tries to pass.
Lontrame wants to stand and escape but instead Vasquel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lontrame keeping moving, preventing Vasquel from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel throws an elbow that misses. Lontrame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasquel's guard. Nice move by Lontrame!
Vasquel is looking to stand up but Lontrame isn't so interested in that idea.
Lontrame working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vasquel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lontrame distracts Vasquel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lontrame trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lontrame has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vasquel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vasquel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lontrame.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lontrame gets back to full guard.
Vasquel looking to sit in guard and control but Lontrame gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lontrame trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasquel looking for a guillotine here but Lontrame defends easily.
Lontrame trying to control but Vasquel is working from the bottom.
Lontrame stopping the sweep attempt from Vasquel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodolpho Vasquel.
I think Vasquel 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rodolpho Vasquel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rodolpho Vasquel made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paula Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
183 lbs
17 - 16 - 1 |
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26
184 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paula Abdul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James takes a swing at Abdul's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by James.
James scores with a head kick. Abdul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Abdul avoids the body shot from James.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
James misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdul thows a body shot but no joy.
Abdul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Abdul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James throws a shot from downtown. Abdul moves away and avoids it.
Abdul with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by James.
Abdul throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James avoids the body shot from Abdul.
Abdul lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Abdul takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdul is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James slips a jab from Abdul.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Abdul lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Jab by James.
A big right from James misses.
Abdul misses with a few strikes there.
Abdul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for James.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James darts in and clinches Abdul up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abdul blocks a body shot from James.
Abdul taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Abdul.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as James takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abdul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul trying to stall but James improves his position.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdul's elbow.
James is stalling here.
Abdul blocks an uppercut.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James slows down the pace here.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abdul.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdul.
Abdul is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Abdul into the cage.
Abdul is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Abdul has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdul is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James misses with a leg kick
and Abdul counters with a right hand to the body.
Abdul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abdul at a distance.
Abdul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Abdul's head.
James wants to slow Abdul down by chopping away at his legs.
Abdul takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Abdul lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Jesse James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdul lands a slapping body shot.
Abdul sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abdul takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Abdul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul takes one to the side of the head.
James misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James looks to land a right hand but Abdul moved out of range.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesse James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul scores with a jab to the jaw.
James is looking to clinch.
Abdul defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James throws a shot to the body.
James throws a hook but Abdul avoids it easily.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Abdul.
Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paula Abdul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James throws a hook to the side of Abdul's head but Abdul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James takes one to the side of the head.
James throws a lazy right hand but Abdul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Abdul misses with a two punch combination.
James throws a lazy right hand but Abdul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdul scores with a body shot.
James throws a hook but Abdul blocks it.
Abdul swings for the body but James moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Abdul blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a jab when Abdul was well out of range.
Abdul throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a good low kick that Abdul was not able to check.
Abdul lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Abdul lands a slapping body shot.
Abdul checks the leg kick nicely there.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Abdul needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Abdul scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James misses with a hook.
Abdul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James works Abdul's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdul moves out of range of the strikes.
James tries to clinch up.
James throws a head kick but Abdul moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James scores with the left hand. Abdul knows he should have avoided that one.
James misses the shot to the body.
Abdul feints a jab promting James to slip. Abdul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Abdul blocks a head kick by James.
Abdul avoids a kick to the body.
James tries to clinch up.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James misses with an uppercut.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abdul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdul defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Abdul.
Nice shot by James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abdul ducks under a wild hook from James.
James misses with an uppercut
and Abdul counters with a left to the body.
James jabs Abdul right on the nose. Abdul blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James looks to throw the jab but Abdul is out of range.
Abdul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abdul connects with a looping right hand.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James feints and then cracks Abdul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abdul down.
Nice defenses there by James.
Abdul slips under a jab.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James throws a right hand that Abdul ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdul also avoids with ease.
Abdul connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Abdul needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Abdul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Abdul counter with a right hand.
Abdul needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abdul counters with a right hand to the body.
Abdul lands a jab to James's midsection.
Paula Abdul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul connects with a jab.
James lands a nice looking body kick.
Abdul throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James lands with a hook. Abdul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James works the jab nicely.
James connects with a right hand. Abdul shakes it off.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdul manages to avoid it.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Abdul misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands a high kick!
James misses with a looping right.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdul throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James missing with a left hand there. Abdul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abdul misses with a body shot.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James ducks under a wild hook from Abdul.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Abdul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James misses with a left hand
and Abdul counters with a straight right hand.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse James!
Jesse James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Crahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crahan comes into the arena with All That Remains - The Last Time blaring out of the sound system. Ganga is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye of the Tiger. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Crahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crahan slips under a jab from Ganga.
Crahan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ganga finds it's way round the side to connect with Crahan's head.
Ganga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crahan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Sunil Ganga has been cut.
Crahan cracks Ganga with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ganga looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crahan finish him?
Ganga is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crahan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ganga throws out the jab.
Ganga is still on wobbly legs! Can Crahan finish him?
Ganga gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Crahan points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ganga wakes up just in time to hear Crahan thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Crahan!
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